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June 2009

ENews for Educators

Dear Educators:

Summer break is almost here! If you weren't able to make it to the Museum this year, be sure to visit in 2009-10. To help you plan ahead, we connect all our offerings to curriculum standards. Keep reading to find out more about our upcoming exhibits and films, special overnight field trips, and summer professional development programs. For up-to-date information, check out our website:  mos.org/educators.

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

COMING SOON


Deep Sea Deep Sea
Opens Friday, June 19 in the Mugar Omni Theater

Unravel the mysteries of the ocean world while taking in spectacular undersea views on the IMAX® Dome screen.
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Planet You
Opens Friday, July 17 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...you.
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Wild Music 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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September Sundays
Sundays, September 13 and 20

Mark your calendar for September Sundays! Preview the Museum’s many exhibits and shows at our open house for educators. Registration begins in August.

World Wide Views on Global Warming Forum
Application deadline: Friday, July 31
Forum date: Saturday, September 26, 9:00 a.m.

Join people from over 40 nations in a discussion on global warming, and add your voice to recommendations being developed for the 2009 United Nations Climate Change Conference. 100 Greater Boston residents will be selected to participate.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT


Summer Programs

Participate in our many programs this summer, including the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Institute for Educators, Dynamic Life Institute, and more.
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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.

NOW BOOKING

Spend the night at the Museum! We are now booking overnights for the 2009 – 2010 school year. Contact: 617-589-0350,  overnights@mos.org.
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