The Museum's Noble Planetarium was the first planetarium to be named after a female astronomer, Charlie Mary Noble, a Fort Worth educator of math and astronomy.
HOMESCHOOL HAPPENINGS
As the end of the school year approaches, our staff would like to take a moment to thank you for your interest and participation in homeschool programming at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. We look forward to seeing you at these events in May-and beyond!
A POTPOURRI OF GROSSNESS
Featuring Sylvia Branzei-Velasquez, Author of Grossology
7 p.m. May 11, 2012
Oak Room
This is no ordinary Museum lecture! Bring the family and join us on Friday evening, May 11, for an interactive presentation by Sylvia Branzei-Velasquez, the originator of the Grossology exhibition and the premiere grossologist of the universe! In this yuck-filled program, you'll learn about all sorts of oozy, stinky stuff. Children will become grossologists-in-training as they find out fascinating information about snot, blood, barf, and poo. Each disgusting topic includes a demonstration using materials that kids can find at home. Not to worry, the snot is nontoxic and the barf, blood and poo are even edible! We will explore many other facets of the disgusting world as well, including wounds and sneezes. This presentation is rated G for Gross!
Tickets are $10 for adults; $9 for members, seniors (60+) and educators; $8 for children (2-12). Seating is limited. Buy tickets in advance online or by phone at 817-255-9540.
MUSEUM MEMBERS!
Join us for an hour-long science enrichment program:
CONNECTED CLASSROOM!
Members, your children can participate with our staff at the Museum in an hour-long enrichment experience that will enhance your science or math curriculum. These exciting interactive programs will not only engage your children socially with science classrooms around the country and our museum staff, they will utilize cutting-edge technology to communicate in a hands-on learning environment.
Connected Classroom Topics this month include:
All About Matter
Bubbles, eyedroppers, dry ice and liquid nitrogen are a part of an incredible interactive program focusing on states and properties of matter.
May 15 12:00 pm (4th-5th grade)
Adaptation Exploration: Owls
Examine the form, functions and adaptive characteristics of owls. Your children will investigate owl pellets to learn about what owls eat and why.
May 14 12:00 pm 2nd-3rd grade
May 16 11:00 am 3rd-4th grade
Around a Cactus: Animals of the Desert for Young Children
This interactive program uses animals from our collection and hands-on activities to help your students learn about the life cycle of the saguaro cactus and interesting desert animals that need the cactus in order to thrive.
May 24 2:00 pm 2nd-3rd grade
How Connected Classroom works:
Each Connected Classroom session is just $10 per child and is available for 1st through 8th grade students.
Teachers around the country register for a 50-minute distance learning class with our distance learning team. Each class is then added to the Connected Classroom schedule. Homeschool educators with an active Museum membership should contact Group Services at 817-255-9440 to register for classes, based on your child’s grade level and available classes. After you register for the program, the distance learning staff will email you additional information about your program.
On the day of the program, check in at the ticket office at least 15 minutes prior to the program, pay for your program and head to the Explorer Studio, located in the Innovation Studios. Due to the nature of the program, we require students to form a line in front of the Explorer Studio 10 minutes prior to the program start time.
Frequently Asked Questions:
May I attend the session with my child?
Each ticketed child may have one adult attend the program with them. If you are bringing children of multiple ages to the Museum, then you are welcome to drop your child off with staff in Explorer Studio and return at the end of the program to pick up your child.
How many children will participate in the program?
Each program has only six available slots, so your child will have an exceptionally high teacher-to-student ratio.
Why are the grade levels for each program limited?
We base the program’s grade level to the grade level of the class registered for the program and want to ensure the content is developmentally appropriate for our your children.
Who do I contact with questions about this program?
To register for Connected Classroom, please contact Group Services at 817-255-9440.
Questions about this program? distancelearning@fwmsh.org
SAVE THE DATE! IT'S NEVER TOO EARLY TO START PLANNING FOR NEXT YEAR.
Educator Evening in the Cultural District-September 20th, 4:00 pm-7:00 pm
The museums of the Cultural District open their doors to educators for a fun-filled evening. You'll meet education staff from educational institutions all over the Metroplex, view exhibitions and programs free of charge, and enjoy delicious snacks.
WE'D LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU!
As our staff begins to plan for next year, we would like your feedback about our current programs and suggestions for future programs. Please take a moment to click this link and complete a short survey.
Looking for learning opportunities for your Homeschool Association?
The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History invites homeschool groups and families to participate in any of our educational programming. Please note that to receive group pricing for programs, you must have a group of 15 or more and reserve two weeks in advance. For more information:
School Program Planner - PDF Fax Form - PDF
FAST FACTS
Omni Field Trips - September 6, 2011 – May 25, 2012
Time choices: 10:15 a.m.; 11:15 a.m.; 12:15 p.m.; 1:15 p.m.
Fee: $4.50
Exhibit Field Trips - September 6, 2011 – May 25, 2012
Fee: $5.00
Noble Planetarium Field Trips - September 6, 2011 – May 25, 2012
Time Choices: 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m.
Fee: $3.50
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