Dear Educators:

It's June, the final stretch, and we cheer you on, wishing you all the best for a summer of renewal. Please sign up to join us for September Sundays, a great opportunity for teachers to learn about new resources for schools this fall. Summer professional development programs are also available for teachers seeking to incorporate engineering into their curriculum.

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

FEATURED

September Sundays for Teachers
September 14, 21, and 28, 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Teachers are invited to join us for a free day of fun, exploration, and learning about our newest programs. Admission to Exhibit Halls, Omni shows, the Planetarium, and other ticketed venues are complimentary for teachers and up to three guests. Parking is also free. Some restrictions apply.
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Become a Citizen Scientist this summer by joining our online community and counting fireflies in your yard. This is a fun and worthwhile project for you and your students.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Programs for High School Teachers

Engineering the Future® Three-Day Institutes, July 22 – 24, July 29 – 31, or August 11 – 13 at the Museum of Science. This concentrated, hands-on workshop is ideal for those teaching Engineering the Future for the first time, or for teachers who want to gain a deeper understanding of engineering and physics applications in the classroom.
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Programs for Elementary Teachers and Teacher Educators

Free workshops for grade 2 – 5 teachers, June 23 or 24. Learn how engineering knowledge impacts students' understanding of science.
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Teacher Educator Institute, June 30 – July 2.  This intensive workshop introduces educators to the EiE program and its materials. Participants learn more about pedagogical strategies for running professional development programs that feature EiE for elementary teachers.
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IN THIS ISSUE

FEATURED

- September Sundays

- Microsoft Scholarships

- Firefly Watch

COMING SOON

TEMPORARY EXHIBITS
- Baseball As America, opens June 15.
- Goose Bumps! The Science of Fear, October 12 – January 4, 2009.
- Mythic Creatures: Dragons, Unicorns & Mermaids, October 26 – March 22, 2009.

OMNI
- Wild Ocean, opens August 1.
- The Greatest Places, opens October 10.

Engineering is Elementary is looking for teachers to field test our two newest units on aerospace concepts.
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