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EDUCATOR RESOURCES

FALL EDUCATOR OPEN HOUSE

Wednesday, October 2, 2013
3:30 – 7 PM

For administrators, general and special educators, school staff, homeschool teachers, college & university faculty, student teachers & parents! This exclusive evening features private guided tours of our permanent and special exhibitions that are aligned with K-12 curriculum and college/university level studies. Learn about our exciting 2013-2014 exhibition schedule and scholarships available through our Museum School Partnership Program.

Teachers receive:

Priority booking of school tours & art classes
Free curricular & instructional resources to prepare your students for their visit to the museum
Hands-on art projects
Free raffles for Bowers memberships, school tours, art classes and busing transportation

FREE Admission
(food and refreshments provided)

Advanced reservations required by April 19
Registration Form
Call 714.567.3680 or email schooltours@bowers.org for more information

JUNE SEMINAR FOR EDUCATORS

Tuesday, June 25
8:30 AM – 4 PM
Fee: $20 Member / $25 Non-Member
Advance reservations by June 20
Reservation Form

GEMS OF THE MEDICI:
INTEGRATING THE MUSEUM EXPERIENCE TO TEACHING SCIENCE
Includes Docent-led tour, hands-on activities, lecture by art historian Jackie Powell, art project and lesson demonstrations.

Teacher Packets for Special Exhibitions

Gems of the Medici Educator and Student Resource Packet under development

Curriculum Guides for Permanent Collection Galleries

California Through the Artist's Eyes
Developed with selections from the Bowers Museum's permanent collection of California Impressionist and plein air paintings.

Early California History: Exploration and Settlement Curriculum Guide
Developed in conjunction with the California History Galleries in the permanent collection.

Southern California Indian Curriculum Guide
Developed in conjunction with the First Californians Gallery in the permanent collection.