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AdlerPlanetariumEducational“Catalog”

Pre‐School;K‐8OnSite

• TechnologyClassroomFieldTripPrograms–Technologyclassroomfieldtripprogramsgivestudentsanopportunitytoexplorespace(withafocusonconstellations,planetsorspaceexploration)throughusingcomputers.Theprogramsrunfrom30‐45minutesandservegroupsofupto30studentsatatime.Over2,000studentsparticipatedintheseprogramsinthe2009‐2010schoolyear.

• ChicagoParkDistrictDayCamp–Apopularprogramatmanyneighborhoodparks,thesummerDayCampprogramallowschildrentheopportunitytospendtheirsummerdaysinafunandsupervisedprogram.Childrenparticipateinvariousrecreationalandworkshopactivitiesintheparks,andalsoregularlytakefieldtripstotheMIPmuseums,wheretheyareadmittedfree.Lengthofcamp,agesandfeesvarybypark.

• TheAtwoodSphere–TheAtwoodSphereexperienceincludesaguidedtourofChicago'sviewableconstellationsthroughthehistoricAtwoodCelestialSphere,Chicagofirstplanetarium.TheAtwoodexperiencelastsapproximately10minutes,andaccommodatesapproximately225peopleperday.

• PocketScience–PocketSciencecondensesourlarger,time‐intensiveprogramsintoshort,portablescienceactivities.OurInterpretersusethesewithgueststhroughoutthemuseum.Eachprogramlastslessthen5minutesbutrunscontinuouslythroughouttheday.

• AdlerPortableDomeOutreach–ThePortableDomeOutreachProgramisaninteractiveandfacilitatedexperienceincludingapre‐showactivity,afulldomeshow,andanopportunityforapost‐showactivity.Currently,OneWorld,OneSky:BigBird’sAdventureisofferedforgradesPre‐K‐2,Earth,MoonandSunisofferedforgrades3‐6,andIBEX:TheSearchfortheEdgeoftheSolarSystemisofferedforgrades9‐12.Thetheaterseatsbetween15and25peoplepershow.In2010sofar,approximately1,700peoplehaveparticipatedinthisprogram.

• AdlerTechnologyCamps–AdlerTechnologyCampsareweeklongcampswherecampersages8‐14completeseveraldesignchallengesinvolvingtechnology.Campersuse3‐Dsoftware,robotics,andvideotocompletethechallenges.Thefourone‐weeksessionsserveapproximately80camperseachyear.

• ExploringtheEdgeofSpace–ExploringtheEdgeofSpace,formerlyknownasTeenAstronomersCamp,isaweeklongcampwhere11to13year‐oldsstudyatmosphericconditions.WorkingwiththeAdlerPlanetarium’sastronomydepartment,camperslaunchahighaltitudeballoonthattakesmeasurementsataltitudesofapproximately100,000ft.Aftertheballoonisretrieved,theyspendtherestofcampanalyzingthedatacollected.Duringthetwoone‐weeksessions,32campersareserved.

• AdlerMini‐camps–AdlerMini‐campsaretwo‐daycampswherechildrenareengagedinhands‐onscienceactivitiesandmuseumexploration.Eachyearthisthematiccampexploresaparticularspacesciencetopic.Thefourtwo‐daysessionsofthiscampserveapproximately150camperseachyear.

• Astrovernight–Familieswithchildrenages6‐10havetheopportunitytospendthenightattheAdler.Throughhands‐onactivities,familiescandiscoverwhatittakestosleepinspace.Toparticipate,familiesmustregisterandpayafeeof$50perparticipant.Morethan2,300childrenandcaregivershaveenjoyedthisprogramthisyear.

• GuidedGalleryExperiences–GuidedGalleryExperiencesgivesgroupsof10‐30studentstheopportunitytolearnmoreaboutselectedAdlergallerieswiththehelpofaneducator.Studentsalsoparticipateinactivitiesthathighlightspecificexhibitcontent.Over600studentsparticipatedintheseprogramsinthe2009‐2010schoolyear.

• ActivityCarts–Thisprogramconsistsof5individualcartslocatedinvariousmuseumgalleries.Facilitatedbytrainedstaffandvolunteers,thesecartsprovideguestswithashort,hands‐onexperience.Thisexperiencecanbroadenandenhancegallerycontentandthemes.Theprogramreachesabout75,000guestsayear.

• Role‐BasedInterpreter–TheseInterpretershelpfamiliestakeontheroleofascientist.Childrenusescientifictoolstoplayfullyobserveandrecordtheirdiscoveries.Theprogramisavailableduringpeakvisitationtimesandonweekends.

• Self‐Guides–Self‐Guideshelpbroadenthelearninggoalspresentedinmuseumgalleries.GuidesareavailableatthePlanetExplorersWelcomeDesk.

• SchoolPartnerships–Throughanapplicationandselectionprocess,schoolsareselectedtopartnerwiththeAdlerPlanetarium.Thegoalofthesepartnershipsistosupportspacescienceinstruction.Earlyintheschoolyear,Adlerandschoolstaffmeettodevelopaplantomeettheneedsofeachindividualschool.Basedonthisplan,schoolsareprovidedwithprofessionaldevelopment,materialsaswellasfieldtripandoutreachopportunities.Inthe2009‐2010schoolyear,theAdlerpartneredwithfourK‐8schoolsintheChicagoPublicSchools.

Extension• ParkVoyagers–Afree,innovativeprogramdevelopedandoperatedcollaborativelybyMuseumsInthe

Park(MIP)andtheChicagoParkDistrict(CPD).ItisdesignedtoprovideChicagoyouthwithexperiential,educationalenrichmentininformalsettings.Theprogramincludesneighborhood‐basedafterschoolandeveningworkshopsandfacilitatedmuseumvisitsforchildrenandtheirfamilies.Activitiesaretargetedtowardskidsages8‐10,andtheirparentsandsiblings.

• SummerWorldsTour–SummerWorldsTourisacollaborationbetweentheAdlerPlanetarium,FieldMuseumandSheddAquarium.Duringthisweeklongsummercamp,childrenexperienceeducationalactivitiesandexhibitexplorationateachoftheMuseumCampusinstitutions.Eachsummertherearefourweeklongsessionswithapproximately500campersservedeachsummer.

Online• EducationalResources–TheMuseumdevelopsclassroomandfieldtripresourcematerials.Thesedrawon

theMuseum'scollectionandarepostedonlineforfreeteacheraccess.

HighSchool;CollegeOnSite

• HistoryofAstronomyInternshipandVolunteerProgram–TheWebsterInstitutemaintainsanactiveinternshipprogram.InternsinCollectionsManagementleavetheAdlerwithpracticalexperienceandabetterknowledgeofthediversejobsandjobskillsneededintheWebsterInstituteandinothercollections‐basedmuseuminstitutions.Suchpositionsincludethecurator,theregistrar,thearchivist,thelibrarian,andthecollectionspreservationmanager.TheWebsterInstituteoffersthreetypesofvolunteerpositions:• ACollectionsVolunteerparticipatesintheongoingcareandrecordkeepingoftheAdlerCollections.This

includessupervisedhands‐onexperiencewiththecollectionsmaterialsandworkwiththecollectionsdatabases,whicharemajorresourcesforHistoryResearch.

• AHistoryArchivesVolunteerhelpswiththelibrarycollectionofhistoryandastronomyrelatedarticles,andassistswithotherarchivalprojectsrelatedtothearchivescollections.

• ALibraryVolunteerupdatesandmaintainstheperiodical,verticalfile,andbookdatabasesinordertoofferaquickreferencesourceforstaff,scholars,andvisitors.Thisalsoinvolvesrecordkeeping,shelving,andfilingunderthesupervisionofthelibrarian.

TheWebsterInstitutehostsanaverageof10‐15positionseachyearandhasworkedwithvariousinstitutionsinthepast,suchasNotreDame,DominicanUniversity,TheSchooloftheArtInstituteofChicago,andTheUniversityofMichigan.

• FarHorizonsSummerUndergraduateInternships–Since2007,theFarHorizonsSummerUndergraduateInternshipshaveprovidedcollegestudentsinaSTEMdiscipline(andespeciallyengineering)theopportunitytoparticipateintheexplorationoftheedgeofspace.The2‐4paidinternsspend6‐8weeksinthesummerlearningaboutthechallengesfacedbyballoonpayloadsrisingtoover20miles,designinganexperimentorflightsystem,andtestingitinthefieldthroughaseriesoflaunches.

• HighSchoolInternships–Since2006,theAdlerAstronomyDepartmenthaspartneredwiththeIllinoisMathandScienceAcademytoprovide2‐3studentswithyearlongresearchexperiences.ThestudentsvisittheAdleralldayeachWednesdayduringtheschoolyearandtackleadvancedprojects.TheyarementoredbyoneoftheresearchastronomersontheAdlerstaff.Projectshaverangedfromstarformationinbarredgalaxiestothedynamicsofasteroidsintheoutermainbelt.

• FieldTrips–Seeentryunder“Pre‐School;K‐8–OnSite”.• TheAtwoodSphere–Seeentryunder“Pre‐School;K‐8–OnSite”.• IBEX:SearchfortheEdgeoftheSolarSystem–OutreachprogramforNASA’sInterstellarBoundaryExplorer

(IBEX)spacecraftmission,hascreateda28‐minutefull‐domedigitalplanetariumshowthathasbeendistributednationallyto53U.S.planetariumsandshowntoover50,000planetariumvisitorsattheAdler

PlanetariumandelsewheresinceMarch2009.Accompanyingeducationalactivities,posters,lithographs,andotherresourceshavebeencreatedtosupporttheshow.Inaddition,32educationalmaterialskitshavebeendistributedtoU.S.planetaria,alongwithover104,929oftheprintededucationalproducts.

• AstronomyConversations–“AstronomyConversations”are1‐hourlonginformaldiscussionsbetweenresearchersandsmallgroupsofvisitorsheldintheAdler’sSpaceVisualizationLab.Helddailysince2008,“AstronomyConversations”hasprovidedover60,000visitorswithintimatedirectinteractionswithresearchscientistssupportedbydisplaytechnologysuchastileddisplaywallsand3‐Ddisplays.ManyvisitorsindicatethattheseinteractionsarethehighlightoftheirvisittotheAdler.

• HistoryofAstronomyPublicLecturesattheAdler–Throughouttheyear,theHistoryofAstronomystaffprovidesvariouslecturestothepublicinthemuseumsetting.Lecturesrangefromapublicseriespresentedinrelationtoanexhibit,suchasTelescopes:ThroughtheLookingGlassorMappingtheUniverse,todailydiscussionsonatopicrelatedtothehistoryofastronomyintheAdler’sSpaceVisualizationLaboratory.HistoryofAstronomyPublicLecturesattheAdlerisongoingonamonthlybasisandservesavarietyofaudiences.

• PocketScience–Seeentryunder“Pre‐School;K‐8–OnSite”.• GuidedGalleryExperiences–Seeentryunder“Pre‐School;K‐8–OnSite”.• Adler/AirForceAcademyHighSchool(AFAHS)Partnership–TheAdlerandAFAlaunchedalong‐term

partnershipin2009,integratingmuseumexperiencesintoahighschoolcurriculum.AFAstudentsvisittheAdlerduringtheirfreshmanyear,attendingspeciallydesignedfieldtrips.Intheirsophomoreyear,studentsparticipateinanAdler‐facilitatedastronomycourse.Theprogramculminateswithdocentandresearchinternshippositionsforselectjuniorsandseniors.Theprogramrunsallyearlong.Inthe2009‐2010schoolyear,thefirstyearofthisprogram,approximately120students,20oftheirparentsand10AFAHSteachersandstaffwereserved.Bythefourthyearofthisprogram,weexpecttobeworkingwithatleast300students,acrossfreshmentoseniorclasses,20parentsand10AFAHSteachersandstaffannually.

• ActivityCarts–Seeentryunder“Pre‐School;K‐8–OnSite”.• Self‐Guides–Seeentryunder“Pre‐School;K‐8–OnSite”.• HistoryofAstronomyPublicandUniversityGroups–Throughouttheyear,theHistoryofAstronomy

departmenthostsindividuals,universityclassesandotherpublicgroupsforbehind‐the‐scenestoursintheWebsterInstituteandAdlerMuseum.VisitorsmeetwithCuratorialandCollectionsstaffandviewcollectionsobjectsnotcurrentlyondisplay,discussthehistoryofastronomyandtheAdlercollections,tourtheWebsterInstituteandconservationlab,andoccasionallytourcurrentAdlerexhibits.Groupsincludeuniversityclassgroups,areaastronomyclubs,professionallibrary/museum/conservationgroups,collectorgroupsandotherculturalorganizations.TheWebsterInstituteconductsanaverageof25publicanduniversitygrouptoursperyear.Eachtourconsistsofupto25peoplepertour.

• SchoolPartnerships–Seeentryunder“Pre‐School;K‐8–OnSite”.• AdlerStudentInterns–TheAdlerprovideshighschoolandcollegestudentswithgenuineworkplace

experiencethroughavarietyofopportunities.StudentInternshavethreedepartmentstochoosefrom:• Educationdepartment‐tofacilitateanddesignvisitorexperiences• InteractiveMedia‐tomaintaintheAdler’sdigitalandonlinemediapresence.• Astronomy‐toconductmeaningfulindependentresearch.Thestudentsarealsoprovidedwithsocial/emotionalsupportthroughEducationdepartmentinvolvement.Theprogramrunsallyearlong.Duringtheschoolyear,studentsworkprimarilyasresearchinternsbutmorevariedpositionsarefilledthroughoutthesummer.Adlerwillhaveservedatleast20studentsfromJanuary2010throughthissummerandanticipatesincreasingthesenumbersincomingyears.

Extension• CollegeCourses–TheMuseumstaffmembersteachcollegecourses,eitherasadjunctfacultyorasguest

speakersateducationalinstitutions.• HistoryofAstronomyPublicLectures–Throughouttheyear,theHistoryofAstronomystaffprovides

variouslecturestothepublicinsettingsotherthanthemuseum.Pastpubliclectureexamplesinclude:acollaborativelectureseriesonextraterrestriallifewiththeChicagoTemple;lecturesgiventoareaastronomygroups;apresentationoftheAdlerpublicationEasternAstrolabesattheNewYorkMetropolitanMuseumofArt.HistoryofAstronomyPublicLecturesareongoingandoccuronamonthlybasistoavarietyofaudiences.



Families;Life‐longLearningOnSite

• PublicPrograms–TheMuseumoffersarichvarietyofpublicprogramsattheMuseumthroughouttheyear.• OrientationTours–ThisisaguidedtourthroughthehistoricAdlerbuildinganditsexhibits.Thetourlasts

approximately20minutesandservesabout100peopleperday.• TheAtwoodSphere–Seeentryunder“Pre‐School;K‐8–OnSite”.• IBEX:SearchfortheEdgeoftheSolarSystem–Seeentryunder“HighSchool;College–OnSite”.• AstronomyConversations–Seeentryunder“HighSchool;College–OnSite”.• HistoryofAstronomyPublicLecturesattheAdler–“HighSchool;College–OnSite”.• PocketScience–Seeentryunder“Pre‐School;K‐8–OnSite”.• Astrovernight–Seeentryunder“Pre‐School;K‐8–OnSite”.• FamilyWorkshops–Thisprogramconsistsof3workshopsfocusingonengineeringanddesignchallenges.

These20‐minuteeducator‐ledworkshopsarefreewithgeneraladmissionandhaveservedapproximately996guests.

• ActivityCarts–Seeentryunder“Pre‐School;K‐8–OnSite”.• Role‐Basedinterpreter–Seeentryunder“Pre‐School;K‐8–OnSite”.• Self‐Guides–Seeentryunder“Pre‐School;K‐8–OnSite”.• HistoryofAstronomyPublicandUniversityGroups–Seeentryunder“HighSchool;College–OnSite”.

Extension• HistoryofAstronomyPublicLectures–Seeentryunder“HighSchool;College–Extension”.• AdlerUseofCollections:ObjectLoanstoOtherMuseums–TheMinneapolisInstituteofArts(MIA)

organizedasmall,focusedexhibitiontoexamineastronomyintheageofVermeer.Theexhibition“TheNightSkyintheAgeofVermeer:TheAstronomerinContext”wasopentothepublicSaturday,August8,2009toSunday,January10,2010.ItwasafreeexhibitionscheduledtocoincidewithTheLouvre’sloantotheMIAofVermeer'sAstronomerfromParis.TheNightSkybroughtvisitorsintothescientificandculturalworldofthe17th‐centuryastronomerthroughafocusedexaminationoftheprints,books,scientificinstruments,andotherobjectsthatVermeerdepictedinhisintriguingandbreathtakinglybeautifulpainting.TheobjectsfromtheAdlercollectionsincludedtheGerhardMercator's"CelestialGlobe"of1551(A‐255)andtheGerman1620Astrolabebyanunidentifiedmaker(M‐34).TheseobjectsilluminatedtheintellectualandculturalcontextinwhichVermeer'smasterpiecewascreated.

Graduate;ProfessionalEducationOnSite

• EducatorOpenHouse–TheAdler’sannualEducatorOpenHouseprovidesanintroductiontothemuseumanditsresourcesandallowseducatorstoexperienceaspectsoftheprogramsofferedtoteachersandtheirstudents.TheAdlerservedapproximately200educatorsatthe2009EducatorOpenHouse.

• TeacherAdvisoryBoard–TheAdlerTeacherAdvisoryBoardprovidesteacherswithachancetocollaboratewiththemuseumandothereducatorsfromschoolsaroundtheChicagoareaonavarietyofprojects.Twelveeducatorsservedonthe2010AdlerTeacherAdvisoryBoard.

• AdlerMuseumResourceTeacherWorkshops–AdlerMuseumResourceTeacherWorkshopsprovideteacherswithanintroductiontothemuseumandthevarietyofresourcesthattheAdlerhastoofferteachersandstudents.Duringthe2009–2010schoolyear,theAdlerservedapproximately200teachersthroughthisprogram.

• Behind‐the‐ScenesTours–Weofferbehind‐the‐scenestours• SummerInternProgram–ProgramforgraduatestudentsthroughouttheMuseum’sdepartments.• Year‐AroundInternProgram–Programforgraduatestudentsincertaindepartments.• AstronomyConversations–Seeentryunder“HighSchool;College–OnSite”.

• AfterSchoolTraining–TheAdlerPlanetariumpartneredwithChicagoPublicSchoolstoofferanafterschoolclubthatfocusedonspacesciencecalledExplorer'sClub.Duringthe2009‐2010schoolyear,theAdlerprovidedinitialtrainingandsupportto15teacherswhowereleadingtheclubswithintheirschools.

• HistoryofAstronomyPublicLecturesattheAdler–“HighSchool;College–OnSite”.• WebsterInstituteResearch–TheWebsterInstitutestaffisactivelyconductingresearchthatcontributesto

thefieldofhistoryofastronomy.Pastresearchtopicsincludethestudyofthemetallurgicalcharacteristicsofastrolabesandaninvestigationintotheopticsof17th‐and18th‐centurytelescopes.

• WebsterInstituteResearchCenter–TheWebsterInstitutehostsanaverageof10researchersperyearintheResearchCenter.TheseindividualsconductresearchusingtheAdler’scollections:archives,rarebooks,scientificinstruments,worksonpaper,paintings.

• HistoryofAstronomyConferencesandWorkshop–TheWebsterInstitutehostscollectionsworkshopsandconferencesfromtimetotime.Everytwoyears,scholarsfromaroundtheworldgatherforthebiennialNotreDameHistoryofAstronomyWorkshop.TheWebsterInstitutestaffhostadayofworkshopsandcollectionstoursduringthisoccasion.OtherpasteventshaveincludedtheInspirationofAstronomicalPhenomena.TheHistoryofAstronomyConferenceandWorkshopsareheldonanongoingbasisandserveavarietyofaudiences.

• TeacherProfessionalDevelopment–TheAdler’steacherprofessionaldevelopmentprogramsprovideteacherswithopportunitiestodevelopanunderstandingofspacesciencecontentaswellasbuildconfidenceandefficacyinteachingspacescience.Theinvolvementlevelsoftheseprogramsrangefromthreehourstofivedayslong.TheAdlerservedapproximately375teacherswiththeseprogramsduringthe2009‐2010schoolyear.

