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Teacher News from the Discovery Center of Idaho

May 2014

MICRON Teacher Preview Night: Thanks to generous support from the Micron Foundation, DCI invites teachers to a free preview of the world-famous daVinci exhibition that opens at DCI in June. On Wednesday, August 20, from 7:00-9:00 p.m., teachers and school administrators are invited to walk through the exhibition and discuss DCI’s new field trip program with our Education Department. As part of that program, we will offer only one field trip per day to ensure teachers and students get the most out of their experience. To reserve a spot at the Micron Teacher Preview Night, please email w.s...@dcidaho.org before August 13.

Leonardo da Vinci: Man-Inventor-Genius: On June 14, this world-famous traveling exhibition opens at DCI. More than 500 years ago, Leonardo daVinci designed flying machines, robots, submarines, underwater breathing gear and solar powered industries; laid ground work for the artificial heart valve; and created artistic masterpieces. On display at DCI will be 60 invention models in scale, produced by Italian artisan families who have been building the inventions for 200 years. Included will be interactive computer stations, an educational time room, and a companion replica art exhibition, Man-Artist-Genius. At DCI, the exhibitions will occupy the Orange and Blue halls. DCI’s Exhibits Director has rated this exhibition – “Fascinating, even for active little boys!” And the Yellow Room (with the popular “Bubble Wall” and “Bed of Nails”) and miniature grocery store will be open as usual. The da Vinci exhibitions will remain at DCI until November 29.

May at DCI: DCI focuses on “Biology” this month, with free science demonstrations weekdays at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1 p.m. – and on weekends at 2 p.m. With an advanced reservation, school field trip admission through May is just $3 per student, and students from all Title 1 schools are admitted free (thanks to the generous donors to our Good Neighbor program). For every five students in a group, one chaperone is admitted free. For more details, call 208-287-4236 –or email a.ch...@dcidaho.org.

Upcoming Monthly Themes: Presented at 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. weekdays, and on weekends at 2 p.m., May demos focus on Biology. Summer visitors will enjoy shorter table-top demonstrations on these themes: June - Medieval Battle Machines; July - Transportation (Air/Land/Water/Space); August - Genius, Polymath, Mathematical Relationships. Fall themes include Invention & Making (September); Perception & Light (October); and Mechanics (November).

Science at Your School: Whether you want a full-day science fair for hundreds of folks or an exciting science show for your class, call DCI Outreach at 208-287-4235. Fees range from $200 for a single, hands-on science activity to $700 for a full-day science festival, and there’s no charge for travel.

DCI Teacher Updates: To receive DCI Teacher Updates by email each month of the school year, just call 287-4236, or email a.ch...@dcidaho.org.