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Group Tours
Museum Visit Programs
All field trip programs are lead by professional museum educators. Theme-based
programs are available throughout the academic year, on all days that public
schools* are in session.
Theme-based Exhibition Programs
Theme-based programs include a 60–90 minute activity in the
museum exhibits and an opportunity to explore additional educational
activities throughout the museum. All activities are aligned to Florida’s
Sunshine State Standards and The Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS)
Competency-Based Curriculum Standards. Pre- and post-visit materials
are available, which include FCAT-oriented math, science, reading and
writing activities.
Miami Children’s Museum invites teachers &
students to choose which tour best fits with what your class is
learning! Tours also include a teacher resource packet filled
with dynamic lesson plans, sample FCAT writing prompts, and
resources and activities to use before and after your field trip
experience. This year, bring learning to life at Miami
Children’s Museum! Themed tours are available through March 25,
2008; Guided Explorations March 26 through August 31, 2008.
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Ocean in Motion
Learn how our actions affect life in the ocean, and how we
depend on the ocean for food and commercial trade. Also,
learn about South Florida’s Everglades and fish native to
our oceans! * PreK focus on colors and characteristics of
ocean creatures.
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Math’s Melody
Learn about relationships between math, music, and art.
Make connections between rhythm and pattern, find the design
elements in money and nature and learn how architecture
measures up. * PreK focus on shape, patterns and sorting.
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Ship Science
Miami is a center for imports and exports. Investigate a
“shipping container” in our Port of Miami exhibit, explore
international foods and test your understanding of buoyancy
by creating your ship! Will it float? * PreK focus on sink
and float, and transportation.
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Cultural Connections
Listen to music from around the world, discuss and examine
cultural traditions and clothing from many countries.
Discover the world’s diversity from currency to spices and
more! * PreK focus similarities and differences.
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Your Life, Your Body
Learn about the human body through a practical approach.
Become the expert in this interactive healthy guided tour
and discover how foods affect your health and what to check
in case of an emergency. *PreK focus food choices, careers
and parts of the body.
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Money Matters
Learn the basics of financial literacy. Try writing checks
and balancing your budget as you navigate through “life” in
our KidScape Village. Can you pay your bills, buy groceries
and visit the doctor? Did you remember to save? * PreK
focus counting, sorting and the value of objects.
Contact the museum today!
Schedule a date for your next field trip by calling 305.373.KIDS
(5437), ext. 140 or email grouptours@miamichildrensmuseum.org.
miami children’s museum is located at 980 MacArthur Causeway,
Miami, FL 33132. For more information, please visit
www.miamichildrensmuseum.org.
For
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS concerning Group Tours at Miami
Children’s Museum, please click here.
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