• HistoryofAstronomyPublicandUniversityGroups–Seeentryunder“HighSchool;College–OnSite”.• WebsterClubLectureSeries–In2008,theAdlerannouncedtheofficiallaunchofanewgroupinsupportof

thecollections,TheWebsterClub.TakingitsinspirationfromtheexamplesetbyRoderickandMarjorieWebster,TheWebsterClubaimstostrengthenandpreservetheAdlerholdingsasoneoftheworld’sgreatcollectionsofhistoricscientificinstruments,rarebooks,maps,worksonpaper,andmaterialsdocumentingourexplorationandunderstandingoftheuniverse.TheWebsterClublectureseriesisdoneonaquarterlybasisandcoversavarietyofHistoryofAstronomytopicsrelatingtothecollectionssuchasNavigationalInstruments,Astrolabes,andCelestialMapping.

Extension• GraduateSchoolCourses–TheMuseumstaffmemberssometimesteachgraduateschoolcourses,eitheras

adjunctfacultyorasguestspeakers.• AdlerUseofHistoricalCollectionImagesinPublications–TheAdlerhasissuedanumberofhistoricimages

foruseinpublicationswithTheCambridgeUniversityPress,KnowMagazine,TheOpenUniversityofIsrael,CambridgeHistoryofScience,Volume2byShank&D.C.Lindberg,“ThePlutoFiles:TheRiseandFallofAmerica’sFavoritePlanet”byDr.NeildeGrasseTyson,andHoltPhysicsprogram(includesbook,CD/DVDsandonlineedition).

• HistoryofAstronomyPublicLectures–Seeentryunder“HighSchool;College–Extension”.• HistoryofAstronomyMediaOutreach–TheWebsterInstitutestaffconductinterviewsonthetopicof

collectionsandthehistoryofastronomyforvariousmediaoutletsandAdlerpodcasts.PastinterviewsincludeWTTW,PBS,HistoryChannel,areaChicagonews,andJapan’sNipponTelevision.

• HistoryofAstronomyPublications–TheWebsterInstitute’smajorongoingpublicationprojectdocumentsthecollectioninamulti‐volumecatalogue,HistoricScientificInstrumentsoftheAdlerPlanetarium&AstronomyMuseum.Thecatalogueserieswasinauguratedin1998withthepublicationofWesternAstrolabes,byRoderickandMarjorieWebster.Currentpublicationsincludeseveralvolumes:• HistoricScientificInstrumentsoftheAdlerPlanetarium,VolumeI:WesternAstrolabes• HistoricScientificInstrumentsoftheAdlerPlanetarium,Volume2:EasternAstrolabes• AwestruckbytheMajestyoftheHeavens:ArtisticPerspectivesfromtheHistoryofAstronomyCollection• TheUniverseUnveiled:InstrumentsandImagesthroughHistory• Astronomy’sInspirations• AstrolabeKit• MappingtheUniverse • Telescopes:ThroughtheLookingGlass

ArtInstituteofChicagoEducational“Catalog”


• FieldTrips–TheMuseumoffersdocent‐ledandteacher‐ledmuseumtoursforstudentsingradesPreK‐12.Docent‐ledtoursareprovidedbyexperiencedgalleryeducatorswhointeractwithstudentstoengagethemindetailedlooking,discussion,andcriticalthinkingaboutworksofart.GeneralIntroductionToursintroducethemuseum’scollectionthematically;specializedtoursfocusontheartofaparticularperiod,cultureor“ism.”

• MuseumTourswithStudioActivities–Selectdocent‐ledtoursincluderelatedhands‐onstudioactivities,ledbyaprofessionalteachingartist.


• Multiple‐Visit(MV)programs–Theseprogramsbringstudentstothemuseumthreeormoretimesoverthecourseofseveralweeksoranentireyear.Staff,docents,andteachersplannedthemuseumvisitstosupportspecificlearningobjectivesintheclassroom,andthenstudentsmadesixvisitsoverthecourseoftheyear,eachtimemeetingwiththesamedocentsothatcontinuityinteachingwasmaintained.

• ArtandGardenTours–ThesetoursconnecttheArtInstitute’scollectionwithitsneighbor,theLurieGardeninMillenniumPark.StudentsinvestigatethewaysinwhichartistsincorporateelementsofthenaturalworldinworksofartandcrosstheNicholsBridgewayoverMonroeStreettomeetdocentsintheLurieGardenwheretheycompareandcontrastthewaysinwhichartistsandlandscapedesignersusecolor,line,andshapeascompositionalelementsintheirwork.


Park(MIP)andtheChicagoParkDistrict(CPD).ItisdesignedtoprovideChicagoyouthwithexperiential,educationalenrichmentininformalsettings.Theprogramincludesneighborhood‐basedafter‐schoolandeveningworkshopsandfacilitatedmuseumvisitsforchildrenandtheirfamilies.Activitiesaretargetedtowardskidsages8‐10,andtheirparentsandsiblings.

• AmericanArtPartners–ThisprogramisacollaborationwithArtResourcesinTeaching(ART),anorganizationthatprovidesartistresidenciesinChicagoPublicSchoolclassrooms.ARTawardedArtPartnersprogramstoatotaloftenschools,eachofwhichvisitedtheArtInstitutetwicefordocent‐guidedtoursandhands‐onactivitieswithateachingartist,focusedaroundourAmericanArtcollection.Inadvanceoftheirmuseumvisit,theclassroomswerevisitedfivetimesbytheteachingartist,whoengagedthestudentsincreative,hands‐onactivitiesbasedonworksofartinthemuseum’scollection.


theMuseum'scollectionandarepostedonlineforfreeteacheraccess.On‐lineresourcesforteachersofthisagegroupinclude:

TeacherManuals:TheABCsofArt;Faces,Places,andInnerSpaces;ArtontheMove;Self,Family,andCommunity(specificallyfocusedonyoungergrades)PosterPackets:Foracompletelist,refertohttp://www.artic.edu/aic/education/trc/lessonplans.htmlOnlineModules:ArtAccess;ArtExplorer;Cleopatra;Chicago:TheCityinArt,TaoismandtheArtsofChina;Science,Art,andTechnology;TheSilkRoad;CuriousCorner(http://www.artic.edu/aic/education/onlinelearning/index.html)EducationalVideos:YourMuseumVisit;ModelGalleryTeaching:UsingtheMuseuminYourClassroom(http://www.artic.edu/aic/visitor_info/podcasts/video/education_videos/index.html)

• CuriousCorner–OnfourcomputersintheVitaleFamilyRoom,visitorscanexploretheCuriousCorner,thenewinteractivecomputerprogramdevelopedbystafffromthedepartmentsofMuseumEducationandMuseumTechnologyincollaborationwithSandboxStudios,aneducationaltechnology‐consultinggroup.

CuriousCornerintroducesfamilies,students,andvisitorstotheArtInstitute’sdiversecollection,teachesbasicvisualskills,andpromotesthemuseuminastimulating,intuitive,andappealingway.Familieswhouseitcanexploremorethanthirtyworksofartfromaroundtheworldthroughplayfulandcreativeactivities.OthergamestoexploreintheVitaleFamilyRoomincludealargereproductionofPicasso’scubistpaintingManwithaGreenPipewithmagneticpiecesofcolorsandshapesformatching,fourteennewpuzzlesofworksfromthecollection,andavarietyofbuildingblocksthatgiveyoungvisitorsachancetoexploreandplaywhilelearningaboutmasterpiecesfromthecollection.


• SummerInternProgram–AprogramforcollegestudentsintheDepartmentofMuseumEducationthatintroducesinternstoworkingwiththemuseum’spublicsthroughgallerytours,studioactivities,andothertypesofprograms.Internsarealsointroducedtothemuseumbroadlyinaweeklyseminarsessionthatbringsincurators,conservators,andotherprofessionalstaff.

• FieldTrips–Seeentryunder“Pre‐School;K‐8–OnSite”.• ArtandStories–OfferedinconjunctionwithChicagoPublicSchools,thisprogramprovidesstudentsthe

opportunitytodelvedeeplyintothemuseum’scollectionandbeexposedtobehind‐the‐scenesworkingsoftheinstitution.Primarilyformiddle‐schoolstudents,itconnectsartandwritingthroughreading,discussion,andhands‐onactivitiesconnectedtothemuseum’scollection.StudentsfromvariousschoolsintheCPSsystemmeetweeklyatthemuseumandareawardedCPScredit.

• Museology–AclassofferedinconjunctionwithChicagoPublicSchoolsprovidesstudentstheopportunitytodelvedeeplyintothemuseum’scollectionandbeexposedtobehind‐the‐scenesworkingsoftheinstitution.Primarilyforhighschoolstudents,theclassallowsstudentstolearnabouthowmuseumsworkthroughstudyofthecollection,exposuretomuseumprofessionals,andthecompletionofavirtualexhibition.StudentsfromvariousschoolsintheCPSsystemmeetweeklyatthemuseumandareawardedCPScredit.

• TeenLab–Anafter‐schoolprogramheldduringafter‐schoolhoursinpartnershipwiththecitywideAfterSchoolMattersprogram,bringinghigh‐schoolstudentstothemuseumthreeeveningseachweektolearnabouttheArtInstitute’scollection,tobeintroducedtomuseumcareers,andtoenhancetheircreativeskillsandacademicdevelopmentbyusingthemuseumasaresource.TheprogramalsoseekstoenablethemuseumtomakeaconnectionwiththeteenpopulationofChicago.Thisyear,studentsmetwithcuratorsandothermuseumprofessionals,learnedaboutspecialexhibitionsandthepermanentcollectionthroughgallerydiscussionsandsketchingandwritingactivities,andcreatedtheirowncreativeworksinavarietyofmedia.Studentsfocusonvariousformsofdigitalanimation,tyingthisinvestigationtoworksinthemuseum’scollectionandusingworksofartasinspirationtocreatetheirownanimatedshorts.

• TeenDrop‐inActivities–Eveningandweekenddrop‐inprogramsareopenandfreeofcharge.Teensengageinquickhands‐onactivitiesthatintroducethemtoanaspectofthemuseumcollectionandareencouragedtothenvisitthemuseum’sgalleries.

• TeenDaylongWorkshops–Weekendworkshops,whicharefee‐based,allowparticipantstousetheMuseum’scollectionanddigitaltechnologytocreatetheirownworksofart.

Extension• CollegeCourses–TheMuseumstaffmembersteachcollegecoursesateducationinstitutions,eitheras

adjunctfacultyorasguestlecturers.Online

• EducationalResources–TheMuseumdevelopsclassroomandfieldtripresourcematerials.ThesedrawontheMuseum'scollectionandarepostedonlineforfreeteacheraccess.On‐lineresourcesforteachersofthisagegroupinclude:

TeacherManuals:AmericanArt;ArtoftheAncientMediterranean;AncientoftheAncientAmericas;AfricanArt;AfricanAmericanArt;ManyFaces;Mexicanidad;ImpressionismandPost‐Impressionism;VanGoghandGauguin;TaoismandtheArtsofChina;ExplorationandtheCosmos(specificallyfocusedonmiddleandhighschool)PosterPackets:Foracompletelistrefertohttp://www.artic.edu/aic/education/trc/lessonplans.html

OnlineModules:ArtAccess;ArtExplorer;Cleopatra;Chicago:TheCityinArt,TaoismandtheArtsofChina;Science,Art,andTechnology;TheSilkRoad;(http://www.artic.edu/aic/education/onlinelearning/index.html)EducationalVideos:YourMuseumVisit;ModelGalleryTeaching:UsingtheMuseuminYourClassroom(http://www.artic.edu/aic/visitor_info/podcasts/video/education_videos/index.html)


• PublicPrograms–TheMuseumoffersarichvarietyofpublicprogramsattheMuseumthroughouttheyear.• AdultGroupTours–Staffmembersareavailabletogivetalkstogroups.• 360Degrees:ArtBeyondBorders–Amuseum‐widethemeofferingfamiliesawidevarietyofprogramssuch

asart‐makingworkshopsandprintedself‐guidestoengagethem.FamilyProgramsinthesummerof2008focusedonthespecialexhibitionBenin—KingsandRituals:CourtArtsofAfrica.Aprintedfamilyself‐guidewasproduced;familygallerytoursanddrop‐inworkshopsfocusedonpatternandsymbolism;andvisitorscreatedprintedpatternsandwearableartinspiredbyBeninbronzesculpture.

• KaleidoscopeFamilyDay–ProgramsincludedaperformanceofTimeTravelers:TheAncestorsarewithUs,workshopsinwhichkidsmadewearableart,anddrop‐ingalleryactivitystationswherefamiliescouldcreateadragonplate,compositeanimalmask,orafiguredrawing.PartnersfromculturalinstitutionsaroundthecityalsoparticipatedinKaleidoscopebyprovidingartsactivities.OureventpartnersincludedtheChicagoSymphonyOrchestra,theChicagoChildren’sMuseum,theSchooloftheArtInstituteofChicago,theMuseumofContemporaryArt,theBronzevilleChildren’sMuseum,andtheLurieGarden.

• HubbardStreetDanceChicago–Acollaborationonaninnovativenewprogramthatincludedamovementworkshop,agallerywalk,andastudioartactivity,allbasedontheideaofcreatingpatternthroughshapeandmovement.

• FamilyFestivals–Festivalsfeaturedthemesrelatedtothe360Degrees:ArtBeyondBordersseason.Festivalsfeaturedadrop‐inartactivity,gallerywalks,storytellingsessions,andanewfamilyself‐guide,forexample,AnimalsinArtAroundtheWorld,whichlinkedtheannualthemetotheillustrationexhibitionfeaturedintheKraftEducationCenter,TheBillPeetStorybookMenagerie.FamilyFestivalsarealwaysverypopular,andagreatintroductiontoalltheprogramsweoffer.

• Conversationsinthegalleries–ConversationsarepresentedbyMuseumEducationstaffanddocents,resultinginover12hoursoffreepublicprogrammingperweek.

• TheAIC‐CSOJointSeminar–OfferedincollaborationwiththeWomen’sAssociationoftheChicagoSymphonyOrchestra,thisseminarwasbuiltaroundtheexhibitionBecomingEdvardMunch.Thisprogramincludedaslidelectureontheexhibition;readingsofwritingsbythethinkerswhoshapedMunch’sage,fromSimmeltoFreud;andperformancesofmusicbyDebussy,GriegandSchoenberg.

• AdultTourDocents–Docentsfacilitatethemuseum’sK–12studentprogramsbutrecentlyexpandedtoincludedeliveryofadulttours.

• Elderhostel–Programswhichbringseniorstothemuseumforweeklongsessions,duringwhichparticipantsresideatthenearbyClubQuartershotel.

• Alzheimer’sworkshop–AworkshoporganizedbyanoutsidegroupaboutservingpeoplewithAlzheimer’sanddementia.Aneffectiveandwell‐receivedworkshopintendedforstaff,volunteers,andrepresentativesofotherareaorganizations.Importantprofessionalconnectionsweremade,andfutureprogramsforthesechallengedaudiencesarebeingplannedasaresult.

• TacTiles–Anexhibitwhichprovidesblindandlow‐visionvisitorswithaone‐on‐oneartexperiencethroughtouch,usingimagesofpaintingstransferredtotabletsandsetinrelief.

• EscortsfortheBlind–EscortsaredrawnfromthepoolofArtInsightsvolunteers,andofferspeciallydesignedtoursofthemuseumforgroupsofblindandlow‐visionindividuals.

Extension• SpeakersBureau–Museumstaffmembersareavailableforpresentationsaroundthecity.• ExhibitionCatalogs–• Artifact,DocumentLoanPrograms–TheMuseumhasanon‐goingprogramofloaningitsholdingsto

furthertheeducationalneedsofmuseumsaroundtheworld.

• MillenniumParkoutreach–FamilyProgramsworkedwithLurieGardenstafftodevelopprogramsthatrelateartinthemuseumtotheexperienceoflookingatnaturethroughdrawingthelandscapeoutdoors.

• ArtandReadingTogether–AcollaborationwiththeChicagoPublicLibrarieswhichservedsixneighborhoodbranchesthroughoutthecityandincludedtwoon‐siteworkshopsattheneighborhoodlibrary.LibrarieswereinvitedtosubmitproposalsforprogramsbasedonAmericanquilts.MuseumEducationstafffacilitatedaprogramintroducingfamiliestoworksinthemuseum’scollectionandhelpingthemmaketheirownconnectionstotheworksthroughhands‐onworkshops.Librariansfacilitatedasecondworkshop,highlightingbooksrelatedtothechosenartworksandtheme.InFebruary,familiesfromeachbranchattendedaFamilyDayfestivalastheculminatingevent.Participantsenjoyeda“time‐traveling”performancebyChristopherCartmill(afrequentperformerattheArtInstituteforbothadultandyouthaudiences),astudioactivity,andagallerywalktoexperiencefirst‐handtheartworkstheylearnedaboutduringtheirworkshops.FamilieswereproudofthecrazyquilttheycreatedcollaborativelyattheirneighborhoodbranchandveryexcitedtoviewtheirownartworkondisplayintheMuseumEducationstudiosattheArtInstitute.

• FriendshipJourneys–ApartnershipwiththeChicagoChildren’sMuseumandthreecommunityorganizations.Theprogramstrivestoconnectfamiliesfromdifferentethnicandculturalbackgroundsthroughcommunityworkshopsandvisitstoeachmuseum.ThisyearincludedourreturningpartnersfromtheChineseAmericanServiceLeague(CASL)andChristopherHouse,andintroducedanewpartner,theNativeAmericanResourceCenteratStocktonElementarySchool.Duringtheprogram,familiesdiscoveredpointsofintersectionanddivergencebetweenculturesandart.

• ArtExpress–AIC’soriginaloff‐siteprogramforworkingprofessionalsinandneartheLoop,wholistentobriefillustratedtalksbymuseumlecturersduringtheirlunchhours.

• ArtfulDining–AprogrammadepossiblethroughapartnershipwithLettuceEntertainYouEnterprises,Inc.,inwhichArtInstituteeducatorspresentslidelecturesatselectedrestaurantsthatpairartwithfoodandwine.

• TheDiscerningEye–Aprogramoriginallydesignedtousearttohelpmedicalprofessionalshonetheirobservationalanddiagnosticskillshascontinuedtoexpand.ThroughthisprogramasustainedrelationshiphasbeenestablishedwiththeUniversityofChicagoHospitalsAcademyNurseResidencyProgram.

• Art‐Work–AprogramincollaborationwithCatalystRanchofChicago,acreativecorporatemeetingandeventspace.Art‐Workprogramsareday‐long,facilitatedworkshopsdesignedtoenhancecorporateprofessionaltrainingthroughtheobservationofart,focusingonteambuilding,communications,leadership,diversity,creativityandinnovation.

• ArtInsights–ProgramswhichincludeslidelecturesinseniorcentersandnursinghomesthroughouttheChicagoarea.

Online• ReadingBetweentheLions–Thisonlinebookclubisinconjunctionwithselectedexhibitions.TheArt

Institutestaffledstudysessionsandsuggesteddiscussiontopicsforeachofthebookselections.• Musecast–TheArtInstitute’ssubscriptionpodcastseriesappearedbimonthly.Eachofits15‐minutenews‐

magazine‐styleepisodesfeaturedarangeoftopics.Graduate;ProfessionalEducationOnSite

• EducatorPrograms–Professionaldevelopmentprogramsforpre‐Kthrough8andhighschoolteachers,aswellaspre‐serviceteachersandcommunityeducators(seebelowforsampletitles).

• Behind‐the‐ScenesTours–TheMuseumoffersbehind‐the‐scenestours.• SummerInternProgram–AprogramforcollegestudentsintheDepartmentofMuseumEducationthat

introducesinternstoworkingwiththemuseum’spublicsthroughgallerytours,studioactivities,andothertypesofprograms.Internsarealsointroducedtothemuseumbroadlyinaweeklyseminarsessionthatbringsincurators,conservators,andotherprofessionalstaff.

• Year‐AroundInternProgram–Programforgraduatestudentsincertaindepartments.• ClassroomConnect–Acustomized,three‐hourprofessionaldevelopmentprogramforteachergroups.

Startingwithworksofart,teachersincreasetheirfamiliaritywithinquiry‐basedteachingmethods,includinglookingstrategies,open‐endedquestioning,andobject‐basedlearningactivitiesthatcanbeconductedin

boththemuseumandclassroom.Teachersalsolearnaboutprogramsandresourcesavailableatthemuseum.

