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August 2009

ENews for Educators

Dear Educators:

Summer’s almost over and as you gear up for another school year, we’re here to help. Join our Teacher Partner Program and enjoy a free day at the Museum during September Sundays. Also, take advantage of our $2 special pricing on field trips in September, October, and January. On Fridays in September, you can even add on a free Omni film — that means you can visit the Museum plus see an Omni film for only $2 a person. For up-to-date information, check out our website:  mos.org/educators.

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

COMING SOON


$2 Field Trips
September, 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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Free Films Free Film Fridays
Fridays in September

Thanks to generous support from Museum Premiere Partner The MathWorks, when you purchase Exhibit Halls admission on one of these Fridays, you can also book one free Omni show per student.
Learn More

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.
Learn More

TEACHER PARTNER BENFITS


Learn MoreSeptember Sundays
Sundays, September 13 and 20

Teacher Partners are invited to review the Museum’s many exhibits and shows at our open house for educators. Registration begins August 19.
Learn More 


SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES


Student Archaeology Fair
Friday, October 16

Experience the excitement of archaeology. Talk with over 20 archaeologists from New England and participate in dozens of hands-on activities, live presentations, and special programs. 
Learn More

National Chemistry Week
Sunday, October 18 – Saturday, October 24

Celebrate the Periodic Table at this year’s week of events sponsored by the American Chemical Society. Join MIT professor Catherine L. Drennan, PhD on October 22 as she gives a High School Science Series presentation on isolating the structure of DNA.
Learn More:
National Chemistry Week | High School Science Series

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.

EVENTS

Uranium Wars
Sunday, September 27; 1:00 p.m.

World Wide Views on Global Warming
Sunday, September 27; 2:00 p.m.

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

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