A Letter From The President - HMNS
A Letter From The President - HMNS
A Letter From The President - HMNS
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in addition...Energy Workshopspresented by the Wiess Energy HallCurriculum generously supported by Enbridge Energy Company, Inc.<strong>The</strong> Wiess Energy Hall presents energy workshops andcurriculum support materials for science and social studiesteachers throughout the school year. Workshops arealso presented by outstanding energy education groupssuch as NEED (National Energy Education DevelopmentDepartment, www.need.org), SECO (State EnergyConservation Office, www.seco.cpa.state.tx.us), ProjectLearning Tree’s Energy and Society presented by EIH(Environmental Institute of Houston), (www.plt.org/cms/pages/21_44_19.html).Watch the Museum Web site, www.hmns.org, for energyworkshop schedules during the school year. If you havequestions, contact Claire Scoggin, Director of Wiess EnergyHall Programming, 713-639-4769 or cscoggin@hmns.org.<strong>HMNS</strong> Energy Conservation ClubGenerously supported by Marathon Oil CorporationLooking for sources to help children play their partin conserving resources for our future? <strong>The</strong> EnergyConservation Club is a Web portal for your school - agedgroup from school, church, or scout troop to find information,activities and events related to energy and conservation.<strong>The</strong> <strong>HMNS</strong> Energy Conservation Club web site providesinformation on all things related to energy:• How to form an energy conservation club with your group• All about energy from fossil fuels to alternativesto efficiency and conservation• Learning activities for individuals, home, schools, etc• Energy in the news• Conservation tips• Places to visit and energy related events• Teacher training opportunities• Contests• And much more!Check the <strong>HMNS</strong> ECC web site at http://ecc.hmns.orgto become part of this exciting opportunity. To receiveupdates send your email address to dburch@hmns.org.16th Annual Museum Educators’Open HouseWhen: Saturday, January 28, 2012, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.Cost: FreeThis event is open to all Houston area teachers, schooladministrators, home school educators and studentteachers. Explore museums in the Museum District includingthe Houston Museum of Natural Science and hear fromrepresentatives of more than 30 museums and culturalorganizations throughout the greater Houston / Galvestonarea. Check in at <strong>HMNS</strong> by 10 a. m. and attend presentationsat this conference style event to earn 3 hours of CPE credit.For more details, a list of participating museums and pre -registration (requested), visit www.houstonmuseumdistrict.org.GEMS 2012Girls Exploring Math and ScienceFor all agesWhen: Saturday, February 18, 2012<strong>The</strong> Museum’s Grand Hall and the exhibit halls will befilled with hands - on science and math for everyone toexperience. Local professionals will be at the Museumto answer questions about their careers in the fields ofscience, technology, engineering and math. This is a perfectopportunity for families to get involved and encouragestudents to excel in math and science in order to reachtheir career goals. For more information on attendingGEMS 2012 please visit our website at www.hmns.org.Are you interested in your students hosting a booth at theGEMS 2012 event?Groups of up to 4 students put together an activity boothto share with children and their families. GEMS provides theopportunity for students to participate in group work andto improve their presentation skills. For more informationon how to put together a booth and how to apply to be partof GEMS visit www.hmns.org or email akellogg@hmns.org formore information. Teachers, consider offering extra creditfor your students to attend!Birthday Parties at <strong>HMNS</strong> and <strong>HMNS</strong>/SLCost: Member price, $300, non – member price, $325,party and membership, $350.Capacity: 20 children, ages 3 – 11Scheduling: To schedule your party and for themeselection, call 713 639-4646 or e-mail birthdays@hmns.org.To book a Challenger Mission birthday party at <strong>HMNS</strong> orthe George Observatory, see page 11.Each party includes:• Party room for 2 hours• Hands – on activities• Tour of the chosen exhibit hall• Live animal demonstration• Free admission to the permanent exhibits• Birthday Party Coordinator\Guide• Choice of several museum-related themes20
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