Pink Palace Family of Museums
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INSPIRED LEARNING
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This past year has been challenging for our public schools. The coming one will be, too, as the plans are actually carried out. Personally and professionally, I want to tell all teachers and administrators at every school that we at the Pink Palace Family of Museums are with you. Like you, our children are the priority. They are, after all, our children. We have a great year planned for you and for them. In February, we will open a wonderful temporary exhibit, Race: Are We So Different? It is structured around three main themes: the concept of race, the science of human variation, and the way we live with race today. You can explore the topic further with two added exhibits of our own—I AM An Icon, about the I Am A Man poster and its life beyond 1968, and In Our Own Backyard, the story of the desegregation of the Pink Palace itself. If all goes as planned—we will bring 3D capability into the CTI Theater in February. The opening film will be Flight of the Butterflies. Also, if all goes as planned, we will install full-dome theater in the planetarium in December 2014. To get a peek at full-dome theater, go to www.memphismuseums.org and watch the full dome video clip on the planetarium page. Neither the clip nor my words can do it justice. Just know that anything you can render graphically on a computer screen, which is pretty much anything, can be shown on our 50 foot wide dome. I hate having to write “if all goes as planned,” but who can understand the need better than teachers? You’ve spent more than a year planning this coming one. I hope your year and ours goes as planned and even better. Thank you for what you do for our children!
CREW TRAINING INTERNATIONAL THEATER
Our Mission
Great White Shark.................................................................................... 18
The Pink Palace Family of Museums inspires people to learn how history, science, technology and nature shape the Mid-South. Through rich collections, thought-provoking exhibitions and engaging programs, we encourage our diverse community to reflect on the past, understand the present and influence the future.
PINK PALACE LAB/CLASSROOM EXPLORATIONS Journey to the Poles................................................................................. 12 Making Sense of My Senses.................................................................... 12 I Dig Dino Fossils..................................................................................... 12
· Tennessee State Board of Education Science 2007 · Mississippi State Science Curriculum 2001 · Arkansas Science Curriculum Framework 2005 · Tennessee Social Studies Standards 2001 · Mississippi Social Studies Framework and Guide 2004 · Social Studies Curriculum Framework 2000 Standards are listed on pages 27-29 of this Educator’s Planning Guide.
American Snuff Charitable Trust The Assisi Foundation of Memphis, Inc. AutoZone Bank of America Baptist Memorial Health Care System Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Bodine Community Foundation of Greater Memphis
Fun With Physical Science....................................................................... 12 Sound Science......................................................................................... 12 Light and Color......................................................................................... 13 Rocks And Minerals.................................................................................. 13 Cells & Microscope Techniques................................................................ 13 Dive Into Sharks!...................................................................................... 13 African-American History Trail.................................................................. 14 Native Americans of the Mid-South.......................................................... 14 On the Mid-South Frontier........................................................................ 14
PINK PALACE DISCOVERY THEATER PROGRAMS Journey to the Poles................................................................................. 14
Corporate Partners
Sound Science......................................................................................... 14 Light and Color......................................................................................... 14 Crew Training International, Inc. FedEx First Tennessee Bank/ArtsFirst/ArtsMemphis Friends of the Pink Palace Museum Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Gibson S.L. GIMBEL FOUNDATION Medtronic Foundation
Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare Philips Emergency Lighting Plough Foundation Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation WPTY-TV and WLMT-TV
Magic of Science...................................................................................... 14 Dinosaurs & Fossils.................................................................................. 15 Weather Whys.......................................................................................... 15 Native Americans of the Mid-South.......................................................... 15 On the Mid-South Frontier........................................................................ 15 Learning Labels........................................................................................ 15
PINK PALACE MUSEUM SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Free Programming for Tennessee Subsidized Lunch Students The Pink Palace Family of Museums offers free programs to Title 1 students in the Tennessee subsidized lunch program. The following programs are free through February 28, 2014: Pink Palace exhibits, Sharpe Planetarium shows, Museum Suitcase Exhibits, Mallory-Neely House tours, and Lichterman Nature Center’s Exploring Nature Your Way. The Pink Palace exhibit, RACE: Are We So Different? is free to Title 1 students through May 4, 2014. Reservations are required. TITLE 1 PROGRAMS ARE MADE POSSIBLE IN PART BY A GRANT FROM THE THOMAS W. BRIGGS FOUNDATION.
Flight of the Butterflies.............................................................................. 19 Deepsea Challenge.................................................................................. 19 CTI Concessions...................................................................................... 19
School Programs................................................................................ 20, 21
From Swords to Plowshares: Soldiers’ Art and Music of the Great War... 10
Pink Palace Museum Permanent Exhibits................................................11
The Pink Palace Family of Museums receives funding from the State Legislature for the Tennessee Science Alliance program, providing instructor-led, museum-based science education for Tennessee students. This affirms the importance of our science education efforts and promotes museums as valued partners with school systems across the state. During the 2012-2013 school year, the Pink Palace Family of Museums served 106,278 students with this unique program.
Teacher’s Choice Films............................................................................ 18 3-D at the Pink Palace.............................................................................. 19
RACE: Are We So Different?................................................................... 6-9
Enchanted Forest: Festival of Trees......................................................... 10
educational standards are noted. they are from:
Santa vs. the Snowman........................................................................... 18
SHARPE PLANETARIUM
On Track in Memphis............................................................................... 10
Tennessee Science Alliance
The Light Before Christmas...................................................................... 18
PINK PALACE MUSEUM EXHIBITS 40 Years of Crafts Fair: A Juried Exhibit................................................... 10
Steve Pike, Director of Museums, Pink Palace Family of Museums
Titans of the Ice Age................................................................................. 18
Discovery Room....................................................................................... 15 Education Discovery Days....................................................................... 16 Scavenger Hunts...................................................................................... 16 Discovery Quests..................................................................................... 16 Education Suitcase Exhibits..................................................................... 17 Pink Palace Passport Program................................................................ 17
Seasonal Programs.................................................................................. 21
LICHTERMAN Nature Center Lichterman Education Programs & Tours Habitat Detectives........................................................................ 22 BioWild!........................................................................................ 22 In Your Backyard.......................................................................... 22 Tremendous Trees........................................................................ 22 Come to Your Senses................................................................... 22 Naturalist Notebook...................................................................... 22 Exploring Nature Your Way.......................................................... 23 Nature 2 U: On & Offsite............................................................... 23 Wonders of Water (WOW!) Discovery Days................................. 23 Scarecrows!.............................................................................................. 23 Scheduling Tips and Policies.................................................................... 23 Lichterman Permanent Exhibits............................................................... 24 Grant Programs Animal Ambassadors.................................................................... 24 Animals Alive!............................................................................... 24
COON CREEK SCIENCE CENTER Fossil Fun with Ally Alligator..................................................................... 25 Can You Dig It? Introduction to Coon Creek............................................ 25 Field Paleontology.................................................................................... 25
Mallory-Neely House Tours at Mallory-Neely House.................................................................. 26
PRICING GUIDE/HOW TO BOOK A RESERVATION................................2 POLICIES: LUNCH, CTI Theater SNACKS, CHAPERONE, DEPOSIT, CANCELLATION. 2 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.......................................................3 MUSEUM STORE............................................................................. 3-4 BELLA CAFFE AT THE PINK PALACE...................................................5 EDUCATOR OPEN HOUSE ...................................................................5 Friends of the Pink Palace..........................................back cover Pink Palace Crafts Fair, Stomp in the Swamp
MEMBERSHIP...................................................................................26 TN, MS & AR SCIENCE & SOCIAL STUDIES STRANDS & STANDARDS........................................................... 27-29
Title 1 students served 2012-2013: 75,280
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Prices per student are based on a minimum of 15 students. Groups whose numbers fall below 15 are subject to regular admission prices. Prices are per student, unless otherwise noted. Please call for chaperone rates.
Pricing Guide Pink Palace Museum Facilities Museum Exhibits Planetarium Show CTI Theater Film
Prices subject to change. $3.75 $3.25 $4.25
Combination Rates
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Any 2 of the above Any 3 of the above Lab/Classroom Explorations (w/ exhibits) Discovery Theater Programs (w/ exhibits) Museum Suitcase Exhibits for TN Schools Museum Suitcase Exhibits for schools outside TN Passport Programs
Lichterman Nature Center Habitat Detectives BioWild! In Your Backyard Tremendous Trees Come to Your Senses Exploring Nature Your Way Naturalist Notebook Nature 2 U Outreach (in school classroom)
Per program for two same topic, same day outreach programs Per program for three same topic, same day outreach programs
$6.75 $9.25 $6.75 $6.75 FREE $25.00 $10.00
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$6.50 $6.50 $5.50 $5.50 $5.50 $3.50 $1.00 ea. $85.00 per class $60.00 ea. $50.00 ea.
coon creek science Center
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Fossil Fun with Ally Alligator Can You Dig It? Intro to Coon Creek Field Paleontology
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Mallory-neely house
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Fossil Fun with Ally Alligator
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Policies
How To Book A Reservation
Now that you’re ready to book a reservation, please read these tips and be prepared to answer the following questions. If you have additional questions, don’t hesitate to ask a reservationist.
