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February, 2010 Educator Open House >>
Science of Sound Educator Workshop >>

Educator Open House
February 6, 2010
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Free to educators and three guests

Join us for an open house at EMP|SFM in honor of the opening of Taking Aim: Unforgettable Rock 'n' Roll Photographs Selected by Graham Nash. A special highlight will be the opportunity to preview gallery discussions in the exhibition led by interpreters trained in the Visual Thinking Strategies methodology. These interpreters will be available to school groups visiting the Taking Aim exhibition on Fridays, February-May, at no extra cost with museum admission.

The day's activities include:

• Demonstrations of gallery discussions in the Taking Aim exhibition led by trained gallery interpreters, Noon, 1 pm, 2 pm
• Educator Lounge with resources for educators and an opportunity to discuss how EMP|SFM can support your classroom, 11 am – 3 pm
• Investigation workshop demonstrations, 11 am – 3 pm

Educators may arrive anytime between 11 am and 3 pm and will receive free admission to the museum for the entire day.

Seattle Center neighbors Pacific Science Center and the Space Needle are also hosting teachers at open houses on February 6.

Pre-registration for the February 6, 2010 Educator Open House is currently closed. Space permitting, walk-ups will likely be accepted with teacher identification.

Science of Sound Educator Workshop
February 27, 2010
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Experience Music Project|Science Fiction Museum in partnership with Museum of Flight

We think of music as a form of art, but it can be explained by science—the science of sound! Join Museum of Flight and EMP|SFM educators to learn how to teach students about sound. Participants will first explore sound by using activities from the FOSS (Full Option Science System) "Physics of Sound" kit. Next, those scientific principles will be modeled using the electric guitar through the "Science of Sound" EMP|SFM student workshop. Participants will try out their skills on real electric guitars, then examine the collection of historic guitars that showcase how inventors engaged in "The Pursuit of Volume." All participants receive copies of the Pursuit of Volume EMP|SFM classroom curriculum. This workshop is most appropriate for 3rd-5th grade classroom teachers.

Fee: $15, clock hours available for small additional fee. Register by calling 206.764.1384. RECENT EVENTS

Film: Behind the Scenes Educator Workshop
Why do filmmakers make certain choices in their work? Where do art and practicality meet? Find out during our annual Science Fiction + Fantasy Short Film Festival (SFFSFF) educator inservice! This workshop was held in conjunction with the fifth annual Science Fiction + Fantasy Short Film Festival. Participants gathered at EMP|SFM where several filmmakers with entries in the festival screened and discussed their work with a special emphasis on the creative process. A discussion on using the films in the classroom was included along with presentations by local educators with experience using film in the classroom. Teacher's Inservice
70 educators attended a day-long workshop on November 14 focusing on Latino music and musicians in the United States. The inservice centered on the recent PBS series Latin Music USA and the American Sabor: Latinos in U.S. Popular Music exhibition created by EMP|SFM and the University of Washington. The day included sessions on music and rhythm, presentations from University of Washington, KCTS, and EMP|SFM staff, and a selection of materials for educators to take home to support teaching on the topic. Click to learn more about resources for American Sabor: Latinos in U.S. Popular Music and Latin Music USA that were discussed at the event.

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EMP|SFM Open House
More than 320 Puget Sound Educators and their families attended October's EMP|SFM Educator Open House! The afternoon included live music from Lucy Bland, a hosted Educator Resources Lounge, hands-on demonstrations of the Songwriting and Science of Sound Investigations Workshops, and staff presentations highlighting current exhibition Spaced Out! The Final Frontier in Album Covers and upcoming exhibition Taking Aim: Unforgettable Rock 'n' Roll Photographs Selected by Graham Nash. Teachers also had the opportunity to explore the whole museum for field trip opportunities.

Click to learn about the Educator Resources and Field Trip Opportunities showcased at the event.

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