Pink Palace Family of Museums Educator's Guide 14-15 by Pink Palace Family of Museums

Pink Palace Family of Museums

2014 2015

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INSPIRED LEARNING The Sky Is (Not) the Limit In early February of 2015 we plan to re-invent Sharpe Planetarium by installing full-dome video. I can’t think of a less appealing name for such a truly wonderful technology. So, let me take it apart and reassemble it. “Full-dome” means the image will cover our full 51 foot dome. “Video” means it will be a moving picture. In other words, the entire dome will become a movie screen. Anything you can put on a movie screen, you can show on our dome. So out goes our venerable optical mechanical projector and our dozens of Kodak slide projectors. In comes the computer that will be able to project anything that can be made into a video. That means astronomy shows, of course, but also journeys inside the human body or back in time, and lots more. We are picking up steam on our Master Plan…February of 2014—3D in our giant screen theater; February of 2015—full-dome video. In 2016 we will return to our roots and present the Pink Palace Mansion in a new way that tells much of our region’s story. After that, there is a lot more to come, and I would love to tell you about it. We now have an exhibit next to the escalator that shows our plans. I want to show them to you personally. If you would like to have a guided tour of the Pink Palace of tomorrow, please contact me, and together we will take a trip into the not too distant future of our great museum.

Steve Pike, Director of Museums, Pink Palace Family of Museums

Tennessee Science Alliance

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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 2013-2014 school year, the Pink Palace Family of Museums served 82,791 students with this unique program.

· Tennessee State Board of Education Science 2007 · Mississippi State Science Curriculum 2010 · Arkansas Science Curriculum Framework 2005 · Tennessee Social Studies Standards 2014 · Mississippi Social Studies Framework and Guide 2011 · Arkansas Social Studies Curriculum Framework 2007 Standards are listed on pages 24-25 of this Educator’s Planning Guide.

MAJOR SUPPORTERS Archana and Sudhir Agrawal American Assoc. of University Women, Inc. American Snuff Charitable Trust Ameriprise Financial Grants Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. The Assisi Foundation of Memphis AutoZone Bank of America Charitable Foundation Baptist Memorial Health Care System Laura Barnett BELZ 2008 FOUNDATION Dianna and Jerry Beyl Peggy and Dick Bodine Thomas W. Briggs Foundation Bryce Corporation Dianne and Brad Champlin

Cindy and Frank Childress Ronald and Jan Coleman Debbie and Larry Crawford Crew Training International, Inc. Crews Family Foundation Lisa Daniel Diversified Trust Company, Inc. FedEx First Tennessee Foundation Bill and Sondra Fondren Friends of the Pink Palace Museum Georgia-Pacific Katherine and J.W. Gibson Lichterman-Loewenberg Foundation Lucia and Jim Gilliland Grace and Jim Harwood

International Paper Foundation Leesa and Larry Jensen Rich Kelly Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation John and Jill Levesque Kathy and Dave Liebetreu W. Neely Mallory Dana and Bill McKelvy Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Paragon National Bank Philips Emergency Lighting (Philips Bodine) Plough Foundation Paul E. Prather Edward Rafalski Raymond James Jim Reber

Debbi and Mike Rose Rita Satterfield Elaine and Donald Schuppe John Simmons Cindy and Jack Straton Margaret and Raymond Tanner Sylvester Tate Tennessee Valley Authority Tanja and Kevin Thompson Trustmark National Bank Walker S. Uhlhorn Dr. Meg West Jeffrey and Leigh Ann Wills Mydelle L. Wilson

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 27, 2015: Pink Palace exhibits, Sharpe Planetarium shows, Museum Suitcase Exhibits, Mallory-Neely House tours, and Lichterman Nature Center’s Exploring Nature Your Way. Title 1 students served 2013-2014: 94,469

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Table of Contents Our Mission

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.

CTI 3D GIANT THEATER Teacher’s Choice Films........................................................................................... 04 Flight of the Butterflies 3D.................................................................................. 04 Jerusalem 3D............................................................................................................ 04 Meerkats 3D.............................................................................................................. 04 Tornado Alley 3D..................................................................................................... 04 The Light Before Christmas 3D........................................................................... 05 Hidden Universe 3D............................................................................................... 05 CTI Concessions....................................................................................................... 05 PINK PALACE MUSEUM EXHIBITS Twice Bitten: Robotic Insects & Live Tarantulas............................................ 06 On Track in Memphis............................................................................................. 06 Enchanted Forest: Festival of Trees................................................................... 06 Animal Grossology.................................................................................................. 06 Pink Palace Museum Permanent Exhibits...................................................... 19 PINK PALACE LAB/CLASSROOM EXPLORATIONS Journey to the Poles............................................................................................... 08 Making Sense of My Senses................................................................................ 08 I Dig Dino Fossils...................................................................................................... 08 Fun With Physical Science.................................................................................... 08 Sound Science.......................................................................................................... 08 Light and Color......................................................................................................... 08 Rocks And Minerals................................................................................................ 09 Cells & Microscope Techniques.......................................................................... 09 Dive Into Sharks!...................................................................................................... 09 African-American History Trail............................................................................ 09 Native Americans of the Mid-South................................................................. 09 On the Mid-South Frontier................................................................................... 09 PINK PALACE DISCOVERY THEATER PROGRAMS Journey to the Poles............................................................................................... 10 Sound Science.......................................................................................................... 10 Light and Color......................................................................................................... 10 Magic of Science...................................................................................................... 10 Dinosaurs & Fossils.................................................................................................. 10 Weather Whys........................................................................................................... 10 It’s Chemistry............................................................................................................ 10 Native Americans of the Mid-South................................................................. 11 On the Mid-South Frontier................................................................................... 11 Learning Labels........................................................................................................ 11 Holiday Magic of Science..................................................................................... 11 Antarctica Revisited: Back to the Ice ................................................................ 11