Tips
1. It is best if you have a few dates in mind before calling. 2. Check your school’s calendar to avoid scheduling conflicts. 3. Be aware of time constraints that could affect your visit and make the reservationist aware of them (i.e., bus schedules, travel time, etc.). 4. Please review the deposit and cancellation policies (see below). 5. Please review the chaperone policy (see below). 6. Check to make sure that the program you are considering is appropriate for your students’ grade level. 7. Call the following numbers to book reservations at: »» Memphis Pink Palace Museum and Mansion, including the Crew Training International Theater and Sharpe Planetarium: 901.636.2362 »» Lichterman Nature Center: 901.767.7322, ext. 121 »» Coon Creek Science Center: 901.636.2362 »» Mallory-Neely House: 901.523.1484
Please have the following information ready:
1. Your school address, phone number and fax number. 2. The names of both the school contact and group leader (if different). 3. The grade level of your students. 4. Which program(s) you have chosen. 5. Which times you are considering. 6. Total number of students you will be bringing. 7. Total number of ALL adults including teachers, assistants, parents, drivers, etc. in your group. A ratio of 1 chaperone per 10 students is required, and that chaperone receives free admission. Additional chaperones will be charged the chaperone rate. (See chaperone policy.) 8. If a Tennessee School, do you have subsidized/fee waiver students? If yes, how many?
Frequently Asked Questions Q. How long will it take us to see the exhibits? A. We suggest that you allow two hours to tour the museum exhibits. For specific programs, please see the program listing. Q. When can I make reservations? A. The Pink Palace Reservation Office is open Monday through Friday from 9am - 4pm to schedule school groups. The Lichterman Nature Center Reservation Office is open Tuesday-Saturday, 9am - 4pm. You must speak with a representative and receive a Reservation I.D. number before you have a reservation. Q. My group has reservations at Lichterman Nature Center. What if it rains? A. Lichterman is set up to conduct all instructor led programming indoors if needed. Q. How far in advance do we have to make reservations? A. At least two weeks. Q. What if I don’t have one adult for every ten students? A. It is required that all schools have one adult for every ten students. Your school may be refused admission without the number of required adults.
Q. Can my parents call to make their own reservations? A. No, they need to be included in the reservation with the students in order to receive their chaperone rate. Q. Can we take pictures? A. You may take pictures without the flash in the Pink Palace Museum exhibits. No photography or recording is allowed during the programs or movies. Q. Is there anything in the Museum that will scare my students? A. The CTI and Planetarium Theaters are dark (like a regular movie theater). Some films are not appropriate for children under second grade. Some children, three years and under, do not respond well to the Planetarium experience. Q. Can students use their family’s membership? A. Yes, membership can be used for admission to the Museum exhibits. A CTI Theater voucher can be exchanged for admission with a school group. The student must bring a copy of their membership card (and CTI Theater vouchers, if applicable) to be presented with the group payment.
If you have questions that have not been answered, please call the Pink Palace Reservation Office at 901.636.2362, the Lichterman Nature Center Reservation Office 901.767.7322 ext. 121, or Mallory-Neely House 901.523.1484
Pink Palace museum Store
Lunch Policy: You are invited to use our front lawn picnic area for brown bag lunches (picnic tables are available on a first-come
Enjoy the trip more…To most children, a field trip to the Museum just isn’t complete without a trip to the Museum Store!
CTI Theater Snack policy: Snacks and drinks are available for pre-order when you make your reservation. Snacks and drink orders must be made at least three (3) weeks in advance and must be paid in full when you make your reservation. Your snacks and drinks will be waiting for you at the CTI Theater the day of your visit. An order form is included in your reservation packet.
To Place An Order: Store fax number: Pink Palace–901.636.2365
basis). Please make alternate plans in the event of inclement weather. Seating is available indoors only for groups purchasing food from Bella Caffe, subject to availability. An order form is included in your reservation packet. (See page 5 for details or call 901.636.2407)
Chaperone Policy: In order to ensure proper supervision, one adult (teacher or chaperone) is required for every ten (10)
students. These teachers/chaperones will be admitted free of charge. Additional adults over the one to ten ratio will be charged the chaperone rate. Chaperones and teachers are to remain with the students at all times. Chaperone rates will only be provided to those adults that are included with the school reservation and paid for at check-in with the group payment. Additional adults that pay on their own will be charged our regular rates. Special Education Groups should ask the Reservationist about special accommodations.
Deposit Policy
»» An advance deposit of 20% is required to hold reservations for all groups. »» Deposits must be paid by school check, money order, cashiers check, MasterCard, Visa or cash.
»» Deposits may be paid at the facility’s box office. The box offices close one hour before the facility closes. »» Deposits may be mailed directly to the facility you will be attending, marked “Attention: Reservations.”
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»» Notification of cancellation must be received one week prior to date of reservation. Reservations cancelled less than one week prior will forfeit their deposit. »» Please Note: Coon Creek Science Center deposits are non-refundable (unless the Museum cancels the program). Programs are held rain or shine. Under rare circumstances, extreme weather conditions may warrant the cancellation of the program. »» Cancellation due to weather conditions are made at the discretion of the Museum. In that event, the Museum will contact the group and reschedule the program. If the program cannot be rescheduled, the deposit will be refunded.
»» Addresses of each facility of the Pink Palace Family of Museums can be found at the bottom of each facility listing in this guide.
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To make this easier on teachers and chaperones, we offer several different packets which bring home the learning experience of the facility. Student packs are made of several carefully selected items which relate to the educational experience and will be suitable for any school-age child. Order forms are included in your confirmation packet.
1. Fill out one order form for the entire class. 2. Attach a check payable to the Pink Palace Family of Museums. 3. Return form and payment to the store as soon as you arrive at the facility. Orders must be reserved at the start of your visit. 4. You may also fax your order form to the store up until the day before your visit.
Teachers, receive a 10% discount every time you shop at the Pink Palace Family of Museums Store with our Educator Reward Program! To obtain your card, bring your teaching certificate or appropriate identification to the Pink Palace Museum Store. This offer is good throughout the 2013-2014 school year. Cards are renewable and non-transferable.
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Pink Palace Student Packs
Available only at pink Palace Museum http://www.memphismuseums.org/museum-gift_shop/
Bella Caffe at the Pink Palace
Open during Museum hours: Monday - Saturday, 9am - 5pm Sunday, 12Noon-5pm
If you’re looking for the extraordinary, you will find it at the Pink Palace Museum Store. We boast an extensive variety of unique toys, specialty crafts and hands-on educational material - all related to our feature exhibits, CTI Theater films and Planetarium shows. The Museum Store is also an ideal source for books and DVDs on natural history, science and nature, as well as specific topics that complement Museum exhibits and programs.
School Box Lunches For Any Group Size Hand-Crafted Sandwiches & Salads Coffee, Smoothies & Desserts $5
$1 Mood Pencil / Temporary Tattoo / Candy Tracing Ruler / Mansion Photo Bookmark
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$5 Crystal Amethyst OR Quartz Pendant (Please Specify) / Rock Candy
Dig Into Rocks Booklet / Gemstone Gemstone Box w/ Description Card / Rock Candy
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Educator open house at the Pink Palace $11
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Newton’s Cradle
Hoberman Mini Sphere
Cosmos: Art in Motion
Tuesday, September 17, 2013 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Grab a passport and voyage through the Museum to learn what the Pink Palace Museum, Lichterman Nature Center, MalloryNeely House, and Coon Creek Science Center have to offer! Preview the new CTI Theater film “Great White Shark” at: 4:00, 5:30, 7:00. Enjoy a Planetarium show sampler at: 4:00, 5:00, 6:00, 7:00.
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$8 Document Writing Set
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Shock Wave Magnets
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$9 Fossils of Our Prehistoric Past
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Simply Rocks
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Pink Palace “Science is Awesome” T-Shirt
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Plan to come early or stay late; wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Teacher-friendly door prizes will also be a highlight of the night! Feel free to tell your colleagues! Planetarium is first come first served. (Sorry, no seating available after shows begins.) Reservations are required for the CTI Theater shows ONLY, so please reserve early. Reservations can be made at: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/7703382023 3 0 5 0 C e n t r a l Av e n u e , M e m p h i s , T N 3 8 111
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Hours: Monday - Saturday 9am - 5pm, Sunday 12Noon - 5pm Box office closes at 4pm. No tickets sold after 4pm.
Temporary Exhibits
Hours: Monday - Saturday 9am - 5pm, Sunday 12Noon - 5pm Box office closes at 4pm. No tickets sold after 4pm.
Temporary Exhibits
free lectures
February 1 - May 4, 2014
We all know that people look different. Throughout history, those differences have been a source of strength, community and personal identity. They have also been the basis for discrimination and oppression. What is race and how are we affected by it every day? Race: Are We So Different? explores the concept of race from scientific, historical and cultural perspectives. The exhibition offers a powerful look at race and racism, and challenges visitors to ask questions, think critically and talk about the issue and their own experiences.
RACE: Are We So Different? is free to Title 1 students through May 4, 2014. Reservations are required.
Explore the concept of race further through these fascinating lectures by preeminent speakers. Thursday, February 6, 2014 / 5-7pm Mid-South Racial Past
Dr. Beverly Bond, University of Memphis
Thursday, February 20, 2014 / 5-7pm Mid-South Racial Present
Wendi Thomas, Commercial Appeal columnist
Thursday, March 6, 2014 / 5-7pm Mid-South Racial Future: A Latino Perspective
RACE Exhibit Programs
Dr. Pablo Davis, Interfluency
Thursday, March 20, 2014 / 5-7pm Memphis Race and Religion: Kneel-ins
i am an icon
sunday, March 30, 2014 / 3:30-5pm
The phrase “I Am a Man,” was used on placards carried by the striking Memphis Sanitation Workers in 1968. Its association with the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King has made it an iconic symbol throughout the world.
