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2014–2015
The Big Reveal on October 4, 2014
Free Educator Preview
Details inside—page 4!
Dear Educators,
The Franklin Institute welcomes you to a new school
year with our sincere wishes for one filled with inquiry,
discovery, and learning about science and technology.
From brand new exhibits The Art of the Brick and Your Brain,
to new film offerings like Great White Shark and Walking
With Dinosaurs, and an innovative dissection workshop, our
seasoned educators look forward to bringing the concepts
taught in your classroom to life!
This school year we are proud to present BODY WORLDS:
Animal Inside Out, which, added to core exhibits like The Giant
Heart, Sports Challenge and now—Your Brain—enhance our
robust life science offerings. Book your visit early to receive
special rates on this once-in-a-lifetime exhibition.
This Field Trip Planner will introduce you to the many
hands-on activities at The Franklin Institute, created
to inspire you and your students and enrich your lives
through science. Call today to schedule your field trip. Our
concierge team is here to provide you personalized field trip
planning services!
We Members! Educator Membership
In-service, classroom educators in Grades PreK–12 are
eligible to receive a FREE Individual Membership (Value
$50). As a Member, you will receive unlimited admission to
the science museum and Fels Planetarium, plus discounts
on special exhibits and theater programs. Interested in
bringing others with you on your visit? Discounted upgrades
are available for Dual and Family level Memberships. To
become an Educator Member of The Franklin Institute, call
215.448.1200 (Option 2).
Offer expires May 31, 2015. Educators will be required to show
school ID when checking in for each visit to the museum. Valid
only for in-service, classroom teachers in PA, NJ, DE, MD, and
NY. Free admission cannot be applied towards field trip visits.
Student Access Program
The Student Access Program provides eligible schools with
free admission to the museum. To be eligible, schools must
be classified as Title 1 and have at least fifty percent of your
student body eligible for free or reduced lunch. Free field
trips are offered Monday and Tuesday only, September
through January. Capacity is limited and space fills quickly.
To learn more, visit fi.edu/student-access-program.
Special Events......................................................................................... 4
Special Exhibitions................................................................................ 6–7
Interactive Exhibits............................................................................... 8–15
Hands-On Workshops......................................................................... 16–17
Theater Shows & Live Science Shows............................................ 18–23
Traveling Science Shows..................................................................... 24–25
Recommended Itineraries................................................................... 26–27
Plan Your Field Trip.............................................................................. 28–29
Professional Development.................................................................. 30
Book your field trip today! Contact Center open Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm
call: 215.448.1200 - Option 3
Book Online: fi.edu/groups
Email: [email protected]
Curriculum Connections
K–12 educators use our exhibits, workshops, and shows to meet curricular objectives outlined by the National
Science Education Standards. These icons represent the six content categories. Look for them throughout the
planner to prepare a field trip that helps you achieve your educational goals!
Physical Science
Life Science
Earth & Space
Science
Science
& Technology
Science in Personal
& Social Perspectives
History & Nature
of Science
Educators’ Night Out
October 8, 2014 | 3:30 pm–8:00 pm
Free! Registration required
Join us for our annual open house event just for
Educators! Tour the museum, including our all new
Your Brain exhibit, and experience firsthand our theater
programs, dynamic live shows, and hands-on workshops.
Be among the first to experience BODY WORLDS: Animal
Inside Out, our featured exhibit for this school year, and
learn about enhanced opportunities that our unique
programs like Camp-In, Traveling Science Shows, and
PACTS offer for you and your students. Refreshments and
discounted (limited) parking available. Must be in-service,
classroom educators in Grades PreK–12. For more details
and to register, visit fi.edu/EducatorsNightOut.
Laureates’ Laboratory &
Meet the Scientists
April 21, 2015 | 10:00 am–3:30 pm
Free with field trip
No registration required for Laureates’ Lab
Q&A is free with advance registration
“ The museum and exhibits were wonderful!
Both my students and chaperones had a terrific,
educational day!”