PINK PALACE MUSEUM SPECIAL PROGRAMS Education Discovery Days.................................................................................... 12 Discovery Room....................................................................................................... 12 Scavenger Hunt....................................................................................................... 12 Discovery Quest....................................................................................................... 12 Education Suitcase Exhibits................................................................................. 13 Pink Palace Passport Program............................................................................. 13 SHARPE PLANETARIUM Hubble Vision 2........................................................................................................ 07 Starlit Nights............................................................................................................. 07 Wonders of the Universe...................................................................................... 07 Space Under Construction................................................................................... 07 LICHTERMAN Nature Center Lichterman Education Programs & Tours Habitat Detectives...................................................................................... 14 Biowild!............................................................................................................ 14 In Your Backyard........................................................................................... 14 Wild Lunch..................................................................................................... 14 Come to Your Senses................................................................................. 14 Naturalist Notebook................................................................................... 14 Exploring Nature Your Way...................................................................... 15 Nature 2 U: On & Offsite............................................................................ 15 Wonders of Water (WOW!) Discovery Days........................................ 15 Insect Discovery Day.................................................................................. 15 Scarecrows................................................................................................................. 15 Scheduling Tips and Policies............................................................................... 15 Lichterman Permanent Exhibits......................................................................... 16 Grant Programs Animals Alive!............................................................................................... 16 COON CREEK SCIENCE CENTER Fossil Fun with Ally Alligator............................................................................... 17 Can You Dig It? Introduction to Coon Creek.................................................. 17 Field Paleontology.................................................................................................. 17 Mallory-Neely House Tours at Mallory-Neely House............................................................................. 18 PRICING GUIDE/HOW TO BOOK A RESERVATION..................................... 22 POLICIES: LUNCH, CTI Theater SNACKS, CHAPERONE, DEPOSIT, CANCELLATION............................................................................... 22 Frequently Asked Questions............................................................................... 23 Museum Store.......................................................................................................... 23 Pink Palace Student Packs.................................................................................... 20 Bella Caffe at the Pink Palace.............................................................................. 21 Educator Open House........................................................................................... 03 Pink Palace Crafts Fair............................................................................................ 18 Membership.............................................................................................................. 21 TN, MS & AR Science & Social Studies Strands & Standards...............24-25 Thank You to Schools............................................................................................ 02

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THANK YOU TO SCHOOLS To all the schools that EXPERIENCED the Pink palace FAMILY OF MUSEUMS in 2013-14, we thank you and hope you’ll VISIT US again in 2014-15. A. Maceo Walker Middle School A.B. Hill Elementary Airways Middle School Alcy Elementary Alcy SDA Jr. Academy Alton Elementary Altruria Elementary American Way Middle School Arlington Elementary School Avon Lenox School Bailey Station Elementary Balmoral-Ridgeway Elementary Barret’s Chapel Elementary Bartlett Elementary Bartlett High School Benjamin Hooks Job Corps Academy Berclair Elementary Bethel Grove Elementary Bodine School Brewster Elementary Briarcrest Christian School Brinkley Heights Urban Academy Brownsville Road Elementary Bruce Elementary Caldwell Guthrie Elementary Campus Elementary Carnes Elementary Central Baptist School Central Day School Central High School Charjean Elementary Cherokee Elementary Chimneyrock Elementary Christ Church Arlington Christ Methodist Day School Christ The King Lutheran School Circle Of Success City University CLUE Camp Collierville Christian Academy Collierville Elementary Colonial Hearing Speech & Vision Center Colonial Middle School Compass Academy Concorde Academy Cordova Christian Academy Cordova High School Coro Lake Elementary Corry Middle School Craigmont High School Craigmont Middle School Creative Life Ministry Crosswind Elementary Crump Elementary De La Salle Elementary Delano Elementary

Dexter Elementary Dexter Middle School Dogwood Elementary Donaldson Elementary Douglass Elementary Downtown Elementary Dunbar Elementary E.A. Harrold Elementary E.E. Jeter Elementary East High School ECS - Macon Rd. ECS - Ridgelake Blvd. Egypt Elementary Ellendale Elementary Emmanuel United Methodist Kindergarden Emmaus Rd. Christian Academy Evangelical Christian School Evans Elementary Fairley Elementary Faith Christian Middle School Farmington Elementary Farmington Presbyterian Kindergarten First Assembly Christian School Ford Road Elementary Frayser Elementary Frayser High School Freedom Prepatory Academy Gardenview Elementary Geeter Middle School Georgian Hills Middle Germanshire Elementary Germantown Elementary Getwell Elementary Gordon Elementary Grace Christian School Grace St. Luke’s Episcopal School Grahamwood Elementary Grandview Heights Middle School Graves Elementary Grizzlies Prep Charter School Hamilton Elementary Hamilton Middle School Harding Academy – Cordova Harding Academy – Cherry Rd. Harding Academy – White Station Hawkins-Mill Elementary Heritage Baptist Academy Hickory Ridge Elementary Highland Oaks Elementary Hillcrest High School Holmes Rd. Elementary Holy Names Elementary Holy Rosary School Houston High School Hutchison School

Idlewild Elementary Immaculate Conception Elementary Immanuel Lutheran School Incarnation Elementary Jackson Elementary Kate Bond Elementary Kate Bond Middle School Keystone Elementary Kingsbury Elementary Kingsbury High School Kingsbury Middle School Kipp Diamond Middle School Kirby High School Kirby Middle School Knight Road Elementary KTC Lakeland Elementary Lamplighter Montessori School Lanier Middle School Lausanne School LeBonheur Children’s Hospital Lester Elementary School Levi Elementary Lincoln Elementary Lowrance Elementary Lucie E. Campbell Elementary Lucy Elementary Macon Road Baptist School Magnolia Elementary Manassas High School Maria Montessori School MCS Displaced Services Memphis Academy for Health Sciences Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering Memphis Business Academy Middle Memphis Junior Academy Memphis School Of Excellence Memphis University School Millington Central High School Millington Elementary Mitchell Middle/High School MRC Home Bound School Mt Pisgah Middle School Mt. Vernon Christian Academy Muhammad University of Islam Neighborhood School New Hope Christian Academy Northaven Elementary Oak Elementary Oak Forest Elementary School Oakhaven Elementary Oakhaven High School Oakshire Elementary Oasis of Hope Omni Prep School

