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October 2009

ENews for Educators

Dear Educators:

Discover music and magic at the Museum this fall. Book in October and you may be eligible to receive the $2 field trip rate. The Charles Hayden Planetarium will be closing beginning in January for an exciting renovation that will enable a significantly broader range of programming. For up-to-date information, check out our website:  mos.org/educators.

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

NEW


$2 Field Trips
October, and January

Take advantage of special pricing when Exhibit Halls admission is $2 per person for students and chaperones. This offer is available for schools with free and reduced lunch participation at or above 35%.
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Learn More Planet You
Now Playing in the 3-D Digital Cinema

Come face-to-face with critters that often take up residence on what seems like an alien planet but is actually...your skin. Make it a complete day by visiting the
Human Body Connection to learn more about different themes in biology.
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COMING SOON


Wild Music
Opens Sunday, October 4 in the Exhibit Halls

Explore sounds from the natural world, such as bird songs, whale cries, and insect rasps, and discover what they have in common with our own compositions.
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Learn MoreHarry Potter™: The Exhibition
Opens Sunday, October 25

Experience the amazing craftsmanship of more than 200 authentic costumes and props from the Harry Potter films. These artifacts are displayed in settings inspired by the film sets -- including the Great Hall, Hagrid's hut and the Gryffindor™ common room.
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TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR. (s09)


High School Science Series: Space Day
Thursday, November 5

Atlantis crew member John Grunsfeld speaks to students about the mission to repair NASA's Hubble Space Telescope. In addition, hear from MIT researchers and students conducting space research and participate in hands-on activities in the Suit / Cabot Lab.
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TRAVELING PROGRAMS


Engineering: Windmill Workshop

Bring our hands-on engineering workshop to your school. In this traveling program, students design and test wind turbine blades and learn how these low impact sources of alternate energy work. Discounts available on programs scheduled for October and November.
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IN THIS ISSUE

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.

SPECIAL PROGRAM

Magical Overnights
November 5 and 13

Spend the night with your students at the Museum! This special event includes admission to Harry Potter™: The Exhibition.
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EVENTS

Tuneful Treatments
Friday, October 02; 7:00 p.m.

Whose Information Is It Anyway?
Friday, October 9; 7:00 p.m.

Music on My Brain
Friday, October 21; 7:00 p.m.

Genes & Jazz
Wednesday, November 4; 7:30 p.m.

From the Farm to Your Plate
Thursday, November 12; 7:00 p.m.