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March 2010

ENews for Educators

Dear Educators:

Don’t miss out on Spring Bus Breaks --- a special discount for large groups during May and June. Take a survey to help us choose which Omni films to keep in our library for School Omni showings. And check out our large selection of professional development opportunities this spring and summer. For up-to-date information, visit our website: mos.org/educators.

Best,
Educator Programs Group
educator-email@mos.org


FEEDBACK


School Omni

Which films would you like us to play during the School Omni time slot? Rate the films in this survey, and you can enter to win four Omni passes for yourself!
Take the Survey

DISCOUNTS


Spring Bus Breaks
For visits during March and April

In our recent survey, you said transportation costs play the biggest role in determining whether you take a field trip. We’re here to help!

Schools who book a group of a 100 or more for a visit during March or April will get a “break” on admission to help pay for buses. Mention "bus promotion" when making your reservation to receive the following discounts:

Group of 100 -- 149: $100 off total purchase     
Group of 150 -- 199: $150 off total purchase            
Group of 200 -- 249: $200 off total purchase         
Group of 250 or more: $250 off total purchase        

To qualify for the discounts, you must use Express Check-in, which also gives you half-priced Chaperone admission. Other restrictions apply.
Learn More


FEATURED


Surrounded by Microbes
Part of the High School Science Series
Friday, April 30, 10:00 a.m.
Spaces still available


Uncover what the molecules of a typical pathogen look like and how antimicrobial resistance could affect our everyday life. In conjunction with Inspiring Minds: Meet Women in Science.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT


15th Annual Symposium on Biotechnology Education
Monday, March 29, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | $25
For grade 6 - 12 educators


Join us for a full-day symposium on current approaches to biotechnology education. Learn from leading researchers, biotechnology practitioners, and experienced teachers as they conduct workshops on a variety of current and advanced topics.

Directions for non-Teacher Partners:
To register, you must first sign up for our free Teacher Partner Program. Visit mos.org/teachers to create an online log-in and then register for the program. Once you complete the Teacher Partner sign-up, you will see a link to "Register for the Biotech Symposium."

Directions for Teacher Partners:
To register, sign in to your Teacher Partner account at mos.org/teachers. Click on the "Register for the Biotech Symposium" link.

Learn More: Teacher Partner Program | Biotech Symposium

Spring Sessions

Mathematics | Thursday, April 1, 4:00 p.m.
Focused on teaching mathematics at the middle school level, this session investigates teacher and student understanding of proportional reason.
Learn More | Register

Engineering the Future Half-Day Informational Session | Sunday, April 11, 9:00 a.m.
Intended for middle and high school teachers, these sessions are interactive workshops that introduce the standards-based Building Math® and Engineering the Future® programs.
Learn More | Register

STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES


Summer Courses

Summer courses are back! This year's courses run July 5 through August 13 and are exclusively for members. Students rising into grades 1 - 8 can enjoy a variety of fun-filled, hand-on activities.
Learn More

IN THIS ISSUE

FEEDBACK
- School Omni

DISCOUNTS

- Bus Breaks


FEATURED

- High School Series


PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

- Biotech Symposium

- Spring Sessions


STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES

- Courses


PLAN A FIELD TRIP

For information on field trips or to make a reservation, contact Science Central (open daily 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) at 617-723-2500 or fieldtrips@mos.org.

Need help getting started? Our Museum educators are happy to help you create a field trip with a Field Trip Planning Session. Call 617-589-0172.

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EVENTS

How to Make (Almost) Anything
Lecture
March 10; 7:00 p.m.


Marathon Fundraising Dinner
Benefits Traveling Program
March 12; 6:30 p.m.


DaVinci Surgical Robot
Special CS&T Program
March 20

NanoDays
Special Program
March 26 - 27


Overnight
Spaces Available
April 22

Cambridge Science Festival Overnight
Special Program
April 23; 4:30 p.m.

Cambridge Science Festival
Special Program
April 24 - May 2


Planting the Seeds
Lecture
April 28; 6:30 p.m.


Overnight
Spaces Available
April 30


Overnight
Spaces Available
May 6