The Bias Inside Us

Posted on by Bryan Simpson in Front Page, Special Exhibition, The Bias Inside Us

The Bias Inside Us
November 27, 2024 – December 31, 2024

 The Bias Inside Us is a Smithsonian traveling exhibition and community-engagement project that raises awareness about the social science and impact of implicit bias. The Bias Inside Us is an opportunity for people to learn about implicit bias and reflect on their own biases and how they impact their actions. Projects like this can expose us to other ideas and groups outside our own. This exposure can lead to meaningful dialogue, positive change, greater empathy, and increased inclusivity.

The goals of the exhibition are:

  • to help people understand and recognize their implicit biases,
  • to support communities in convening dialogue that will increase awareness,
  • and to inspire more inclusive schools, communities, and workplaces.

This exhibit is brought to you in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Services (SITES) and is one of only two sites in Colorado selected for engagement.

Both of these exhibits are free for Members and included with the price of admission. We look forward to bringing these fascinating and thought-provoking exhibits to you!

Learn more: https://fcmod.org/skin-bias/

 

El prejuicio en nuestro interior

27 de noviembre de 2024 – 31 de diciembre de 2024 

El prejuicio en nuestro interior es una exposición itinerante de la Institución Smithsonian y un proyecto de colaboración comunitaria que aumenta la conciencia sobre la ciencia social y el impacto de nuestros prejuicios implícitos. El prejuicio en nuestro interior es una oportunidad para que las personas aprendan sobre el prejuicio implícito y reflexionen sobre sus propios prejuicios y cómo estos impactan sus acciones. Proyectos como este pueden exponernos a otras ideas y grupos diferentes a los nuestros tal como pueden fomentar diálogos significativos, cambios positivos, mayor empatía e inclusión.

Los objetivos de la exposición son:

  • Ayudar a las personas a entender y reconocer sus propios prejuicios implícitos,
  • Apoyar a las comunidades en la organización de conversaciones que aumenten el conocimiento de estos temas, e
  • Inspirar más inclusión en las escuelas, comunidades y lugares de trabajo.

    El prejuicio en nuestro interior es un proyecto presentado en colaboración con los Servicios de Exposiciones Itinerantes de la Institución Smithsonian (SITES, por sus siglas en inglés) y el museo del Descubrimiento de Fort Collins fue uno de solo dos sitios en Colorado seleccionados para participar en este proyecto.

    Ambas exposiciones son gratuitas para miembros y están incluidas con el precio de la entrada general. ¡Nos complace el poder traer estas fascinantes y estimulantes exposiciones a nuestra comunidad!

Haz clic aquí para aprender mas https://fcmod.org/skin-bias/

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The Bias Inside Us Educator Toolkit

Posted on by Finn Smith in Any Age, Social Studies, The Bias Inside Us

The Bias Inside Us Educator Toolkit is a free educational resource, which contains a set of posters, and an educators guide used for facilitating conversation, and is intended to be used in conjunction with The Bias Inside Us exhibit.

This resource will help facilitate conversations on the real-world impacts of bias. It contains discussion questions to spark dialogue, links to interactive activities on the online exhibition, and articles expanding on the research of bias.

Click through the link below for access to the toolkit:

TBIU Educator Guide

Additional information about The Bias Inside Us can be found on the online exhibition website.

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Hi-Five Tetris Lesson Plan

Posted on by Finn Smith in Ages 6-8, Ages 9-12, Any Age, Life Science, Physical Science, Skin: Living Armor

As we have worked on developing programming to help our visitors engage with our special exhibition, Skin: Living Armor, Evolving Identity, we have also adapted those programs into classroom-style lessons that classroom teachers, home school teachers, or any educator can use to expand their students’ learning before and after visiting the museum. 

In this lesson, we are getting curious about why and how our skin conducts electricity, and how it compares to other conductors. Your students will play a video game controlled by hi-fives, then test different conductors to make their own controller!

Use the links below to access the lesson plan and any accompanying files or printouts: 

Hi-Five Tetris Curriculum

Conductivity Worksheet 1 (Younger Students)

Conductivity Worksheet 2 (Older Students)

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A closeup detail of Georges Seurat's "A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte". There is a gloved hand holding a laboratory micropipette superimposed over the image.

Pipette Pointillism Lesson Plan

Posted on by Finn Smith in Ages 6-8, Ages 9-12, Any Age, Life Science, Skin: Living Armor, Visual Arts

As we have worked on developing programming to help our visitors engage with our special exhibition, Skin: Living Armor, Evolving Identity, we have also adapted those programs into classroom-style lessons that classroom teachers, home school teachers, or any educator can use to expand their students’ learning before and after visiting the museum. 

