On May 8th and 9th only, NASA’s Driven to Explore mobile exhibit will be on display at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. On May 7th, we are having a special preview of this exhibit for our science teacher and elementary teacher friends. Staff from NASA will speak about the exhibit, and teachers will have a chance to explore the exhibit before it opens to the general public.

NASA’s Driven to Explore (DTE) mobile, multi-media exhibit immerses visitors in the story of NASA. Guests will learn about the significance of human space exploration and how NASA provides critical technological advances to improve life on Earth. The walking tour includes imagery and audio and visual technology to connect visitors with the space program, highlighting advanced human research that will ensure safe and sustainable future missions, and next-generation vehicles and surface systems destined for use exploring beyond low earth orbit. The centerpiece of the DTE is a nearly 4-billion-year-old piece of moon rock brought to Earth by the astronauts of Apollo 17 in 1972, America's last human mission to the moon. The rock is one of only eight lunar samples made available for the public to touch.

May 7th, 2012
6:30-7:30 PM

Registration is closed.

This event is for teachers only. We ask each teacher to register for him/herself to assure accurate numbers for the event. Please feel free to share this link with your science teacher colleagues.
For more information about NASA exploration, visit http://www.nasa.gov/exploration.

Please note, this Open House includes only the NASA Driven to Explore Exhibit. The rest of the museum will not be open to the public during this time.

Take advantage of one last chance to see Discover the Real George Washington: New Views from Mount Vernon. This temporary exhibit ends on May 18th, and includes George Washington’s actual false teeth as well as a number of other exclusive Washington artifacts.  Educator Appreciation Night will take place from 4:00 – 7:30PM under the wings of Air Force One at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Museum.  The event is free of charge to classroom teachers, administrators, and home school educators.  Andrew Wulf, Curator of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum will deliver a keynote address providing a behind-the- scenes look at Discover the Real George Washington: New Views from Mount Vernon.

Highlights of the evening include:

• Light hors d’oeuvres and beverage reception
• Free admission to the George Washington Exhibit
• Free curriculum materials and classroom resources
• An opportunity to learn about museum programs and field trip opportunities 

Check-in and refreshment begin at 4:00PM.

The Walter and Leonore Annenberg Presidential Learning Center at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation is proud to partner with the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation in presenting an exciting day of FREE professional development for teachers for teachers grades 6 - 12.  The workshop will be held at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and will feature classroom-ready curriculum developed by the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation.

Attendees will have an opportunity to meet a Medal of Honor recipient, and hear their amazing story in person.  The training portion of the day will explore the Medal of Honor Character Development Program: Lessons of Personal Bravery and Self Sacrifice.

Highlights of the day’s events include:

• Lunch with a Medal of Honor recipient
• Teachers will receive the beautiful Medal of Honor Character Development Resource Kit
• Teachers will receive the Walter and Leonore Annenberg Presidential Learning Center’s first unit of civics curriculum entitled, Civics and Citizenship

The Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation seeks to perpetuate the Medal of Honor’s legacy through outreach and collaborative efforts.  As part of their mission, they have created the “Medal of Honor Character Development Program” to incorporate the ideals of courage and selfless service into middle and high school curriculum to build character and promote responsible citizenship.  To learn more about the Congressional Medal of Honor’s “Medal of Honor Character Development Program please visit: www.cmohedu.org or http://www.cmohfoundation.org/educational-outreach/

The mission of the Walter and Leonore Annenberg Presidential Learning Center is to develop proactive, informed, educated, and conscientious citizens and leaders.

• Lunch will be provided. Please indicate if you prefer a vegetarian meal when registering.
• Participants should bring a wireless-capable laptop to the workshop.
• All teachers who successfully implement this curriculum into their classroom will be eligible to bring their students to a future Walter and Leonore Annenberg Presidential Learning Center Speaker Series Event featuring a panel of Congressional Medal of Honor recipients.

Registration:
The Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation seeks educators who will be dedicated to incorporating the “Medal of Honor Character Development Program” in their school and classroom curricula. 
Participation is open to teachers and administrators at the middle and high school level who serve in comprehensive public, private or charter schools.  This is highly recommended for schools that emphasize character education, civic engagement and advisory programs.  Teachers of social studies, civics, language arts, leadership classes, and/or student government will find the day very valuable. 
Registration is limited to 50 participants. Please click on the link below to register.
If you would like to participate with your class, please contact jtran@reaganfoundation.org or call (805) 577-4161.
If you cannot attend this event, but would like to be informed of future events, please send your name and contact information to the email or phone number listed above.