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Dear Educators:
Feeling the effects of budget cuts? Did you know that most of the special exhibits at the Museum are included with Exhibit Halls admission? Check out our helpful saving hints and tips to make your budget stretch. Looking for professional development opportunities? We have a wide selection of programs coming up.
Best wishes,
Educator Programs Group
educator-email@mos.org
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Field Trip Hints and Tips
1. Take advantage of scholarships. We still have Grand Canyon Adventure scholarships available for funding up to $525. Learn More
2. Use our Express Check-in and save. By paying in advance, you'll not only save 50% on all chaperone Exhibit Halls tickets, but you'll also save time by skipping payment lines. Learn More
3. Combine with other subjects. The Museum offerings often meet many social studies and math standards.
4. Take public transportation. Teach transportation on your way to the Museum by taking the T, commuter rail, and / or city buses.
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Frogs: A Chorus of Colors
Opens Friday, February 13
Frogs come in an astonishing array of colors — from brilliant orange to bright blue to dazzling red. This exhibit ties together text, interactives, and live animals to demonstrate the amazing variety, complexity, and beauty of frogs.
Add the Omni film Amazon for just $3 more. Discover the mightiest river in the world, home to thousands of plants and animals.
Learn More: Frogs | Amazon
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Overnight Program
Grades 1 – 6
Looking for something a little out of the ordinary for your class? Consider taking an overnight field trip to the Museum of Science! Enjoy hands-on experiments, a Lightning show, an Omni film, and more. We still have spaces available this spring, including a special girls-only night on Friday, March 13. Call 617-589-0350 to reserve a space.
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14th Annual Symposium on Biotechnology Education
Monday, March 30, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
$25 registration fee
For grade 7 - 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.
Learn More | Register
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A Matter of Taste
Sunday, March 8
For grade 6 - 12 educators
Part of the Forces that Change Us series
Ever wonder why you like salty or sweet foods but tend to avoid those that taste bitter? You're not being picky, you may be wired that way. Explore more about the intimate relationship between our bodies and the environment in the Forces That Change Us series.
Educators are encouraged to attend the lectures or apply to join the speakers and Genzyme employees for a pre-lecture lunch, discussion, and related learning experiences. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Learn More | Apply
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Summer Courses
Summer Courses are back! This year's courses run July 6 through August 14 and are exclusively for members. Students rising into grades 1 - 9 can enjoy a variety of fun-filled, hand-on activities.
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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. Learn More
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Judge the Fenway High School's annual Science Fair on February 13, from 8:30 -11:00 a.m. Contact Kevin Brill for details.
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Join us for an interactive workshop introducing the standards-based Engineering the Future curriculum on Sunday, February 8 or Sunday, April 5, 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Teachers receive a certificate of attendance and a free DVD!
Learn More | Register
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