– 1st Grade Teacher,
Stephen Girard Elementary (Philadelphia, PA)
Each year The Franklin Institute Awards program
honors individuals whose great scientific discoveries
and technological innovations have benefited humanity,
advanced science, launched new fields of inquiry, and
deepened our understanding of the universe. As part of
this celebration, local students are given the opportunity
to meet the 2015 laureates, participate in interactive
demonstrations highlighting the scientific concepts behind
their work, and attend a Q&A panel discussion with the
scientists, run by students from the Institute’s youth
programs. Visit fi.edu/franklinawards for more information.
The Color of Science
March 14, 2015 | 8:30 am–1:00 pm
Free with field trip; Registration required
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Growing out of the clear need to promote and highlight
diversity throughout the STEM disciplines, this program
engages scientists and engineers from traditionally
underrepresented groups, including women, who present
interactive demonstrations throughout the museum that
highlight the ubiquity of science in our everyday lives. Students
are also given the opportunity to have lunch with the scientists
and continue the dialogue in an informal setting.
Brain Awareness Week
March 19 & 20, 2015 | 10:00 am–3:00 pm
Free with field trip
Touch a real brain and meet a neuroscientist! Learn
about the brain by participating in hands-on activities,
demonstrations, special shows, and brain-y games. Brain
Awareness Week is hosted by the Philadelphia Chapter of
the Society for Neuroscience.
Philadelphia Science Festival
April 24–May 2, 2015
Free professional development workshops and field trips
Save the date: Science Carnival on the Parkway May 2, 2015
Back for the fifth year, this nine-day Festival celebrates and
supports the work of STEM teachers by hosting a variety of
professional development workshops and field trip worthy
programs. Each year, more than 100 events are created to
inspire everyone in the region, from our littlest scientists to
lifelong learners. Learn more at PhilaScienceFestival.org.
The Franklin Institute will be closed April 23, 2015 for
The Franklin Institute Awards.
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October 4, 2014–April 12, 2015
Explore the intricate biology, zoology, and physiology of the world’s most
spectacular creatures—large and small! Your students will gain a deeper
understanding of the animal kingdom through anatomy. See how intricate the
blood vessels of animals are, what the muscular system and various organs of
different animals look like, and how they compare to other animals, including
humans. Connect concepts learned in class to the real world and deepen your
students’ knowledge of animal structure and function.
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Get under
nature’s skin.
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February 7–September 6, 2015
Explore the intersection of engineering and art! See
over 70 one-of-a-kind LEGO® brick sculptures created
by renowned artist Nathan Sawaya. Your endeavoring
engineers are sure to be inspired by these whimsical and
awe-inspiring creations.
New Exhibit!
Educator Guide available online
at fi.edu/educator-guides
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Your Brain
Think about how you think.
Your brain is always changing. Your students will find
out how and why as they explore The Franklin Institute’s
newest—and largest—exhibit. Fire a model neuron to
see how brain cells use chemical and electrical signals
to communicate at incredible speeds. Walk into a street
scene filled with scenarios from everyday life. Will your
brain process what it sees correctly? Or is the world we’ve
created possibly an illusion?
The exhibit features immersive experiences and content that
shows how the brain processes information from sensory
receptors. A visit to Your Brain is sure to both please your
students and meet your curriculum standards.
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Changing Earth
AMAZING MACHINE
Our restless Earth is always changing. Tectonic plates
drift, the crust quakes, and volcanoes erupt. Air pressure
falls, storms form, and precipitation results. As they
crawl through a magma tube, construct an earthquakeresistant structure, and forecast the local weather, your
students will begin to understand the interconnected
systems of earth science.
Explore the science and art of machines, from simplest to
most complex. Start with simple machines, add cams and
linkages, and eventually you’ve engineered a new invention,
like the many on display. Some of the machines serve
practical purposes while others are entirely whimsical. A
highlight is the Maillardet Automaton—a truly amazing
machine that inspired the award-winning children’s book
The Invention of Hugo Cabret and film Hugo.
Electricity
SPORTS CHALLENGE
Think globally! Learn locally!
Spark your curiosity about the wonders of electricity!
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From static to current, the electricity flows in this exhibit!