• ColorfulConnections:ScienceandArt–Aworkshopaboutcolortheoryandthephysicsoflight.Alocalscienceteacherhelpedmuseumstaffleadthesessionandsharednumerousprojectideastoengagestudentswiththescienceofart.

• AnEveningwiththeCurator:IndianandIslamicArt–AprogramfeaturingAlsdorfAssociateCuratorofIndian,SoutheastAsian,Himalayan,andIslamicArtMadhuvantiGhose.Afteratourofthemuseum’srecentlyreinstalledAlsdorfgalleries,lessonplansandclassroomapplicationswerediscussed.

• WeavingNarratives:UsingArttoTeachLiteracy–Athree‐SaturdayworkshopofferingteacherstheopportunitytoexploretheexhibitionTheDivineArt:FourCenturiesofEuropeanTapestries;visitatapestrystudioandlearntoweave;workwithapoetwhodemonstratedwaysofusingarttoinspirestudentwriting;andembroidertheirowncomicstrips

• BeyondTheScream:TheArtofEdvardMunch–Aworkshopwhereparticipantsdiscoveredhowartistsusetheirworktoexpressdeepemotionsandlearnedhowtodiscussthesehighlychargedimageswiththeirstudents.

• Collaborativeteacherdevelopmentprograms–AworkshopofferedwiththeChicagoSymphonyOrchestraandtheArtInstitute.TeacherslearnedaboutartandmusicfromScandinavia,Italy,Czechoslovakia,America,England,Argentina,France,andSpain,helpingtoforgeconnectionsbetweentheCSO’sYouthConcertProgramandstudenttourstotheArtInstitute.

• BurnhamPlanCentennial–AworkshopforteachersinChicagoPublicSchoolstolearnaboutanewcurriculumbasedonDanielBurnham’s1909PlanforChicagoandhowmuseumvisitsandvisualthinkingcanenhancestudentlearning.

• AmericanArt–AworkshopofferedfreetoteacherswhowantedtolearnabouttheArtInstitute’snewestteachermanual,whichwasgenerouslyfundedbytheTerraFoundationforAmericanArt.Eachparticipantreceivedafreecopyoftheteachingmanual.TheArtInstitutealsocontinuedtocollaboratewiththeTerraFoundationontheTerraTeacherLab–Afull‐yearintensiveprofessionaldevelopmentprogramaboutAmericanArtforChicagoPublicSchoolteachers.

• SchoolPartnershipProgram–AprogramwhichconnectswithfourCPSschools:twohighschoolsandtwoelementaryschools.Thisyearsawadramaticincreaseinteacherparticipation—from5to12,withover300studentvisitstothemuseum.ThroughprofessionaldevelopmentworkshopsandcollaborationwithmuseumstaffandSchooloftheArtInstitutegraduatestudentsinArtEducation,participatingteacherswereabletolearnnewskillsinteachingthroughartandincorporatethemintotheclassroom.

• OpenHouse–AttendingeducatorsenjoyedgallerypresentationsbymuseumstaffandfacultyfromtheSchooloftheArtInstitute,aswellasanextensiveresourcefairwhichprovidedanoverviewofthemanyprograms,publications,andeventsofferedbythemuseumandtheSchool.

• DocentProgram–DocentsreceiveextensivetrainingthroughouttheyeartoenablethemtoengagestudentsingradesPreK‐12indetailedlooking,discussion,andcriticalthinkingaboutworksofart.Trainingontopicsrangingfromcollection‐basedinformationtoteachingstrategiesisprovidedeverydayoftheweek,andeachmonthdocentsparticipateinonedaylongsessionofadvancedtraininginwhichtheyinvestigateasubjectmorethoroughlyinmultiplesessions.


adjunctfacultyorasguestspeakers.Online

RefertothemuseumeducationhomepageontheArtInstitute’swebsite:http://www.artic.edu/aic/education/

ChicagoHistoryMuseumEducational“Catalog”


• FieldTrips–TheChicagoHistoryMuseumpresentsfun‐filled,content‐richexperiencesforstudentsfrompre‐Ktograde12.TheMuseum’sfieldtripsalignwithIllinoisStateLearningStandards.Fieldtripsmayvisitpermanentexhibitionsorspecialexhibitions.HistoryàlaCartstationsallowstudentstobuildaskyscraper,tracetherouteoftheGreatFire,visittheworld’sfairof1893,measureprairieplants,andmuchmore.Audiotourswrittenandperformedbylocalteenagersexpandthestudents'galleryexperiencewiththevoiceofhistory.CrazyforTrainsdiscoverybagsofferpre‐kgroupsarangeofactivitiestoaccompanytheirexplorationoftransportationinthegalleries.


• PermanentExhibitions–“SensingChicago”(2006)isanaward‐winning,interactivehistoryexperiencedesignedforelementaryschool‐agedchildrenandtheircaregivers.Themuch‐lovedhistoricaldioramasofChicagohavebeenreinterpretedforelementaryandmiddleschool‐agedchildrenin“ImaginingChicago”(2006).“FacingFreedom”(2010)exploresournation’shistorythroughpowerfulstorytellingandsignificantobjectsformiddleandhighschool‐agedstudents.“Chicago:CrossroadsofAmerica”(2006)isprimarilyforschoolgroupsandadultaudiences.TheexhibitionhighlightstheMuseum’spermanentcollectionandoffersasurveyofthekeyeventsandpeoplethathaveshapedthecity’shistory.Itincludestreasuredfeatures,suchasthePioneerlocomotiveandL‐Car#1.

• ChicagoMetroHistoryFair–(Seeentryunder“HighSchool;College–On‐Site.”)• EducatorPrograms–Seeentryunder“Graduate;ProfessionalEducation–OnSite.”



• President’sSchoolVisits–TheCHM’sPresidenthasanon‐goingprogramofvisitingChicagoschoolswithphotographsandartifactsrelatingtotheGreatChicagoFire.Duringthefirstfiveyears,thisprogramhasreachedover250classrooms.

Online• EducationalResources–Workingwithareaeducators,theMuseumdevelopsclassroomandfieldtrip

resourcematerials.ThesedrawontheMuseum'scollectionandarepostedonlineforfreeteacheraccess.Classroomresourcesincludecurriculumforgrades1through12withbothonlineanddownloadableactivities;lessonplansspanavarietyoftopicsandmeetarangeofstatelearningstandards.Asofnow,onlineresourcesinclude:

o HistoryinYourHands–Teachersofgrades3‐5canputhistoryintostudents'handsandignitecuriosityandcriticalthinkingskillsbydevelopingtheirownclassroomartifactkit.

o ExploringLincolnandJuárez–Grades5‐12cantakeacloserlookatAbrahamLincolnandBenitoJuárez,twopresidentswhogreatlyaffectedtheirnations.Thisonlinecurriculuminvitesstudentstoinvestigatethelifeandtimesofthesetwoleadersbyanalyzingprimarysourcematerials.

o HistoryLab–Grades3‐12.Lessonsfromeachunitmaybeusedindependentlyorasaset.Eachlessonincludesalessonplan,studentmaterials,andreproductionsofartifactsand/orphotographsfromtheMuseum'scollection.Thesematerialsmaybedownloaded,copied,andadaptedforuseintheclassroom.

o CatholicChicagoResourcesforTeachers–Grades3‐12.Theseresourceswerecreatedoriginallyinconnectionwithatemporaryexhibition.Designedforflexibility,theycanbeusedwithstudentsofallages,andmodifiedtofityourclassroomneeds.

o MyChicago–Grades1‐6.Explorethecity'srichanddiversehistorythroughtenaward‐winningactivitiesbasedontheChicagoflag.Downloadthelessonsandhaveyourstudentsusetheinteractiveonlinegames.

o ElectronicEncyclopediaofChicago,GreatChicagoStories,TeenChicago,ChicagoMetroHistoryFairOnlineResources–Seeentriesunder“HighSchool;College–Online.”


• MetroHistoryFair–TheResearchCenterprovidesresearchdirectionandcollectionmaterialsforjuniorandhighschoolstudentswhoarecompetingintheMetroHistoryFair.

• SummerInternProgram–ProgramforcollegestudentsthroughouttheMuseum’sdepartments.• FieldTrips–Seeentryunder“Pre‐School;K‐8–OnSite”.• EducatorPrograms–Seeentryunder“Graduate;ProfessionalEducation–OnSite.”

Extension• CollegeCourses–TheMuseumstaffmembersteachcollegecourses,eitherasadjunctfacultyorasguest

speakersateducationalinstitutionalinstitutionssuchasNorthwesternUniversity,theSchooloftheArtInstituteofChicago,DePaulUniversity,LoyolaUniversity,andIllinoisInstituteofTechnology.

Online• EducationalResources–On‐lineresourcesforhighschoolinclude:

o GreatChicagoStories–Grades3‐4,9‐12.ElementaryandhighschoolstudentscanreadhistoricalfictionstoriesthatilluminateChicago’spast.UsetheinteractivehistorymaptolookcloseratartifactsfromtheMuseum’scollectionandtoexplorelocationsthroughoutthecityfromeachstory.Buildfurtheronyourexperiencewithclassroomactivities.Areaeducatorsselectedthetopics,wroteunitplans,andtestedthenarrativesandresourcesintheirclassrooms.

o ElectronicEncyclopediaofChicago–Grades7‐12.Noresearchprojectiscompletewithoutthisonlineresource,whichincludesA‐to‐Zentries,photographswithzoomingcapability,richmaps,interpretivedigitalessays,andawealthofhistoricalresources.

o TeenChicago–Grades7‐12.TheTeenChicagocollectioncontainsonehundredoralhistoriesaboutgrowingupinChicagoduringthetwentiethcentury.ThiscollectionwascreatedaspartoftheTeenChicagoProject,amulti‐yearinitiativeexpandingteenageinvolvementattheChicagoHistoryMuseum.AfifteenmemberTeenCouncilwashiredandtrainedtoconductonehundredinterviews.AmongthoseinterviewedwereinternationallyknownoralhistorianStudsTerkel,authorJodeeBlanco,andhip‐hopartistKanyeWest.

o ChicagoMetroHistoryFairOnlineResources–TheResearchCenteroffersavarietyofonlineresourcesforHistoryFairresearch,includingextensivebibliographies.

o ExploringLincolnandJuárez,HistoryLabandCatholicChicagoResourcesforTeachers–Seeentriesunder“Pre‐School;K‐8–Online.”

• MuseumBlog–StaffmemberssharetheirprofessionalexpertiseandinsightsonChicagohistory.• EmailResearchQueriesandCollectionRequests–TheResearchCenteranswersemailrequestsfor

information,andtheCollectionStaffwill,uponrequest,answerquestionsaboutspecificcollectionitemsandfacilitatetheirviewing.


• CommemorativeDays–EducationalprogramsforthepublicondayssuchasMartinLutherKingDay,Presidents’DayandJuly4.

• PermanentExhibitions–Adiversecollectionofpermanentexhibitionsthataredesignedtoengageavarietyofaudiences.Seeentryunder“Pre‐School;K‐8On‐Site.”

• TemporaryExhibitions–TheMuseumalsohasanextensivetemporaryexhibitionprogramthatfeaturesasmanyassixadditionalpublicexhibitionsperyeardesignedtoappealtoanumberoftheMuseum’saudiences.

• PublicPrograms–TheMuseumoffersarichvarietyofpublicprogramsattheMuseumthroughouttheyear.SinceOctober2006,theMuseumhasforgedanewdirectionforadultprograms.Thisapproachdrewonextensiveaudiencestudiesthatidentifiedkeycharacteristicsfordesigningmeaningfulandmemorableexperiencesforadultaudiences:Chicago‐focusedtopics,staginguniqueexperiences,andcreatingaprogramstructurethatcanberesponsivetocurrentevents.Thesecharacteristicsarethebasisforchoosingpowerfulandrelevantcontent,identifyingappropriateformats,shapingexperiences,andcoordinatingthescheduleofevents.Programsincludequarterlythematicseminars,monthlyIntheK/Nowdiscussionsoncurrentevents,monthlydocumentaryscreenings,andspecialpresentationsbylocalandnationalauthorsandscholars.

• GalleryTours–Everyday,thereisadocent‐ledpublictourofthe“Chicago:CrossroadsofAmerica”galleries.

• AdultGroupTours–CHMstaffmembersareavailabletogivetalkstogroupsonaspectsofChicagohistoryandtheMuseumexhibitions.

• Behind‐the‐ScenesTours–Weofferbehind‐the‐scenestoursforcommunitygroups.Typicallytheyreceiveatourofsomeofthecollectionstorageareas,aswellasthemuseum'spermanentexhibitions.

• ProjectSunday–Documentarymovieseries,opentothepublic.• OutdoorFilms–IncollaborationwiththeChicagoParkDistrict'sMoviesinthePark,CHMscreensfour

outdoorfilmsonourbackplaza,June‐September.• GuildEducationPrograms–ThemissionoftheGuildoftheCHMiseducation.Itoffersanannualseriesof

educationalprogramsaboutChicagoandU.S.historytopics• CostumeCouncilPrograms–TheCostumeCounciloftheChicagoHistoryMuseumoffersanannualseriesof

educationalprogramsabouttopicsrelatedtothecostumecollectionoftheCHM.• Members’EducationalPrograms–TheMuseumoffersanannualseriesofeducationalprogramsforCHM

members,includingalectureonhistoryattheannualmeeting,behind‐the‐scenesvisitstocollections,andpresentationsinconnectionwithpreviewsofexhibitions.

• ResearchCenter–TheMuseum'scollectionofover22millionartifactsanddocumentsisarichsourceforthestudyofthehistoryofChicagoasametropolitanurbancenterthatspansfivecounties,aspartofthestateofIllinois,andasapartofthebroaderhistoryoftheUnitedStates.Visitorscanexploretheresearchresourcesavailableineachoffourresearchholdings:Architecture,ArchivesandManuscripts(includesRadio,OralHistory,andSoundRecordings,BooksandotherPublishedMaterials,andPrintsandPhotographs(includesFilmandVideo).

• Translations–TheMuseumoftenoffersSpanishtranslationsoflabelsforpermanentortemporaryexhibitions,orspecialSpanish‐languageaudiotours.Translationssometimesincludeotherlanguages.

Extension• ExploringtheCity–ToursthatexploreChicagohistoryviabus,walking,L,boatandbike.• SpeakersBureau–TheChicagoHistoryMuseumoffersawide‐rangingprogramoflecturesand

presentationsforthepublic,aswellascollege‐levelteaching.ThisincludesannualpresentationsbeforeprofessionalorganizationssuchastheAmericanAssociationforStateandLocalHistoryandtheAmericanAssociationofMuseums,amongothers;andregularlecturestocommunityorganizationsandlocalbusinesses.

• ChicagoHistoryMagazine–AnnualpublicationwitheducationalresearchontopicsofChicagohistory.Widelysubscribedtobylibraries.

• ExhibitionCatalogs–TheMuseumhasanactivepublicationsprogramthatdocumentsthroughcatalogstheartifactspresentedincertaintemporaryandpermanentexhibitions,andthehistoricalcontextsthatgivethemmeaning.

• Artifact,DocumentLoanPrograms–TheChicagoHistoryMuseumhasanon‐goingprogramofloaningitsholdingstofurthertheeducationalneedsofmuseumsaroundtheworld.

Online• Lincolnat200–Thiswebsitehoststwoonlineexhibitions,Lincoln&theWest:1809–1860andTheFiery

Trial:AbrahamLincolnandtheCivilWar.CollectivelytheypresentandinterprethundredsofkeyLincolnartifacts.

• LouisSullivanat150–Audiorecordingsofpresentationsgivenatthe2006LouisSullivanat150InternationalSymposium,heldattheChicagoHistoryMuseum

• TheGreatChicagoFireandtheWebofMemory–ThisonlineexhibitionfocusesonthewaysinwhichtheGreatChicagoFireof1871hasbeenremembered.

• TheDramasofHaymarket–TheDramasofHaymarketexaminesthecircumstancesandthelegacysurroundingthe1886Haymarketbombing.TheHaymarketAffairDigitalCollectionprovideson‐lineaccesstoprimarysourcematerials.

• WetWithBlood–WetWithBloodfocusesonanartifactfoundintheChicagoHistoryMuseum'scollection,acloakallegedlywornbyMaryToddLincolnontheeveningofherhusband’sassassinationinApril1865.

• StudsTerkel–TheStudsTerkelConversationswithAmericawebsiteisdedicatedtomakingtheworksofStudsTerkelaccessibletoresearchers,students,teachers,andthegeneralpublic.

• TheHistoryFiles–TheHistoryFileswebsiteprovidesrichdetailaboutanumberofpopulartopicsinChicagohistory,includingAlCapone,the“ChicagoBlackSox,”theExpositionsof1893and1933,theGreatChicagoFireof1871,thePullmanEra,andtheChicagoStockyards.

• ArchitectureandBuildingHistoryOnlineResources–TheResearchCenterholdsarichbodyofonlinearchitectureandbuildinghistoryresources.

• FamilyHistoryOnlineResources–TheResearchCenterhasonlineresourcesthatcanhelpinresearchingChicagofamilyhistory.

• OnlineCatalog–TheMuseum'sonlinecatalogcanhelpyoufindmanuscriptscatalogedsincethemid‐1980s,booksandperiodicals,photographicmaterials,anddigitalimagesofselectedcollectionmaterials,suchastheChicagoDailyNewsglassnegatives.

• ElectronicEncyclopediaofChicago;EmailResearchQueriesandCollectionRequests;MuseumBlog–Seeentriesunder“HighSchool;College–Online.”


• EducatorPrograms–ProfessionaldevelopmentprogramsforK‐8andhighschoolteachersproviderichanduniqueexperienceswithhistory.Teacherslearnaboutcurriculum,networkwithotherteachers,andearnContinuingProfessionalDevelopmentUnits(CPDUs).Programsincludeteacherworkshops,teacherseminars,teacheropenhouses,teacherfairs,andteacherconferences.TheMuseumworkswithaTeacherAdvisoryBoard.

• CustomIn‐ServicePrograms–Uponrequest,theMuseumofferscustomin‐serviceprogramsforprofessionaldevelopmentforK‐8andhighschoolteachers.

• TeachingAmericanHistory–CHMworksasapartnerorganizationonlocalTeachingAmericanHistorygrantsandasadestinationforout‐of‐stateschooldistricts.Thesegrantsarepartofafederalprogram,serveelementarythroughhighschoolteachersandfocusonincreasingcontentknowledgeinhistory.CHMdistributesresources,conductsinteractiveworkshops,andoffersgalleryexperiences,onlineresourceorientationsandresearchsessionsfortheteacherswhoparticipateinthesegrants.Weworkcloselywiththeorganizingdistrictstotailorourofferingstotheirparticularfocusofstudy.WeworkwithanAmericanHistoryAdvisoryPanel.

• ResearchOrientations–ResearchCenterstaffmembersprovideon‐demandorientationsforcollege/universitystudentsandinstructors.Wedescribethecollections,demonstratedatabases,anddisplayexamplesofthetypesofmaterialsthatcanbeconsultedbyresearchersandgiveexamplesoftheusesmadeofallofthisinformation.

• UrbanHistorySeminar–Historiansandotheracademicprofessionalsspeaktotheirpeersatamonthlymeeting,whichincludesacocktailhour,dinner,andapresentation.Thegenesisoftheprogramwastoprovideaneutralgroundwherelocalacademichistorianscoulddiscusstheirworkfreelywitheachotherandhearaboutthelatestresearchinthefield.

• Behind‐the‐ScenesTours–Weofferbehind‐the‐scenestoursforteachers,othernon‐profitprofessionals,andpeersformothermuseums.Typicallytheyreceiveatourofsomeofthecollectionstorageareas,aswellasthemuseum'spermanentexhibitions.

• TogetherforHistory–AnnualconferencehostedbytheCHMforstaffandboardmembersofgreaterChicago’sover150historymuseumsandhistoricalsocieties.

• SummerInternProgram–ProgramforgraduatestudentsthroughouttheMuseum’sdepartments.• Year‐AroundInternProgram–Programforgraduatestudentsincertaindepartments.


adjunctfacultyorasguestspeakers.Online

• HistoryAroundTown–TheCHMpostswhatisregardedasthemostdefinitivelistingofChicago’shistorymuseumsandhistoricalsocietiesingreaterChicagoasaservicetocommunityandprofessionaleducation.

• EmailResearchQueriesandCollectionRequests;MuseumBlog–Seeentriesunder“HighSchool;College–Online.”