Thursday, April 3, 2014 / 5-7pm
The exhibit will feature an original “I Am A Man” placard picked up on the street on March 29, 1968 after a march. Also shown will be a stark red version of the sign with the word “Memphis” below the four main words printed by Emerson Printing in San Francisco shortly after the assassination of Dr. King and a third placard, carried after the assassination of Dr. King which reads, “Honor King, End Racism.” Ernest Withers: I Am a Man Portfolio will surround the three posters. The original poem, “I Am A Man,” by Memphian Robert Worsham, believed to be the inspiration for the marchers, will be graphically presented. TIM ROLLINS and K.O.S. Invisible Man (after Ralph Ellison), 2008 matte acrylic and book pages on canvas
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Finally, a large painting entitled “IM” by artists Tim Rollins and K.O.S with stark black letters IM over the text of Ralph Ellison’s novel, Invisible Man.
Dr. Stephen Haynes, Rhodes College, with introduction by Dr. Peggy Bodine
Race and Jews: Why One Has Nothing To Do With The Other Beyond Race: The “Other”
Rabbi Micah Greenstein, Temple Israel Rachel Shankman, Facing History, Facing Ourselves
Thursday, April 17, 2014 / 5-7pm Genetics, Race and Medicine
Dr. Jim Dalton, GTx
RACE Sponsors
In Our Own Backyard
Kathy and JW Gibson
In Our Own Backyard tells the sad but inspiring story of the segregated history of the Pink Palace Museum and the students who staged a nonviolent action which lead to their arrest and trial. Their case was appealed to the United States Supreme Court which issued an opinion that finally opened our Museum equally to all visitors.
Diversity Dialogues Pending funding
Students will visit the RACE: Are we So Different? exhibition, then gather in small groups to explore issues of race, diversity and discrimination.
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RAce discovery days (see page 16)
Explore the three major themes of the travelling exhibition: the history of race in the United States, the contemporary science that is challenging common ideas about race, and the everyday experience of race in our nation. Students participate in hands-on activities.
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Hours: Monday - Saturday 9am - 5pm, Sunday 12Noon - 5pm Box office closes at 4pm. No tickets sold after 4pm.
Temporary Exhibits Locker Project
RACE: Are We So Different? tells stories of race from biological, cultural and historical points of view. The Locker Project will challenge students to consider their own ideas about race and racism.
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Temporary Exhibits
Events at Rhodes College Down to the Crossroads: Civil Rights, Black Power, and the Meredith March Against Fear by Aram Goudsouzian / Blount Auditorium / February 13, 6:00pm (reception at 5:30pm) In this lecture, Aram Goudsouzian will tell the story of the last great march of the civil rights era, and the first great showdown of the turbulent years that followed.
Public Memory: From the Civil War to Civil Rights Memphis Center Conference February 27-March 1 / Major Keynote on February 28 by Ta-Nehisi Coates of The Atlantic, BCLC
It is the 150th anniversary of the Civil War and 50 years since the height of the modern Civil Rights Movement. It is thus a perfect time to reflect on how these moments – and the century between them – have transformed our history and continue to inform our contemporary experiences. Bringing together an unparalleled group of historians, writers, teachers and artists, this conference – sponsored by Rhodes College’s new Memphis Center - will explore these histories and their consequences. Confirmed speakers and presenters include: · Ta-Nehisi Coates, Senior Editor, Atlantic Monthly · Thavolia Glymph, Duke University · Aram Goudsouzian, University of Memphis · Hasan Jeffries, Ohio State University The Challenge: Students are challenged to create their own original art piece designed for display in a free-standing traditional school locker. The art work should be based on their artistic views of the following questions: What is race / Racial Justice / What does race mean to you / Racial Equity Has your life been affected by race / A ‘race’ theme of your choice Who May Participate? • Students from the following grade clusters: K-5, 6-8, 9-12, College. • Students may participate as an individual, small group, class, or school. • Multiple entries are allowed – and encouraged – from each school. • Additional categories include: Community groups/agencies; Families/Museum members
Locker Project is sponsored by:
For details and more information, visit www.memphismuseums.org.
by damali ayo / February 20
Ms. ayo is the author of How to Rent a Negro, an unflinching satire about race relations, and Obamistan! Land Without Racism: Your Guide to the New America. Her talk is co-presented by the Benjamin L. Hooks Institute for Social Change, and it is additionally sponsored by the Program in African and African American Studies. damali ayo is a contributor to the RACE exhibit and its companion book.
Events at Playhouse on the Square conceived by Marlo Thomas
Touring to schools, churches, and community centers February 18 - March 7 and April 29 - May 10, 2014 To Book: Contact Karin Barile at 901-937-6486 or visit http://playhouseonthesquare.org/education/touring-productions.html Sponsored by International Paper Foundation
Explore race with these performances, lectures, and talks from other local establishments.
The Diary of Anne Frank
Events at Hattiloo Theatre
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Race-girl: How an Artist Tackled a Touchy Subject, and How It Tackled Her
Free To Be... You and Me
RACE Partners
Written by Matthew Lopez September 12 - 29, 2013
Events at the University of Memphis damali ayo explores race relations from her unique perspective as a visual artist and author. She reflects on how racism has shaped her community, the larger national conversation, and her own health and artistic voice.
Deadlines: • Registration - before December 1, 2013 • All entries must be received no later than December 20, 2013. • Please make sure that materials are properly packaged to avoid damage during transportation.
whipping man
· Kate Masur, Northwestern University · Susan O’Donovan, University of Memphis · Timothy Tyson, Duke University
Adapted by Wendy Kesselman from the original stage play by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett
Black Pearl sings Written by Frank Higgins March 20 - April 6, 2014
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Public Performances: March 14 - March 30, 2014 Student Matinees: March 18, 19, 25 & 26, 2014 To Book a Student Matinee: Contact Rhonda Brown at 901-937-6480 or visit http://playhouseonthesquare.org/shows/studentmatinees.html Sponsored by Friends of Facing History and Ourselves and Amy Hertz and Robert Shankman 3 0 5 0 C e n t r a l Av e n u e , M e m p h i s , T N 3 8 111
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TRAVELING Exhibits
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PERMANENT Exhibits Adaptation
Swords to Plowshares:
Soldiers’ Art and Music of the Great War
Skeletons and skulls of reptiles, amphibians, fish, birds and mammals illustrate biological adaptation and evolution. See how an animal’s skeleton reflects its way of life.
Native Americans
The Museum’s extraordinary collection of beautiful pottery and finely-crafted tools reveals much about the myths, beliefs and lifestyle of these First Americans. Learn how contact with explorers and settlers changed this thriving civilization forever.
june 8 - september 2, 2013
The human spirit is on display in this amazing exhibit, which proves that from war can come something truly amazing. Witness firsthand sheet music covers from the homefront and the intricate works of art crafted of the salvaged materials of battle.
Human Evolution Timeline
History of Memphis 1800-1900
Small Worlds
Saddlebags to Science 1830-1930
From discoveries made at different locations in Africa, Europe and Asia, scientists have found evidence of how our ancestors evolved. Track the progression of our species from our humble beginnings to the cunning, social creatures we are today.
Additional support for this exhibit was provided by www.waruntold.com and the Museum of the American Military Experience. http://www.motame.org/
40 Years of Crafts Fair: A Juried Exhibit may 11 - september 29, 2013
Celebrating 40 years of the beloved Pink Palace Crafts Fair, this juried exhibit on the Mezzanine showcases the work of some of the most talented and skilled craftsmen ever to participate in the event. Comprised of 28 works of art from 24 different artists and craftsmen, this display has been four decades in the making, and also features a history of the Crafts Fair as well as a history of the Friends of the Pink Palace.
On Track in Memphis
Oxbow Lake
Insects
september 28 - october 25, 2013
On Track in Memphis is all about trains with model railroad layouts of different scales, important railroad memorabilia from the Memphis area, and demonstrations of model making, painting, designing and more!
A Memphis holiday tradition, the Enchanted Forest is full of delightful animated characters, model trains and dozens of beautifully decorated trees. Fundraiser on behalf of LeBonheur Children’s Hospital. For more information, call 901.636-2362. Note: Special ticketing prices apply to Enchanted Forest, all proceeds benefit LeBonheur Children’s Hosptial.
special hours: Open until 9pm on 12/6, 12/13, 12/20
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Detailed dioramas and color photographs show animals and plants that inhabit river, lowland, upland and disturbed environments in this unique Mississippi Valley ecosystem.
See 45-million-year-old fossil insects, insect nests and cases. Learn about insects like termites and bees that are common to our area. Study their social structure, communication and reproduction. Enjoy a dazzling array of butterflies and moths.
Explore the history of medicine, dentistry, nursing and pharmacy in Memphis. See a frontier doctor leeching a woman with tuberculosis, an 1890s doctor’s office and a 1920s dentist office. Visit a well-stocked drugstore and pharmacist’s workroom of the early 1900s.
Historic Black Memphis
Learn about the contributions of such luminaries as Madame Florence McCleave, Robert R. Church, Sr. and Jr., Julia Hooks, the Martin Brothers, Rev. Blair T. Hunt, Lucie Campbell, Dr. Joseph E. Walker, Bishop Charles Mason, Ida B. Wells, W. C. Handy and Lt. George W. Lee.