Use your body to complete the circuit and discover how
series and parallel circuits regulate the flow of electrons
along a conductor. Insulate yourself from the effects of the
Van de Graaff generator. Try to time your visit to this exhibit
for the top of the hour so that you witness the explosive
release of static electricity from the Tesla Coil mounted
overhead. It’s electrifying!
Find out what’s happening inside the machine!
Catch a wave, pitch a curveball, and tackle physical science!
This high-energy, action-packed exhibit challenges students
to learn the physics, biomechanics, and materials science
associated with their favorite sports. Surfing, rock-climbing,
and ice-skating may all seem equally difficult, but each
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involves different balancing techniques. Your pitching
aces may be surprised to find that the shape of the ball
influences its aerodynamics. Your students will leave with
a new appreciation for the role science plays in their home
runs, touchdowns, and perfect scores.
the FRANKLIN AIR SHOW
Feel the forces of flight and prepare for takeoff!
The Franklin Air Show is all about airflow and learning how
to control it for flight. Stand in front of a giant fan while
wearing foam “wings” on your arms and feel the lift force.
Try flying a kite like the Wright Brothers did to see how
challenging it can be to balance the forces. Make a paper
whirligig and watch it rise on an updraft. See how areas of
high and low air pressure can “catch” a ball and make it
float. You’ll have to drag your students away!
Look to the sky and discover the wonders of outer space!
SIR ISAAC’S LOFT
The Giant Heart:
A Healthy Interactive Experience
Play with physics and let Newton’s Laws of Motion
influence the fun!
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Space Command &
The Joel N. Bloom Observatory
What if Sir Isaac Newton could design a playground?
This exhibit is what it might look like. Falling objects,
chain reactions, and optical illusions bring Newton’s laws
to life in playful ways. Pulleys, prisms, and pendulums
demonstrate classic physical principles that every student
needs to know. A highlight of the exhibit is Newton’s
Dream, a kinetic sculpture that shows the transfer of
energy within a system as balls travel along tracks to
power a playful series of events.
Exploration and imagination intersect in the Space Command
exhibit. The phases of the Moon come into focus as students
learn about Earth’s only natural satellite. Construct a rover
and see how it fares on a rocky terrain. Spin a ball into the
Gravity Well and see centripetal force in action. Visit the
rooftop Observatory for a look through our telescopes.
Weather permitting, visit the rooftop Observatory for a look
through our telescopes. On a clear day, students may be able
to see sun spots, solar flares, and, at times, the Moon!
Explore the “heart” of The Franklin Institute!
For more than half a century, a walk through the Giant
Heart has been a rite of passage for schoolchildren in
Philadelphia. No field trip to The Franklin Institute would
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be complete without circulating through the human body’s
cardio-pulmonary system. Students can get their own heart
pumping at the Exercise Opera where bicycles power an
animated opera. They can also learn to make good choices
at the vending machine, where heart health is always on
the menu.
TRAIN FACTORY
Put some steam in your STEM!
How often do your students get the chance to climb aboard
a 350-ton Baldwin steam locomotive? It’s an authentic
learning opportunity for exploring physical science concepts
like energy, pressure, friction, and magnetic force. Look for
simple machines in the workings of the complex design of
the steam locomotive. With propulsion provided by steam,
the states of matter are also on vivid display.
“ I appreciate the Institute’s flexibility in accommodating the size
of our group (and the ability to work with us to adjust our itinerary
on the fly to ensure the best possible experience for my students).
Well done!”
– 6th Grade Teacher,
Newark Charter School (Newark, DE)
KIDSCIENCE
Let water and wind supply the power for your learning
adventure!
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The Island of The Elements awaits our youngest visitors.
Designed especially for children in Grades PreK–2, students
explore scientific principles of air, water, earth, and light in
a thematically-designed island environment. Imagination
runs wild as students climb to the top of a lighthouse,
take the helm of a sailing ship, and work to keep the giant
waterwheel turning—discovering science along the way.
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The hands-on workshop was spectacular
and our leader was wonderful. Many of the
students said he was their favorite part of
the trip!”
