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I second that. We would be very interested in descriptions of such kits
for visitors--what is working well and what are the challenges.

Thank you.

Michele
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center


Karen Swade wrote:
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> I am very interested in seeing/hearing responses (descriptions and/or any needs assessment/evaluation info) as well.
> Members of our team are developing some enhanced fieldtrip "backpacks" right now.
> Please share responses online or forward directly to me.
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> Karen L. Swade
> Paul H. Leffmann Education Center
> Adler Planetarium
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> Chicago, IL 60605
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> Greetings,
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> Several years ago, my colleagues at Liberty Science Center and I discussed the idea of putting together kits of hands-on?items that would be checked out to an individual or family in order to enhance
> their visit to the center. The idea was to give them "new eyes" to see and use exhibits in different ways.
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> Does anyone out there do this? I'm thinking of kits based around magnifiers, prisms, etc for use in the museum or at home. I know about kits/trunks prepared for teachers but I'm more interested in
> experiences with kids or parents.
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> Thanks,
> Jeannine Finton
> Education Consultant
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Michele Kloda
Exhibits Manager
Morehead Planetarium & Science Center
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
CB#3480 Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3480
Phone: 919.843.9071
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