Observing the Moon
McDonald Observatory, University of Texas
Grades K-8
September 13
10:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. CST
FREE

Get "Lunar-y" with us as we talk all about observing the moon. September 14 is International Observe the Moon Night, and there's a penumbral lunar eclipse happening on Tuesday, September 17, that will be visible from most locations in the U.S. What better time to brush up on your moon facts and myths, moon craters and phases? We will make a model that shows moon phases and talk about the upcoming lunar eclipse. We'll also talk about how and when to observe the moon.

Gone for the Winter: Hummingbird Migration
Briscoe Western Art Museum
Grades 3-5
October 1 or 9
9:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. CST
FREE

Have you ever wanted to learn more about hummingbirds? Why do hummingbirds migrate? Where do they go? Explore these and other questions with a museum educator to discover the migration patterns of hummingbirds. 

NOTE: This program can be requested to accommodate multiple class periods and teaching schedules by contacting education@briscoemuseum.org.

Math & Art Series: Music & Fractions (RECORDING ONLY)
Imagination Fort Worth
Grades 2-6
FREE
Available in English and Spanish

Did you know musicians are actually masters of fractions? Yes, it's true, being able to read and play music means using fractions. We will look at the basics of fractions including adding fractions and their role in everyday life as well as how music works with fractions. Famed singer songwriter John Dennie shows us how math is used in creating music. Looking at music from the perspective of math will open students’ eyes to the ways math are used all around them every day. Specifically, the value of notes in relation to their fractional value. 

NOTE: The recording will be sent within 1-3 business days after you complete registration. The recording can be viewed anytime with your registered class at your convenience. The posted date/time is for registration purposes only.

Abuela's Weave: Storytime and Craft
Pioneer Museum
Grades Pre-K-5
October 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, or 23
1:00-2:00 p.m. CST
FREE

Gulf Habitats: Virtual Aquarium Tour
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Grades 4-7
October 7 or November 18
10:00 a.m. CST
FREE

Join biologists at Sea Center Texas for a virtual aquarium tour. We'll learn about different Gulf of Mexico marine habitats, the species that live in each unique coastal environment, and the adaptations that help them survive. Students will see real-life examples found at our aquarium.

NOTE: A recording option is also available.The recording will be sent within 1-3 business days after you complete registration. The recording can be viewed anytime with your registered class at your convenience.

Engineering Art: Georgia O'Keeffe (RECORDING ONLY)
Amon Carter Museum of American Art
Grades 5-8
FREE

Examine artworks in the Carter’s collection and explore how artists take inspiration from engineered structures, including buildings and bridges, and apply those concepts in their own creations.

In this module, we’ll discuss Georgia O’Keeffe’s Ranchos Church, New Mexico while learning about the concept of thermal mass.

Image: Georgia O'Keeffe (1887-1986), Ranchos Church, New Mexico, 1930-1931. Oil on canvas, Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Fort Worth, Texas, 1971.16.

NOTE: The recording will be sent within 1-3 business days after you complete registration. The recording can be viewed anytime with your registered class at your convenience. The posted date/time is for registration purposes only.

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