– 5th Grade Teacher,
Woodbury Heights Elementary School (Woodbury Heights, NJ)
PreK-Grade 1: 30 minutes | $3.50 per student
20 students maximum per workshop
Grades 2–12: 45 minutes | $5.00 per student 60 students maximum per workshop
Crazy Ball Maze
Stream Table: Observing Change
Volcanoville: Predicting Eruptions
Grades 2–8 | Available Tuesday and Thursday
Grades 5–12 | Available Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Rolling, spinning, and bouncing are just a few ways to see
kinetic energy in play. How can that energy be harnessed
and put to work? Build a maze and see what happens. Your
students will have a ball!
Students will work in small teams of your choosing to
shape a model landscape and systematically investigate
the impact of changing variables, making predictions and
analyzing results.
Discover how clues from Earth’s past can help us plan for
the future! Investigate geological evidence, explore models
of volcanic activity, and weigh the risks and benefits of
building a settlement in a geologically active region.
Liquid Laboratory
Spectroscopy: Colors of Light
NEW! Your Brain: Memory
and Multitasking
“Splish, splash, I was learning science!” After this wet and
wacky workshop, your students may be singing a new song
with a better appreciation of water—its properties, its
power, and its importance in our lives.
From far away, all stars appear to emit the same white light.
However, stars actually give off white, red, orange, yellow and
blue light. Your students will use spectroscopes to learn how
the properties of light help reveal the secrets of the stars.
Available Monday, Wednesday, Friday
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Grades 2–8 | Available Tuesday and Thursday
K’Nex Construction Challenge
Grades 2–8 | Available Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Calling all contraption engineers! Apply your knowledge of
simple and compound machines to design and construct a
kinetic contraption. Critical thinking and collaboration are
crucial. This workshop can also be tailored for high school
students upon request.
Grades 5–8 | Available Monday through Friday
40 students maximum per workshop
Explore different regions of the mammalian brain and see
how they work together to create movement, memory, and
sensation in everyday life. This hands-on workshop will
challenge your students’ recall, test their multitasking skills,
and give them the opportunity to touch a real, dissected
sheep brain.
DISSECTIONS:
40 students maximum per workshop
Cow Eye
Grades 5–8 | Available Monday through Friday
Cow eyes are similar in structure and function to human eyes
and easy to dissect by even the most novice bioscientist. To
encourage shared exploration and collaborative learning,
students will work in pairs of your choosing.
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Sheep Heart
Grades 9–12 | Available Monday through Friday
Our experienced educators will guide your students slowly and
deliberately through the process of dissecting a sheep heart,
drawing attention to the commonalities of all mammalian
hearts. Students will work in small groups of your choosing.
Tuttleman IMAX®: Grades 3–12 | 40 minutes | $4.50 per person
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new! Born to Be Wild
Forces of Nature
This heartwarming film documents orphaned orangutans
and elephants, and the extraordinary people who rescue and
raise them—saving endangered species one life at a time.
Learn how natural disasters occur and what scientists and
engineers are doing to predict and prepare for events in
hope of minimizing damage in the future.
Titans of the Ice Age
new! Great White Shark
Meet the exotic creatures that roamed the frozen northern
terrain during the Ice Age: saber-toothed cats, giant sloths,
and the iconic wooly mammoths.
Travel around the world to Great White hotspots and unravel
the mystery of this incredible predator to discover the true
story of its crucial role atop the oceanic food chain.
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Franklin Theater: Grades PreK–12 | 20 minutes | $3.50 per person
Fels Planetarium: Grades PreK–12 | 25-30 minutes | $3.00 per person
Kenya Animal Kingdom 3D
new! Prehistoric Planet:
Walking with Dinosaurs 3D
The Sky Tonight
Grades K–8
This classic, live planetarium show is a primer on what we
might expect to see in the night sky right from our own
backyards. A school group favorite!
Grades K–5
Travel across Kenya to visit two of the most important
animal sanctuaries on the African continent. Lions,
Journey back 70 million years and meet the dinosaurs
warthogs, and wildebeest are just a few of the species you’ll that roamed Alaska during the Cretaceous period. Watch
meet along the way.
them feed, play, migrate, and hunt, to gain a deeper
understanding of these prehistoric creatures.