Our Lady of Sorrows School Peabody Elementary Phoenix School Presbyterian Day School Promise Academy Raineshaven Elementary Raleigh Egypt High School Raleigh Egypt Middle School Raleigh-Bartlett Meadows Elementary Rhodes College Richland Elementary Ridgeway Middle School Riverdale School Riverview Middle School Riverwood Elementary Robert R. Church Elementary Ross Elementary Ross Road Elementary Rozelle Elementary Scenic Hills Elementary Schilling Farms Middle School Sea Isle Elementary Shady Grove Elementary Sharpe Elementary Sheffield Elementary Sheffield Middle/High School Shelby Oaks Elementary Sherwood Elementary Sherwood Middle School Shrine School Snowden School South Park Elementary South Side Middle Southern Avenue Charter School Southwest Prep Academy Southwest TN Community College Southwind Elementary Southwind High School Springdale Elementary St John’s Catholic School St. Agnes Academy St. Ann Catholic School St. Francis of Assisi School St. George’s Independent School St. John Catholic School St. Joseph Catholic Church St. Louis Elementary St. Luke’s Learning Center St. Mary’s Episcopal Elementary Star Academy Tara Oaks Elementary The Excellence Academy Lord’s Tabernacle Christian Academy Tipton-Rosemark Academy

Treadwell Elementary Treadwell Middle/High School Trezevant Career and Technology Center Trezevant Middle/High School University of Memphis-Lipman School UT Medical Group Vance Middle School Varangon Academy Veritas College Prep Vollentine Elementary Wells Station Elementary Westhaven Elementary Westminster Academy Westside Middle & High School Westwood Elementary Westwood Middle/High School White Station Elementary White Station High School Whitehaven Elementary Whitehaven High School Whitney Elementary Winchester Elementary Wooddale High School Wooddale Middle School Woodland Presbyterian School Woodlawn Baptist Academy Snowden Atoka Elementary Bon Lin Carver High Center Hill Elementary Corning Elementary Crestview Elementary Cummings Elementary De La Salle Elementary Drummonds Elementary Florida-Kansas Elementary Horn Lake Intermediate La Rose Elementary Lake Cormorant Elementary Magnolia Heights Margolin Hebrew Academy Marion Elementary Our Lady of Perpetual Help Overton High Ridgeway High Rivercrest Elementary S.B.E.C. Shadow Oaks Elementary Walls Elementary White Station Middle Willow Oaks Elementary Woodstock Middle

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Educator open house at the Pink Palace TEACHERS, YOU’RE INVITED!

Tuesday, September 16, 2014 • 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm Grab a passport and voyage through the Museum to learn what the Pink Palace Museum, Lichterman Nature Center, Mallory-Neely House, and Coon Creek Science Center have to offer! Preview the new CTI 3D Giant Theater film Meerkats 3D at: • 4:00 PM • 5:30 PM • 7:00 PM

Enjoy a Planetarium show sampler at: • 4:00 PM • 5:00 PM • 6:00 PM • 7:00 PM

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! Please tell your colleagues!

Planetarium is first come first served. (Sorry, no seating available after show begins.) Reservations are required for the CTI 3D Giant Theater shows ONLY, so please reserve only. Reservations can be made online through www.eventbrite.com/, by searching for Pink Palace Educator Open House.

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CTI 3D Giant theater

School group showtimes: Monday - Friday 9:45am, 11am, & 12 Noon For Pricing & Booking Information, see pages 22-23.

March 2014 saw the dawn of our brand new CTI 3D Giant Theater, which features a state-of-the-art movie projector, premium multi-channel audio, and an unparalleled viewing experience.

TEACHER’S CHOICE MOVIES The following films are available through May 22, 2015 An awe-inspiring tale of extraordinary insect endurance and human perseverance. Learn about SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO: the Monarch butterfly migration and the determined scientist who spent 40 years trying to »» TN Sci: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 discover exactly where the butterflies mysteriously disappeared when they flew south for winter. »» MS Sci: 3a, 3b, 3d, 3e »» AR Sci: 1, 2, 3, 4

Discover why this tiny piece of land is sacred to three major religions through the SUPPORTS CURRICULUM stories of Jewish, Christian and Muslim families who call Jerusalem home. Find out STANDARDS RELATED TO: »» TN Soc Stu: C, E, G, P, H why, after thousands of years, Jerusalem and the Holy Land continue to stir the »» MS Soc Stu: GA, CR/HR, E, C imaginations of billions of people. »» AR Soc Stu: 2, 3, 6, 8

Unafraid. Unstoppable. Unbelievably cute. Meerkats! Step into the world of a family of meerkats as they cope with challenges of life in Africa’s Kalahari Desert. The strength of the tiny meerkat lies in the unique solidarity of the clan, which comes in handy for both hunting and protection.

SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO:

»» TN Sci: 2, 3, 4, 5 »» MS Sci: 3a, 3b, 3c, 3e »» AR Sci: 2, 3, 4

Sean Casey is back, in 3D! The stars of Tornado Alley take audiences on a thrilling SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO: quest to experience a tornado’s destructive power at point blank range. »» TN Sci: E/T, 8 Experience the adrenaline and the science of nature’s most dramatic phenomena! »» MS Sci: la, 4c »» AR Sci: 1, 8

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CTI 3D Giant theater

School group showtimes: Monday - Friday 9:45am, 11am, & 12 Noon For Pricing & Booking Information, see pages 22-23.

FEATURE FILMS November 15, 2014 - December 31, 2014 Featuring state of the art stop motion animation, this holiday film casts a cozy Christmas spell, while examining holiday traditions and history.

JanuAry 10, 2015 - November 13, 2015 Explore the earliest galaxies, watch stars being born in vivid clouds of gas and dust, tour the surface of Mars, and witness images of distant celestial structures including stunning views of the Sun in amazing high-resolution 3D.

SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO:

»» TN Fun for all ages! »» AR Fun for all ages! »» MS Fun for all ages!

SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO: »» TN Sci: E/T, 6 »» MS Sci: 1c, 4e, 4f »» AR Sci: 1, 10

Spring Movie • March -June, 2015 An out-of-this-world 3D adventure is scheduled as the Spring 3D movie in the CTI 3D Giant Theater. Watch for our Spring Educator’s Guide for details. CTI 3D movies explore your world and give your students an educational experience like no other. Make your spring field trip plans now to see cinematic 3D movies that make learning fun and educational for your students!