DuSableMuseum

Educational“Catalog”Pre‐School;K‐8OnSite

• FieldTrips–TheMuseumpresentsfun‐filled,content‐richexperiencesforstudentsfrompre‐Ktograde12.• ChicagoParkDistrictDayCamp–Apopularprogramatmanyneighborhoodparks,thesummerDayCamp

programallowschildrentheopportunitytospendtheirsummerdaysinafunandsupervisedprogram.Childrenparticipateinvariousrecreationalandworkshopactivitiesintheparks,andalsoregularlytakefieldtripstotheMIPmuseums,wheretheyareadmittedfree.Lengthofcamp,agesandfeesvarybypark.

• TreasureHunt–TheDuSableMuseumTreasureHuntisafun,hands‐ondocumentthatinspiresparticipantstotravelthroughDuSable’sgalleriesinasearchtofindtheanswerstointriguingquestions.

• Self‐GuidedTourNotes–Intheeventthatmuseumdocentsareunavailable,DuSableMuseum’sGuestServicesandEducationDepartmentshavecreatedtheself‐guidedtournotesforindependentmuseuminvestigation.

• MobileMuseum–DuSableMuseum’sMobileMuseumisatravelinglearningenvironmentthathelpsyoungstersfromkindergartenthrough6th‐gradelearnaboutspecifictopicssuchastheexplorer,merchantandentrepreneur,JeanBaptistePointeDuSable,theFatherofChicago.Museumeducatorsandinteractive,hands‐ondisplayshelpparticipantslearnwithinacreativeenvironmentthatexploresJeanBaptistePointeDuSablefromhistorical,contemporaryandpersonalperspectives.SchedulewillbegininJanuary2011.Callforreservations773‐420‐2725.

• Docent‐LedTours–Rootedinhistoricaloraltraditions,DuSableMuseumdocentsaretrainedtohelpenhanceeachmuseumguest’sexperiencebypresentingthehigheststandardsinmuseuminterpretation.Docent‐ledtoursrangefrom45to60minutes,andprovideadditionalcontexttomuseumexhibitionswhilecreatinganentertainingandinformativeenvironmentforlearning.

• PennyCinema–PennyCinemaisDuSableMuseum’spremieresummerfamilyfilmseriesthatshowcasesthehistory,diversityanduniversalityoftheAfricanDiaspora.Filmsrangefromanimatedshortstofeaturelengthfilmsanddocumentaries.Callforreservations773‐420‐2725.

• MakingHistoryComeAliveThroughtheArtsMatineePerformances–Aseriesofliveeducationalperformances,tailoredtostudentsingradesKthrough12,designedtoprovidehistoricallyrelevantsubjectmatteraboutthelivedexperiencesofAfricansandtheAfricanDiasporainanentertainingandinformativeway.Checkwebsiteforperformanceschedule.

• StorytellingExtension

• ParkVoyagers–Afree,innovativeprogramdevelopedandoperatedcollaborativelybyMuseumsInthePark(MIP)andtheChicagoParkDistrict(CPD).ItisdesignedtoprovideChicagoyouthwithexperiential,educationalenrichmentininformalsettings.Theprogramincludesneighborhood‐basedafter‐schoolandeveningworkshopsandfacilitatedmuseumvisitsforchildrenandtheirfamilies.Activitiesaretargetedtowardskidsages8‐10,andtheirparentsandsiblings.

• MuseumsandPublicSchools(MAPS)Curriculum–AcurriculumcollaborationbetweenDuSableMuseum,ChicagoParkDistrictandallMuseumsIntheParkcollaborators.


theMuseum'scollectionandarepostedonlineforfreeteacheraccess.On‐lineresourcesforthisagegroupinclude:

• MakingConnections–DuSableMuseum’sonlinelearningresourceforgradesK–12.EducatorsandparentscandownloadlessonplansthatrelatetomanyofDuSable’spermanentandtravelingexhibitionsandwhichcorrespondtonationalstandardsforeducation.Inadditiontolessonplans,MakingConnectionsincludesvocabularywords,worksheetsandmuseumfieldexperiencesthataddresssubjectssuchasunderstandingdocuments,primarysources,artifacts,etc.


• SummerInternProgram–ProgramforcollegestudentsthroughouttheMuseum’sdepartments.• FieldTrips–Seeentryunder“Pre‐School;K‐8–OnSite”.• LetYourMottoBeResistance–ThenewNationalMuseumofAfricanAmericanHistoryandCultureis

collaboratingwiththeNationalPortraitGalleryonitinauguralexhibitionofAfricanAmericanphotographicportraits.Selectedbyguestcuratorandphotographyhistorian,DeborahWillis,thisexhibitionexploresthemedium’sinfluentialroleinshapingpublicidentityandindividualnotionsofraceandstatusoverthepast150years.

• Inaddition,thereareotherstandingexhibitsfeaturedonourwebsiteforhighschoolandcollegestudents• ForgottenHistoryLectureSeries–LecturesscheduledonThursdaysonceortwiceamonth• Docent‐LedTours–Rootedinhistoricaloraltraditions,DuSableMuseumdocentsaretrainedtohelp

enhanceeachmuseumguest’sexperiencebypresentingthehigheststandardsinmuseuminterpretation.Docent‐ledtoursrangefrom45to60minutes,andprovideadditionalcontexttomuseumexhibitionswhilecreatinganentertainingandinformativeenvironmentforlearning.

• MakingHistoryComeAliveThroughtheArtsMatineePerformances–Aseriesofliveeducationalperformances,tailoredtostudentsingradesKthrough12,designedtoprovidehistoricallyrelevantsubjectmatteraboutthelivedexperiencesofAfricansandtheAfricanDiasporainanentertainingandinformativeway.


adjunctfacultyorasguestlecturers.• MakingHistoryComeAliveThroughtheArts–MakingHistoryComeAlivethroughtheArts(MHCA)is

DuSableMuseum’snewinitiativetoexpandthemuseum’sfootprintintotheclassroom.Workingwithlocal,nationalandinternationalartists,MHCAincreasesstudentperformanceandachievementbydevelopingcreativelearningexperiencebaseworkshopsandperformancestointroducehistory,cultureandtheartsthatwillprovidenewwaysforstudents,teachersandparentstolearnanddevelopcriticalthinkingconceptsletbyprofessionalartiststostimulatetheircreativityandimagination.SchoolsparticipatingintheMCHAprogramcansignupforArtistinResidenceprograms,schoolassemblies,parentandteacherworkshopsandlivematineeperformancesatDuSableMuseum.

OnlineEducationalResources–TheMuseumdevelopsclassroomandfieldtripresourcematerials.ThesedrawontheMuseum'scollectionandarepostedonlineforfreeteacher’saccess.


• PublicPrograms–TheMuseumoffersarichvarietyofpublicprogramsattheMuseumthroughouttheyear.• AdultGroupTours–Staffmembersareavailabletogivetalkstogroups.• ParentWorkshops–DuSableMuseumparentworkshopsaretailoredprofessionaldevelopmentworkshops

designedtoassistparentsonhowtousebestpracticestrategiestobecomemoreeffectiveparticipantsintheirchildren’seducation.

• MonthlyYouthandFamilyDays–SeewebsiteforpostingsExtension

• SpeakersBureau–Museumstaffandconsultantsareavailableforon‐sitepresentationsaroundthecityaddressingawiderangeoftopicspertainingtoAfricanhistory.

• Artifact,DocumentLoanPrograms–TheMuseumhasanon‐goingprogramofloaningitsholdingstofurthertheeducationalneedsofmuseumsaroundtheworld.


• EducatorPrograms–ProfessionaldevelopmentprogramsforK‐8andhighschoolteachers

• Behind‐the‐ScenesTours–TheMuseumoffersbehind‐the‐scenestours• SummerInternProgram–ProgramforgraduatestudentsthroughouttheMuseum’sdepartments• Year‐AroundInternProgram–Programforgraduatestudentsincertaindepartments.• ProfessionalDevelopmentWorkshopsandCourses–DuSableMuseumprovidesthebestinprofessional

developmentexperiencesthatincreaseknowledgeinawiderangeofsubjectsthatincludebutarenotlimitedto:

• Ecology,UndergroundRailroad,Inventors,Textiles,UsingYouthLiteraturetoteachHistory,UsingArttoteachLiteracyandHistory,Migration,andTheArtofStorytelling.

• MostworkshopsprovideCreditforProfessionalDevelopmentUnits.• EducatorsOpenHouse–DuSableMuseum’sannualeducators’openhouseaffordseducatorsabehind‐the‐

sceneslookatpermanentandtravelingexhibitstoincreaseknowledgeandbuilddynamiccurricula.Extension

• GraduateSchoolCourses–TheMuseumstaffmemberssometimesteachgraduateschoolcourses,eitherasadjunctfacultyorasguestspeakers.

• UrbanGriotAmbassadorProgram–Thisprograminstructseducatorsonhowtointegratesubjectmatterintotheclassroomusingthecontentandresourcesfromourpermanentandtravelingexhibits.

FieldMuseumEducational“Catalog”




• 3DTheater–Our3Dtheatershowsfilmsthatarerelatedtoourcollection,oureducationprogramsandourtemporaryexhibits.

• TourGuides–Docentsgivetoursofthemuseum'sexhibitionstoschoolgroupsandthegeneralpublic.• Studentprograms–Weprovideonsiteandoffsiteprogramsforstudents.Weofferover30differentclasses.

Iwillsendyouthecatalogforthespecificdescriptionsofeachclass.• CrownFamilyPlayLab–This7,200squarefootsciencelearningcenterisdesignedforkidsandfamilies0‐8

yearsold.Youcanlearnmoreatwww.fieldmuseum.org/playlab.Inadditiontohands‐onlearningwithinthecenter,weofferparentworkshops,monthlyFamilyFieldDays,workshopsforkids,etc.WealsousethePlayLabtotrainearlyelementaryandpre‐Keducators.Wealsoofferanonlineparente‐newsletterforCFPLvisitors.TheCFPLisstaffedbyeducationstaff.

• SummerWorldsTour–ThissummercampisdonecollaborativelywiththeSheddAquariumandtheAdlerPlanetarium.Designedforages5‐10,thecampengageskidsforoneweeksessionsduringwhichtheyexploreeachofthemuseums.

ExtensionParkVoyagers–Afree,innovativeprogramdevelopedandoperatedcollaborativelybyMuseumsInthePark(MIP)andtheChicagoParkDistrict(CPD).ItisdesignedtoprovideChicagoyouthwithexperiential,educationalenrichmentininformalsettings.Theprogramincludesneighborhood‐basedafter‐schoolandeveningworkshopsandfacilitatedmuseumvisitsforchildrenandtheirfamilies.Activitiesaretargetedtowardskidsages8‐10,andtheirparentsandsiblings.


theMuseum'scollectionandarepostedonlineforfreeteacheraccess.On‐lineresourcesforthisagegroupinclude:

• Digitaloutreachprograms–Wehaveover11digitalmedialearningprojectsrangingfromkid‐createdpublicserviceannouncementstoonlinevirtualworlds.Iwillsendyouaseparateworddocumentwithdetails.Someofthesedigitalprogramsarehybridinthattheyincludebothinpersoninstructionaswellasonlineinteractions.


• SummerInternProgram–ProgramforcollegestudentsthroughouttheMuseum’sdepartments.• FieldTrips–Seeentryunder“Pre‐School;K‐8–OnSite”.

ExtensionCollegeCourses–TheMuseumstaffmembersteachcollegecoursesateducationinstitutions,eitherasadjunctfacultyorasguestlecturers.

OnlineEducationalResources–TheMuseumdevelopsclassroomandfieldtripresourcematerials.ThesedrawontheMuseum'scollectionandarepostedonlineforfreeteacheraccess.


• PublicPrograms–TheMuseumoffersarichvarietyofpublicprogramsattheMuseumthroughouttheyear.

• AdultGroupTours–Staffmembersareavailabletogivetalkstogroups.• Members'Nights–Two‐nightopenhouseforFieldMuseumMembers.Membershaveanopportunitytogo

behindthescenesandengageinvariouseducationalactivities.• Adultprograms‐Weofferlectures,symposiaandfilmfestivalsforadults.Signatureprogramsinclude

NationalGeographicLivelectureseries,BanffFilmFestival,biannualLeakeyLecture,andannualComerSymposiumonGlobalClimateChange.

• Dozin'withDinos–Thisovernightprogramisgearedtowardfamilieswithkidsages6‐12,andruns10‐13timeseachyear.Familiesareinvitedtospendthenightatthemuseumandenjoyworkshops,flashlighttoursofexhibitionsandsciencedemonstrations.

Extension• SpeakersBureau–Museumstaffmembersareavailableforpresentationsaroundthecity.• Artifact,DocumentLoanPrograms–TheMuseumhasanon‐goingprogramofloaningitsholdingsto

furthertheeducationalneedsofmuseumsaroundtheworld.• Familyfieldtrips–ThemuseumoffersoffsitefamilyfieldtripstoMazonCreektocollectfossils.


• EducatorPrograms–ProfessionaldevelopmentprogramsforK‐8andhighschoolteachers• Behind‐the‐ScenesTours–TheMuseumoffersbehind‐the‐scenestours• SummerInternProgram–ProgramforgraduatestudentsthroughouttheMuseum’sdepartments.• Year‐AroundInternProgram–Programforgraduatestudentsincertaindepartments.• Educatorandparentin‐services–Weprovidecustomizedin‐servicesforfacultyatschools.Thesetakeplace

onsiteatthemuseum,andoffsiteatschools.Thetopicsrange,butgenerallyfocusoncontentinstruction,pedagogicalinstructionandinstructiononfocusedfieldtrips,andinstructiononhowtobestleveragethemuseum'sresources.Theseareyear‐round.Wealsoofferthesein‐servicesforparentgroupsfrompartnerschools.

• Educatorpreviews–Weofferfreepreviewsofournewexhibitionsforeducators.Duringthesepreviews,educatorsaretaughthowtousetheexhibitionandtheeducatorguide(whichwewrite),andtheygetanexclusiveviewingandtouroftheexhibition‐‐designedjustforteachers.

• Schoolpartnerships–Wehaveseverallong‐termschoolpartnershipprogramsthatfocusonprofessionaldevelopmentforeducators,butalsoserveadministratorsandentireschoolcommunities.Iwillsendyouaseparatedocumentwithdetails,butthekeyprogramstomentionaretheEarlyElementarySciencePartnership,theHighSchoolTransformationProject,theFieldAmbassadorProgram,andMuseumsandPublicSchools.

• PartnershipwiththeCenterforSystemsBiologyatUofChicago–WepartnerwithKevinWhiteandtheCenterforSystemsBiologytotraineducatorsandhighschoolstudentsonsystemsbiologyandDNA.Wehold2one‐weekinstituteseachsummer,oneforteachersandoneforhighschoolstudents.ThisisdoneasacollaborationbetweenourPritzkerDNALabandtheEducationDept.

• DNAresidency–TheEducationDepartmentandPritzkerDNALabworktogethertoprovidea6‐weekresidencyfor2highschoolteachersand4highschoolstudentstolearnDNAsequencingtechniques.Theydorealsciencealongsideourscientists.

• AssociatedCollegesofIllinoisPartnership–Weprovidemuseum‐basedsciencetrainingforhighschoolstudentswhoarepartofACI'spartnershipprogramwithCPSschoolstoincreasegraduationrates.


adjunctfacultyorasguestspeakers.• Educationalmaterials–Wedevelopeducatorguidestoourexhibitions,whichcanbeusedbyinformaland

formaleducatorsandparkemployees.Thesearefreelyavailablefordownloadingfromourwebsite.Wealsoproduceclassroomposters,interactivewebsites,scavengerhuntsforfamilies,ane‐newsletterforparentstousewithearlyelementarystudents,etc.

• HarrisEducationalLoanProgram–This100‐year‐oldprogramisalendinglibraryofrealartifactsandspecimensdesignedforusebyparentsandeducatorstosupportclassroomandathomelearning.The

centerisalsoopenforusebyinformaleducatorslikecampcounselors,librarians,etc.Wehaveover100,000artifactsandspecimensarrangedin900exhibitcasesand1,200experienceboxes.

MuseumofContemporaryArtEducational“Catalog”




• SchoolTours–LedbypracticingArtistGuides,guidedtoursare50‐minuteslongandtakeplaceTuesdaythroughFridayat10amand11am.Toursarediscussionandinquiry‐based.ArtistGuidesfocusonmakingrelevantconnectionsbetweenstudents’livesandartthroughengagingtheminmeaningfuldiscussions.Around8,000studentsfromdiverseneighborhoodsinChicagoandthroughoutIllinoisparticipateinguidedtourseachschoolyear.Eachstudentreceivesafreefamilypassforareturnvisit.CPSschoolsreceivefreebustransportation.

• OfftheBeatenPath–OfferedFridaymorningsat11am,between900and1,000studentsparticipateinthisinnovative90‐minutetoureachschoolyear.ArtistGuidesengagestudentsthroughin‐gallerywritinganddrawingexercisesdesignedtoprovokethoughtfuldialogueandtohelpstudentsformdeeppersonalconnectionswiththeartofourtime.

• Creation/DesignLab–Offeredfourdaysaweek(TuesdaythroughFriday).StudentsjoinaCreationLabArtistinanin‐depth,artmakingexperienceduringatwo‐hourvisit.Groupsspendapproximately30minutesinthegalleriesviewinganddiscussingartworks,followedby90minutesinthestudiosworkingonacreativeresponsetodiscussion.

• SummerCreationStations–Takingthethemesinourmajorsummerexhibitionasapointofdeparture,thesecreative,participatoryworkshopsandgalleryexperiencestakeplacefrom11am‐2pmduringtheFarmer’sMarketandfrom5‐8pmalongsideTuesdaysontheTerrace.LedbyMCAstaffandbyartists,theseactivitiesengagechildrenandalsosparktheinterestofadults.

• ActivityGuide–TheActivityGuideisanadditionalinterpretivetooltohelpyoungvisitorsandtheiradultcompanionsmoremeaningfullyengagewiththeartworksinourgalleries.Actingasacompaniontoallmajorexhibitions,thisseriesofbookletsofferself‐guidedactivitiesandin‐gallerygamestobringoutcentralthemesorideaspresentintheexhibition,aswellasnewwaysforfamiliestoexploretheMCA.

ExtensionParkVoyagers–Afree,innovativeprogramdevelopedandoperatedcollaborativelybyMuseumsInthePark(MIP)andtheChicagoParkDistrict(CPD).ItisdesignedtoprovideChicagoyouthwithexperiential,educationalenrichmentininformalsettings.Theprogramincludesneighborhood‐basedafter‐schoolandeveningworkshopsandfacilitatedmuseumvisitsforchildrenandtheirfamilies.Activitiesaretargetedtowardskidsages8‐10,andtheirparentsandsiblings.



• SummerInternProgram–ProgramforcollegestudentsthroughouttheMuseum’sdepartments.• FieldTrips–Seeentryunder“Pre‐School;K‐8–OnSite”.• MuseumStudiesCourse–TheMCApartnerswiththeUniversityofIllinoisatChicagotoco‐developand

teachagraduate‐levelcourseaspartoftheUIC’smuseumstudiesofferings.TaughtbyaUICfacultymemberincollaborationwithMCAstaffmembers,thefifteen‐weekseminarcoursefocusesonthemissionandfunctionsofmuseumsaswellastheholisticinteractionamongmuseumdepartments.Duringthecourse,theMCAservesasacasestudy,helpingstudentsseehowissuesinmuseumsareimplementedinpractice.Throughreadingsandassignments,studentsalsoanalyzevariousapproachestoexhibitionsand

collectionsandcriticallyconsiderthedynamicrealitiesaffectingmuseumstoday,includingtheirrelationshipstovariousconstituenciesandthechallengesandpossibilitiesthatnewtechnologiesoffermuseumsandtheiraudiences.CoursematerialemphasizestheAmericancontemporaryartfieldwhileincludingsubstantivediscussionofothertypesofartmuseumsandfactorsthatapplytoalltypesofinstitutions.