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New! Watermelon Magic 3D
new! Mysteries of the Unseen World 3d
PreK–Grade 3
Grades 3–12 | This film is 40 minutes long.
Discover the science and wonder of plant life! Trace
the journey of a watermelon—from seed to flower to
fruit. Through stop motion animation and a series of
high-resolution photos, your students will delight in
the breathtaking growing cycle of everyone’s favorite
summertime treat.
Zoom into a microscopic world once reserved only for scientists and discover a whole new universe of things, events,
and creatures. Rooted in cutting-edge research, students
will experience the beauty, drama, and even the humor of
phenomena that occur in the flash of a microsecond.
This show is approximately 45 minutes long.
Wildest Weather in the Solar System
Take a spectacular journey through magnetic storms on
the Sun, liquid methane showers on Titan, and anticyclones
whirling at hundreds of miles per hour on Jupiter.
To Space and Back
This extraordinary story of human ingenuity and incredible
engineering describes how the technology that transports
us through space also paves the way for the devices and
applications we use every day.
The Planetarium provided a unique and fascinating experience
for our students. It was amazing for our students to see the
planets and constellations we talked about in our textbook come
to life in front of us.”
– 4th Grade Teacher,
Snyder-Girotti Elementary School (Bristol, PA)
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MUSSER DEMONSTRATION THEATER Grades PreK–12 | 20 minutes | $3.00 per person | Available Monday–Friday
Liquid Air Show
Life in Space
CBS3 Weather Show
Take part in some chilling science with liquid nitrogen
to see how ultra-cold temperatures change the ways
that familiar materials behave. In this high-energy show,
students join science interpreters in experiments with
solids, liquids, and gases.
Discover what life is like for an astronaut working and living
in Earth’s orbit. Experience the effects of microgravity and
help build the world’s cheapest space suit. Blast-off to an
educational space adventure with this dynamic live show!
Experience the science of weather—to the extreme! Where
does our weather come from and what factors make it sunny
or blustery? Make a cloud, experience the chilling effects of
wind and water and even create a twister on stage.
Carnival of Machines
new! Chemical Reactions
Grades PreK–12
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New! Science of Combustion
Grades 2–8
Discover the science behind the BOOM thanks to the main
ingredients of combustion—energy, fuel, and oxygen. This
show is sure to begin and end with a BANG!
Grades 3–8
Grades 3–8
Grades 3–12
Grades 9–12
Discover the many different forms that chemical reactions
Explore the concepts of work and the physics of motion in
this dynamic live show. Students will discover that an object can take. Explore the fabrication of polymers, test for
acids and bases, and learn how these reactions take place.
does not have to be complicated to be a machine—it just
needs to perform work.
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Today’s assembly, Hot and Cold, was fantastic!
It’s not too often that I endorse programs
and assemblies, but this is the exception.
It enhanced a topic I’m currently teaching,
encouraging divergent thinking, and motivated
my 4th graders.”
– 4th Grade Teacher,
Centre Avenue Elementary
School (East Rockaway, NY)
TRAVELING SCIENCE SHOWS
We bring the science to your classroom! Grades PreK-8
We know you want to inspire your students to love
learning—we do, too! Bring The Franklin Institute’s
signature brand of hands-on science learning to your school
and let us help you inspire the scientists of tomorrow!
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From astronomy and molecules to wild weather and
chemistry, our programs cover many exciting topics. Our
mobile educators bring interactive science learning to you
with attention-grabbing live demonstrations that cater
to your curriculum and grade level. All of our shows are
aligned with National Science Education Standards and
provide an educational and entertaining assembly that
both students and teachers will enjoy.
We visit every county in Pennsylvania, New Jersey,
Maryland, and Delaware, and select counties in New York,
Connecticut, and Virginia. For detailed show descriptions,
information on travel fees, block booking, and seasonal
discounts, and to book your Traveling Science Show, visit
fi.edu/tss or call 215.448.1200 (option 3).
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Inspire your FUTURE astronauts!
Traveling Science Shows Eye To Sky and Life in
Space were developed with support from NASA.