In this lesson, we are getting curious about the tools biologists use when they study skin. Your students will learn how to use micropipettes by filling in a pointillist paint-by-numbers, dispensing one drop of paint into each square of a grid. This lesson also teaches about pointillism and its connections to microbiology: just as our bodies are made up of organs which are made up of tissues which are made up of cells which are made up of organelles, pointillist paintings invite you to look closer at the components making up each figure.

Use the links below to access the lesson plan and any accompanying files or printouts: 

Pipette Pointillism Curriculum

Pipette Pointillism Presentation

Micropipette User Guide

Pointillism Grid Seurat Numbers

Pointillism Grid Seurat Colors

Pointillism Grid Blank

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A person is looking through the eyepiece of a microscope at a paper they are drawing on.

Micro Drawing Lesson Plan

Posted on by Finn Smith in Ages 9-12, Any Age, Life Science, Skin: Living Armor, Visual Arts

As we have worked on developing programming to help our visitors engage with our special exhibition, Skin: Living Armor, Evolving Identity, we have also adapted those programs into classroom-style lessons that classroom teachers, home school teachers, or any educator can use to expand their students’ learning before and after visiting the museum. 

In this lesson, we are getting curious about the tools biologists use when they study skin. Your students will learn how to use a microscope to make a tiny piece of art, then create a tiny class gallery!

Use the links below to access the lesson plan and any accompanying files or printouts: 

MicroDrawing Curriculum

Microscopy Intro Handout

Microscopy Intro Slides

Micro Gallery Frame

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A no food or drink sign featuring an icon of a hamburger and drink which has been crossed out with a red circle and slash. A paper lizard has been colored to blend in with the top of the arc of the circle.

Camouflage Menagerie Lesson Plan

Posted on by Finn Smith in Ages 6-8, Ages 9-12, Any Age, Life Science, Skin: Living Armor

As we have worked on developing programming to help our visitors engage with our special exhibition, Skin: Living Armor, Evolving Identity, we have also adapted those programs into classroom-style lessons that classroom teachers, home school teachers, or any educator can use to expand their students’ learning before and after visiting the museum.

In this lesson, we are getting curious about how animals use their skin to avoid predators. Your students will explore the advantages and disadvantages of having skin that is designed to camouflage with a specific environment by coloring in paper animals and hiding them in plain sight around your space!

Use the links below to access the lesson plan and any accompanying files or printouts:

Camo Menagerie Curriculum

Camo Menagerie Templates

Hide and Seek Slideshow

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Sonic spotlight final showcase

Sonic Spotlight Finals Set for December 8th!

Posted on by Laura Valdez in Any Age, FCMoD Squad, Music, Music Experience, Sonic Spotlight

The second and final showcase, the SPOTLIGHT ROUND, will feature the three winning artists from the Sonic Round: Fiona Sofia, Hospital Socks, and HYGEIA. This in-person, live music showcase at Washington’s on Thursday, December 8, 2022 will premiere music videos from each finalist created during the program plus live performances, interviews, and surprises in an exciting night of fresh sounds. Also featuring sets from year 2 semi-finalist Forrest Nelson and Listener’s Choice winner: Clementine!

A panel of music industry judges will be present during this event and will announce which finalist is the winner of Sonic Spotlight 2022.

Find out much more at www.sonicspotlight.org.

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This music showcase and competition brought to you by Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, 105.5 The Colorado Sound, and Bohemian Foundation supports our all-ages music scene by giving emerging artists the opportunity to showcase original music on a large platform, connect with peers and industry professionals, win prizes, and level up their music.

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Extended Hours for Fall Break Fun!

Posted on by Laura Valdez in Any Age, Archive & Collections, Discovery For All, Earth Matters, Museum Store, Schedules and Hours Of Operation

FCMoD is open EXTRA days during Fall Break this year, and we can’t wait! If you’re looking for things to do in Fort Collins, plan your visit to FCMoD and enjoy fun for everyone! We’re open every day during the week of Thanksgiving from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and closed on Thursday, November 24th.

Here are some tips for your upcoming visit:

Earth Matters Special Exhibition – Build an insect hotel! Ride a bike to power a city! These are just a few ways that Earth Matters inspires visitors to rethink the world around them. Immerse yourself in thought-provoking scientific topics about our changing planet such as biodiversity, rising global temperatures, and issues around carbon emissions. Explore this STEM-based, family-friendly exhibit now through Sunday, January 8th. Don’t forget, members receive free admission to the exhibit!

Pop-Up Floor Programming – Join us in the main gallery for programs that rock as hard as you do! From Foley art to the science of sound, there’s something for everyone! Programs are included in general admission and free for members. Check out the schedule in our museum calendar!

Meet the Animals – On Saturday, November 26th, join us in Animal Encounters and discover some amazing creatures we share this planet with. Animals of all kinds from creepy crawlies, wet and slimy, to soft and furry. Don’t miss an opportunity to make a new animal friend! Free for members and included in general admission ticket.