• InternshipProgram–TheMuseumofContemporaryArtinternshipprogramwelcomesindividualswhowishtobroadentheireducationandprofessionalexperiencebyworkingandlearninginanot‐for‐profitmuseum.AllMCAdepartmentsofferexperientialeducationinachallenging,hands‐onenvironmentinexchangeforasubstantivecontributionfromtalentedandinterestedindividuals.MCAinternshavetheuniqueopportunitytoparticipateinthedevelopmentandexpansionoftheseprogramsandoperations.Therearethreeapplicationdeadlinesandselectionperiodsperyear.Internshipsrequireaminimumcommitmentofsixteenhoursperweekforthreemonths,duringwhichtimeinternscompleteaspecifictargetprojectaswellasdailyassignments.Internsalsoparticipateindepartmentalmeetings,specialevents,andvariouseducationalprograms,aswellasattendstafflectures.

ExtensionCollegeCourses–TheMuseumstaffmembersteachcollegecoursesateducationinstitutions,eitherasadjunctfacultyorasguestlecturers.



• PublicPrograms–TheMuseumoffersarichvarietyofpublicprogramsattheMuseumthroughouttheyear.• AdultGroupTours–Staffmembersareavailabletogivetalkstogroups.• CoffeeandArt–Anewdiscussion‐basedseriesofarthistoryworkshopsthattakeyoudirectlyintothe

MCA’sgallerieswithexpertsfromChicago’sartcommunityforacloserlookathowtheartworksonviewdirectlyrelatetootherartworks,artistsandthemesincontemporaryart.

• TuesdayEveningCaféPrograms–TheMCAoffersarangeoffreeandwildlyinterestingeventsinthecafeTuesdayeveningsfromOctoberthroughApril.MuseumadmissionisfreetoeveryoneonTuesdayssocomeearlyandvisitthegalleriesandthenjoinusinthecafé:Doodleganza:thedrawingextravaganza,12x12TheAfterParty:CelebrateChicagoartists,CabinetofCuriosities:“Un‐lectures”byChicagoartists,andMagicalMusicalShowcase:Liveperformancesbylocalmusicians.

• ArtistTalks–EachmonthonafreeTuesday,thefeaturedartistsintheUBSNewArtists/NewWorksexhibitionseriesdiscusstheirwork,ideas,andcreativetrajectorywithvisitorsduringtheseinformaleveninggallerytalks.

• CuratorTours–Visitorshaveachancetolearnmoreaboutourexhibitionsthroughtheseintimatetoursledbythecuratorswhoorganizedtheprojects.

• Lectures/PanelDiscussions/Symposia–Throughtheformatsofpublicconversations,lectures,panels,symposia,gallerytalksandotherdiscussion‐basedprograms,weinviteouraudiencestoexplorethevisualandintellectualcomplexitiesofcontemporaryartanddesignandtheirconnectiontocultureandhistory.UsingtheMCA'sexhibitions,performancesandcollectionsasapointofdeparture,thesestimulatingprogramsputouraudiencesindirectcontactwithtoday'smostinnovativeartists,curators,architects,designers,andthinkers.Ourgoalsaretoprovidecontextandfurtherelucidatetheworkonviewinourgalleries,includingtheMCA’scollection;toconnectartworksandtheMCAasaninstitutiontoabroadconversationofcontemporaryideas;andtoserveasaplacewhereartistsandvisitorscanmeetartists,helpingouraudiencesbetterunderstandthewaysinwhichartiststhinkandwork.Weholdapproximately12‐15programsperyear.Attendancevariesbyprogram–somefillthetheaterwith300,otherscanbeinthe100‐150range.

• AudioTour–Theaudiotourisdesignedtobeyetanotherinterpretivetoolavailabletovisitorswhowishtoknowmoreabouttheexhibitionsandpreferthisformat.Ourgoalistohavethecuratorsandartiststhemselvestospeakunscriptedabouttheirworkwhenpossible,thusprovidingtheirowninsightsintotheprocessbehindtheexhibitionandtheindividualworksofart.

• DailyPublicTours–ToursoftheMCA’sspecialexhibitionsandcollectionaregivenbyvolunteerdocentsonadailybasis.Publictoursaregivenonweekdaysat1pm;weekendsat12,1,2,and3pm;andTuesdayeveningsat6pm.Publictoursdonotrequireadvancereservationsandtypicallylast45minutes.Apublictourcanhaveasfewasonevisitorandasmanyas40‐45visitors.Duringthelastfiscalyear,MCAdocentsservedover7,000visitors.TheMCA’sphilosophyistogiveinteractivetoursthatcombineprovidingfactualinformationwithelicitingvisitorcommentsandquestions.

• PrivateGroupTours–Privatetoursareavailableduringregularmuseumhoursandoutsideofpublichourstocorporations,outoftowngroupsandanygroupnotaccommodatedunderthefreeschooltourprogram.Duringfiscalyear2008weprovidedtoursfor5,850peopleand1,500forpre‐paidgroupadmission.AllprivatetoursareledbyanMCASeniorMuseumEducatorand4artistguides

• DocentProgram–Currently,44volunteerdocentsconducttheMCA’spublictours.Docentscompleteanintensive8‐monthtrainingprogrambeforetheyarepermittedtotourontheirown.Thetrainingincludesmodernandcontemporaryarthistory,touringtechniques,and3monthsoftouringwithadocentmentor.Afterbecomingactive,docentsreceiveongoingexhibitiontraining(about10sessionsperyear)givenbyeducatorsandcurators.Docentsarethefrontlineofthemuseum,servingasambassadorswhomaketheartworksaccessibleandrelevanttovisitor’slives.

• FamilyDays–AmonthlyprogramthattakesplacefromOctoberthroughMaydesignedtointroduceyoungchildrentocontemporaryartinaninteractive,non‐threateningenvironment.Thisdrop‐inprogramtakesplacefrom11am‐3pmonthesecondSaturdayofthemonthandisdesignedforchildrenandtheiradultcompanionstoexploreartandenjoytheMCAtogether.Themes,featuredartworksinourexhibitionsandactivitieschangeeachmonth.ThisprogramdrawsanethnicallyandeconomicallydiverseaudiencefromthroughouttheChicagoregion.Familiesincludethosewheretheparentsareavidmuseum‐goersandcontemporaryartandculturelovers,aswellasparentswhobelievethatartandmuseumsoffervaluablelearningopportunitiesfortheiryoungones,butperhapstheythemselveshavearelativelylowlevelofexperiencewithcontemporaryart.

• SummerCreationStations–Seeentryunder“Pre‐School;K‐8”• Emerge–Emergeisagroupthatsupportstheeducation,exhibition,andacquisitionprogramsoftheMCA.

It’saconvergenceofartenthusiasts,collectors,andartpatronswhoareinterestedinfurtheringthemissionoftheMCAbypresentingeventswiththeartists,curators,andleadersimpactingtoday’scontemporaryartworld.Emergemembersareabletoparticipateinspecialandintimateprogrammingincluding:privatecuratortours,galleryconversationswithexhibitingartists,housecollectiontours,andtheartacquisitionprocess.

Extension• SpeakersBureau–Museumstaffmembersareavailableforpresentationsaroundthecity.• Artifact,DocumentLoanPrograms–TheMuseumhasanongoingprogramofloaningitsholdingstofurther

theeducationalneedsofmuseumsaroundtheworld.Graduate;ProfessionalEducationOnSite

• EducatorPrograms–ProfessionaldevelopmentprogramsforK‐8andhighschoolteachers• Behind‐the‐ScenesTours–TheMuseumoffersbehind‐the‐scenestours• SummerInternProgram–ProgramforgraduatestudentsthroughouttheMuseum’sdepartments.• Year‐AroundInternProgram–Programforgraduatestudentsincertaindepartments.• ArtistTourGuides–PracticingartistsleadallMCAschooltoursandCreation/DesignLabs.Artistguidesare

thekeyinstigatorsofthought‐provokingdialogueamongtheyoungpeoplewhotourtheMCA.Theyareexpertsatmakingrelevantconnectionsbetweenstudents’livesandart,engagingstudentsinadiscussionofworksfeaturedinexhibitions.Therearecurrently11artistguides.

• TeacherWorkshops–Lastinganywherefromtwohourstoafullday,teacherworkshopsarehands‐on,instructional,andgenerallytiedtoacurrentexhibition.Theyareaimedatgivingteachers,withanylevelofexperienceand/orknowledgeaboutcontemporaryart,concretestrategiesforintegratingartintotheirclassroompractice.Weoffer4‐6workshopsperyearandserveabout25teachersateach.

• SummerTeacherInstitute–Intensiveprofessionaldevelopmentheldoveratwo‐weekperiodoftime.Participantsareimmersedinthethoroughexplorationofspecifictopic(s)throughpresentations,workshops,

lectures,anddiscussion.Thiscross‐disciplinaryeight‐dayinstituteincludesencounterswithlocalartists,talksinthemuseum,andhands‐on,artist‐ledstudioprojectswithanaimtowardscreatingcurriculainspiredbybigideasinherentincontemporaryart.Limitedto20teachers,itiscurrentlyofferedexclusivelytoCPShighschoolteachersandallacademicdisciplinesarewelcome.

• OpenHouse–Heldannuallyeachfallthisisaneveningreceptionforteachers.Educatorsaregivenopportunitiestopreviewexhibits,learnabouteducationprograms,meetmuseumstaff,andnetworkwithpeers.Capacityissetat100teachers.

• BiennialSymposium–This1‐dayacademicconferenceisheldeveryotherspringandorganizedaroundacentralthemeortopic.Thesymposiumfeatureskeynotespeakers,lectures,hands‐onworkshops,anddiscussion.Capacityissetat100teachers.

• EducatorSalon–Thismonthlyforumisforeducatorswhoseekadifferenttypeofprofessionaldevelopment.Featuringadifferentthemeeachmonth,EducatorSalonsengageteachersinexplorationsoftimelypedagogicalissues,provideaccesstoprovocativespeakers,andpromoteanopenexchangeamongpeersandcolleagues.TheMCAinvitesspeakersandaudiencemembersaliketoparticipateinlivelydiscourseastheyconsiderthequestionsandissuesrelatedtothespecifictheme.TheEducatorSalonisintendedtobeanintimategatheringforteacherswiththegoalofcreatingasupportiveprofessionallearningcommunitytoexploreandshareideas.40teachers.

• PartnerSchoolInitiative–Thisthree‐yearpartnershipwithaCPShighschoolplacesateachingartistintheclassroomtoteacha10‐to20‐weekresidency.Theteachingartistandtheclassroomteacherteachcollaboratively;theyalsojointlydevelopthecurriculum.Additionally,currentandemeritusPartnerSchoolteachersconveneattheMCAthreetimesperyearforongoingprofessionaldevelopment.

• TeacherPass–Freeyear‐roundmuseumadmissionforeducators.• FamilyPass–Everystudentwhovisitsthemuseumreceivesafamilypassforafreereturnvisit.• TeacherAdvisoryCommittee–TheMCA’sTeacherAdvisoryCommitteeiscomposedofChicagoPublic

Schoolteachers,suburbanteachers,privateschoolteachers,artteachers,non‐artteachers,andMCAEducationDepartmentstaffwhoworktogethertocreateandadviseonallaspectsofthemuseum’sprofessionaldevelopmentprogramsforteachers,aswellasthemuseum’sschoolprograms.

• ThinkTank–ThinkTankallowstheopportunitytoparticipateinadiscussionontheroleofcontemporaryartandculturalinstitutionswiththenation’sleadingadvocate,theNationalEndowmentfortheArts(NEA).

ExtensionGraduateSchoolCourses–TheMuseumstaffmemberssometimesteachgraduateschoolcourses,eitherasadjunctfacultyorasguestspeakers.

MuseumofScienceandIndustryEducational“Catalog”


• FieldTrips–TheMuseumpresentsfun‐filled,content‐richexperiencesforstudentsfrompre‐Ktograde12.GeneraladmissionisfreeforallIllinoisschoolgroupsandisavailableatdiscountedratesforout‐of‐stateschoolgroups.AdditionalfeesarechargedforOmnimax®films,specialexhibits,theU‐505onboardtourandLearningLabs.

• LiveScienceExperiences–AllMuseumguestscantakepartininteractiveexperiencesdesignedtomeetdifferentlearningstyles.Ournewerpermanentexhibitsfosterengagementthroughguidedexplorationandfacilitatedhands‐onactivities.State‐of‐the‐artlaboratoriesallowyoutoparticipateincomplexexperiments,likedissectinganeyeballtolearnaboutvision.Youalsocanstarinafunnyplayaboutthedigestivesystem,engageindiscussionsaboutcurrentsciencenews,andmuchmore.

• LearningLabs–Focused,facilitated,hands‐onlearningexperiencesfor3rd‐8thgradeschoolgroupswhilevisitingonfieldtrips,LearningLabsaremulti‐disciplinaryandalignwithIllinoisStateLearningStandardsinscience.Labsareofferedat10:15a.m.and11:45am,Tuesdays‐Fridaysduringtheacademicyear.Labscost$100to$120persessionandaccommodate30students.LearningLabguidesprovidevocabularyandpre‐andpost‐visitactivities,alongwithadditionalresourcestoextendandenhancethecontentofeachlab.Labsinclude:Charge!ElectromagnetismatWork,ColorfulChemistry,MovingWithNewton,Waves:LightandSound,CityScience:BuildingBridges,ER/OR,EvidenceLab,HeartSurgery101,LifeBegins,MuseumCrimeLab,RenewableEnergy:CarsoftheFuture,SimpleMachines,SubmarineLab,TestingtheWaters.

• BusScholarshipProgram–MSIprovidesfundingforeconomicallydisadvantagedschoolsintheChicagoPublicSchoolssystem.TheprogramprovidesuptotwobusesperschoolperyearfortransportationtoandfromtheMuseumofScienceandIndustry.Schoolswhereaminimumof51%ofthestudentpopulationqualifyforfreeorreduced‐pricelunchesthroughtheNationalSchoolLunchProgramareeligibletoparticipate.




• ScienceMinors–TheScienceMinorsseriesofprogramsencourageschildrenfromdiversebackgroundstodiscovernewinterestsandskills,prepareforcollege,andlearnaboutsciencecareers.After‐schoolScienceMinorsClubsextendsciencelearningintoplaceswhereyoungerstudentsalreadyspendtheirtimeafterschool.TheScienceMinorsandScienceAchieversyouthdevelopmentprogramsprovideteenswithscienceknowledge,publicspeakingskills,andopportunitiestoprepareforcollegeandcareers.

• ScienceClubs–TheMuseumpartnerswithschoolsandcommunity‐basedorganizationstoofferyoungstudentsearly,hands‐onexposuretosciencethroughafter‐schoolScienceMinorsClubs.Ournetworkof60sitesintheChicagoareaservesabout4,700studentsayear.Participatingorganizationsreceivesciencecurriculum,trainingandon‐sitesupport,materialsforhands‐onactivities,andafieldtripandFamilyDayattheMuseum.Theclubsemphasizeinformallearningthatbuildscuriosityandencouragesteamwork.



• MSIWebsite–TheMuseumofScienceandIndustryhasacomprehensive,easytonavigatewebsite.Visitusatwww.msichicago.orgforclassroomactivities,resources,fieldtripinformation,livesciencedemonstrations,exhibitsandmuchmore!


• SummerInternProgram–ProgramsforcollegestudentsthroughouttheMuseum’sdepartments.• FieldTrips–TheMuseumpresentsfun‐filled,content‐richexperiencesforstudentsfrompre‐Ktograde12.

GeneraladmissionisfreeforallIllinoisschoolgroupsandisavailableatdiscountedratesforout‐of‐stateschoolgroups.AdditionalfeesarechargedforOmnimax®films,specialexhibits,theU‐505onboardtourandLearningLabs.

• Live…FromtheHeart(Grades8‐12)–Talkwithasurgicalteamwhilewatchingliveopenheartsurgeryviavideoconference.

• LearningLabs–Focused,facilitated,hands‐onlearningexperiencesfor3rd‐8thgradeschoolgroupswhilevisitingonfieldtrips,LearningLabsaremulti‐disciplinaryandalignwithIllinoisStateLearningStandardsinscience.Labsareofferedat10:15a.m.and11:45a.m.,Tuesdays‐Fridaysduringtheacademicyear.Labscost$100to$120persessionandaccommodate30students.LearningLabguidesprovidevocabularyandpre‐andpost‐visitactivities,alongwithadditionalresourcestoextendandenhancethecontentofeachlab.Labsinclude:ER/OR,EvidenceLab,HeartSurgery101,andRenewableEnergy:CarsoftheFuture.

• ForensicFieldDay–Thisdaylongprogram,heldtwiceaschoolyear,inviteshighschoolstudentstoworkside‐by‐sidewithrealforensicinvestigatorsfromChicago‐areapoliceandfireagencies.StudentsuseDNAanalysis,forensicanthropologyandotherlabtechniquestoprocessevidencetheycollectfromacrimescene.Thereisnocostforthisprogram,butspaceislimitedto24studentsingrades10–12foreachsession.Studentgroupsmustbeaccompaniedbyanadultchaperone.


adjunctfacultyorasguestlecturers.• ScienceMinorsandScienceAchievers–Theseyouthdevelopmentprogramsallowteenstodiscovernew

interests,developskills,prepareforcollege,andlearnaboutcareersinscienceandengineering.IntheScienceMinorsprogram,14‐to17‐year‐oldslearnaboutscience,developpublicspeakingskillsandearnservicelearninghourswhileengagingMuseumguestsinscienceactivities.ScienceMinorswhohavecompleted50hoursofvolunteerserviceandareatleast16canbecomeScienceAchievers.They’llreceiveadvancedsciencetraining,gaincollegeandcareerreadinessskills,havepaidinternshipsandmentoryoungerstudents.


theMuseum'scollectionandarepostedonlineforfreeteacheraccess.• MSIWebsite–TheMuseumofScienceandIndustryhasacomprehensive,easytonavigatewebsite.Visitus

atwww.msichicago.orgforclassroomactivities,resources,fieldtripinformation,livesciencedemonstrations,exhibitsandmuchmore!


• PermanentExhibitions–NEWEXHIBITSo ScienceStorms,locatedinAllstateCourt,revealsthesciencebehindsevennaturalphenomena—

lightning,fire,tornados,avalanches,tsunamis,sunlightandatomsinmotion.Investigatethebasicscientificprinciplesbehindnature'spowerasyoutrymorethan50amazingexperimentsthattaketwofloorsand26,000squarefeettocontain…barely.It’saperfectstormofphysics,chemistryandcuriosity.Eachoftheexhibit’sinteractiveexperiencescomplementIllinoisandnationallearningstandardsinscience.

o YOU!TheExperience,locatedinAbbottHall,examinesandcelebratestheexperienceoflifeitself.Eachofthemorethan50interactiveexperiencesthroughouttheexhibitcomplementIllinoisandnationallearningstandardsinscience.

o FastForwardisanimmersivemultimediaexplorationofhowourfuturelivesarebeingshapedtoday.Thisexhibitspotlightssomeoftoday’svisionariesworkingtowardalimitless,sustainablefuture.

• TemporaryExhibitionso JimHenson’sFantasticWorld

Sept.24,2010–Jan.23,2011Requiresadditionaltimed‐entryticket.GetararepeekintotheimaginationofJimHenson–abrilliantinnovatorandthecreatorofKermit,BigBirdandotherbelovedcharacters.Theexhibitfeatures100originalartworks,iconicpuppets,TVandmoviepropsandoriginalvideosandfilmsasitdocumentsHenson’sprocessof“visualthinking.”Expressyourowninventivenessthroughfunandoriginalhands‐onactivities.

o ChristmasAroundtheWorldandHolidaysofLightNov.18,2010–Jan.9,2011Learnaboutculturesfromaroundtheworldwithourtraditionalcelebrationofmorethan50dazzlingtreesanddisplaysdecoratedbymembersofChicago’sethniccommunities.Strollthroughthetrees–includingtheMuseum’sgrand45‐foottree–enjoyintermittent“snow”andsavortheperformancesofdanceandchoralgroups.

o SmartHome:Green+WiredThroughJan.9,2011,re‐opensspring2011Requiresadditionaltimed‐entryticketTakeafirst‐handlookateco‐friendlylivingwithatourofChicago’sgreenesthome.Thethree‐storyhomeshowcasesthelatestinnovationsinreusableresources,smartenergyconsumption,sustainablegardens,andhealthy‐livingenvironments.

• Omnimax®FilmsRequiresadditionaltimed‐entryticketo UltimateWaveTahiti

ThroughOct.26,2010ExplorethepowerofwaveswithchampionsurferKellySlaterinbeautifulTahiti.

o HubbleThroughJan.31,2011Takeanunprecedentedvoyagethroughdistantgalaxieswiththefirstspace‐basedobservatory.

o LegendsofFlightThroughFeb.11,2011Soaralongwithpilotsinsearchofthe"ultimateflyingexperience."

