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Dear Educators:
Feeling the winter blues? Hop into the Museum of Science for fun, hands-on activities for teachers and students. Attend one of our professional development events, or bring your students to the Amazon with out ever leaving the country! Check out our website for even more: mos.org/educators.
Best wishes,
Educator Programs Group
educator-email@mos.org
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14th Annual Symposium on Biotechnology Education
Monday, March 30, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
$25; last chance to register!
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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Aging: Can You Turn Back the Clock?
Sunday, April 5
For grade 6 - 12 educators
Part of the Forces that Change Us series
Imagine a preprogrammed clock ticking away from the day we are born, aging us along the way. Is there a way to slow this process down? Find out what controls how and why we age, and what factors ultimately determine how long we live.
Educators are also encouraged to apply to join the speaker 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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Amazon Adventure
Opens Friday, February 13
Explore the tropical Amazon – in Boston. Visit the South American dart poison frogs in Frogs: A Chorus of Colors and use the Field Guide to learn about other frogs from this area. For just $3 more, journey along the world's mightiest river with the Omni film Amazon. Or, visit a tropical oasis in the Butterfly Garden for just $1 per person.
Learn More: Frogs | Amazon | Butterflies
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Inspiring Minds: Meet Women in Science
April 30 – May 2
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Meet dynamic women who love their careers in science and engineering! Learn about their work and experiences in a range of exciting fields from biochemistry to meteorology.
Learn More
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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, but it is going fast, so book now: 617-589-0350.
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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.
- Grades 1 - 3: Summer Science Explorers
- Grades 4 - 6: Bugs and Butterflies, Volcanic Explosions
- Grades 7 - 9: It's Not Easy Being Green -- Or Is It?, Species Protection Systems
Learn More
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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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We still have Grand Canyon Adventure scholarships available for funding of up to $525. Learn More
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