From Lisa Guisbond
Dear teachers,
Greetings from all of us at Science of the Eye and the Darwin Bicentennial Project. We wanted to make sure you’re aware that February 12, 2010 is DARWIN DAY!!
Here are three ideas for celebrating the 201st anniversary of Charles Darwin’s birth.
1) The MIT MUSEUM will host a Darwin Day event at their Second Fridays program from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. The event will include demos from scientists, a sneak peak of the play From Orchids To Octopi: An Evolutionary Love Story (coming soon to the Central Square Theatre) followed by a discussion with Science of the Eye’s Jonathan King, an MIT biology professor, and actors from the play. For more information, go to http://web.mit.edu/museum/programs/secondfridays.html
2) Want more information about events near you or abroad?
The International Darwin Day Foundation initiated Darwin Day to celebrate the discoveries and life of Darwin on or near the date of his birth. The website provides resources and information for those who would like to host a Darwin Day event. You can also find educational materials about evolution, facts about Darwin, and Darwin Day events in your area. For more information go to http://www.darwinday.org/.
3) Organize your own Darwin Day Screening
Nova has produced several films that highlight Darwin and his contributions. They are available online and are easy to view. Have a screening party at school, at home or at work! For more information, go to http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/beta/evolution/darwin-never-knew.html
Lisa Guisbond
Outreach Coordinator
Science of the Eye – Bringing Vision into the Classroom
Department of Biology, 68-330
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA 02139
phone: (617) 715-4329
e-mail guisbond@mit.edu
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