• PublicPrograms–TheMuseumoffersarichvarietyofpublicprogramsattheMuseumthroughouttheyear.o CoalMineTour‐Steponthehoistandtakeanarratedridetothebottomofamineshaft.You’ll

examinetheevolutionoftechnologyusedinminingcoal,andexperiencefirst‐handtheworkenvironmentoftheU.S.miningindustry.

o U‐505Tour‐TheMuseumofScienceandIndustryinvitesyoutostepinsidetherealU‐505—theonlyGermansubmarineintheUnitedStates,and,now,anationalmemorialtothe55,000AmericansailorswhogavetheirlivesonthehighseasinWWIandWWII.BoardtheU‐505Submarineandexperiencelifeaboardthissubfirst‐handinthedaysleadinguptohercapture.

o PioneerZephyrTour‐AllAboardtheSilverStreakinvitesyoutogobackintime—toMay26,1934—asapassengeronthePioneerZephyr.Youwon'twanttomissthisrecord‐breaking"ride"fromDenvertoChicago.Onyour20‐minuteguidedtour,youwillexplorethebaggage,smoking,passengerandobservationcompartmentsofthePioneerZephyr.

• LiveScienceExperiences–Participateinsciencelikeneverbeforethrougharangeoflivescience

experiencesyou’llencounterthroughoutyourvisit.Fromimmersivelabactivitiestofacilitateddiscussionsof

currentsciencenews,theseprogramsareofferedeverydayatnocostforallMuseumguests.ChecktheMuseummapforup‐to‐dateschedules.Highlightsinclude:

o MSIHospital–Trythelatestmedicaltechnologybydiagnosingandtreatinghealthproblemsonahumanpatientsimulator,acomputer‐drivenmannequinusedinmedicalschools.

o PoopHappens–Bethestarofafunny,engagingplayaboutthedigestivesystem.o EarthRevealedLive–Discussclimatechangeandglobalweatherpatternswhileviewingnear‐real‐

timedataona6‐footglobesuspendedfromtheceiling.o DissectanEyeatMSI–Learnaboutvisionbydissectingacow’seyeball.o HappyBrr‐thday–Celebratethebirthdayofascientistwiththis“cool”programthatfeatures

balloons,noisemakersandtastytreatsallactivatedwithsupercoldliquidnitrogen.o Bangs,FlashesandFire–Feelthegroundshakeandbeawedbythechemistryoffireandear‐

splittingexplosions.• AdultGroupTours–Staffmembersareavailabletogivetalkstogroups.

Extension

• SpeakersBureau–Museumstaffmembersareavailableforpresentationsaroundthecity.• Artifact,DocumentLoanPrograms–TheMuseumhasanon‐goingprogramofloaningitsholdingsto

furthertheeducationalneedsofmuseumsaroundtheworld.Online

• MSIWebsite–TheMuseumofScienceandIndustryhasacomprehensive,easytonavigatewebsite.Visitusatwww.msichicago.orgforclassroomactivities,resources,fieldtripinformation,livesciencedemonstrations,exhibitsandmuchmore!


• EducatorPrograms–ProfessionaldevelopmentprogramsforK‐8andhighschoolteachers• Behind‐the‐ScenesTours–TheMuseumoffersbehind‐the‐scenestours• SummerInternProgram–ProgramforgraduatestudentsthroughouttheMuseum’sdepartments.• Year‐AroundInternProgram–Programforgraduatestudentsincertaindepartments.• InstituteforQualityScienceTeaching–Professionaldevelopmentcourseworkprovidesmiddle‐school

teacherswithsciencecontentandteachingstrategiesdirectlyrelevanttotheircurriculum.ParticipantsinouracademicyearcoursesareeligibletoearnaMasterofScienceEducationdegree,amiddle‐schoolscienceendorsement,orgraduatecreditthroughapartnershipwiththeIllinoisInstituteofTechnology.Ourfocusisonenablingteacherswhoareintheclassroomtodayandcreatingapipelineofqualityteacherswhocaninspirepassionandexcitementaboutscience.

• ProfessionalDevelopmentCourses–Getsciencecontentandteachingstrategiesdirectlyrelevanttoclassroomcurriculum.Ourcoursesprovideabroadbackgroundinscience,aredesignedinaccordancewithnationalscienceeducationstandards,andcomplementMuseumexhibitsandresources.Coursesareofferedatnocosttoteachersselectedtoparticipate.Academicyearcoursesmeetsixtimesduringtheschoolyear,andsummercoursesmeetoverfiveconsecutivedays.ThroughanewpartnershipwiththeIllinoisInstituteofTechnology,teacherscanearnaMasterofScienceEducationdegreeoramiddle‐schoolscienceendorsementbytakingcoursesatMSIandIIT.Duringeachcourse,teachersreceivelessonplansandmaterialstoreplicateactivitiesbackintheclassroom.Teachersintheacademicyearcoursesalsoreceiveafreefieldtrip,whichincludesfundingforabusandaLearningLabprogramforstudents.

AllAboutYou(lifescience)Investigatethehumanbodythroughactivitiesonbodysystems,genetics,tissuesandcells,andmedicaltechnology.Thiscourseisofferedduringthe2010‐11academicyearforsixgraduatecredits.GetRe‐Energized(physicalscience)Exploreconceptsrelatedtoenergysuchasenergytransformationandconversion,potentialandkineticenergy,light,heat,electricityandmore.Thiscourseisofferedduringthe2010‐11academicyearforsixgraduatecreditsandinsummer2011forthreegraduatecredits.OurPlaceinSpace(Earthandspacescience)

Investigatetheforces,processes,cyclesandpatternsthataffectourplanetandothercelestialbodiesinoursolarsystem.Thiscourseisofferedinsummer2011forthreegraduatecredits.CityScience(environmentalscience)Discoverscienceinthecitywithactivitiesfocusedoncityecology,renewableenergy,cityplanning,andbuildingsandstructures.

• TeacherWorkshopsOurhalf‐andfull‐dayworkshopsprovideresources,informationandinspiration.Theseprogramsareofferedatnocostandprovidecontinuingprofessionaldevelopmentunits(CPDUs).

ClimateChangeTeacherWorkshopSept.18,Sept.25andOct.30,2010Gaininformation,classroomactivitiesandresourcestoteachaboutclimatechangeasyouprepareyourstudentstoparticipateinaninternationalvideoconferencesummitonMarch5,2011.Studentswillsharetheirresearchandideasastheyarechallengedtoexploretheirbeliefsthroughtheeyesofpeoplefromdifferentcultures.ThisprogramisprovidedinpartnershipwiththeAntarcticGeologicalDrillingprojectandNationalOceanicandAtmosphericAdministration.MSI101CuriousaboutwhattheMuseumoffersforteachersandschools?Joinusforanexplorationoffieldtrips,teacherprofessionaldevelopmentprogrammingandstandards‐basedactivitiesthatwilltieaMuseumvisittoyourclassroominstruction.

Extension• EducatorPrograms–ProfessionaldevelopmentprogramsforK‐8andhighschoolteachers• GraduateSchoolCourses–TheMuseumstaffmemberssometimesteachgraduateschoolcourses,eitheras

adjunctfacultyorasguestspeakers.• MasterofScienceEducationDegree–TheMuseumofScienceandIndustryhaspartneredwiththeIllinois

InstituteofTechnology’sMathematicsandScienceEducationDepartmenttodevelopanewprogramthatoffersaMasterofScienceEducationdegreeaswellasamiddle‐schoolscienceendorsement.MSIofferssixsciencecontentcoursesthatprovideabroadbackgroundinscience:lifescience,physicalscience,environmentalscience,andearthandspacescience.IITprovidesfivemiddle‐schoolpedagogycourses.Programcompletionrequires11courses(33graduatecredithours).Coursesarepricedat$400percredithour.Admissioncriteriainclude:• Bachelor’sdegreeinscienceoreducation.Candidateswithdegreesinrelatedfieldsareeligibleprovided

theyhaveadocumented,successfulexperienceworkingwithschool‐ageyouth.• MinimumGPAof3.0/4.0(courseworkcompletedwithinsevenyearsofadmission).• Professionalstatementandletterofrecommendation.TheMSI/IITpartnershipofferstwootheroptionsaswell:amiddle‐schoolscienceendorsementof8courses(24graduatecredithours),orMSIsciencecoursesforgraduatecredit.TheprogrambeginswithMSIcourses,whichareofferedduringtheacademicyearandinthesummer.Visitwww.msichicago.org/educationorcontactNicoleKowrachatnicole.kowrach@msichicago.orgformoreinformation.

Gotomsichicago.orgorcall773‐684‐1414forcurrentschedulesandmoreinformationonspecificprograms

NationalMuseumofMexicanArtEducational“Catalog”


• FieldTrips(Tour+Activity)–TheMuseumpresentsfun‐filled,content‐richexperiencesforstudentsfrompre‐Ktograde12.Groupswhotourtheexhibitionscanchoosetoparticipateinahands‐onartworkshopthatrelatestotheworksofartintheexhibition.TheMuseumoffersmorethantenworkshopoptionsatatime.EducatorsleadmorethansixtyTour+Activitiesannually.


• ArtDemonstrations–EachFall,studentswhovisitthemuseumhavetheopportunitytolearnaboutdifferentartandfolkarttechniquesdirectlyfromartistsandartisansfromMexico.Duringthisspecialtime,studentscanalsoparticipateinartworkshopswiththeguestartists.

• After‐SchoolMusicClasses–InpartnershipwiththeChicagoSymphonyOrchestra,theMuseumhostsoneannualafter‐schoolmusiccourseforchildren.TheprogramincorporatesfamilyconcertsattheMuseumandtheCSO.

• Children’sArtClasses–Childrenages7‐11canparticipateinthreeartcoursesayear.TheseclassesareheldonSaturdaymorningsandintroducestudentstovariousarttechniquesandartists.

• BilingualSummerCamp–TheMuseumoffersabilingualsummercampforchildrenages7to11.Thisfull‐daycampisheldduringthemonthofJulyandintroducesstudentstovisualart,theater,anddance.

• SummerArtClasses–TheMuseumoffersspecial2‐hourartclassesforchildrenages4‐6duringthemonthofAugust.Theseclassesareofferedovertwoconsecutiveweeks.Classesfocusonvisualartandmusic.

• FamilyNights–Familiesofstudentswhoparticipateinafter‐schoolprogramsvisittheMuseumtwiceayearandexhibittheirworkorperforminfrontofafewhundredattendees.

• Art@Community–Museumeducatorsattendatleasttenfamilyorcommunityeventsandofferaculturalhands‐onactivitytoparticipants



• ArteAmbulante–ArteducatorsleadmorethantwentyworkshopseachschoolyearatvariousclassroomsintheChicagolandarea.ParticipatingstudentscanlearnaboutdifferentarttechniquesandaspectsofMexicanculture.

• ArtResidencies–Inrecentyears,arteducatorsandresidentartistsparticipateinartistresidencieswhichincludethecreationofaworkofartaswellasaProfessionalDevelopmentcomponent.Aminimumoffiveresidenciesareconductedannually.

• After‐SchoolArtClasses–Since2004,theMuseum’sEducationDepartmenthasbeenofferingafter‐schoolartclassesinseveralpublicschools.Currently,theMuseumcoordinatesninedifferentartclassesinfourChicagopublicschools.

• DayoftheDead@NavyPier–Inthefallof2009,theMuseumcoordinatedaDayoftheDeadexhibitionatNavyPierforvisitorsandlargeschoolgroups.Fiveartistsalsoconducteddemonstrationsandworkshopsforhundredsofstudents.

• PilsenEducationSummit–TheMuseum’sEducationDepartmentisaplanningcollaboratorwiththePilsenEducationTaskForce.MuseumeducatorsconductartworkshopsforPilsen’sParentEducationSummit.(HeldatBenitoJuarezHighSchool)



• FieldTrips(Tour+Activity)–Seeentryunder“Pre‐School;K‐8–OnSite”.• SummerInternProgram–ProgramforcollegestudentsthroughouttheMuseum’sdepartments.• FamilyNights–Seeentryunder“Pre‐School;K‐8–OnSite”.• Art@Community–Seeentryunder“Pre‐School;K‐8–OnSite”.


adjunctfacultyorasguestlecturers.• ArteAmbulante–Seeentryunder“Pre‐School;K‐8–Extension”.• ArtResidencies–Seeentryunder“Pre‐School;K‐8–Extension”.• YollocalliArtsReach–RecipientoftheComingUpTallerAward,Yollocalliofferseightdifferentartcoursesa

yearforyouthages13‐21.Eachcourseoffersapproximately90contacthours.Inaddition,Yollocallialsohostscommunityandfamilyeventsmonthlyforparticipatingstudentsandthewidercommunity.(HeldattheYollocallistudio)

• WRTERadioArte90.5FM–RecipientoftheComingUpTallerAward,RadioArtetrainsdozensofyouthages13‐21inradiobroadcasting.Inaddition,ithostsmanyeventsthroughouttheyeartoengageitsparticipatingyouthincommunityissues.RadioArtehasalsobegunservingadultsintheireducationprograms.(HeldattheWRTEstudio)

• DayoftheDead@NavyPier–Seeentryunder“Pre‐School;K‐8–Extension”.• PilsenEducationSummit–Seeentryunder“Pre‐School;K‐8–Extension”.



• PublicPrograms–TheMuseumoffersarichvarietyofpublicprogramsattheMuseumthroughouttheyear.• GuidedTours–TheMuseum'sEducationDepartmentoffers45‐minuteguidedtoursofpermanentand

temporaryexhibitionstoallagegroups.DuringtheannualDayoftheDeadexhibition,theMuseumconductsover500schoolgrouptours.

• ParentWorkshops–MuseumeducatorsofferparentworkshopsattheMuseumandpartnerschools.Parentworkshopsareabigcomponentoftheafter‐schoolprogramsaswellasindependentprogramswithparticularschools.

• FamilyDays–Familieshavetheopportunitytoparticipateinsixdifferentfamilydaysthroughouttheyear.Childrenandtheirparentsinteractwithanexhibitionandcreateaworkofarttogether.

• DayoftheDeadCommunityNight–Manyofthegroupsthatparticipateintheexhibitionofmuseumprogrammingaswelltheoverallcommunityparticipateinthiseveningeventfocusedonremembrance.Hundredsofcommunitymembersvisitduringthisspecialevent.

• Festivals–Educatorscanserveuptothousandsofchildrenandfamiliesperevent.• AdultArtClasses–TheMuseumoffersaminimumofthreeartcoursesayeartoadultsinterestedin

learningaboutparticularartistsorarttechniques.(AlsoavailableattheYollocallistudio)• Symposia–Duringspecialexhibitions,theMuseumoffersfull‐daysymposiaonspecialtopicssuchasthe

WomenofJuarezandImmigration.• Lectures–Duringspecialexhibitions,theMuseumhostsseverallecturesonsomeofthetopicsorartists

coveredintheexhibitions.• Art@Community–Seeentryunder“Pre‐School;K‐8–OnSite”.

• TargetFamilyFestival–TheMuseumwillonceagainhostandorganizeasummerTargetFamilyWeekend,alargefamilyeventthatincludesperformances,games,artactivitiesandmore.

Extension• SpeakersBureau–Museumstaffmembersareavailableforpresentationsaroundthecity.• Artifact,DocumentLoanPrograms–TheMuseumhasanon‐goingprogramofloaningitsholdingsto

furthertheeducationalneedsofmuseumsaroundtheworld.• ParentWorkshops–Seeentryunder“Families;Life‐longLearning–OnSite.”• DiadelNiñoFamilyFestival–TheMuseumjustorganizedits14thannualDiadelNiñofamilyfestival.Since

2004,thefestivalhasofferedhealthresourcestothebilingualcommunityaswellasexposuretoartandculturefromvariousmuseumsandculturalgroupsfromthecity.(HeldattheUICPavilion.)

• TravellingExhibitions–TheMuseumtransportstwopanelexhibitions(MexicanChicagoandTheAfricanPresenceinMexico),throughouttheChicagolandareaandofferspresentationsorrelatedprogrammingattherespectivesites.

• DayoftheDead@NavyPier–Seeentryunder“Pre‐School;K‐8–Extension”.• PilsenEducationSummit–Seeentryunder“Pre‐School;K‐8–Extension”.• ConferencePresentations–“Graduate;ProfessionalEducation–Extension.”


• TeacherWorkshops–TheMuseumalsooffersseveralartworkshopstoteachersthroughin‐houseorvisitingartists.

• Behind‐the‐ScenesTours–TheMuseumoffersbehind‐the‐scenestours.• SummerInternProgram–ProgramforgraduatestudentsthroughouttheMuseum’sdepartments.• Year‐AroundInternProgram–Programforgraduatestudentsincertaindepartments.• TeacherProfessionalDevelopment–TheMuseumworkswithseveralteachercohortseachyear.

Participatingteachersworkonseveralprofessionalactivitiessuchascurriculum,instruction,artandcultureintegration,visualliteracy,evaluationandparentalinvolvement.Thecohortsrangefromearlychildhood,bilingualeducation,SpanishasaWorldLanguage,SocialStudiesandArtEducation.

• CurricularandClassroomResourcesDevelopment–Museumeducators,coordinatorsandclassroomeducatorsdevelopseveralcurricularguidesandrelatedresourcesannually.Theseresourcesaimtohelpteachersintegrateartandculturalmaterialintheclassroomandincreasetheknowledgeandappreciationofart.ProfessionalDevelopmentprogramsarecenteredontheseresources.Allcurricularguidesgothroughaprocessofteamdevelopment,classroompilot,andeducatorreviewandevaluation.

• EducatorEvenings–TheMuseumoffersonetotwospecialeducatoreveningsannuallywhichintroduceteacherstospecialexhibitionsaswellasprovidingtours,demonstrations,andmanyeducationalresources.

• Art@Community–Seeentryunder“Pre‐School;K‐8–OnSite”.Extension

• GraduateSchoolCourses–TheMuseumstaffmemberssometimesteachgraduateschoolcourses,eitherasadjunctfacultyorasguestspeakers.

• TeacherWorkshops–Seeentryunder“Graduate;ProfessionalEducation–OnSite.”• CurricularandClassroomResourcesDevelopment–Seeentryunder“Graduate;ProfessionalEducation–

OnSite.”• DayoftheDead@NavyPier–Seeentryunder“Pre‐School;K‐8–Extension”.• PilsenEducationSummit–Seeentryunder“Pre‐School;K‐8–Extension”.• ConferencePresentations–MuseumprofessionalsfromvariousdepartmentsoftheMuseumpresentat

manyprofessionalconferencesandmeetingssuchastheAmericanAssociationofMuseumsandtheNationalAssociationofBilingualEducation.

PeggyNotebaertNatureMuseumEducational“Catalog”


• FieldTrips–TheMuseumpresentsfun‐filled,content‐richexperiencesforstudentsfrompre‐Ktograde12.• NaturePalsPlaygroup–Bringyour1‐4yearoldtotheMuseumeachweektoengageinstimulatingnature

playwiththeiryoungpeers.Topicsvarymonthly.• ChicagoParkDistrictDayCamp–Apopularprogramatmanyneighborhoodparks,thesummerDayCamp


• MuseumsandPublicSchools–MAPSisapartnershipwiththeChicagoPublicSchools.Severalmuseumsworkwithaspecificgrade(wehave1stgrade)anddevelopamuseum‐basedcurriculumthatmeetslearningstandards.Itisdesignedtoassistteachersincreatingafocusedfieldtripexperience.Weworkwith55teachersperyear.

• NatureMuseumSummerCamps–Two‐week,full‐dayspecialtycampsfor4‐10yearoldsfocusedonnaturetopics.Ninedifferentcampsoccurduringthesummerseparatedbytopicandagelevelandserve190students.

• StudentFieldTripWorkshops–Theseare45‐to90‐minuteguidedprogramspresentedtostudentsvisitingthemuseumonfieldtrips.Theyareledbymuseumeducatorsinamuseumclassroomorexhibit.AllcontentisalignedwiththeIllinoisLearningStandardsandmuseumexhibitcontent.Approximately675suchworkshopsoccureachyearwith16,000studentsparticipating.