Clyde Parke Mini Circus
Memphian Clyde Parke loved the circus. Mr. Parke carved a model circus, complete with a parade, three rings of performers and hundreds of moving figures. The circus, in its intricate detail, reflects the culture of the 1930s. This mechanized circus runs periodically throughout the day.
Mid-South Mammals
Piggly Wiggly
Geology
From the Boss to the King 1900-1960
A great diversity of mammals once inhabited our region. Vignettes show animals in their natural habitats. Learn about man’s impact on these mammals and why some are now extinct.
Enchanted Forest Festival of Trees NOVEMBER 23, 2013 - DECEMBER 31, 2013
Learn about the history of biology illustrated by the development of the microscope. Replica microscopes include those used by Anton van Leuwenhoek and Charles Darwin.
Discover Memphis’ fascinating story, from a sleepy frontier river town to a modern city. See a reconstructed log cabin from the 1840s, an upscale 1850s parlor, a Civil War cannon and crew, a country store and an elaborate 1890s music room.
See exceptional examples of rock and mineral specimens. Trace the history of Earth from its formation 4.6 billion years ago to the last Ice Age. Learn about dinosaurs, mastodons, giant amphibians and other fascinating creatures. Monitor earthquakes as they happen.
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Memphian Clarence Saunders, founder of the first self-service grocery store, changed the way the world shopped. Walk through a full-sized reconstruction of Memphis’ original 1916 Piggly Wiggly store and compare prices with those of today.
Learn about all things Memphis, from W. C. Handy to Elvis Presley, World Wars to suffragettes, 1930s Beale Street business office to a 1930s kitchen, sparkling Cotton Carnival and Cotton Maker’s Jubilee fashions to an early aeronautical display.
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Tuesday – Friday, 9:30am and 11am, for groups of 15 – 32
science lab explorations (GRADEs PRE-K – 8) LENGTH: 45 – 60 MINUTES
From glaciers to reindeer, students discover the similarities and differences between the Arctic and Antarctic. Investigate the climate and explore the adaptations of the many animals living in these extreme environments. Funded in part by Cheryl and Gary Kaplan.
(GRADEs PRE-K – 2) LENGTH: 45 – 60 MINUTES
(GRADEs PRE-K – 3) LENGTH: 45 – 60 MINUTES OLDER STUDENTS WELCOME
Become a young paleontologist. Excavate dinosaur fossils. Compare eggs, teeth, skulls, claws and sizes of various dinosaurs. Investigate the “dino” diet and touch real dinosaur eggs and bones.
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Physical Science
(GRADES 1 – 5) LENGTH: 45 – 60 MINUTES
Build a density column. Collect water drops on the head of a penny. Create a temporary magnet. Use household materials to explore properties of matter including density, magnetism and surface tension.
science lab explorations (CONT.)
SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO: »» TN Sci: 2, 5, 7, 8 »» AR Sci: 2.0, 4.0, 9.0 »» MS Sci: K.1, K.8, 1.1, 3.2, 3.4, 4.1, 5.5, 6.5, 7.1, 7.3, 8.1
SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO: »» TN Sci: Inq, E/T, 1, 2 9, 11, Health 3, 10 »» AR Sci: 1.0, 2.0, Health 5.0 »» MS Sci: Pre-K.2, K.2
This “please touch” class has eye-opening experiments, aromas to sniff, sounds to hear and tasty treats. Learn how our sense organs help us explore the world and avoid danger.
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SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO: »» TN Sci: Inq, E/T, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 »» AR Sci: 1.0, 4.0 »» MS Sci: K.1, 1.2, 2.2, 3.1, 4.1, 5.3, 5.5, 5.6.
SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO: »» TN Sci: Inq, 9, 10 »» AR Sci: 1.0, 5.0, 7.0 »» MS Sci: 1.8, 2.8, 2.9, 3.5, 4.8, 5.8, 6.8, 6.10
Tuesday – Friday, 9:30am and 11am for groups of 15 – 32
(GRADES 3 - 8) LENGTH: 45 – 60 MINUTES
SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO: »» TN Sci: 10 »» AR Sci: 7 »» MS Sci: 3.2, 4.2, 5.2, 6.2, 7.2, 8.2
(GRADES 1 – 8) LENGTH: 60 MINUTES
SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO: »» TN Sci: Inq, 7 »» AR Sci: 1.0, 8.0, 9.0 »» MS Sci: 1.8, 2.8, 2.9, 3.5, 4.8, 5.8, 6.8, 6.10
Cell Structure (GRADES 3 – 5) LENGTH: 60 MINUTES
SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO: »» TN Sci: Inq, 1 »» AR Sci: 1.0, 2.0 »» MS Sci: 5.1, 6.1, 7.1
It reflects, it refracts, it colors our world. Join us for an interactive program all about the science of light. Learn how light bends through different materials. Play with mirrors to alter your perception. This program is sure to de-“light!”
R OCKS
Minerals
Cells Microscope Techniques
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Conduct tests that give clues to a mineral’s identity. Examine minerals that glow in the dark. Find out how rocks are formed and why they look the way they do. Discover some surprising uses for rocks and minerals.
Take a closer look through the lens of a compound microscope. View slides of plant and animal cells. Develop microscope and scientific note-taking skills.
Mitosis (GRADES 6 – 8) LENGTH: 60 MINUTES
Learn to focus a compound light microscope while viewing slides of plant and animal cell mitosis. Draw and identify phases of mitosis.
(GRADES 3 – 8) LENGTH: 45 – 60 MINUTES
Discover why sharks are the ocean’s “master predators”. Hold a shark jaw. Inspect a fossil shark tooth. Examine preserved dogfish shark specimens to learn about specialized adaptations of shark skeletons, eyes, teeth and senses.
SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO: »» TN Sci: Inq, 3, 4, 5 »» AR Sci: 1.0, 2.0, 4.0 »» MS Sci: 2.1, 2.2, 4.1, 5.3, 6.3 6.5, 7.1, 7.5, 8.1, 8.4
RACE LOCKER PROJECT (GRADES K - 8) LENGTH: 45 – 60 MINUTES
Explore three requirements needed to create sound. Use a slinky to demonstrate different types of waves. Find out how sound waves move through air and water. Learn how our ears interpret sound.
SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO: »» TN Sci: 11 »» AR Sci: 6, 7 »» MS Sci: K.2, 2.9, 8.10
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The Challenge: Students are challenged to create their own original art piece designed for display in a free-standing traditional school locker. The art work should be based on their artistic views of the following topics: What is race? / Racial Justice. / What does race mean to you? / Racial Equity. Has your life been affected by race? / A ‘race’ theme of your choice. See page 8 for more information.
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EDUCATION
Tuesday – Friday, 9:30am and 11am for groups of 15 – 32
SOCIAL STUDIES LAB EXPLORATIONS
African-American
History Trail
(GRADES 4 – 8) LENGTH: 60 MINUTES
Hear the stories of eight African-American residents who contributed to our city’s rich culture. Follow a timeline of their lives. See emancipation papers, medical instruments related to yellow fever, and the uniform of a WWI soldier as we guide you through Memphis history.
Touch buffalo hide. Inspect spear points. Grind corn. Use museum artifacts to experience how the earliest Americans lived, hunted, grew crops, formed dugout canoes and played games in the Mississippi Valley.
(GRADES 3 – 8) LENGTH: 45 – 60 MINUTES
Supports Curriculum Standards related to: »» TN Soc St: 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 5.0, 6.0 »» AR Soc St: TCC, PPE, PDC »» MS Soc St: H, G, E
(GRADES K – 3) LENGTH: 45 – 60 MINUTES OLDER STUDENTS WELCOME
SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO: »» TN Sci: Inq, E/T, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 »» AR Sci: 1.0, 3.0, 4.0 »» MS Sci: K.1, 1.1, 1.2, 2.2, 3.1, 3.4, 4.1, 5.3, 5.5, 5.6
SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO: »» TN Soc St: 1.0, 3.0, 5.0, 6.0 »» AR Soc St: TCC, PPE, PDC »» MS Soc St: H, G, E
(GRADES 1 – 8) LENGTH: 45 – 60 MINUTES
SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO: »» TN Sci: Inq, 7, 8 »» AR Sci: 1.0, 8.0 »» MS Sci: 1.6, 2.6, 3.6, 4.6, 7.6, 8.5
(GRADEs K – 5) LENGTH: 45 – 60 MINUTES
SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO: »» TN Soc St: 1.0, 3.0, 5.0, 6.0 »» AR Soc St: TCC, PPE, PDC »» MS Soc St: H, G, E
Explore the life of dinosaurs by examining fossils. Compare their skulls, teeth, claws and sizes of various dinosaurs. Investigate the “dino” diet and touch real dinosaur eggs and bones.
DISCOVERY theater explorations
SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO: »» TN Sci: 2, 5, 7, 8 »» AR Sci: 2.0, 4.0, 9.0 »» MS Sci: K.1, K.8, 1.1, 3.2, 3.4, 4.1, 5.5, 6.5, 7.1, 7.3, 8.1
From glaciers to reindeer, students discover the similarities and differences between the Arctic and Antarctic. Investigate the climate and explore the adaptations of the many animals living in these extreme environments. Funded in part by Cheryl and Gary Kaplan.
(GRADES K - 8) LENGTH: 45 – 60 MINUTES
SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO: »» TN Sci: 11 »» AR Sci: 6, 7 »» MS Sci: K.2, 2.9, 8.10
Explore three requirements needed to create sound. Use a slinky to demonstrate different types of waves. Find out how sound waves move through air and water. Learn how our ears interpret sound.