CTI 3D GIANT Theater concessions CTI 3D Giant Theater Snack packs

CTI 3D Giant 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 3D Giant Theater the day of your visit.

An order form will be included in your reservation packet.

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Pink palace

Hours: Monday - Saturday 9am - 5pm, Sunday 12 Noon - 5pm Box office closes at 4pm. No tickets sold after 4pm. For Pricing & Booking Information, see pages 22-23.

TRAVELING Exhibits

June 7 - September 1, 2014

The giant insects take the form of mechanical robots that are scientifically accurate, giving you a magnified experience of their behaviors. Each Giant Insect has been carefully researched and designed in collaboration with renowned entomologists! Live Tarantulas takes you on a journey of scientific discovery, presenting tarantulas in a new light. Experience the diversity and natural beauty of these shy giants first-hand. Discover the natural history and fascinating facts of the hidden world of Live Tarantulas!

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OPENING IN OCTOBER, 2014

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!

NOVEMBER 15 - DECEMBER 31, 2014

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.

»» TN Sci: 5 »» MS Sci: 3a, 3b »» AR Sci: 2

SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO: »» TN Soc St: H, TN »» MS Soc St: DA »» AR Soc St: 3

SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO:

»» TN Fun for all ages! »» AR Fun for all ages! »» MS Fun for all ages!

Note: Special ticketing prices apply to Enchanted Forest.

Enchanted Forest Friday hours December 5, 12, 19, 9AM - 9PM

January 24 - April 19, 2015

Animal Grossology is an interactive exhibition that takes a slightly different view of FIuffy, Fido and the rest of the Animal Kingdom. Learn why the dung beetle is considered nature’s original pooper scooper! Why cows chew cud and why snail and slug slime might provide scientists with more insight into treating cystic fibrosis.

SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO: »» TN Sci: 5 »» MS Sci: 3a »» AR Sci: 2

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SHARPE PLANETARIUM

school PROGRAMS Shows Monday - Friday / 9:45am, 11am, & 12 Noon For Pricing & Booking Information, see pages 22-23.

The Sharpe Planetarium will be closed for renovations September 2014 through February 2015. Shows are available in the Planetarium until renovation begins. Astronomy programming is available during the renovation.

Hubble Vision 2 Through September, 2014

Embark on a breathtaking odyssey through the Universe, as seen by the Hubble Space Telescope. This one-of-a-kind instrument allows us to see to the limits of the observable universe, and to explore planets, star birth, supernovae, galaxy collisions, black holes, and more!

Starlit Nights Through September, 2014

Take a guided tour through the summer skies showing seasonal constellations and telling some historical background and related stories from classical mythology. Visible planets and special astronomical events of the summer months included!

Wonders of the Universe (All ages) (Available September 2014 - February, 2015)

This grade-appropriate astronomy program shows seasonal constellations, visible planets, and other objects of the universe and will be held in the Mansion Theater. It will be approximately 35 minutes in length. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions after the program.

SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO: »» TN Sci: 6 »» MS Sci: 4e, 4f »» AR Sci: 1, 10

SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO: »» TN Sci: 6 »» MS Sci: 4e »» AR Sci: 10

SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO: »» TN Sci: 6 »» MS Sci: 4e, 4f »» AR Sci: 10

Schedule subject to change without notice. Contact reservations for the latest options.

Funding for School Programs at the Lida Gammill Sharpe Planetarium is made possible through the generous support of Dick and Peggy Bodine.

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EDUCATION

SCIENCE LAB EXPLORATIONS

Tuesday – Friday, 9:30am and 11am, for groups of 15 – 32 For Pricing & Booking Information, see pages 22-23.

(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

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.

SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO:

»» TN Sci: 1, 2, 3, 5 »» MS Sci: 1a, 3a, 3b, 3e, 4c »» AR Sci: 1, 2, 4, 8

SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO: »» TN Sci: I, 1, 2 Health: 3 »» MS Sci: 1a, 3b Health: H »» AR Sci: 1, 2 Health: 6

(GRADES PRE-K – 3) LENGTH: 45 – 60 MINUTES OLDER STUDENTS WELCOME

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(GRADES 1 – 5) LENGTH: 45 – 60 MINUTES

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(GRADES K - 8) LENGTH: 45 – 60 MINUTES

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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.

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.

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!”

»» TN Sci: I, 1, 2, 3, 5 »» MS Sci: 1a, 3a, 3c, 3e, 4g »» AR Sci: 1, 2, 4, 8

»» TN Sci: I, 9, 12 »» MS Sci: 1a, 2a, 2d »» AR Sci: 1, 5, 7

»» TN Sci: I, 11 »» MS Sci: 1a, 2f, 2g »» AR Sci: 1, 6

SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO: »» TN Sci: I, 10 »» MS Sci: 1a, 2e »» AR Sci: 1, 6

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EDUCATION

SCIENCE LAB EXPLORATIONS (CONT.)

Tuesday – Friday, 9:30am and 11am, for groups of 15 – 32 For Pricing & Booking Information, see pages 22-23.

(GRADES 1 – 8) LENGTH: 60 MINUTES

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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.

»» TN Sci: I, 7 »» MS Sci: 1a, 4a, 4b »» AR Sci: 1, 8

Cell Structure (GRADES 3 – 5) LENGTH: 60 MINUTES

SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO: »» TN Sci: I, T/E, 1 »» MS Sci: 1a, 1c, 3b »» AR Sci: 1, 2

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.

EDUCATION

SOCIAL STUDIES LAB EXPLORATIONS

SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO:

»» TN Sci: I, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 »» MS Sci: 1a, 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e »» AR Sci: 1, 2, 3, 4

Tuesday – Friday, 9:30am and 11am for groups of 15 – 32

(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.

Supports Curriculum Standards related to:

»» TN Soc St: C, E, H, TN »» MS Soc St: DA, CR/HR, E, C »» AR Soc St: 2, 3, 5, 6, 7

(Note: This program is conducted in the permanent exhibits.)

(GRADES K – 5) LENGTH: 45 – 60 MINUTES

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

Mid-south

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.

SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO:

»» TN Soc St: C, G, H, TN »» MS Soc St: C »» AR Soc St: 2, 3

SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO:

»» TN Soc St: C, E, G, G/C, H, TN »» MS Soc St: DA, CR/HR, E, C »» AR Soc St: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8

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EDUCATION

DISCOVERY THEATER EXPLORATIONS

Tuesday – Friday, 9:30am and 11am for groups of 33 – 100 For Pricing & Booking Information, see pages 22-23.

(GRADES PRE-K – 8) LENGTH: 45 – 60 MINUTES

SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO:

»» TN Sci: 1, 2, 3, 5 »» MS Sci: 1a, 3a, 3b, 3e ,4c »» AR Sci: 1, 2, 4, 8

Funded in part by Cheryl and Gary Kaplan.

(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.

(GRADES 3 - 8) LENGTH: 45 – 60 MINUTES

(GRADES 2 – 6) LENGTH: 45 – 60 MINUTES

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 physical science demonstrations that motivate students to hypothesize “How” and “Why” things happen.

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»» TN Sci: I, 11 »» MS Sci: 1a, 2f, 2g »» AR Sci: 1, 6

SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO: »» TN Sci: I, 10 »» MS Sci: 1a, 2e »» AR Sci: 1, 6

SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO: »» TN Sci: I, T/E, 8 »» MS Sci: 1a, 2a, 2d »» AR Sci: 1, 8

(GRADES K – 3) LENGTH: 45 – 60 MINUTES OLDER STUDENTS WELCOME

SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO:

(GRADES 1 – 8) LENGTH: 45 – 60 MINUTES

SUPPORTS CURRICULUM

(GRADES 2 – 8) LENGTH: 45 – 60 MINUTES

SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO:

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.

weather whys

SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO:

»» TN Sci: I, 1, 2, 3, 5 »» MS Sci: 1a, 3a, 3c, 3e, 4g »» AR Sci: 1, 2, 4, 8

STANDARDS RELATED TO: Prepare for dangerous weather. Investigate air pressure while a miniature »» TN Sci: I, T/E, 8 tornado forms. Track wind directions and temperatures as volunteers create »» MS Sci: 1a, 4c weather patterns on a huge forecast map. Learn how to set-up a weather »» AR Sci: 1, 8 station.

Come learn the difference between a physical and chemical change and discover the hints that help us identify a chemical reaction.

»» TN Sci: I, 9 »» MS Sci: 1a, 2a, 2b »» AR Sci: 1, 5

Pre/post visit materials available at www.memphismuseums.org/guides 3050 Central Avenue, Memphis, TN 38111 / www.memphismuseums.org / BOOK YOUR FIELD TRIP TODAY! 901.636.2362

EDUCATION

DISCOVERY THEATER EXPLORATIONS (CONT.)

Tuesday – Friday, 9:30am and 11am for groups of 33 – 100 For Pricing & Booking Information, see pages 22-23.

(GRADES K – 5) LENGTH: 45 – 60 MINUTES

(GRADES 3 – 8) LENGTH: 45 – 60 MINUTES

Mid-south (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!

SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO:

»» TN Soc Stu: C, G, H, TN »» MS Soc Stu: C »» AR Soc Stu: 2, 3

SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO:

»» TN Soc Stu: C, E, G, G/C, H, TN »» MS Soc Stu: DA, CR/HR, E, C »» AR Soc Stu: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8

Supports Curriculum Standards related to: »» TN Health: 3, 5 »» MS Health: H, N »» AR Health: 6, 12

Sponsored in part by

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EDUCATION

DISCOVERY DAYS

9am - 12 Noon, Selected dates listed below For Pricing & Booking Information, see pages 22-23.

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.

Discovery Days events are free with museum exhibit admission

Birds, Bats & Bugs

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, September 25 & 26, 2014 Thursday & Friday, October 30 & 31, 2014

Thursday & Friday, November 20 & 21, 2014 Thursday & Friday, May 14 & 15, 2015

ANIMAL GROSSOLOGY

Yep, it’s gross! Take a scientific look at the yuckiest, ickiest adaptations of the animal kingdom. Have fun learning about nature’s blood sucking, vomit munching, slime making and dookie-loving creatures.

Thursday & Friday, January 29 & 30, 2015 Thursday & Friday, February 26 & 27, 2015

Thursday & Friday, March 26 & 27, 2015 Thursday & Friday, April 16 & 17, 2015

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 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

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 interaction 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.

3050 Central Avenue, Memphis, TN 38111 / www.memphismuseums.org / BOOK YOUR FIELD TRIP TODAY! 901.636.2362

Pink Palace Museum Suitcase Exhibits Teachers & Librarians… Spark the imagination of your students with teaching objects, lesson plans and educational displays.

Earth & Space Science Topics Earthquakes Fossils Planets & The Solar System Rocks & Minerals The Sun & The Moon Weather Physical Science Topics Electricity Magnets & Magnetism ELECTRIC CIRCUITS

Life Science Topics Dinosaurs Magnifiers Microscopes & Cells Plant Reproduction Skulls/Predator & Prey Trees & Leaves NANOTECHNOLOGY Social Studies Topics The Civil War Native Americans

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. 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-6pm; Sunday, 12 Noon-4pm.

Pink Palace Passport Program Our PASSPORT Program is your students’ “Ticket to Learning!” Reserve these teaching materials for use in your classroom for two weeks. Here’s whatyou you do: here's what do:

step 1

Complete your Passport Request form - available on-line at www.memphismuseums.org/education/. Look under Pink Palace Passport Programs.

step 2 step 3 step 4

Receive your reservation confirmation and invoice by e-mail. Pay invoice. The cost to reserve Passports is $10 per topic. Pick up 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.

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 Extreme Cold Weather Gear $10 UPDATED! Weddell Seals $10 Sharks $10 Weather Instruments $10 Tree Cookies $10 Leaves and Seeds $10 NEW Learning Labels $10

or get BOTH for $10!

OR FREE WITH LEARNING LABELS PROGRAM

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LICHTERMAN NATURE CENTER

Tuesday - Thursday, 10am - 3pm Friday - Saturday, 10am - 4pm

The first accredited Nature Center in the U.S., Lichterman Nature Center features both live and preserved animal specimens, interactive exhibits, lake, meadow and forest habitats. Putting students in touch with nature has never been easier. The Backyard Wildlife Center and Visitor’s Center are filled with engaging displays that will help students make meaningful connections to major themes in life science.