Recommended itineraries for your
field trip!
Maximize the learning impact of your limited field trip time
by structuring your day around these sample itineraries,
suggested by our informal science educators. You may
choose one or all of the suggested components to create a
fun and memorable field trip day!
Especially for PreK–Grade 1:
Exhibit: Sir Isaac’s Loft
Workshop: Crazy Ball Maze
Theater Show: Born to Be Wild or Watermelon Magic 3D
Exhibit: KidScience
Workshop: Liquid Laboratory
Live Science Show: Liquid Air Show
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STEM topics:
Life Science
Earth Science
Exhibit: The Giant Heart or BODY WORLDS: Animal Inside Out
Workshop: Dissection: Cow Eye (Grades 5-8) or
Sheep Heart (Grades 9-12)
Theater Show: Mysteries of the Unseen World 3D
Exhibit: Changing Earth
Workshop: Stream Table: Observing Change or
Volcanoville: Predicting Eruptions
Theater Show: Forces of Nature or Titans of the Ice Age
Exhibit: Your Brain
Workshop: Your Brain: Memory and Multitasking
Theater Show: Mysteries of the Unseen World 3D
Astronomy
Exhibit: Space Command
Theater Show: To Space and Back
Live Science Show: Life in Space Show
Physical Science
Exhibit: Sir Isaac’s Loft
Workshop: K’NEX Construction Challenge
Theater Show: To Space and Back
Engineering and Technology
Exhibit: Amazing Machine
Workshop: K’NEX Construction Challenge
Live Science Show: Carnival of Machines
Exhibit: Joel N. Bloom Observatory
Workshop: Spectroscopy: Colors of Light
Theater Show: The Sky Tonight
Meteorology
Exhibit: Changing Earth
Theater Show: Forces of Nature
Live Science Show: CBS 3 Weather Show
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Student
Chaperone
General admission
$9.50
FREE*
Body Worlds: Animal Inside Out & General admission
$15.75
$15.75*
Sesame Street Presents: The Body & General admission
$13.00
$13.00*
The Art of the Brick & General admission
For pricing, visit fi.edu.
Hands-On workshops
+$5.00
FREE
Tuttleman IMAX®
+$4.50
+$4.50
Prepare For Your Visit
Franklin 3D Theater
+$3.50
+$3.50
Fels Planetarium
+$3.00
+$3.00
Live science shows
+$3.00
+$3.00
*See chaperone information on page 29
A minimum of 15 youth is required for group rates.
lUNCH OPTIONS
Refuel your thirst for learning: Eating lunch replenishes your body with the nutrients and
energy needed to function effectively and to stay alert. The Franklin Institute offers three
meal options to accommodate every school’s budget and dietary preferences.
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1 FRANKLIN VOUCHERS
2 FRANKLIN BAGGED LUNCHES
Enjoy fresh, made-to-order lunch in Franklin Foodworks. All
vouchers include your choice of fountain soda.
Bagged lunches are prepared fresh daily and will be delivered
to your group, in our lunchroom. Lunchroom fee applies.
• Standard Voucher: $6.75: 100% beef jumbo hot dog or
• Kids Bag: $7.25: PB&J, American cheese or roasted turkey
pizza slice and chips
on hearty white bread, chips, fresh fruit, cookie, and your
choice of 2% milk, apple juice or bottled water
• Premium Voucher: $9.75: Chicken fingers, pizza
slice, angus beef hamburger, or cheeseburger and fries • Philadelphia Bag: $9.75: Turkey, ham and cheese, tuna
salad on multigrain bread, veggie wrap, or Italian hoagie,
• Deluxe Voucher: $11.75: All premium voucher options,
Philly soft pretzel or chips, fresh fruit, cookie, and your
as well as choice of salad or sandwich
choice of soda or bottled water
For details and order forms, visit fi.edu/group-dining, or ask your group sales representative. All prices are subject to 8% sales tax.
3 BRING YOUR LUNCH
Enjoy your lunch in one of our lunchrooms! Lunches are
stored for you as you tour the museum, but must be packed
in boxes prior to your arrival. $25.00 Rental fee, 25 minute
duration. Rental fee doubles for groups of 151 or more.