(GRADES 3 - 8) LENGTH: 45 – 60 MINUTES
It reflects, it refracts, it colors our world. Join us for an interactive program all about the science of light. Learn how light bends through different materials. Play with mirrors to alter your perception. This program is sure to de-“light!”
SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO: »» TN Sci: 10 »» AR Sci: 7 »» MS Sci: 3.2, 4.2, 5.2, 6.2, 7.2, 8.2
(GRADES 2 – 6) LENGTH: 45 – 60 MINUTES
SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO: Hold a balloon aloft in a stream of air. Use static electricity to light a fluorescent tube and stand a student’s hair on end. Participate in »» TN Sci: Inq, 9, 10 physical science demonstrations that motivate students to hypothesize »» AR Sci: 1.0, 5.0, 7.0 “How” and “Why” things happen. »» MS Sci: 2.8, 3.5, 4.8, 4.9, 5.8, 5.10, 6.8, 6.10 Pre/post visit materials available at www.memphismuseums.org/guides /
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Prepare for dangerous weather. Investigate air pressure while a miniature tornado forms. Track wind directions and temperatures as volunteers create weather patterns on a huge forecast map. Learn how to set-up a weather station.
Touch buffalo hide. Inspect spear points. Grind corn. Use museum artifacts to experience how the earliest Americans lived, hunted, grew crops, formed dugout canoes and played games in the Mississippi Valley.
(GRADES 3 – 8) LENGTH: 45 – 60 MINUTES
Tuesday – Friday, 9:30am and 11am for groups of 33 – 100
(GRADEs PRE-K – 8) LENGTH: 45 – 60 MINUTES
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SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO: »» TN Soc St: 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 5.0, 6.0 »» AR Soc St: TCC.2, PPE.1, PDC.1 »» MS Soc St: H, G, E
Split a roof shingle. Wash clothes against a metal washboard. Practice rolling an old fashioned hoop. Observe and participate in demonstrations of skills required for survival on the Mid-South frontier.
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DISCOVERY theater explorations (cont.)
Tuesday – Friday, 9:30am and 11am for groups of 33 – 100
(Note: This program is conducted in the permanent exhibits.)
(GRADEs K – 5) LENGTH: 45 – 60 MINUTES
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SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO: Split a roof shingle. Wash clothes against a metal washboard. Practice rolling an old fashioned hoop. Observe and participate in »» TN Soc St: 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 5.0, 6.0 demonstrations of skills required for survival on the Mid-South frontier. »» AR Soc St: TCC.2, PPE.1, PDC.1 »» MS Soc St: H, G, E
(GRADES 4 – 8) LENGTH: 60 MINUTES
Proteins, carbohydrates, fats – Oh My! Don’t forget serving sizes and calories! Come learn about nutrition labels and the nutrients that are in the foods we eat. Your students are bound to make healthy food choices! Sponsored by
Supports Curriculum Standards related to: »» TN Health: 2, 4, 5 »» AR Health: PEL, HW »» MS Health: 1, 4, 5, 6, 7
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Discovery Room Join us for a lively learning demonstration. Enjoy a short presentation on various topics while examining artifacts and participating in hands-on activities! The Discovery Room is open Tuesdays-Fridays from 9am–1pm, and by teacher request throughout the school year. For more information or to schedule a date, please contact Emi McFarlen by e-mail at: emi.mcfarlen@memphistn.gov or by phone at: 901.636.2389.
Discovery Room Topics: Birds: What Makes a Bird a Bird? / Bird Adaptations / Eggs / Feathers / Bird Flight / Migration / Bird Communication / Bird Behaviors / Bird Senses Bats: What Makes a Bat a Bat? / Micro Bats / Mega Bats / Bats and Their Environment / Bat Depopulation / Bat Habitats and Behaviors Bugs: Arthropods / Insects / Butterflies and Moths / Insect Senses and Defenses / Insect Life Cycles / Helpful Arthropods / Harmful Arthropods 3 0 5 0 C e n t r a l Av e n u e , M e m p h i s , T N 3 8 111
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EDUCATION
9am - 12Noon, Selected dates listed below
DISCOVERY DAYS
Pink Palace Museum Suitcase Exhibits
Discover the concepts behind the exhibits! Special events held on selected dates highlight the Museum’s permanent or changing exhibits through fun, informative activities for all ages.
Teachers & Librarians…Spark the imagination of your students with teaching objects, lesson plans and educational displays.
Discovery Days events are free with museum exhibit admission
Birds, Bats & Bugs
Earth & Space Science Topics
Fall/Winter Discovery Days feature lively learning demonstrations in the Museum’s Natural History exhibits. Trace Cycles of Nature as your students investigate birds, explore bats and examine bugs.
Thursday & Friday, Thursday & Friday, Thursday & Friday, Thursday & Friday,
September 26 & 27 October 24 & 25 November 21 & 22 January 30 & 31
Physical Science Topics
Social Studies Topics
The Civil War Native Americans
Suitcases are FREE to Tennessee schools for two week reservation periods. Out-of-state schools may reserve suitcases for a $25 fee. Suitcase delivery and return is available through the Shelby County Schools mail services. All others pick up and return Suitcase Exhibits at Pink Palace Security Office, Monday - Saturday, 9am-9pm; Sunday, 12Noon-4pm. Funded in part by
Our PASSPORT Program is your students’ “Ticket to Learning!” Reserve these teaching materials for use in your classroom for two weeks. here's what whatyou you do: do: Here’s step 1 Complete your Passport Request form - available on-line at www.memphismuseums.org/education/. Look under Pink Palace Passport Programs. step 2 Receive your reservation confirmation and invoice by e-mail.
step 3 Pay invoice. The cost to reserve Passports is $10 per topic. step 4 Pickup your Passport. PASSPORT Program delivery and return is available through Shelby County Schools mail services. All other schools - pick up and return materials at Pink Palace Security Office.
Scavenger Hunt Enhance your students’ museum visit with self-directed explorations. Download Scavenger Hunt guides and answer keys from the Museum’s website at www.memphismuseums.org/education. Look under Scavenger Hunts & Discovery Quests. Questions relate to the broad themes of the Museum’s permanent exhibit areas: Natural History of the Mid-South and Cultural History of the Mid-South.
Discovery Quest Thought provoking questions relate to broad themes in the Museum’s Natural History of the Mid-South Exhibits and enhance student interation with the Exhibits. Download the Discovery Quest and answer key from the Museum’s website at www.memphismuseums.org/education. Look under Scavenger Hunts & Discovery Quests. 3 0 5 0 C e n t r a l Av e n u e , M e m p h i s , T N 3 8 111
Dinosaurs Magnifiers Microscopes & Cells Plant Reproduction Skulls/Predator & Prey Trees & Leaves NANOTECHNOLOGY
Suitcase Exhibits contain hands-on teaching objects/specimens along with a teacher’s manual containing background, lesson plans and listings of TN state curriculum GLEs for grades K-2, 3-5 and/or 6-8 supported by the activities.
Pink Palace Passport Program
Explore the three major themes of the travelling exhibition: the history of the idea of race in the United States, the contemporary science that is challenging common ideas about race, and the everyday experience of race in our nation. Students participate in hands-on activities.
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Earthquakes Fossils Planets & The Solar System Rocks & Minerals The Sun & The Moon Weather
Electricity Magnets & Magnetism ELECTRIC CIRCUITS
9am - noon Every Thursday & Friday February 6 - may 2
Life Science Topics
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Giant Animal Cell Model $10 Giant Plant Cell Model $10 Animal and Plant Cell Models – Includes 4 Animal & 4 Plant Models $10 Animal Cell Mitosis Models - Set of 9 $10 Compound Light Microscope with a set of prepared slides $10 Choose from these sets: Animal & Plant Cell Structure (5 slides) Animal & Plant Cell Mitosis (2 slides) Household Curiosities (12 slides) Ten Microslide Viewers with a set of 10 Slide Strips $10 Choose from these topics: Cell Structure / Plant Mitosis / Cells of Your Body
or get 2 for $10!
Extreme Cold Weather Gear $10 Weddell Seals $10 Sharks $10 Weather Instruments $10 Tree Cookies $10 Leaves and Seeds $10 3 0 5 0 C e n t r a l Av e n u e , M e m p h i s , T N 3 8 111
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CTI Theater Films
School group showtimes: Monday - Friday 9:45am, 11am only
SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO:
june 22, 2013 - November 22, 2013
Travel from the crystal blue waters of the Isla Guadalupe to the never before filmed shark aggregation point of Stewart Island, New Zealand. Great White Shark offers a glimpse into the stunning strength and beauty these creatures possess.
»» TN Sci: 2, 3, 4, 5 »» AR Sci: 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0 »» MS Sci: L
Kid-friendly. No animals are shown harmed in this film.
teacher preview Open House: tues, sept. 17 / 3:30 - 7:30pm
CTI Theater Films
School group showtimes: Monday - Friday 9:45am, 11am only
3-D at the pink palace! In January 2014 the Crew Training International Theater will close to the public for a total renovation and the installation of a new, state-of-the-art, 3-D, digital projection and sound system. The new and improved theater will re-open to the public in February, 2014. While the theater is under renovation, there will be no alternative movie titles offered for showings. Visitors can expect an increase in ticket prices for the new and re-opened 3-D theater. The new CTI 3-D Theater will reopen with the following films:
February 1, 2014 - June 27, 2014
An awe-inspiring tale of extraordinary insect endurance and human perseverance. Learn about the Monarch butterfly migration and the determined scientist who spent 40 years trying to discover exactly where the butterflies mysteriously disappeared when they flew south for winter.
