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Facing Mars Exhibit and Teacher Workshops Are Coming to the Public Museum of Grand Rapids

The “Facing Mars:  Would You Survive the Journey?” exhibit is coming to the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, February 11 – May 6, 2012! This exhibition has more than 20 thought-provoking and interactive stations, strong curriculum links and STEM-related content. The cost for the exhibit is $4 plus Museum general admission (which includes “Our Bodies in Space” planetarium show.)

Teacher Workshops

The Regional Math and Science Center, in collaboration with the Museum, is offering two workshops for teachers (grades 5-8) of science and/or technology. 

The guest presenter, Susan Kohler, Education Specialist with the NASA Glenn Research Center, will show teachers how to bring engineering and the adventure of space exploration to life for students. The workshops will include a free preview of the exhibit and lesson plans developed by the museum planetarium director. Both workshops will take place at the Public Museum of Grand Rapids.

Two workshops are currently being planned:
• Friday, February 10, 2012: Full day workshop from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm (preview of the exhibit included within this time frame).  Lunch is provided.
• Saturday, February 11, 2012: ½ day workshop from 8:30 am – 12:30 pm (preview of the exhibit optional following the workshop).  Breakfast is provided.

Each workshop is $10.  The Facing Mars brochure and registration information can be found under “Upcoming Events” on the GVSU Regional Math and Science website at www.gvsu.edu/rmsc. For more information contact Kathy Agee at ageek@gvsu.edu or (616) 331-2267.

Family Open House

On Sunday afternoon, February 12, NASA Education Specialist, Susan Kohler, will be offering two hands-on workshops for families from 2-3 pm and 3:30–4:30 pm.  These activities are designed to engage both young and old alike in learning about NASA’s plans to explore Mars.  Sessions will be on a first-come, first-served basis and will be free WITH Museum admission.

After School Special/ Educator Preview Night

Monday, February 13 • 4-6 pm
Teachers get free admission to the special exhibit, and more!
• Pick up teacher packets and learn about STEM curriculum tie-ins
• Find out how to book group visits and extend student learning beyond the class trip
• View “Our Bodies in Space” planetarium show
Free entry is available to professional educators with valid Educator or Home School Administrator ID only. Due to exhibit capacity limits within this short time frame, we ask that you not bring guests who are not educators. This event does not include free parking. Museum ramp parking will be available for $5 pre-pay.  For more information contact the Museum at 929-1700.