LNC Education Programs & Tours Instructor-led programs give students the opportunity to immerse themselves in the natural world. Lichterman offers the ideal culminating experience for science units and will allow students a safe and engaging way to explore nature, as they learn.

Please note: Chaperone fee for all programs is $3.50, with one chaperone for every 10 students to receive FREE admission. Habitat detectives SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO: (Grades 1 – 12) »» TN Sci: I, 1, 2, 3, 5 Investigate the lake, forest »» AR Sci: 1, 2, 3, 4 and meadow habitats with hands-on »» MS Sci: 1/b, 3a, 3b, 3c, 3e learning that incorporates live and preserved wildlife specimens highlighting seasonal, environmental, ecological and conservation concepts.

in your backyard (Grades K – 8) Meet your wild neighbors! See live animals, preserved specimens and interactive demonstrations.

SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO:

»» TN Sci: I, 1, 2, 3, 5 »» AR Sci: 1, 2, 3, 4 »» MS Sci: 1a, 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d

Fees: $5.50 per student Up to 150 Students. 45 minutes.

Fee: $6.50 per student Up to 180 Students. Up to 2 hours.

Biowild! (Grades 5 – 12) 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.

SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO:

»» TN Sci: I, E/T, 1, 2, 3, 5 »» AR Sci: 1, 2, 4 »» MS Sci: 1a/b, 1c, 1d, 3a, 3b, 3c, 3e

Fee: $6.50 per student Minimum of 20 Students. 2 hours.

Wild Lunch SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO: (Fun for All Ages!) »» TN Sci: I, 1, 2, 4, 5 Every Tuesday-Saturday in the »» AR Sci: 1, 2, 3, 4 Backyard Wildlife Center at 12 »» MS Sci: 1a/b, 1c, 3a, 3b, 3c, noon, come and observe the 3d, 3e snakes, turtles or hawk being fed by the Backyard Wildlife Center Curator. Ask questions, meet animals and come find out “what is for lunch.”

come to your senses (Grades Pre-k – 2) Humans use five senses to survive and explore the world around them. Use your own senses to learn more about the senses that other animals use to survive.

SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO: »» TN Sci: I, 1, 2 »» AR Sci: 1, 2 »» MS Sci: 1a, 3a, 3b

Fees: $5.50 per student Up to 30 Students. Up to 1 hour.

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.)

5992 Quince, Memphis, TN 38119 / www.memphismuseums.org BOOK YOUR FIELD TRIP TODAY! 901.636.2221 or by email: nature.reservations@memphistn.gov

LNC Education Programs & Tours continued Exploring nature your way (Grades Pre-K – 12, SELF-GUIDED) Visit with some of our live animals. Walk a forest boardwalk two stories high. Discover what lives in the lake at our underwater viewing area. Watch fish and turtles from the lake & marsh boardwalks, and check out interactive exhibits and beautiful trails!

SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO:

»» TN Sci: I, 1, 2, 3, 5 »» AR Sci: 1, 2, 3, 4 »» MS Sci: 1a/b, 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e »» TN Soc St: G, H, TN »» AR Soc St: 3, 5, 6 »» MS Soc St: G/I, A, CR/HR

Fee: $3.50 per student (Free for TN Title 1 students) For $1 add a Naturalist Notebook to enhance your student’s experience. SUPPORTS CURRICULUM Nature 2 U: On & offsite STANDARDS RELATED TO: (Grades pre-K – 8) »» TN Sci: I, 1, 2, 3, 5 Available afternoons year-round and »» AR Sci: 1, 2, 3, 4 »» MS Sci: 1a, 3a, 3b, selected mornings during the school year.

DISCOVERY DAYS

$6.50 per student • Up to 2 hours of instructor-led activities.

Wonders of water discovery days on The Buckman Water Science Trail (Grades 2 – 8) October 16 & 17, 2014 from 10am-12 Noon 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!

SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO:

»» TN Sci: I, 1, 2, 4, 5 »» AR Sci: 1, 2, 3, 4 »» MS Sci: 1a/b, 1c, 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e

Have fun while you: • See how many things can live in a single drop of pond water • 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

3c, 3d, 3e

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, and Creepy Crawlies. Fees: $85 per program. $60 (2 consecutive programs) per program. $50 (3 or more consecutive programs) per group. Each program serves 25 - 30 students. 45 minutes.

Buggin’ Out! Insect & Arachnid Discovery Days (GRADES 2-8) • May 14 & 15, 2015 •10am-12 Noon Come explore creepy crawly critters at activity stations. Discover the differences between insects and arachnids and learn about their body parts. Meet live insects and arachnids, compare and contrast butterflies and moths, and learn how to attract butterflies to your garden.

SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO:

»» TN Sci: I, 1, 2, 4, 5 »» AR Sci: 1, 2, 3, 4 »» MS Sci: 1a/b, 1c, 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e

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.

Scarecrows (Temporary Exhibit) September 11-November 21, 2014 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.

Inclement Weather and Cancellation Policies: Programs are conducted rain or shine. During inclement weather, programs are presented indoors. If you must cancel your visit, please call no later than 8AM day-of.

Scheduling Tips: 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. There is a 15-student minimum for all instructor-led programs. No minimum for Exploring Nature Your Way (self-guided visits) or Naturalist Notebooks.

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LICHTERMAN NATURE CENTER

Tuesday - Thursday, 10am - 3pm Friday - Saturday, 10am - 4pm

GRANT PROGRAM sponsored by ANIMALS ALIVE! (FREE Field Trip Program) (GRADES 1 – 8) 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.

SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO:

»» TN Sci: I, 1, 2, 3, 5 »» AR Sci: 1, 2, 3, 4 »» MS Sci: 1a, 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d

LICHTERMAN NATURE CENTER PERMANENT EXHIBITS Life Cycles

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.

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.

Changes

Urban Wildlife 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.

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.

Buckman Water Science Trail

Adaptations 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.

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

Seasons

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.

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.

SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO: »» TN Sci: I, 1, 2, 3, 5 »» AR Sci: 1, 2, 3, 4 »» MS Sci: 1a/b, 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e

»» TN Soc St: G, H, TN »» AR Soc St: 3, 5, 6 »» MS Soc St: G/I A, CR/HR

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COON CREEK

SCIENCE CENTER

Open only to groups with reservations. Available Monday through Saturday, March through 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 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.

Field Excursions Fossil Fun with Ally Alligator

(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.)

SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO:

»» TN Sci: I, 2, 5 »» MS Sci: 3b, 3c, 3e, 4b »» AR Sci: 1, 3, 4, 9

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.

SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO:

»» TN Sci: I, 2, 5 »» MS Sci: 1a, 3a, 3b, 3e, 4b »» AR Sci: 1, 3, 4, 9

Field Paleontology

(Grades 5 – 12) Length: 4 hours Fee: $15 per student 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.

SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO:

»» TN Sci: I, 2, 5 »» MS Sci: 1a, 3a, 3b, 3e, 4b »» AR Sci: 1, 3, 4, 9

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 / BOOK YOUR FIELD TRIP TODAY! 901.636.2362

Mallory-Neely House

Hours: Friday - Saturday, 10am - 4pm

Mallory-Neely house guided tour (Grades K – 12)

SUPPORTS CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELATED TO:

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 circa 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.

»» TN Soc St: H, C, TN, E »» AR Soc St: C, E, CR/HR »» MS Soc St: 6, 2, 8 »» TN Sci: E/T »» AR Sci: 1 »» MS Sci: 1c

Fees: $4.00 per student Minimum of 15 students. 1 hour approx., depending on group size. Available Friday - Saturday, 10am - 4pm Free for TN Title 1 students, August - February. PARKING - Metered spaces are available along Adams Avenue. ADA ACCESSIBILITY • Handicapped van parking space on site • The carriage house/visitor’s center is fully accessible • First floor of the house is fully accessible • A film of the second floor tour is shown in the carriage house/visitor’s center

652 Adams Avenue, Memphis, TN 38105 / www.memphismuseums.org / BOOK YOUR FIELD TRIP TODAY! 901.523.1484

Pink Palace CRAFTS FAIR In Audubon Park 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. $4 parking at Perkins Road entrance of Audubon Park. Free parking at Cherry Road entrance of Audubon Park. Call the Pink Palace Reservations office at 901.636.2362 for tickets. Tickets may be purchased from September 1 through October 9. 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.

CRAFTS FAIR AT AUDUBON PARK SCHOOL DAY FRIDAY OCT. 10 10AM - 1PM www.memphism

useums.org

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PERMANENT Exhibits

Hours: Monday - Saturday 9am - 5pm, Sunday 12Noon - 5pm Box office closes at 4pm. No tickets sold after 4pm.

Native Americans

Adaptation 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.

Human Evolution Timeline

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.

History of Memphis 1800-1900

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.

Small Worlds

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.

Saddlebags to Science 1830-1930 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.

Oxbow Lake

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 Detailed dioramas and color photographs show animals and plants that inhabit river, lowland, upland and disturbed environments in this unique Mississippi Valley ecosystem.

Insects

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 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.

Mid-South Mammals 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.

Geology

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.

Piggly Wiggly 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.

From the Boss to the King 1900-1960 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.

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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Pink Palace Student Packs

Available only at Pink Palace Museum http://www.memphismuseums.org/museum-gift_shop/

If you are 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 3D Giant 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.

$1 Mood Pencil / Temporary Tattoo / Candy Tracing Ruler / Mansion Photo Bookmark

$11

$14

$19

Newton’s Cradle

$8 Document Writing Set

Shock Wave Magnets

Crystal Amethyst OR Quartz Pendant (Please Specify) / Rock Candy

Dig Into Rocks Booklet / Gemstone Gemstone Box w/ Description Card / Rock Candy

Cosmos: Art in Motion

Hoberman Mini Sphere

$9 Fossils of Our Prehistoric Past

$17 youth / $20 adult Simply Rocks

Pink Palace “Science is Awesome” T-Shirt

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Bella Caffe at the Pink Palace

Open during Museum hours: Monday - Saturday, 9am - 5pm Sunday, 12Noon-5pm

School Box Lunches For Any Group Size Hand-Crafted Sandwiches & Salads Coffee, Smoothies & Desserts

901.636.2407

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Pink Palace membership ALL EDUCATORS GET 10% OFF WHEN THEY PURCHASE A MEMBERSHIP. PRICES ARE GOING UP IN 2015 SO BUY A MULTI-YEAR MEMBERSHIP IN 2014 AND SAVE!*

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 3D Giant Theater and Planetarium Passes and Discounts (number of passes depends on level purchased) • Members-only exhibit openings and events. (Club Level and above include CTI 3D Giant Theater Premieres) • Free/discounted admission to 360 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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Pricing Guide Pink Palace Museum Facilities

Museum Exhibits Planetarium Show CTI 3D Giant Theater

COMBINATION RATES

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 Come to Your Senses Naturalist Notebook Exploring Nature Your Way Nature 2 U: On & Offsite Discovery Days

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. Prices subject to change $4.25 $3.25 $4.25

Tips $7.25 $9.75 $7.25 $7.25 FREE $25.00 $10.00

$6.50 $6.50 $5.50 $5.50 $1.00 ea. $3.50 $85.00 per class $6.50

Per program for two same topic, same day outreach programs

$60.00 ea.

Per program for three same topic, same day outreach programs

$50.00 ea.

Coon Creek Science Center

Fossil Fun with Ally Alligator Can You Dig It? Intro to Coon Creek Field Paleontology

MaLLORY-Neely House

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.

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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. To book reservations at: Memphis Pink Palace Museum and Mansion, including the CTI 3D Giant Theater and Sharpe Planetarium, call 901.636.2362 Lichterman Nature Center, call 901.636.2221 or email nature.reservations@memphistn.gov Coon Creek Science Center, call 901.636.2362 Mallory-Neely House, call 901.523.1484

Please have the following information ready:

1. Your e-mail address, 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?

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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.” 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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Notification of cancellation must be received one week prior to date of reservation. Reservations cancelled less than one week prior will forfeit their deposit.

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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.

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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.