March 2, 2013 - november 22, 2013
Be transported to the beautiful frozen landscapes of North America, Europe and Asia 10,000 years before modern civilization and journey into an ancient world of ice at the dawn of our species, a time when man shared the tundra with majestic woolly beasts.
»» TN Sci: 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 »» AR Sci: 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, 8.0, 9.0 »» MS Sci: E, L
Follow the journey of National Geographic Explorerin-Residence James Cameron to the Challenger Deep, the deepest known point in the ocean. See how they utilized revolutionary technology to complete a task comparable to landing on the moon.
SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO:
»» TN Sci: T/E, 7, 10, 11 »» AR Sci: 1.0, 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0 »» MS Sci: E, P
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November 23, 2012 - December 31, 2013
Featuring state of the art stop motion animation, this holiday film casts a cozy Christmas spell, while examining holiday traditions and history.
»» TN Fun for all ages! »» AR Fun for all ages! »» MS Fun for all ages!
SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO:
November 23, 2012 - December 31, 2013
You can almost taste the snowflakes dancing on your tongue as you and a lonely snowman learn about friendship and giving.
»» TN Fun for all ages! »» AR Fun for all ages! »» MS Fun for all ages!
CTI Theater concessions CTI Theater Snack packs
Teacher’s Choice Films
CTI Theater snacks and drinks are available for pre-order. Snacks and drink orders must be made at least three (3) weeks in advance. Order form and payment must be received three weeks prior to your visit. Your snacks and drinks will be waiting for you at the CTI Theater the day of your visit.
The following films will also be available August 5 - December 20, 2013.
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SHARPE PLANETARIUM
School PROGRAMS Shows Tuesday - Friday / 9:45am & 11am
Schedule: through May 23, 2014
Note: The planetarium theater is much darker than a movie theater. Lights from smart phones etc. and LED shoe lights can create bright glows on the projection dome and be very disruptive. Please ask your students not to wear such shoes on the day of your field trip, and stress that no one should use phones, game units, cameras, or tablet devices in the planetarium during the program. Funding for School Programs at the Lida Gammill Sharpe Planetarium is made possible through the generous support of Dick and Peggy Bodine.
Sol and Company (Grades Pre-K – 3)
SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO:
Go on a journey with Sol and Astro Nomy as they introduce students to the planets, comets, and asteroids through colorful images and song.
»» TN Sci: 6 »» AR Sci: 10.0 »» MS Sci: K.8, 1.4, 2.3, 3.3
Follow the Drinking Gourd (Grades K – 3)
SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO:
Follow a fictional 1800s family on a daring escape from slavery. Discover how Earth moves, causing seasonal changes experienced on their journey.
»» TN Sci: 6 »» AR Sci: 10.0 »» MS Sci: K.8, 1.3, 2.4, 3.3 »» TN Soc St: 1.0, 5.0 »» AR Soc St: PPE, TCC »» MS Soc St: H, G
The Cowboy Astronomer (Grades 1 – 12)
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Mosey along on a night sky tour with cowboy poet, humorist, and storyteller Baxter Black to learn about Earth’s rotation, stars, galaxies, and black holes.
»» TN Sci: 6 »» AR Sci: 10.0 »» MS Sci: 1.3, 1.4, 2.3, 2.4, 3.3, 4.3, 4.4, 5.7, 6.7, 7.7, 8.7 »» High School Earth/Space Science
The PlanetS (GRADES 3 – 12)
SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO:
This thought-provoking presentation for older students explores the solar system, highlights the search for extra-solar planets and discusses the conditions necessary to form and sustain life.
»» TN Sci: 6 »» AR Sci: 10.0 »» MS Sci: 4.3, 4.4, 5.7, 6.7, 8.7 »» High school - Earth/space science
Our Place in SpacE (GRADES PRE-K – 3)
SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO:
What is a planet? Scarlet McCaw and her animal friends seek to answer this question and others found in a crossword puzzle book. The quest sends her on a tour of all the known objects in our solar system. 3 0 5 0 C e n t r a l Av e n u e , M e m p h i s , T N 3 8 111
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school PROGRAMS Shows Tuesday - Friday / 9:45am & 11am
SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO:
Our Sky Tonight (Grades K – 12)
May be booked for 9:45 a.m. beginning August 13 and 9:45 and 11:00 a.m. time slots will be available after Labor Day.
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This is a live guided tour of the night sky over the Mid-South, visible from your backyard. For this program only, Teachers may select an additional topic for the presenter to cover briefly: Day & Night, Seasons, Moon Phases, Tides, Eclipses, the Solar System, or an Inventory of the Universe.
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no school programs during Thanksgiving and christmas holidays
SHARPE PLANETARIUM
seasonal PROGRAMS Shows Tuesday - Friday / 9:45am & 11am
Autumn Nights (grades 3 – 12) September 14, 2013 – november 30, 2013
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Wonders of a Winter Night (grades 3 – 12) December 7, 2013 – March 1, 2014
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Visions of a Spring Night (grades 3 – 12) March 8, 2014 – May 31, 2014
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Star of Wonder (Grades 4 – 12) November 23, 2013 – December 31, 2013
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Learn the fascinating Greek mythology behind the constellations in the autumn night sky, including the hero Perseus and his might winged horse, Pegasus! You’ll also learn about meteor showers such as the Orionids, Leonids and Geminids.
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Let the winter night skies ignite your imagination with such famous constellations as Orion, the Hunter; Taurus, the Great Bull; Ursa Major, the Great Bear or Big Dipper; and Gemini, the Twins.
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Join our fanciful tour of the brighter stars and constellations found in the spring night sky. Find the Big Dipper, the Little Dipper, Leo the Lion, Virgo the Goddess of Spring, Hercules and several more.
This reverent program explores the mystery of the Nativity Star sighted by the Magi and recorded in the Gospel according to Matthew. Using scientific principals to investigate this mystery leads us to a more accurate date for the birth of Jesus and to some possible candidates for the “star.” 3 0 5 0 C e n t r a l Av e n u e , M e m p h i s , T N 3 8 111
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LICHTERMAN NATURE CENTER
Tuesday - Thursday, 10am - 3pm Friday - Saturday, 10am - 4pm
Lichterman is a natural oasis in the middle of a concrete jungle. With two facilities full of interactive exhibits and animal specimens, lake, meadow and forest habitats, nature trails to explore, and a 12,000 gallon aquarium, getting in touch with nature has never been easier. The Backyard Wildlife Center and Visitor’s Center are filled with engaging displays that will introduce students to nature for a lifelong friendship.
LNC Education Programs & Tours Structured programs give students the opportunity to experience the natural world. Give your students a learning opportunity to spark their minds and curiosity.
Please note: Chaperone fee for all programs is $3.50, with one chaperone for every 10 students to receive FREE admission.
Habitat detectives (Grades 1 – 12) Investigate the lake, forest and meadow habitats with hands-on learning that incorporates live and preserved wildlife specimens highlighting seasonal, environmental, ecological and conservation concepts.
SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO: »» TN Sci: Inq, 2, 3, 5 »» AR Sci: 2.0, 3.0, 4.0 »» MS Sci: 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, 5.5, 6.1 (L)
in your backyard (Grades K – 8) Meet your wild neighbors! See live animals, preserved specimens and interactive demonstrations.
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Fees: $5.50 per student
LNC Education Programs & Tours (Cont.) Exploring nature your way (Grades Pre-K – 12)
SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO: »» TN Sci: Inq, 2, 3, 5 Visit with some of our live »» AR Sci: 2.0, 4.0 Animals. Walk a forest »» MS Sci: 1.2, 2.1, 3.2, boardwalk two stories high. 5.1, 6.1 (L) Discover what lives in the lake » » TN Soc St: 3.0, 5.0, 6.0 at our underwater viewing area. »» AR Soc St: TCC.1, PPE.1 View over 40 species of trees. »» MS Soc St: 4.5 (C), 5.6 (G), Watch fish and turtles from the 8.4 (H, G, E) lake & marsh boardwalks. All this, plus interactive exhibits and beautiful trails and boardwalks! Enjoy the picnic pavilion after your tour.
Fee: $3.50 per student
(Free for TN Title 1 students) For $1 add a Naturalist Notebook to enhance your student’s experience.
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Fee: $6.50 per student
Fees: $85 per group $60 (2 consecutive programs) per group $50 (3 or more consecutive programs) per group
tremendous trees (Grades k – 5)
SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO: »» TN Sci: Inq, 2, 3, 5 Explore the forest while »» AR Sci: 2.0 learning about the parts of a tree, the various types of trees »» MS Sci: 1.2, 2.1, 3.2 (L) and the life stages of a tree. Discover how trees produce food and oxygen.
Fees: $5.50 per student
Minimum of 20 Students. 2 hours.
Up to 30 Students. Up to 1 hour.
come to your senses (Grades Pre-k – 3)
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Fees: $5.50 per student
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Come to us or let us travel to your classroom. Activity-packed programs include live or preserved animals, educational games and hands-on exploration. Topics: Amphibians: The Original Transformers!, Going Batty, Birds: Our Feathered Friends, Beautiful Butterflies, Marvelous Mammals, Reptiles: Scales & Scutes, Plants: From Seed to Table, Poking in the Pond or Spectacular Spiders.
