1. Safari Live for Support Research & Instruction

3. PROGRAMS

5. Mission to Mars offers a world-class, STEM-focused educational program within an interactive videoconference platform.

7. 2012 / 2013 School Year 8 More Missions

8. 2013 / 2014 School Year 45 Missions Scheduled

9. http://www.msichicago.org/programs/mission-to-mars/ Leslie.Sadowski-Fugitt@msichicago.org

10. Buses and Museum general admission are included in the program for free. Standards-aligned pre- and post-program activities and teacher professional development are also provided. To schedule a mission, contact: Leslie.Sadowski-Fugitt@msichicago.org (773) 753-2765

11. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT

15. Digital Resources From NASA Includes 680 Still Images 61 Video Titles Appropriate for Grades K-12 These videos inspire and engage students, helping them see real world connections in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math.

16. http://www.msichicago.org/programs/mission-to-mars/ Leslie.Sadowski-Fugitt@msichicago.org (773) 753-2765

17. PROGRAMS

18. http://www.thenewsliteracyproject.org/

19. The News Literacy Project (NLP) is an innovative national educational program that mobilizes seasoned journalists to help middle school and high school students sort fact from fiction in the digital age.

20. The News Literacy Project: How to Know What to Believe

21. peteradams@thenewsliteracyproject.org

22. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT

24. UPCOMING PROGRAMS

25. THE DUSABLE MUSEUM

26. Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable, The Father of Chicago A Slow Walk To Greatness – Harold Washington Chicago’s First African American Mayor Kwanzaa – A Cultural Holiday

27. UPCOMING PROGRAMS

28. THE FIELD MUSEUM

30. What else?

35. Awards & Recognitions

36. “Digital Media Integrators of the Year” 2007 “Most Effective IT Team Award” 2010 2011 “CIO 100 Winners” 2012 “Learning Impact Award” Awards & Recognitions

37. Grant Awards

38. $115,000$1,000, 000 $ 888,000 $150,000 GLOBAL WRITES GRANT Grant Awards FOREIGN LANGUAGE /D.O.E GRANT MISSION TO MARS / NASA GRANT EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL GRANT

39. Martin McGuire Chicago Public Schools Digital Media Systems Manager memcguire@cps.edu 773-553-6674 desk 773-841-4216 cell