Look for New Exhibits Coming in the 2008-2009 School Year
C.S. Lewis’s Birthday in November* – Travel through the wardrobe into Narnia at Imagination Place Field Trip Programs available in November only
Festival of Trees in December* – “World of Celebration” Festivals of light from around the world
Year of Tolerance begins in January* – Tolerance educational programs and exhibits throughout the year
1,000 Lbs of Alabama Clay in January* - A collection of pottery from several Alabama artists crafted from the same supply of clay, dug from the historic Miller’s Pottery property Field Trip Programs available in January
Darkness into Life Holocaust Survivor Exhibit this Spring *- begins in February
Field Trip Programs available in February, March and April
Brain Awareness Week in April *– With help from the Society for Neuroscience we are bringing brain science to all students Field Trip Programs available throughout April
*Special fieldtrip programs are available for this Exhibit
We have new fieldtrip and outreach programs available
In addition to our current programming we have added:
Things with Wings
Explore insects and their world. Younger children will explore the life cycle of the Blue Morpho Butterfly and older children (3rd grade and up) will explore insect flight and vision using art and scientific experimentation, including a look into their ultra-violet world.
Stay In Bounds
Students will explore character traits while learning about the history of Alabama collegiate sports. This includes a tour of our sports exhibit and a scavenger hunt.
Shades of Me Tolerance Program
Learn about the many shades, but single color, of human skin. Students will use science and art to debunk the idea of “red and yellow, black and white” while learning the importance of tolerating differences and appreciating diversity.
Downtown Gadsden Walking Tour
Learn everything you never knew about historic downtown Gadsden on a Segway led walking tour with our own Bobby Welch, Director of the Gadsden Cultural Arts Foundation.
World of Puppets
Use puppets to explore a world of tolerance. Program includes a puppet show and a puppet workshop so that the puppet fun can continue back at school
The Science and Art of Chocolate
Explore the world and origin of our countries most popular confection. Children will sample various chocolates and go behind the scenes of Martha and Junes Chocolate Shop to see chocolate artists at work before creating their own chocolate master piece.
Leonardo’s Workshop
Discover the ultimate renaissance man. Explore your own creativity and ingenuity while learning about the art and inventions of Leonardo DaVinci
Valley of the Kings Workshop (add on for GMA King Tut Fieldtrips)
After exploring the Tut exhibit your students can learn more about Egyptology with a “mini dig” and cartouche workshop. Miniature pyramids complete with tiny “artifacts” await your eager explorers
The Gentle Gorilla
Develop a deeper understanding of these often misunderstood creatures. Children will learn about primate communication, behavior and biology and afterward they will learn some signs from Gorilla Sign Language and steps that are being taken to preserve this endangered gentle giant.
Step through the Wardrobe (available in the month of November only)*
Students will explore the Narnia Chronicles through puppet or mask making then re-create a scene from the one of the books using green screen technology. Teachers will receive a digital copy of the finished product and children will be able to view it on the web. A screening of one of the films can be scheduled as well.
Call today schedule your field trip or we'll come to your school
with these and many more programs. Check our Current Programming Page for a full listing of programs.
Look for these programs coming Spring 2009
Money Matters
Conservation Station
Glowing Oceans - Bio luminescence
The History of Propaganda
The Forum
Theater in the Round |
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Special Events
· Dr. Seuss Birthday (March)
· Brain Awareness Week (April)
· C.S. Lewis' Birthday (November)
· Festival of Trees (December)
Tot Spot Play Yard
Toddlers come enjoy the new exhibit Tot Spot Play Yard. Imagination Place staff will have fun activities for all toddlers ages 4 and under. Call for times and dates.
In order to book a program, please send us an e-mail including the following information:
Teacher's Name
School name
School address
Phone number
Program
In house or Outreach
Date
Time
Number of Kids
Age or Grade
E-mail address
You will receive a confirmation letter or a call from an educator to confirm your appointment. Please contact Mickey Barrett, Museum manager (256) 543-2787 Ex. 23 if you have not received a letter or call in the next few days. |