Nocturnal Animals: Whoooo is out at Night?
Up to 180 Students. Up to 2 hours.
Discover what lives in the forest and in a drop of lake water. Investigate how organisms interact in their environment. Use field guides to identify plants and animals.
Available afternoons year round and selected mornings during the school year.
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Creepy Crawlies: Insects vs. Arachnids
Up to 150 Students. 45 minutes.
Fee: $6.50 per student
Biowild! (Grades 5 – 12)
Nature 2 U: On & offsite (Grades pre-K – 3)
Naturalist Notebooks (GRADES 2-6) Add on an educational nature journal to enhance your students’ learning experience. Take-home souvenir notebooks encourage students to draw pictures and record observations as they explore habitats, seasonal changes and adaptations on the nature trails.
Fees: $1.00 per student
(Note: Pencils should be brought along to fill out Notebooks as they are not provided on site.)
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25 - 30 students. 45 minutes.
Note: Mileage fee added for visits more than 20 miles from the Nature Center. This program is also offered for larger groups for an additional fee.
Wonders of water (Wow!) discovery days on The Buckman Water Science Trail (Grades 2 – 8) October 23 and 24, 2013 from 10am-12pm Discover what makes water wondrous and why it is the basis of all life. Special guests, engaging demonstrations, and exciting hands-on activities will make this day a big splash!
Scarecrows! (Temporary Exhibit) September 12-November 22, 2013 Come see scores of scarecrows that convey messages on conservation, ecology, recycling and planting for wildlife. This is a collaborative effort of the Memphis Area Master Gardeners, TN Federation of Garden Clubs and other individuals. Free with admission. Download FREE
teaching aids including a Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt & a fact sheet of Scarecrow Lore at: www.memphismuseums.org.
Have fun while you: • See how many things can live in a single drop of pond water from a sample you take yourself • Meet some of inhabitants of Mertie’s Lake • Explore Lichterman’s exhibit buildings and the Buckman Water Science Trail • Learn how to be a better water steward
Inclement Weather and Cancellation Policies:
NOTE: There will also be a Wonders of Water (WOW!) Scout and Family Discovery Day on 10/26/13 from 9:00am-12:00pm.
Programs are conducted rain or shine. During inclement weather, programs are presented indoors. If you must cancel your visit, please contact our Reservations Office at least two weeks in advance.
Scheduling Tips:
Fees: $6.50 per person
Classes are held outdoors. Be sure to dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. Picnic tables are available on a “first-come, first-served” basis.
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LICHTERMAN NATURE CENTER PERMANENT EXHIBITS Human Impact
Discover how there is very little of Earth that is untouched by some form of human impact. Find out what you can do everyday to heighten your appreciation and stewardship for the natural world.
Life Cycles
Tuesday - Thursday, 10am - 3pm Friday - Saturday, 10am - 4pm See how life passes through a series of stages as part of a greater continuing cycle. Learn how animals are born, grow, reproduce and die, just as plants sprout, grow, reproduce and die.
COON CREEK SCIENCE CENTER
Available only to groups with reservations. Monday - Saturday, March - November Closed December, January & February
Explore the science of paleontology at the Coon Creek Science Center. Recognized as one of the 12 most important fossil sites in North America, Coon Creek is located on 232 rural acres in McNairy County, about two hours east of Memphis. Over 600 species of marine plants and animals from the Cretaceous period have been excavated from its creek bed. In 1990, the skeleton of a mosasaur, a 25 foot long marine reptile, was recovered from in the site. A second mosasaur skeleton was discovered in 2000.
Ptero: The Official State Fossil of Tennessee Urban Wildlife
Adaptations
Seasons
Learn about animals that once roamed freely in the Mid-South, including some that can still be found here. See preserved specimens of rare animals like the Ivory-billed Woodpecker.
Learn how each living creature has adapted a unique combination of features and behaviors in order to survive. See physical adaptations like turtle shells, furs and webbed feet, and also observe behavioral adaptations like camouflage, communication and hibernation.
Seasonal changes are gradual and ongoing. See how some changes are easier to notice, like colorful leaves on a fall day, while other changes, like animal behaviors, are sometimes harder to recognize.
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Changes
This exhibit helps us understand the changes that are constantly taking place in nature. Learn how ecosystems go through cycles, how lakes can eventually become forests, and how fire can be beneficial to the life cycles of a forest or meadow.
The panels around Mertie’s Lake display information about the science of water, water and human health, water and environmental health, Memphis’s water and Earth’s water.
Backyard Wildlife Center
Frogs, turtles, and snakes, oh my! This educational gold mine is filled with both living and preserved specimens of native animals. Engage your students with fascinating exhibits like Bites, Stings and Exotic Things, Forest Board Walk, the Lake Viewing Area and the Nature Nook.
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Grant Programs (funding subject to availability) ANIMAL AMBASSADORS (FREE Outreach for In-service Teacher Training) (TEACHERS GRADE 1 – 8)
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(Grades K – 2) Length: 90 MINUTES Fee: $10 per student
Introduce your students to fossils, the Coon Creek site and the famous Mosasaur (swimming reptile that inhabited the site long ago) with our puppet, Ally the Alligator. With the help of adults, students collect real fossils to take home. (One adult chaperone for every four students is required and will be admitted for free.)
Can You Dig It? Introduction To Coon Creek
(Grades 3 – 12) Length: 2 hours Fee: $10 per student
Discover the fascinating science of paleontology. Students are involved in an introductory discussion about the abundant fossils at the site. They learn to collect and prepare their own 70-million-year-old specimens. Participants are able to keep many of the fossils they find.
Field Paleontology (Grades 5 – 12) Length: 4 hours Fee: $15 per student
Lichterman instructors visit teachers with a live animal and demonstrate how to incorporate field trips into lesson plans, as well as acquaint teachers with the Animals Alive! program. All Lichterman educational programs are aligned with standardized curriculum. This program is available August-September & December-March, and is FREE to twenty Title 1 schools.
Students will gain a new respect and appreciation for native wildlife, and sharpen sensory and observation skills. Presentations feature live animals, preserved specimen and interactive demonstrations. This program is FREE of charge for 2,000 Title 1 students. Programs will be offered in August-September and December-March. Up to 150 Students. Up to 1 hour.
Field Excursions Fossil Fun with Ally Alligator
Buckman Water Science Trail
ANIMALS ALIVE! (FREE Field Trip Program) (GRADES 1 – 8)
Found in abundance at Coon Creek Science Center, Pterotrigonia thoracica basks in the limelight as the Official State Fossil of Tennessee. Ptero (the fossil’s nickname) is an extinct bivalve that lived during the Cretaceous period 70 million years ago on the sea floor covering part of what is now West Tennessee.
SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO: »» TN Sci: Inq, 2, 3, 5 »» AR Sci: 2.0 »» MS Sci: 1.2, 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, 5.5, 6.1 (L)
Reservations: 901.767.7322 ext. 121
Engage your students in an in-depth study of the Cretaceous fossil deposits at Coon Creek as they learn about the ancient ocean environment of West Tennessee. Participants collect and study fossils from the creek bed, learn how to clean and preserve the fossils and are able to keep many of the fossils they find.
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Please Note: A minimum of 15 paid participants and maximum of 35 are required to reserve a Coon Creek Field Excursion. Chaperones are required (1 adult for every 10 students) and must remain with the group at all times. Food, drinks, and transportation are not provided by the Pink Palace Family of Museums, although picnic tables are available on the grounds. Please dress appropriately for your outdoor excursion. 2985 Hardin Graveyard Rd., Adamsville, TN 38310 / www.memphismuseums.org / Reservations: 901.636.2362
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Mallory-Neely House
Friday - Saturday, 10am - 4pm
Mallory-Neely house guided tour (Grades K – 12)
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Step inside a Victorian time capsule to discover what life was like for wealthy Memphians of the 19th century. Located in the Victorian Village National Register Historic District this Italianate mansion was built ca. 1852 and lavishly redecorated in the 1890s by cotton factor James Neely for his wife and five children. Follow their life stories and learn how they met their needs for food, clothing, shelter, and transportation. Compare their social customs to those we follow today. See and handle everyday household items of the era and consider how historic personal, domestic, and technological objects evolved to modern times.
Tennessee, Mississippi & Arkansas Science Strands & Standards TENNESSEE STRANDS # CONTENT STANDARDS
Embedded Inquiry Inq Embedded Technology E/T
Fees: $4.00 per student
Life Science 1 Cells 2 Interdependence 3 Flow of Matter and Energy 4 Heredity 5 Biodiversity and Change
Free for TN Title 1 students, August - February.
