Dear Educators:
We’re excited to announce Spring Bus Breaks --- a special discount during March and April for groups of over 100 students. This February, check out our new attractions, including Identity: An Exhibition of You and the Omni film Arabia. Also, back by popular demand is the Amazing Nano Brothers Juggling Show. For up-to-date information, check out our website: mos.org/educators.
Best,
Educator Programs Group
educator-email@mos.org
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Spring Bus Breaks
For visit 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 be eligible for the discounts you must use Express Check-in, which also gives you half-priced chaperone admission. Other restrictions apply.
Learn More
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High School Science Series
Spaces still available
What’s Green Chemistry? | Thursday, March 11, 10:00 a.m.
Explore the concepts of green chemistry with real-world industrial examples of sustainable practices, materials, and products then take part in hands-on experiments.
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Surrounded by Microbes | Friday, April 30, 10:00 a.m.
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.
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Identity: An Exhibition of You
Opens Sunday, February 7
Included with Exhibit Halls admission
Students explore their unique physical, psychological, and social identities with a series of hands-on, interactive activities and discover how science is providing new insights into the way we think about our personal identity.
Learn More
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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
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Bread Club
For Biology teachers
Join Museum educators in a discussion of current trends in biology teaching. Share skills and ideas, and learn something new in these monthly gatherings.
February 10: Under My Skin: Addressing Anatomy/Physiology Frameworks
March 10: NanoMedicine
April 14: Red Tide: A Dinoflagellate in Our Waters (Tentative)
May 12: Identity: An Exhibition of You (Tentative)
Learn More | Register
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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. Call 617-589-0172.
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