The Museum of Science, http://www.mos.org/, has some great DVDs and videos teachers can use in the classroom. They offer an ENews letter for educators as well as Professional Development classes. For students the MOS offers podcasts and videocasts on different science topics. They have virtual exhibits and the computer clubhouse.
There is also the National Center for Technological Literacy, part of the MOS, that provides guidance and resources to intergrate engineering in schools.
Of course the best resource would be to take a class to the MOS. The place is full of learning waiting to happen. I hope I get to take a class to the museum. I know it would be a memorable day for the students and I'm sure they would learn a something that will stay with them for a long time.
The museum is a wonderful science resource and it is still my favorite place to visit! The resources available are endless and the numerous exhibits that come in and out provide tons of new opportunities for exploration and learning. The IMax theater movies also provide a new way to view remote animals and locations around the globe. The dinosaur, electricity, space, and taxonomy exhibits are some of my favorite sections of the museum, as is the butterflies to end a wonderful day in Boston!
ReplyDeleteI agree! We love the MOS. I hope you had a chance over the summer to see the Dinoasaur fossil exhibit. It was awesome. Pompeii starts early October!
ReplyDeleteAlso, I am in charge of doing these once a month activities at my son's school and the MOS has incredible traveling programs that really are affordable and intersting.
Did you know that there is a Educator Resource Center on the third floor? AND MA teachers can borrow materials for FREE!! If you want to visit, please let me know and I'll help you arrange it (this goes for everyone in the class).
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