Review your confirmation email
for accuracy.
If you did not receive your confirmation or need to
update your email address, please contact us at
[email protected].
OTHER INFORMATION
Chaperone Payment Policy
1 chaperone per 10 students required; maximum 1 chaperone
per 5 students receive chaperone rates. Additional
chaperones pay $12.50 for General admission and $21.50
for BODY WORLDS: Animal Inside Out. Chaperone rates valid
Monday–Friday only; not valid on holidays.
Mail payment.
Full payment is due no later than three weeks
prior to your visit. Payments should be addressed
to Attn: Group Sales. Once payment is received,
tickets will be mailed—there’s no need for checkin and you will save valuable time.
Cancellation
If you need to cancel your visit, please contact us at least
two weeks in advance. The Franklin Institute will make
every effort to reschedule your visit.
Review our helpful hints.
Make the most out of your visit! Review our
Booking Basics webpage and learn helpful hints
to make your field trip truly unforgettable! Visit
fi.edu/booking-basics.
payment Policy
Full payment is due three weeks prior to visit. Purchase
orders are accepted in advance only and will not be
accepted on the day of visit.
Contact Center open Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm
CALL: 215.448.1200 - Option 3
Accessibility
Book Online: fi.edu/groups
The Franklin Institute welcomes and accommodates visitors
email: [email protected]
with a wide variety of needs and abilities, and is wheelchair
accessible. For more information, please call 215.448.1226.
The Franklin Institute
215.448.1200 | fi.edu
222 North 20th Street
Museum hours:
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Daily: 9:30 am–5:00 pm
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“ Thank you for a wonderful day!
Every exhibit was relevant to some
part of our third grade curriculum,
and everyone there was so helpful!”
– 3rd Grade Teacher,
Gayman Elementary School (Doylestown, PA)
Are you looking for ways to re-energize your love of teaching?
Do you want to better engage youth in their learning?
Do you need support creating inquiry-based science learning opportunities?
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The Franklin Institute is dedicated to supporting teachers
development workshops for individual enrollment or we can and improving science education at all ages. Enroll in a
work with your school administrators to tailor workshops
workshop today and join us in our mission to create a
for your school, district, program, or organization’s specific passion for learning about science and technology.
To learn more about upcoming workshops and to register,
curriculum and needs.
visit fi.edu/teachers.
Professional development workshops focus on:
For a professional development program customized to fit
• Inquiry-based science teaching and learning
your specific needs, please email us at [email protected].
• Specific content knowledge
• Practical classroom strategies
• Connections to literacy and writing in science, and other
curricular connections
• Strategies for using the museum as a resource for learning
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The Franklin Institute recognizes the dedicated corporate supporters with whom it has formed strategic alliances. The support
provided by the following organizations helps to make possible exciting exhibits, educational programs, and special events.
The Franklin Institute salutes its
Proud Corporate Partner
Awards Ceremony and Dinner
Discovery Camp
Official Beverage Sponsor
Official Health and Wellness Sponsor
Philadelphia Science Festival
Franklin Air Show
Official Airline Sponsor
Changing Earth
Traveling Science Shows
Community Night
Electricity Exhibit
Circus! Science Under the Big Top
Your Brain
Science in the Summer
101 Inventions
September 27, 2014–January 4, 2015
Learn all about your body, from the inside out! Featuring Elmo, Oscar, Grover,
Bert, Ernie, Cookie Monster, and the rest of their favorite Sesame Street
characters, children will learn how their body works as they hop, jump, run, and
dance through this hands-on Sesame Street adventure! Your budding scientists
will explore 3 fun-filled areas designed to help them understand the functions of
their body: Your Outsides, Your Insides, and Staying Healthy.
Tap into your students’ natural curiosity and help them foster the scientific
skills that are crucial in forming a strong understanding of science concepts.
As they explore the exhibit, young children will engage in the scientific process,
questioning, observing, planning, predicting, experimenting, and reviewing as
they learn.
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The Big Reveal on October 4, 2014
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