• BunkingwiththeButterfliesOvernights–Sevenmuseumsleepoversarescheduledeachyear.TwoareexclusivefortheGirlScoutsandleadtoanaturalistbadge.TheothersareforthegeneralpublicbutfollowthesameformatasthosefortheGirlScouts.Approximately175adultsand525childrenparticipateeachyear.

• HomeSchoolWorkshopsonDemand–BringyourhomeschoolgrouptotheMuseumforaworkshop.OurCustomHomeSchoolWorkshopsaredesignedtointroducebasicecologicalprinciplestoyourgroup.LedbyMuseumeducators,theseworkshopsusealltheMuseumhastooffertohelpeducateparticipantsaboutthenaturalenvironmentaroundus.Throughexperientialandhands‐onlearningyourgroupwillexplorethenaturalworldinaneducationalframework,withtheemphasisonFUN.Thesestudentprogramscanbeadaptedtomeetyourgroup’sneeds.

• BoyandGirlsScoutBadgeWorkshops–MoreflexibilityforyourbusytroopwithourWorkshopsOn‐Demand!Youpickthedate,timeandworkshop,andyourtroopcanhaveanamazinglyfunandeducationalexperienceattheNatureMuseum.Choosefromover30(!)certifiedbadgeworkshops.



• ElValorScienceandTechnologySummerCamps–100studentsinthePilsenandSoutheastChicagoneighborhoodsparticipateinthesefour‐weekcamps.Halfofeachdayisspentlearningsciencecontentwiththeotherhalfdevotedtolearningabouttechnologyandusingittocommunicatethesciencecontentlearned.

• GO!Team–Anafter‐schooltechnologyprogramforgirlsinthePilsenandSoutheastChicagoneighborhoods.ItisconductedattheElValorCommunityCenters.Therearefour12‐weeksessionsateachsiteperyear‐twobeginnersandtwoadvanced.120girlsperyearparticipateandlearndigitalimaging,webdevelopment,animation,etc.anduseittocommunicatenaturetopics.

• ScienceTRIPS–ScienceTeachingResourcesinPublicSchoolsisastudentachievementprogramthatsendsamuseumeducatortoaclassroomtopresentasciencelessonfocusedontopicsrelatedtotheNature

Museum.Thelessonsareonehourinlengthandareessentially"afieldtripatyourschool."About100classroomsperyearparticipatewithroughly2500studentsreceivingthelessons.

• TheIllinoisEnergyBike–TheEnergyBikeisahuman‐poweredstationarybicyclethatallowsparticipantstofeelandobserveenergy.Ridersgettoexperiencethedifferencebetweenpoweringincandescentandcompactfluorescentlightbulbs.Itisafun,hands‐onlearningtoolthathelpschildrenandadultsunderstandtheenvironmentalandeconomicbenefitsofenergyefficiency.TheEnergyBikecanbeusedforclassroompresentationsandassemblies,afterschoolprograms,communityevents,festivalsandanyothereventsthatpromoteenergyefficiencyandsustainableliving.


• SummerInternProgram–ProgramforcollegestudentsthroughouttheMuseum’sdepartments.• ChicagoEco‐Edventures–Combineeducationandrecreationasyouenjoythebeautyofnatureandthe

excitementofanewadventure.NatureMuseumeducatorsassistparticipantsingainingmeaningfulinsightaboutthelocalenvironment,culture,andnaturalhistoryoftheChicagolandarea.ParticipantswillmeetattheNatureMuseumandtakeabustothefinaldestination.Transportation,lunch,entrancefees,workshopsandguidedtoursareincludedinthecostoftheprogram.AlltripsareledbytrainedMuseumEducators.ManyincorporateguidedtoursbyparknaturalistsandAcademyscientists.

• TEENS–TeenagersExploringandExplainingNatureandScience(TEENS)isapaidhighschoolinternshipprogramaimedtopromoteenvironmentalliteracyandstewardshipthroughhands‐onexperiences.Internsdevelopjobandlifeskillsthatareapplicabletotherealworld,discovercareerpathoptionsandprepareforcollege.ParticipantsalsocompleteservicelearningprojectsthatbenefitcommunitiesandfurtherthemissionoftheNatureMuseum.

• StudentFieldTripWorkshops–Seeentryunder“Pre‐School;K‐8–OnSite”.Extension

• CollegeCourses–TheMuseumstaffmembersteachcollegecoursesateducationinstitutions,eitherasadjunctfacultyorasguestlecturers.

• ChicagoEco‐Edventures–Combineeducationandrecreationasyouenjoythebeautyofnatureandtheexcitementofanewadventure.NatureMuseumeducatorsassistparticipantsingainingmeaningfulinsightaboutthelocalenvironment,culture,andnaturalhistoryoftheChicagolandarea.ParticipantswillmeetattheNatureMuseumandtakeabustothefinaldestination.Transportation,lunch,entrancefees,workshopsandguidedtoursareincludedinthecostoftheprogram.AlltripsareledbytrainedMuseumEducators.ManywillincorporateguidedtoursbyparknaturalistsandAcademyscientists.

• ScienceTRIPS–Seeentryunder“Pre‐School;K‐8–Extension”.


• PublicPrograms–TheMuseumoffersarichvarietyofpublicprogramsthroughouttheyear.• Nature’sLens–Discoverthegatewaytofreshandinsightfulfilmsfocusedonsustainabilityandnature.

Fromarcticanimalstoelectriccars,exploreavarietyoftopicsthatwillconnectyoutothenaturalworld.CheckMuseumwebsiteforspecificinformation.

• AdultGroupTours–Staffmembersareavailabletogivetalkstogroups.ThemostrequestedtouristheGreenBuildingTourwhichprovidesinformationabouttheMuseum’ssolarpanels,greenroof,rainbarrels,compostcontainers,permeablepaverparkinglotandseveralotherinitiativesthatreducethebuilding’senvironmentalimpact.

• Eco‐Crafting–Aseriesofactivitiesforfamiliesencouragingthereuseofmaterials.Themostpopularworkshopsoccurduringthewinterholidayseason.

• BunkingwiththeButterfliesOvernights–Seeentryunder“Pre‐School;K‐8–OnSite”.Extension

• SpeakersBureau–Museumstaffmembersareavailableforpresentationsaroundthecity.• Artifact,DocumentLoanPrograms–TheMuseumhasanon‐goingprogramofloaningitsholdingsto

furthertheeducationalneedsofmuseumsaroundtheworld.


• CustomizedTeacherProfessionalDevelopmentWorkshops–Singledayworkshopsof2to4hoursinduration.SchoolsconnecttheNatureMuseumandrequestprofessionaldevelopmentfortheirteachers.Theychoosefromamenuofcontenttopicswecanprovide.TheworkshopscanoccurattheMuseumorataschool.Approximately400teachersareservedeachyear.

• EarlyElementarySciencePartnership–ConductedinpartnershipwithTheFieldMuseum,LincolnParkZooandtheChicagoChildren'sMuseum.AnefforttoenhancethepracticeofscienceteachingK‐3.

• ScienceontheGo!–ScienceontheGo!isateacherprofessionaldevelopmentprogramthatworkswithteachersoverthecourseofaquarter(primarilyintheirclassroom)tobuildtheirconfidenceandabilitytoteachscienceandnaturecontenttotheirstudents.Approximately200teachersparticipateeachyearandmuseumeducators,throughvisitstotheseclassrooms,seeabout5,000studentsthreetimes(15,000contacts).Thereare15distinctcurriculathatcoveravarietyofscienceareas.CurriculaarealignedwiththeCMSIScopeandSequenceandIllinoisLearningStandards.

• ScienceTeachingNetwork–ScienceTeachingNetworkprovidesathree‐daycontentseminarduringthesummerand4full‐dayreconvenesduringthefall.Thegoalistotrainteachersintheeffectiveuseofthemuseumtodevelopcross‐curricularthematicunits.Eachsummerthecontentchangesasdoesthetargetgroupofteachers.Teachersattendingroupsofthreefromthesameschooltoincreasetheopportunityforcollaboration.Approximately45teachersparticipateeachyear.

• TeacherCreditCourses–Threetwo‐dayworkshopsthatarepresentedonavarietyoftopics.Theyarealwaysdoneinpartnershipwithotherinstitutionsandprovideenoughcontactforthereceiptofonegraduatecreditbytheteachers.

• TLCThursdays–VisittheTeacherLeadershipCentereachThursdayfromSeptemberthroughMaytopickupanewactivitytobringbacktoyourclassroom.Eachmonthwillfeatureadifferenttheme,withadifferentactivityeachThursday.

• SaturdayScienceSeries–EachyeartheNatureMuseumofferstwoexcitingworkshopseriesforeducators.Eachseriesincludesthreeworkshopsthatcanbetakenindividuallyorasagrouptoreceive15CPDU’s,oneLaneCreditthroughChicagoPublicSchools,andoneoptionalgraduatecreditthroughAuroraUniversityorNationalLouisUniversityforanadditionalfee.The2010‐11seriesareFosteringJuniorScientists(earlychildhoodscience)andBestPracticesinEnvironmentalEducation.

• IDNR‐ENTICEWorkshops–TheIllinoisDepartmentofNaturalResources(IDNR)createdtheIllinoisEnvironmentandNatureTrainingInstituteforConservationEducation(ENTICE)withthegoalofincorporatinglong‐term,standards‐based,naturalresourceeducationintoIllinoisclassrooms.EachyeartheNatureMuseumconductstwotothreeoftheseworkshops.Forregistrationquestions,contacttheIDNRat217‐534‐[email protected].

Extension• GraduateSchoolCourses–TheMuseumstaffmemberssometimesteachgraduateschoolcourses,

eitherasadjunctfacultyorasguestspeakers.• IllinoisButterflyMonitoringNetwork–Trainscitizenscientiststocollectbutterflycensusdata

fromnaturalareasinIllinois• Artifact,DocumentLoanPrograms–TheMuseumhasanon‐goingprogramofloaningitsholdings

tofurthertheeducationalneedsofmuseumsaroundtheworld.• TLCLoanKits–AvarietyofmaterialsareavailableonloanfromtheMuseum’sTeacherLeadership

Center.Thisincludesactivitykits,videos,andNationalGeographicBookKits.

JohnG.SheddAquariumEducational“Catalog”


• Self‐GuidedFieldTrips–Fun‐filled,content‐richexperiencesforstudentsfrompre‐Ktograde12.• ChicagoParkDistrictDayCamp–Apopularprogramatmanyneighborhoodparks,thesummerDayCamp


• TotsonTuesdays–ThisweeklyprogramisdesignedforShedd’syoungestvisitors(pre‐schoolagedchildren).Ledbyastaffmemberorinterpretivevolunteer,TotsonTuesdaysprogramsincorporateplaystrategiestoconnectchildrenandtheirfamiliestotheaquarium’scollection.Gameslike“PenguinSays”and“SeaOtterHideandSeek”drawuponfamiliargamesthatallowchildrentoaccessmeaningandbasicaquaticscienceprinciples,i.e.,theadaptations,habitatandbehaviorsofaquaticanimals.

• CampShedd–Childrenages2‐7andtheircaregivers,teachersorguidescanenjoyCampShedd,locatedintheLocalWatersgallery.CampSheddisaninteractiveandimmersiveextensionoftheexhibitexperienceincorporatingastationaryboatwithmoveableoars;campsitewithtent,cookingstoveandcampinggear;andananimalencounterstagefeaturingaturtlepond.On‐goingprogramsatCampSheddincludevolunteer‐ledinterpretationandanimalencountersfeaturinglocalturtles,snakesandbirdsofprey.ThegoalofCampSheddistomodelandencouragealow‐impactexplorationofthenaturalworldwhileconnectingchildrentolocalwildlife.

• CampSheddPlayscape–IntheCampSheddPlayscapeouryoungerguestsareimmersedintheoutdoors,indoors.CampShedd’splayfulmodel‐landscapefosterstheimaginationandfeedscuriosityaboutthelivingworld,inspiringtheseyoungexplorerstolearnmore.

• AnimalEncounters–Offeredhourlyeachday,AnimalEncountersfeaturetheaquarium’sextensivecollectionofprogramanimals.Theseincludetortoises,snakesandanaracari(arelativeofthetoucan)fromtheAmazon;ared‐tailedhawk,barredowl,snakesandturtlesfoundlocally;and,livinginaquatichabitatsaroundtheworld,iguanasandotherreptilesandinvertebratessuchashermitcrabs,seastarsandseaurchins.Encountersallowguestsanup‐closeconnectiontoanimalsandthehusbandrystaffthatcareforthem.Theprogramreinforcesexhibitmessagesandprovidesfactualinformationwhileencouragingemotionalconnectionswithanimals“beyondtheglass”oftheirexhibits.

• DivePresentations–DivepresentationstakeplaceattheCaribbeanReefexhibitinthemainfloorgalleriesandattheSchoolingFisheshabitatintheWildReefexhibit.Presentationspecialistsdeliveron‐microphonenarrationasadiverentersthehabitat,feedstheanimalsandprovidesbasicexhibitmaintenance.TheCaribbeanReefdiverusesamicrophonetoconversewiththeaudienceandthepresentationspecialist,deliveringaninterchangethatischoreographedwithmusicandlightingeffects.Alongwithprovidingbasicaquaticscienceinformation,divepresentationshighlighttheexcellentcareSheddaffordsitsanimals.

• HabitatChats–Habitatchats,deliveredbyacrewofhighlyskilledpresentationspecialists,takeplaceatkeyareasofthemuseum,highlightingsomeofSheddAquarium’smostpopularanimals.Belugawhale,sealionandseaotterchatsintheOceanariumandpenguinchatsinthechildren’sexhibitPolarPlayZonedescribetheconnectionsoftheseanimalstotheirhabitatthroughadaptationandpredator/preyrelationships.ThechatatWildReef’sdramatic400,000‐gallonhabitatfocusesonsharksandtheirrelatives,debunkingpopularmythsaboutsharksandrevealingthecomplexityanddiversityofthesepredatorsandothercartilaginousfish.

• GalleryInterpretation–Offeringone‐on‐oneorsmallgroupinterpretationsofShedd’scollectionandexhibitsareadedicatedcorpsofinterpretivevolunteers.Positionedthroughouttheaquarium,volunteersprovideinteresting,relevantanimalandhabitatfactsinanengagingmanner,oftenusingspecimenssuchassnakesheddingsorskullsandreproductionsofthecollectiontosupplementtheirinterpretation.Guestsarenotonlymoreinformedaboutspecificaspectsofthecollection,theyarealsoprovidedwiththetoolstofurtherexploretheaquarium.

• GroupOvernights–Eightprogramsofferedannuallytocubscouts,girlscoutsandotherorganizedgroupsgearedtowardsK‐6.Activitiesoccurthroughouttheaquariumendingwithgroupssleepingintheaquarium

galleries.Activitiesaredesignedtofosterincreasedknowledgeofaquaticenvironmentsaroundtheworld.ThroughauniqueovernightexperiencewithanimalsinShedd’scollection,participantsareabletodeveloparicherappreciationandconnectiontowildlife.

• K‐12LearningLabs–LearninglabstakeplaceonsiteatSheddandaretargetedatclassroomsonfieldtrips.CurriculumisalignedtoappropriateIllinoislearningstandardsbygradelevel.Studentandteacherlearningoutcomesincludefeelingmoreconfidentabouttheirabilitytodoscience,includingdemonstratingincreasedskillsinquestioning,observingandinvestigating,usingscientifictools,suchasdataloggers,andunderstandingaquaticsciencecontent,suchaswaterchemistry.

• SheddExplorersSummerCamp–Threesessionsof1‐weeksummercamp.Youthengageininteractiveenvironmentaleducation,viaalearner‐centeredapproach.Sheddstaffispreparedtofacilitateinvestigativeexperiencesaroundaquaticecosystemsandcriticalthinkingskills.Campersarealsoencouragedtoexplorenaturefirst‐handduringanumberofoff‐siteexperienceslikecanoeing.PreviouscampthemesincludeClimateChangeandAquaticCareers.

• SheddExplorersweekendprogram–A’mini‐summercamp’offeredonweekendsatvarioustimesduringtheFallandSpring.Theseprogramsaredesignedassinglesessionsormulti‐sessionsconnectedbythemeortopic.



• GreatLakesinMyWorldcurriculumboxes–ApartnershipwithAlliancefortheGreatLakes,theseaquaticscienceinvestigationkitsarebasedontheAlliance’s“GreatLakesinMyWorld”curriculum.ThediscoveryboxesincludelessonplansandallthenecessaryresourcestoguidestudentsthroughanexplorationoftheGreatLakesenvironment.BoxesareavailableonthefollowingGreatLakestopics:Water(suggestedforgrades4–8),Habitats(suggestedforgrades3–8),Biodiversity(suggestedforgradesK–8).

• K‐5SchoolOutreach–Agreatwaytobeginorendascienceunit,thesehighenergypresentationscanserviceanentireschool,andbringtheSheddexperiencetostudentswhomaynototherwiseparticipateinafieldtriporclassroomprogram.ThesedynamicprogramsconnectstudentstoShedd’sanimalsandenvironmentsthroughinteractiveactivitiesandmultimedia.FreefamilypassesaredistributedtoparticipantstoencourageconnectinglearningbacktoaSheddvisit.

• SummerWorldsTour–ThisweeklongsummerdaycamptakesplaceatShedd,AdlerandField.Campersaged5‐10dohands‐onactivitiesrelatedtospecialexhibitsorinitiativesateachmuseum,encouragingthemtoexplorescienceandnaturalhistoryandstartingthemonapathaslifelongmuseum‐goers.



• SummerInternship–ProgramforcollegestudentsthroughouttheMuseum’sdepartments.• FieldTrips–Seeentryunder“Pre‐School;K‐8–OnSite”.• AnimalEncounters–Seeentryunder“Pre‐School;K‐8–OnSite”.• HabitatChats–Seeentryunder“Pre‐School;K‐8–OnSite”.• GalleryInterpretation–Seeentryunder“Pre‐School;K‐8–OnSite”.• ACCA:FreshwaterEcology–InconjunctionwiththeAssociatedCollegesoftheChicagoArea,weoffera3‐

creditcoursewherestudentsInvestigateandresearchtheinterconnectivityoftherolesofwater,animals,plantsandhumansinfreshwaterecosystems.Throughoutthecourse,participantswillbuildresearchskillsandworkonaprojectthatconnectstorealworldscenarios.ClassexperiencesoccurinShedd’sAquaticLearningCenter,exhibitsandoutdoorlocations,eachconnectingstudentstofreshwaterecosystemsandtheindividualpositiveimpactstheycanmake.

• ACCA:MarineandIslandEcology–InconjunctionwiththeAssociatedCollegesoftheChicagoArea,weprovideanintroductorycourseinmarineandislandecology.Collegestudentsearn4creditsbyattending8‐hourclassroomsessions,onfiveconsecutiveSaturdaysatSheddand9‐dayboattriptotheBahamas.Face‐to‐faceprogramtimeiscomplementedbyonlinelearningmanagementcoursewareasstudentsworktowardscompletionofself‐selectedresearchprojects.

• ACCA:MarineMammalogy–InconjunctionwiththeAssociatedCollegesoftheChicagoArea,weoffera3‐creditcourseinmarinemammalogy.Studentsinvestigatethediversityofmarinemammals,includingclassifications,distribution,feedinghabits,physiology,anatomyandreproduction.ConductanethogramprojectandobserveanimalsatSheddtounderstandnaturalbehaviorsandbecomefamiliarwithenrichmenttoolsandtrainingtechniquesusedataquariums.

• CareerExplorationDay–OffersparticipantswhohaveadvancedthroughmentorprogramsachancetoapplyforadayintheMarineMammalsorFishesDepartments.Sixteensareselectedeachsemestertoshadowastaffmentor.Undertheguidanceofthementor,participantsassistwithdailyanimalcaredutiessuchastraining,foodpreparation,recordkeepingandenrichmentsessions.Teensreceiveabehind‐the‐sceneslookatShedd’sanimalcareproceduresandgainvaluableinformationaboutcareers.

• ClubShedd–Programoffersaforumforteenstoexploreallthingsscienceandnature.Teensareaskedtobringrelevantideasandquestionstohelpustailoreachexperiencetotheirpersonalinterests.Throughexplorationsandopendiscussionteensexploretheconnectionsbetweentheirlivesandnatureanddiscoverhowtheycanmakeadifferenceinthenaturalworld.TheprogramincludesmonthlyconveningatSheddandanovernightfieldexperienceforgreaterconnectiontolocalecosystems;offeredduringthefallandspringsemesters.