Lunch Policy: You are invited to use our front lawn picnic area for brown bag lunches (picnic tables are available on a first-come 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 21 for details, or call 901.636.2407) CTI 3D Giant 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 3D Giant Theater the day of your visit. An order form is included in your reservation packet. 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.

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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

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

specific programs, please see the program listing.

to receive their chaperone rate.

Q. When can I make reservations? A. The Pink Palace Reservation Office is open Monday through Friday

Q. Can we take pictures? A. You may take pictures without the flash in the Pink Palace Museum

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

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 3D Giant Theater and Planetarium Theaters are dark (like a regular

if needed.

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. How far in advance do we have to make reservations? A. At least two weeks.

Q. Can students use their family’s membership? A. Yes, membership can be used for admission to the Museum exhibits.

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.

A CTI 3D Giant Theater voucher can be exchanged for admission with a school group. The student must bring a copy of their membership card (and CTI 3D Giant Theater vouchers, if applicable) to be presented with the group payment.

If you have questions that have not been answered, please call: Pink Palace Reservation Office at 901.636.2362 Lichterman Nature Center Reservation Office 901.636.2221 or email: nature.reservations@memphistn.gov Mallory-Neely House 901.523.1484

Pink Palace museum Store Enjoy the trip more…To most children, a field trip to the Museum just isn’t complete without a trip to the Museum Store! 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. To Place An Order: Store fax number: Pink Palace–901.636.2365 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 Museum 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 school year. Cards are renewable and non-transferable. All proceeds from Museum Store sales support the Pink Palace Family of Museums. Items may be substituted according to supply and demand. Tax included. Check our website for color photos and more information including our order form.

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Tennessee, Mississippi & Arkansas Science Standards TENNESSEE

STRANDS

SCIENCE – 2009-2010 Embedded Inquiry Embedded Technology Life Science

Earth & Space Science

MISSISSIPPI

STRANDS Inquiry (I)

Physical Science (P)

CONTENT STANDARDS

Physical Science

9 10

Matter Energy

11 12

Motion Forces of Nature

3 5

Body Systems Nutrition

I E/T 1 2 3

Cells Interdependence Flow of Matter & Energy

4 5

Heredity Biodiversity & Change

6 7 8

The Universe The Earth The Atmosphere

CONTENT STANDARDS

1a/b 1c 1d 1e 1f

Abilities Necessary to do Scientific Inquiry Tools and Techniques of Scientific Inquiry Analyze Information and Draw Conclusions Communicate Scientific Procedures and Explanations Understandings about Scientific Inquiry

Health – 2007

STRANDS

Earth & Space Science (E)

4a 4b 4c 4d 4e 4f 4g

Structure of the Earth System Earth’s History Earth in the Solar System: Weather Environmental Changes Earth in the Solar System Earth in the Universe Earth’s Resources

Contemporary Health - 2012

H N

Human Growth & Development Nutrition & Fitness

2a 2b 2c 2d 2e 2f 2g

Properties of Matter Changes and Properties of Matter Motions and Forces Transfers of Energy: Magnetism and Electricity Transfer of Energy: Light Transfer of Energy: Sound Transfer of Energy: Heat

3a 3b 3c 3d 3e

Diversity and Adaptations of Organisms Structure and Function in Living Systems Regulation and Behavior Reproduction and Heredity Interdependence of Life

CONTENT STANDARDS

STRANDS

Nature of Science

Characteristics & Processes of Science

Human Growth & Development Nutrition

6 12

Life Science

2 3 4

Living Systems: Characteristics, Structure, & Function Life Cycles, Reproduction, & Heredity Populations & Ecosystems

Physical Science

5 6

Matter: Properties & Changes Motion & Forces

Energy & Transfer of Energy

8 9 10

Earth Systems Earth’s History: Changes in Earth & Sky Objects in the Universe

Life Science (E)

ARKANSAS

STRANDS

SCIENCE – 2005

Earth & Space Science

STRANDS

HEALTH – 2011

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Tennessee, Mississippi & Arkansas SOCIAL STUDIES Standards TENNESSEE - 2015

SIX CONTENT STrands (C) 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 culture. (E) Economics: Globalization of the economy, 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. (G) Geography: Geography enables the students to see, understand and appreciate the web of relationships between people, places and environments. Students 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. (H) 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. (P)Governance, Civics and Politics: 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. (TN) Tennessee Connection: Tennessee has a unique story and provides a more intimate view of the past in our present lives. As students connect with their own stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history and geography they will gain a greater perspective of the impact and significance of national history, movements, decisions, and ideas.

MISSISSIPPI - 2011

FIVE CONTENT STRANDS (DA) Domestic Affairs: The ideals, principles, and practices of citizenship in preparation for participation in a democratic society. (GA) Global/International Affairs: Global connections, conflicts, geographic and economic interdependence. (CR/HR) Civil Rights/Human Rights: Exploration of civil rights/human rights issues, both past and present, locally, nationally and globally. (E) Economics: How people organize for the production, distribution and consumption of goods and services. (C) Culture: Patterns of human cultural development and movement through place and time.

ARKANSAS - 2007

THREE STRANDS/NINE CONTENT STANDARDS Geography 1. Physical and Spatial: Students shall develop an understanding of the physical and spatial characteristics and applications of geography. 2. Culture and Diversity: Students shall develop an understanding of how cultures around the world develop and change. 3. Interaction of People and the Environment: Students shall develop an understanding of the interactions between people and their environment. Civics 4. Government: Students shall develop an understanding of the forms and role of government. 5. Citizenship: Students shall develop an understanding of the rights and responsibilities of citizens. History 6. History: Students shall analyze significant ideas, events, and people in world, national, state, and local history and how they affect change over time. Economics 7. Choices: Students shall analyze the costs and benefits of making economic choices. 8. Resources: Students shall evaluate the use and allocation of human, natural and capital resources. 9. Markets: Students shall analyze the exchange of goods and services and the roles of governments, businesses, and individuals in the market place.

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Teachers!

Book your field trip today! Call 901.636.2362 for the Pink Palace, or 901.636.2221 for Lichterman Nature Center Pink Palace • CTI 3D Giant Theater • Sharpe Planetarium Lichterman Nature Center • Mallory-Neely House • Coon Creek Science Center

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Check our website for up-to-date information on the new full-dome theater Planetarium

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