OtterBox Digital Dome – A visit to the museum isn’t complete without a visit to the Dome! Featuring a gigantic 39-foot diameter dome screen, adventurers of all ages will be wowed by the Dome’s state-of-the-art digital projection systems and booming surround sound.

Now showing in the Dome: CAPCOM GO! The Apollo Story, Dream to Fly, Explore, Prince 360, One World, One Sky: Big Birds’ Adventure, Let it Snow! (starting 11/25)

Special Spanish-language shows: Un Cielo, Un Mundo. La Aventura de Big Bird y CAPCOM Go: La Historia del Programa Apolo

Check out the schedule here!

Archive and Collections (Free Zone) – Dive into local history by visiting FCMoD’s robust Archive and Collections! Free and open to the public, visitors can either take advantage of walk-in hours Tuesday through Saturday, 10-1, or schedule an appointment Tuesday – Friday, from 10-4. Can’t make it in? Check out the online archive here, which grows daily!

The Museum Store (Free Zone) – Shop small this holiday season! All purchases at The Museum Store support FCMoD’s mission to create meaningful opportunities to learn, reflect, and have fun. From jewelry crafted by local artists, to books for children and adults, to toys and other curiosities, there is something for everyone at The Museum Store!

The Museum Café (Free Zone) – From pastries and coffee to jump start your day, to a variety of casual lunch bites, The Museum Café is here to fuel your discovery!

Membership – Membership is the best way to experience all that FCMoD has to offer! Not only do you receive free general admission for a year, but you also enjoy exclusive discounts, events invitations, and more! Plus, membership makes the perfect holiday gift. (Check your email on Monday, November 28th for a very special offer!)

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Our new special exhibition, Earth Matters, is now open until January 8, 2023

Posted on by user in Earth Matters, Exhibits

 

Explore our changing planet and visit Earth Matters: Rethink the Future at Fort Collins Museum of Discovery from September 17 until January 8.

Explora un planeta que está en constante transformación; el nuestro, y visita la exhibición especial La Tierra importa: Repensar el futuro que llegará al Museo del Descubrimiento de Fort Collins a partir del 18 de septiembre hasta el 8 de enero.

En español

In nature, everything is connected—air, land, water – and everything is subject to change as well.

Earth Matters: Rethink the Future features fully interactive exhibits that put viewers front and center – enabling them to think in terms of solutions across a world of topics. Visitors will engage in themes such as biodiversity, rising global temperatures, and carbon emissions while creating lasting perspectives about the bigger roles we play in our environments.

While thinking about sustainability, you’ll see the inner workings of a tree, learn about endangered species, experience life in a coral reef, and calculate your water consumption. Earth Matters: Rethink the Future gives us all the chance to reimagine a more sustainable future – starting in our own backyard.

We are excited to take part in such a topical conversation. The exhibit will be on display until January 8, 2023, featuring STEM crossover for school audiences, and lifelong learners as well.

Created by Scitech in Perth, Australia and produced by Imagine Exhibitions
Exhibición creada por Scitech en Perth, Australia, y producida por Imagine Exhibitions

En la naturaleza, todo está conectado: el aire, la tierra, el agua y a la vez, todo está sujeto a cambios. 

La Tierra importa: Repensar el futuro es una exhibición ampliamente interactiva que coloca a los espectadores frente a cuestiones elementales que buscan encontrar soluciones diversas a problemas vigentes. Con temas como la biodiversidad, el aumento de las temperaturas globales, las emisiones de carbono, y mucho más, podrás crear diferentes perspectivas sobre el rol que tienes en cuanto a tu entorno.

Mientras piensas en la sostenibilidad, verás el funcionamiento interno de un árbol, aprenderás sobre especies en peligro de extinción, experimentarás la vida en un arrecife de coral, calcularás tu consumo de agua, entre muchas otras actividades increíbles y educativas, incluyendo experiencias STEM (ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas por sus siglas en inglés) para toda la familia.

La Tierra importa: Repensar el futuro nos da la oportunidad de volver a imaginar un futuro más sostenible, comenzando en nuestro propio hogar.

Esta exhibición especial estará presente hasta el 8 de enero de 2023.

¡Los esperamos!

Experience Earth Matters: Rethink The Future at Fort Collins Museum of Discovery

Visita La Tierra importa: Repensar el futuro en el Museo del Descubrimiento de Fort Collins

September 17, 2022 – January 8, 2023

*September 17 is a preview day for members only.

17 de septiembre – 8 de enero, 2023

*El día 17 de septiembre es un preestreno exclusivo para miembros del museo.

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This exhibit is made possible with generous support from:

Esta exhibición ha sido posible gracias al generoso apoyo de:

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