• SemesterfortheGreatLakes–Asemester‐longprogramdesignedforexperiencedMentorProgramparticipantswhoareself‐directedlearners,activestewardsoftheirenvironmentandhavetheinterestandcapacitytoactasambassadorsforthenaturalworld.ThisprogramaddressesGreatLakesconservationthroughaglobalperspectiveandkicksoffinAugustonthe77'two‐mastedschooner,InlandSeas.Overthecourseofthesemester,participantsmeetkeystakeholders,involvetheirteenpeersinlocalconservationeffortsandparticipateinanonlinecommunitydocumentingtheirpersonalgrowthandchangeinunderstanding.


adjunctfacultyorasguestlecturers.• TeenCommunityPrograms(i.e.ChicagoMathandScienceAcademy,AustinBusiness&Entrepreneurship

Academy)–Highschoolstudentsinenrichmentprogramsateachschoolselectconservationprojectsofinteresttothem.StudentsatCMSAhavetakenonaschool‐widerecyclingproject,whileABEAhasdesignedandbuiltanativeplantsgardenoncampus.Workingwithschoolstaff,Sheddstaffmentorthestudentsandhelpthemfeelmorecomfortableinnaturalspaces,provideaccesstonewecosystems,andchallengethemtothinkcriticallyaboutnaturalspaces,conservationandtheirownimpacts.

• HighSchoolMarineBiology(HSMB)–HighSchoolstudentswhoareatleast14yearsoldandhavesuccessfullycompletedatleastonehighschoolsciencecourseareabletoexperiencethelifeofamarinebiologist.LedbySheddeducators,20teenstraveltotheBahamasandliveaboardShedd’sresearchvessel,theR/VCoralReefII.Theprogramallowsteenstoobserveandexperiencelifeasamarinescienceresearcherbyconductingtheirownfieldresearchproject.

• SheddStewards–SheddStewardsisanopportunityforteensintheChicagoareatolearnmoreaboutlocalecosystemswhileparticipatinginhands‐onstewardshipactivities.Incooperationwithotherlocalorganizations,teenswillhaveopportunitiestoparticipateinworkdaysandcitizenscienceprojectsthatcontributetothehealthandknowledgeofthesepreciousareas.Ifinterested,thisprogramallowsparticipantstogainservice‐learninghours,subjecttotheprojectrequirementsandapprovaloftheirhighschool.



• IVS:Oceanography–Thisonlinecourseconnectssciencecontentwithinteractivehands‐onactivitiesandresourcesfromShedd.Themesincludeunderwaterexplorationthroughrobotics,GreatLakesecosystemsandwaterquality,aquaticanimaladaptationsandlifecyclesandsustainablepractices.


• AdultGroupTours–Staffmembersareavailabletogivetalkstogroups.• AnimalEncounters–Seeentryunder“Pre‐School;K‐8–OnSite”.• HabitatChats–Seeentryunder“Pre‐School;K‐8–OnSite”.• GalleryInterpretation–Seeentryunder“Pre‐School;K‐8–OnSite”.• Adultoutdoorprograms–Shedd’seducationstafffacilitatesoutdoorexperiences,likehikingandcanoeing,

withthegoaloffosteringappreciationandconnectionwithlocalnaturalenvironments.Ourprimarythemeis“havefunwithnaturewithlowimpactordisruption,enjoysilentsports”.

• AnimalChats–SheddAquariumChatsareobservation‐basedtalksaboutvariousanimalsandtheirnaturalenvironments.InteractionishighlyencouragedintheseshortprogramsasSheddstaffstrivestospeaklargelytoourguests’interests.

• BelugaEncounters–Programsstartwithaninformativeorientationabouttrainingandanimalcare,thebelugayou’llmeetandthebestwaytohaveasafeandfunexperience.Standingsidebysidewithatraineronanunderwaterledge,you’llbeface‐to‐facewithawhale!Touchingthebeluga’sskin,andtryingafewtrainingtechniqueswillbeapartoftheexperience.Youwillwalkawaywithagreaterappreciationfortheanimals,becomingastewardforanimaleducation.Guestsshouldfeeltheyhavejustexperiencedsomethingunique.

• ConservationAwarenesswithMichelleJost–Exploreanarrayofcriticalconservationissuesfacingtheworldandhowourorganizationscanplayapositiverole.Receiveinformationandresourcesonglobalandlocalconservationtopicsandoptionsforindividualinstitutionstodecreasetheircarbonfootprint.InteractivelectureswithSheddprofessionalswillincludedemonstrationsandtoursofShedd’sgreenside.Off‐sitefieldtripstoleadingChicagogreenfacilitieswillexhibithowkeyconceptscanbeappliedtovarioustypesoffacilities.

• DivePresentations–DivepresentationstakeplaceattheCaribbeanReefexhibitinthemainfloorgalleriesandattheSchoolingFisheshabitatintheexhibitWildReef.Presentationspecialistsdeliveron‐microphonenarrationasadiverentersthehabitat,feedingtheanimalsandprovidingbasicexhibitmaintenance.TheCaribbeanReefdiverusesamicrophonetoconversewiththeaudienceandthepresentationspecialist,deliveringaninterchangethatischoreographedwithmusicandlightingeffects.Alongwithprovidingbasicaquaticscienceinformation,divepresentationshighlighttheexcellentcareSheddaffordsitscollection.

• Eco‐Socials–TheseprogramsreinforcetheenvironmentalmissionofSheddandserveasopportunitiesfortheeco‐consciouscommunitytonetwork,learn,andtakeaction.Eacheventisthemedwitha‘hottopic’.Topicsareexploredfromprovocativeanglesthatconnectthesustainabilityofwildlifetovariousenvironmentally‐basedtopics.Oneprevioustopicwasglobalclimatechangeanditsimpactonthenaturalworldandwildlife,hostedinconjunctionwiththeNationalWildlifeFederation.ThenextsessionwillexploreprovocativeanglesoftheGulfOilSpilltragedyanditsimpactonwildlife.

• GreenGardening–Forthoselookingtodeveloptheirgreenthumbs,SheddhorticulturistChristineNyeprovidesahands‐onworkshoptodiscovertheecologicalimpactsofvariousgardenpracticing.Participantsidentifynativeplantspeciesandmeetthewildlifetheyattract.Thisprograminvolveshands‐onexperienceworkingwithgardensonShedd’scampus.Eachparticipantreceivesa"green"gardenstarterkit.

• HappyFeet:4‐DExperience–JourneytoAntarcticatomeetalivelycolonyofemperorpenguinsfacedwithadiminishingfoodsupply.Mumblesetsoutonanadventuretoappealtothebetternatureofhumansandtriestoreasonwiththemtostopstealingthefish.Usingcourageandbravery,thebanishedMumblesoonrealizesthathistoe‐tappingtalentisn’taburden,butagifttobetreasured—andhisdancingfeetmayultimatelysavehisendangeredcolony!Featuredindigital3‐Dandbroughttolifewith4‐Dmulti‐sensoryeffects,thisisanimmersiveexperienceforthewholefamilytoenjoy.Learningresourceguidesareavailableforteachers.

• PenguinEncounters–ProgramsstartwithatrainersharingfascinatingfactsaboutShedd’spenguinpopulation.Thenweintroduceoneofouroutgoingpenguinsandevengettotouchitssleek,slickfeathers.

Thislivelyprogramwillhaveourguestswalkawaywithagreaterconnectionandappreciationfortheanimals,becomingstewardsforanimaleducation.Guestsshouldfeeltheyhavejustexperiencedsomethingunique.

• PolarPlayFamilyBreakfasts–Sixprogramsannuallyofferedduringspringandwintermonths,theseanimal‐orexhibit‐themedexperiencesaredesignedtoengagethefamilyunitinuniquegalleryorbehindthesceneexperiences.ThroughauniqueexperiencewithanimalsinShedd’scollection,participantsareabletodeveloparicherappreciationandconnectiontowildlife.Duringthemostrecentseries,participantswereabletoseeapenguin,meetapenguin,andbeapenguin.Thewholefamilyexploredhowtoraiseapenguinchickandconductapenguinbehaviorstudy,justliketheprofessionaltrainers.

• RightBiteCookingDemos–Thesecookingdemonstrationsaimtobuildaconnectionbetweenseafoodchoicesandthehealthofouraquaticecosystems.Byshowingeasy,healthy,family‐friendlyrecipesthatcanbepreparedin10‐15minutes,wehopetoinspireourgueststotrysustainableseafoodthenexttimetheyareshoppingordiningout.Weprovideprintedrecipesandseafoodwalletcards,whichserveascheatsheetstothe“bestchoices”inseafood.

• RightBiteWalletCards–RightBitewalletcardsserveaseasy,color‐coded“cheatsheets”thatseafoodconsumerscanusewhentheyareshoppingordiningout.TheRightBiteprogramsaimtobuildaconnectionbetweenseafoodchoicesandthehealthofouraquaticecosystems.

• “SpookySeas”&“WishesforFishes”Familyovernights–Overnightprogrammingofferedthroughoutexhibithalls,designedforfamilieswithchildrenofallages‐’EveningOnly’optionforfamilieswithchildrenunder5.Activitiesaredesignedtoofferfamiliesopportunitiestobondwithinthefamilyunitaroundbasicconceptsofnatureandwildlife,whilegainingknowledgeoftheimportanceofkeepinghealthyenvironments

• TrainerforaDay–Thisprogramtakesguestsbehindthescenestoexperiencewhatit’sliketobeamarinemammaltrainer.Thisimmersiveexperienceinvolvesassistingatrainerwithdailyroutinesandseveraltrainingandfeedingsessions.FromtheOceanariumkitchen,wheremealsforfive‐dozenanimalsarepreparedeveryday,toreserveareas,topoolsideinahabitat,participantsseewhatittakestocareforthebelugas,dolphins,seaotters,sealionsandpenguins.Participantswillwalkawaywithagreaterconnectionandappreciationfortheanimals,becomingstewardsforanimaleducation.

• UnderwaterPhotography–Thisprogramisdesignedtoequipparticipantswiththeknowledgeandskillsofphotographingaquaticlifeunderwaterwithminimalenvironmentalimpacttotheeco‐system.Eachcohortcompletesclassroomtraining,andpracticesactivitiesoff‐siteinapoolandon‐siteintheCaribbeanreefexhibit.

Extension• SpeakersBureau–Staffmembersareavailableforpresentationsaroundthecity.• Artifact,DocumentLoanPrograms–TheMuseumhasanon‐goingprogramofloaningitsholdingsto

furthertheeducationalneedsofmuseumsaroundtheworld.• Familyoutdoorprograms–Shedd’seducationstafffacilitateoutdoorexperiences,likefishingandsailing,

withthegoaloffosteringappreciationandconnectionwithlocalnaturalsites.Ourprimarythemeis“enjoytherestorativeelementsofnaturewithlowhumanimpact”.

• GreatLakesConservationOutreach–SheddAquariumengagesthepublicface‐to‐faceaboutGreatLakesconservationandissuesviaanoutreachprogramateventsandfestivals,outdoorsandindoors,throughouttheyear.GreatLakesconservationspecialiststalktopeopleaboutwhatisgoingonintheGreatLakesrightnowandwhattheypersonallycandotohelp.Behaviorssuchastakingshortershowers,usingnativeplantsingardensornotdumpingunusedbaitinwaterwaysaresomeofthingsthatarediscussed.GiveawayitemsthatcanbeusedforGreatLakesconservation,suchasfive‐minuteshowertimersandraingauges,aregiventoeachpersontheSheddteamspeaksto.WebelievethatexposingGreatLakescitizenstotheissuesaffectingsustainabilityintheregion,promotingcriticalthinkingskills,andempoweringthemtotakeactionareanimportantcomponentoffosteringamoreenvironmentallyresponsiblesociety.AttitudeshiftsaboutGreatLakesissuesandtheinspirationorintentiontoengageinbehaviorsthathelptheGreatLakesallleadtotheimpactthatSheddAquariumstrivestomake:tochangebehaviorsandpracticesthatleadtoahealthierGreatLakesecosystem.

• RightBiteDinnerSeries/Events–FourtosixprogramshostedatlocalrestaurantsoratShedd,highlightingsustainableseafooddinners;forexample,specialdinneratNahaorsushimakingclassatShedd.Sheddstaff

facilitatesdiscussiononShedd'scollection,humanimpactonaquaticecosystems,andsustainableeatingpractices.Participantsrevieworreceivetoolstosupportincreasedconservationaction.

• SheddConservationTravel–Eco‐consciousadultsoverage21travelaboardSheddAquarium’sresearchvesselforanine‐dayconservationadventureonlandandsea.Throughoutthistrip,participantsareguidedbyShedd’seducationandresearchstaff,throughtheExumaIsland’sreef/islandecosystem.Participantshelpsettheitinerarybasedontheirinterests.Activityoptionsincludebiodiversityandreefsurveys,whichincludeachancetosnorkelwithschoolingfishes,exploremangroveforestsandviewmysteriousunderwatercaves.Allalong,participantsenjoytheless‐traveledBahamianislandsandlookfornativebirds,reptilesandotherwildlifeduringguidedwalks.Conservationworkcontinueswithupcloseandpersonalinteractionwithrareiguanas,andassistingwithadayandahalfoffieldresearch.TheprogramalsoincludesworkwithanExumasCayLandandSeaParkwardenonalocalstewardshipproject.


• EducatorPrograms–ProfessionaldevelopmentprogramsforK‐8andhighschoolteachers• Behind‐the‐ScenesTours–SheddexpertsguidewillshowSheddfromtheperspectiveofouranimalcare

staff.Visitingtheanimalhealthcarecenter,wherepreventivecarekeepsthecollectionhealthy,isjustpartoftheexperience.Thenparticipantsgobehindthegalleriestoviewtheanimalsfromanewangle,learnaboutbreedingprograms,seenutritiousmealspreparedforawiderangeoftastesandwitnesstheaquariumatwork.

• SummerInternProgram–ProgramforgraduatestudentsthroughouttheMuseum’sdepartments.• Year‐AroundInternProgram–Programforgraduatestudentsincertaindepartments.• FreshwaterEcology–Educatorsteamupwithscientistsandsite‐specificstewardstoexplorelocal

environmentsandlearnengagingwaystoapplythescientificprocess.Theyexplorehiddentreasuresinsurroundingecosystemsanddiscoverwaystocreateimmersiveopportunitiesintheclassroom.

• PlanetEarth:FromPoletoPole–JointheSheddonanepicadventure.Followthesunasittouchesthelivesofcreaturesacrosstheplanet,bringingafreshunderstandingofhowtheworldisinterconnected.Frompolarbearstoemperorpenguins,examinehowtheseasonsproducethegreatestspectaclesonEarth.Alearningresourceguideisavailableforteachers

• ProfessionalTrainingSeminars–Withmorethan32,000animals,includinginvertebrates,fishes,reptiles,birdsandmammals,Shedd’sworld‐renownedfacilityoffersanextraordinaryworkingenvironmentfortheseuniqueprofessionaldevelopmentexperiences.Shedd’sexperiencedprofessionalsfacilitateweeklong,interactive,learner‐centeredtrainingsforrelevantprofessionals–exploringleadingtrendsinanimaltraining,animalhealthandenvironmentalconservation.

• ProfessionalTrainingSeminar:AnimalTrainingSeminarwithKenRamirez–Learnindustry‐leadinganimaltrainingtechniques,withuniqueaccesstoShedd’sdiverseanimalcollection.Thesetrainingmethodscanbeadaptedtoanyspecies,frommarinemammalsandahostofterrestrialexoticanimalstopetdogsandcats.

• ProfessionalTrainingSeminar:AnimalHealthwithDr.IlzeBerzins–DiscoverShedd’sapproachtooneofthelastfrontiersofveterinarymedicine–aquaticanimalmedicine.Thiscoursewillprovideanextensiveoverviewofthemajorgroupsofaquaticanimalsfoundinpublicaquariumsandtheprogramsestablishedtoensuretheirhealth.ExclusivetoursthroughShedd’sstate‐of‐the‐artanimalhospitalandhands‐onlabworkwillcompletethisexperience.

• TeacherOpenHouse–Anannualeventforeducatorsofallstripes,thisopenhouseshowcasesthemanycurriculum‐alignedopportunitiesforteachersandstudents,fromanimalencountersandexhibitchatstoonsiteandoffsitelearninglabs,afterschoolclubsandassembliestoteacherprofessionaldevelopment.Programparticipantsandeducationalpartners,suchasNOAAandtheWildernessClassroomOrganization,displayhowtheyhaveusedSheddresourcesorpartneredwithSheddtoprovideinnovativeaquaticscienceprograms.

• TeacherProfessionalDevelopmentWorkshops–Programsvarydependingonteacherneedsbutmayincludeinstructionalstrategiesorcurriculum‐baseddaylongormulti‐dayworkshopsatSheddorfield‐basedresearchexperiences.Partnersvary,butmayincludeNationalOceanicandAtmosphericAssociation,IllinoisDepartmentofNaturalResources,WildernessClassroomOrganizations,NationalLouisUniversity,andmore.

Alltheworkshopshavelearningoutcomesrelatedtoenhancingscienceinstructionaccordingtoresearch‐basedbestpractices.

• UnderwaterRobotics–Professionaleducatorsmakeunderwaterdiscoverieswitharemotelyoperatedvehicle(ROV).BuildingtheirownROV,conductingfieldresearchwithitandobservinghowscience,technology,engineeringandmathcaninspireinquirytheirstudents.Eachparticipantreceivesseveralhundreddollars’worthofmaterialsandcurriculumtosharetheexcitementwiththeirmiddleorhighschoolclass.

• WIU:MasterCourses–PartnershipwithWIUforSheddtoserveassatelliteclasslocationfortheirgraduatelevelstudents

Extension• BiologyintheBahamas–Teachersdivedeepintomarineenvironmentsandscientificresearch,firstin

Shedd’sclassroomsandexhibits,andthenintheBahamasaboardShedd'sresearchvessel,theR/VCoralReefII.Throughhands‐onexperience,theygainagreaterunderstandingofdatacollectionandanalysis,howitappliestocurrentscientificresearchandhowtointegrateitintoyourclassroomcurriculum.

• RightBiteCulinarySchoolPartnership–SheddseafoodexpertsguestlectureandhostonsitefieldtripsforChicago‐areaculinaryschoolstointroducesustainableseafoodissuestoculinarystudentswhiletheyarelearningaboutseafoodandpurchasinginthedegreeprograms.

• WestIndianRockIguanaResearch–TheWestIndianRockIguanaResearchPrograminvitesadultstojoinShedd’siguanaresearcherintheBahamastoassistwithhisannualfieldresearch.TheprogramismonitoringpopulationsofendangeredCycluraspeciesinSouthAndrosandtheExumas.Participantsexperiencehands‐onfieldresearchexperienceandtakeawayagreaterappreciationforthecomplicatedissuessurroundingspeciesconservation.

Online• DiscussionguidetoFantasea–DesignedtohelpeducatorspreviewShedd’saquaticshow,Fantasea,and

useitagainaftertheirvisittomakeconnectionstoclassroomexperiences.Thedownloadableprintfilecanalsobeprojectedinclassroomstohelpeducatorssetexpectationsforlearningandhelpchaperonestoenhancestudents’connectionsduringthefieldtrip.

• SheddEducationalAdventures–AninteractiveonlineaquaticscienceresourceforK‐12educatorsandstudents.InteractiveprogramsandanimalfactsheetsvirtuallyconnectteachersandstudentstoSheddAquarium’sdiversecollectionofanimals.Grade‐specificlessonplansprovidecurriculumenhancementsandfocusedfieldtripsupportwithpre‐trip,on‐siteandpost‐tripactivities.AllcontentalignswithIllinoisandnationalscience,languageartsandmathstandards

• YukonRiverExpedition–ApartnershipwiththeWildernessClassroomOrganization,thisprograminvitesformereducationprogramparticipantstoapplytoexperiencean8‐day,200‐milepaddlingtripontheYukonRiverinCanada.Thisborealforestecosystemisoneofthegreatwildernessexpansesbeingimpactedbynegativeeffectsofclimatechange.Thefourparticipantswillblog,podcastanddocumenttheirjourneythroughphotosandvideospostedtotheWildernessClassroomwebsite.Inturn,classroomsaroundtheU.S.canfollowtheexpeditionandlearntoappreciatewildernessspacesthroughthisonlineinteraction.

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