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Aliens: Worlds of Possibilities was developed by the Pacific Science Center in partnership with the Search for
Extraterrestrial Intelligence Institute (SETI) and was made possible through the support of the National
Science Foundation.

Extended through Oct. 14!

Make contact with your State Museum to schedule your out-of-this-world lesson. Schedule your field trip today!
Contact: groupvisits@museum.state.sc.us or (803) 898-4999.

• Explore how scientists define the conditions for life on Earth and how extremophiles shake up our assumptions about the possibilities of life beyond our planet.

• Examine the study of Earth’s surface features.

• Learn how scientists apply laws of gravity and light to explore the skies for planets outside our solar system.

• Use what you know about our solar system to understand systems beyond ours. Program Options • Thru Oct. 14, 2007

Program Options • Thru Oct. 14, 2007
  • This exhibit is appropriate for ALL grade levels.
  • Cost: $3 for students and chaperones, FREE for teachers and bus drivers.
  • Please arrive 20 minutes before your scheduled program.
  • One Hour Docent-taught Program
    Tuesday through Thursday starting at 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12 p.m., and 1p.m. 100 people max.
  • Self-guided Program
    Tuesday through Thursday, 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Friday, 9:00 a.m – 4:30 p.m.
  • Mondays Oct. 1 and Oct. 8
    Self-guided from 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.



Be Sure To See Our Newest Exhibits…

Hubble: New Views of the Universe
Through Feb. 2008
Travel to distant planets, galaxies, black holes, and many other fascinating cosmic entities via the Hubble Space Telescope. Learn how the telescope discovers and records spectacular images and information about the universe in which we exist.

School Programs

Check out the many art, natural history, science & technology and cultural history programs available by visiting www.museum.state.sc.us

Planetarium • StarLab • Outreach
At the museum…and in your classroom! Starlab is a portable, inflatable planetarium dome that accommodates up to 30 students. It comes complete with everything needed for planetarium demonstrations. For more information call (803) 898-4999.

Home School Fridays
Third Friday of the Month! Home schools are welcome to participate in programs all school year. Plus, the State Museum has Home School Fridays on the third Friday of the month. Refer to www.museum.state.sc.us for dates and program offerings.
 

To Schedule Your Visit . . .

E-mail GroupVisits@museum.state.sc.us or call today at 803.898.4999

Student Gift Bags:

If you are on a tight schedule and won’t have time to visit our gift shop, pre-order Alien gift bags for your class from the Cotton Mill Exchange. To order, call (803) 898-4967 at least four days prior to your visit.

Box Lunches:

Our box lunch for elementary students ($4.50 each) or bigger lunch for middle and high school students ($6.50 each) consists of a ham and cheese or just cheese sandwich, chips, drink, and cookies. Fax the order form from your confirmation packet to (803)898-4977 at least four days prior to your visit. Pay ahead or 

Need a place for lunch?

Call to reserve lunch space if you prefer to bring bag lunches. (NO CHARGE for lunch space when available.)

Teachers Make Great Friends!

Join the Friends of the State Museum and receive $5 OFF the regular Dual or Family membership rates.Call 803.898.4937 for more information!
(Mention “TEACH4.”)

FAQ

How do I schedule a visit to the SC State Museum? Contact us: groupvisits@museum.state.sc.us or
(803) 898-4999
When are programs available? Tuesday through Friday throughout the school year.
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Where do I find information about the Museum’s educational programs? Check the Museum’s website: www.museum.state.sc.us/education/lessons.html or call (803) 898-4989.

How do I get pre-visit materials? They can be downloaded from the website, or we can send them by e-mail, fax or mail. Let us know what your prefer.

How many adult chaperones may I bring? We recommend one chaperone for every five students to maximize learning. We permit as few as one chaperone for every ten students. If groups bring more than one chaperone for every five students there will be an extra charge of $4 per person. Teachers are counted as chaperones.

How much do programs cost? There is no charge for South Carolina students or teachers with advance reservations except for special exhibits (Aliens) and Starlab.