Earth and Space Science 6 The Universe 7 The Earth 8 The Atmosphere
Minimum of 15 students. 1 hour approx., depending on group size. Available Friday - Saturday, 10am - 4pm
PARKING - Metered spaces are available along Adams Avenue. ADA ACCESSIBILITY
Physical Science 9 Matter 10 Energy 11 Motion 12 Forces in Nature
• Handicapped van parking space on site
• The carriage house/visitor’s center is fully accessible • First floor of the house is fully accessible
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Health 3 Body Systems 10 Injury Prevention and Safety
ARKANSAS
Pink Palace membership
ALL EDUCATORS GET 10% OFF WHEN THEY PURCHASE A MEMBERSHIP, SO JOIN TODAY! Members of The Pink Palace Family of Museums receive:
• Unlimited admission for one year to the Pink Palace Museum, Lichterman Nature Center and Historic Properties for two adults and up to 10 related children under 18 years of age. (Individual/Dual Level covers 1 Adult and 1 Guest admission.) • CTI Theater and Planetarium Passes and Discounts (number of passes depends on level purchased) • Members-only exhibit openings and events. (CTI Theater Level and above include CTI Theater Premiers)
STRANDS # CONTENT STANDARDS
Nature of Science 1.0 Characteristics and Processes of Science Life Science 2.0 Living Systems: Characteristics, Structure, and Function 3.0 Life Cycles, Reproduction, and Heredity 4.0 Populations and Ecosystems Physical Science 5.0 Matter: Properties and Changes 6.0 Motion and Forces 7.0 Energy and Transfer of Energy Earth and Space Science 8.0 Earth Systems 9.0 Earth’s History: Changes in Earth and Sky 10.0 Objects in the Universe Health 5.0 Human Growth and Development
• Free/discounted admission to 347 ASTC Science &Technology Museums around the world. • Our Bi-Monthly Membership Publication – Museum Scope • Member’s Day Fossil Dig at Coon Creek Science Center • 10% discount in the Museum Store (excluding audio, video & sale merchandise) • 10% discount at Bella Caffe. New members also get a gift certificate for a free meal. Contact the Membership Office at 901.636.2406 or stop by the Pink Palace Museum or Lichterman Nature Center. Just show us your ID when you purchase your membership.
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Tennessee, Mississippi & Arkansas Science Strands & Standards
Life Science (L) Earth and Space Science (E) Physical Science (P)
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Demonstrate an understanding of the five senses. Develop an understanding that living and non-living things have identifiable characteristics. Demonstrate an understanding of the five senses. Describe the appearance of the sky by day and night. Explore the basic patterns of living systems. Identify and describe daily changes in the sky. Investigate the diversity of living things. Examine the structure of the solar system. Explore changes that occur in the Earth’s atmosphere. Examine the different types of observable and measurable changes that matter can undergo. Explore the function and systems of living things. Research the diversity and interaction of living things. Explore the structure of the solar system. Identify and describe weekly and monthly changes in the sky. Analyze changes that occur in Earth’s atmosphere. Predict and explore the effects of force and energy on matter. Investigate the properties of color, heat, and light. Investigate the interactions of objects and organisms. Explore the components of living systems. Explain concepts related to objects and materials, position and motion of objects and properties of magnetism. Identify and describe the appearance of stars in the night sky. Discover how internal and external forces affect the Earth’s surface. Examine changes in matter. Analyze changes in matter. Investigate the ability of living things to adapt to their environment. Explore the interactions of components in living systems. Use the properties of objects and materials, position and motion of objects, and transfer of energy to develop an understanding of physical science concepts. Communicate an understanding of the interaction of bodies in the solar system. Identify and describe the visual and telescopic appearance of planets and moons. Discover the effects of external forces on the Earth’s surface. Explore changes that occur in the Earth’s atmosphere. Discover how environmental concerns relate to the hydrosphere, lithosphere, and atmosphere. Investigate the changes in the states of matter. Examine the different forms of energy. Identify and describe structures and functions in living systems. Understand relationships of the properties of objects and materials, position and motion of objects, and transfer of energy to explain the physical world. Determine the factors that influence the regulation and behavior of organisms. Examine the physical factors of populations as they relate to the formation of an ecosystem. Explore the diversity and adaptation of organisms. Investigate the structure of the Earth. Investigate the Earth as a part of the solar system. Identify properties and changes of matter. Examine the transformations of forms of energy. Investigate structure and functions in living systems. Analyzed chemical and physical changes and interactions involving energy and forces that affect motion of objects. Explore how changing resources will influence the regulation and behavior of organisms. Explore how different populations determine the formation of an ecosystem. Explore the unique characteristics and adaptations of organisms. Model the structure of the Earth system past and present. Investigate the Earth in relation to the solar system. Investigate structure, properties, and changes of matter. Examine the transfer of energy in many different forms. Compare and contrast structure and function in living systems. Develop and understanding of chemical and physical changes, interactions involving energy, and forces that affect motion of objects. Determine how organisms co-exist in their environment. Explore how environmental factors of population influence the formation of an ecosystem. Examine survival strategies of organisms over many generations. Explore the composition and changes of the Earth system. Explain the causes of lunar phases, eclipses, and Earth’s seasons. Analyze and relate structure and function in living systems. Apply concepts relating to an understanding of chemical and physical changes, interactions involving energy, and forces that affect motion of objects. Determine the economic factors that influence the regulation and behavior of organisms. Examine the physical factors of populations as they relate to the formation of ecosystems. Investigate atmospheric movements that affect the Earth’s system. Investigate the Earth’s geological past. Describe the appearance and nature of our galaxy and the universe.
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Six Content Standards 1.0 Culture - Culture encompasses similarities and differences among people including their beliefs, knowledge, changes, values, and traditions. Students will explore these elements of society to develop an appreciation and respect for the variety of human cultures. 2.0 Economics - Globalization of the economy, the explosion of population growth, technological changes and international competition compel students to understand both personally and globally production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. Students will examine and analyze concepts such as basic needs versus wants, using versus saving money, and policy making versus decision-making. 3.0 Geography - Geography enables the students to see, understand and appreciate the web of relationships between people, places, and environments. Students will use the knowledge, skills, and understanding of concepts within the six essential elements of geography: world in spatial terms, places and regions, physical systems, human systems, environment and society, and the uses of geography. 4.0 Governance and Civics - Governance establishes structures of power and authority in order to provide order and stability. Civic efficacy requires understanding rights and responsibilities, ethical behavior, and the role of citizens within their community, nation and world. 5.0 History - History involves people, events, and issues. Students will evaluate evidence to develop comparative and causal analyses, and to interpret primary sources. They will construct sound historical arguments and perspectives on which informed decisions in contemporary life can be based. 6.0 Individual Groups and Interactions - Personal development and identity are shaped by factors including culture, groups, and institutions. Central to this development are exploration, identification, and analysis of how individuals and groups work independently and cooperatively.
MISSISSIPPI Strands Civics (C) History (H) Geography (G) Economics (E) 3.1 Develop an understanding of community/local government in relationship to the expanding horizon theme. H, G 4.1 Develop an understanding of the state in relationship to the expanding horizon theme. H 4.5 Integrate, connect, and apply social studies into other subject areas and everyday life. C 5.1 Examine the historical development of the United States of America. H 5.6 Examine how cooperation and conflict among individuals, families, businesses, and government influence the distribution of resources and analyze the effect on the economy. G, E 6.1 Examine characteristics of societies in the Western hemisphere and trace their development. H 8.4 Analyze spatial and ecological relationships between people, places, and environments. H, G, E
ARKANSAS Five Strands Content Standards 1. Time, Continuity and Change TCC. 1 Students will demonstrate an understanding of the chronology and concepts of history and identify and explain historical relationships. TCC. 2 Students will demonstrate an understanding of how ideas, events, and conditions bring about change. 2. People, Places & Environments PPE. 1 Students will demonstrate an understanding that people, cultures, and systems are connected and that commonalities and diversities exist among them. PPE. 2 Students will demonstrate an understanding of the significance of physical and cultural characteristics of places and world regions. 3. Production, Distribution, and Consumption PDC. 1 Students will demonstrate an understanding that different economic systems and limited resources influence cooperation and conflict in decision-making. 4. Power, Authority, and Governance PAG. 1 Students will demonstrate an understanding of the ideals, rights, and responsibilities of participating in a democratic society. PAG. 2 Students will demonstrate an understanding of the commonalities and differences of various systems of government. 5. Social Science Processes and Skills SSPS. 1 Students will demonstrate critical thinking skills through research, reading, writing, speaking, listening, and problem solving. SSPS. 2 Students will demonstrate the ability to use the tools of the social sciences. 3 0 5 0 C e n t r a l Av e n u e , M e m p h i s , T N 3 8 111
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friends of the pink palace TEACHERS MAKE GOOD FRIENDS!
Join the Friends of the Pink Palace. Find out more: 901.636.2408
Pink Palace CRAFTS FAIR In Audubon Park Crafts fair school day Friday, October 12 Time: 10am – 1pm
prices for school groups only:
1st – 6th grade: $3.00 per student 7th – 12th grade: $5.00 per student One free adult ticket per eight students Adult chaperones: $5.00 School tickets will not be sold at the Crafts Fair gate. Paid parking in the lot off Perkins Road. Free parking off Cherry Road.
Call the Pink Palace Reservations office at 901.636.2362 for tickets. Tickets may be purchased from September 1 through October 11. Reservation Office Hours: 9am – 4pm, Monday – Friday Tickets must be picked up at the Pink Palace Box Office at 3050 Central Avenue. For more information, contact the Friends of the Pink Palace 901.636.2408.
stomp in the swamp Sunday, September 15 · 5pm - 8pm at Lichterman Nature Center $15 Adults (2 for $25 in advance)
$7 Children (6-12; 5 and under free)
Tickets may be purchased at the Pink Palace Museum and Lichterman Nature Center. Call 901.636.2362 for more information.
bbq & bidding
A Family Fun Event!
Silent Auction featuring Crafts Fair Items, Gift Certificates to Local Restaurants, and More! Enjoy Dinner by Germantown Commissary, Refreshing Beverages, Live Entertainment by Aron Shires, Children’s Activities, and Scarecrows on Display!