Chaperone Tips
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Exploring the Museum
You can help students to deepen their own experiences
at the exhibits. You don’t have to be a science
expert, just a good explorer!
- The Exploratorium is a big place, so don’t
worry about trying to see the entire museum. Students
may retain more if they have time to explore fewer
exhibits in more depth. And it’s okay to take
breaks from concentration and enjoy the museum.
- Ask students open-ended questions to help them explore.
Remember that you don’t have to have the answers:
--What do you see (hear, feel, smell, etc.)?
--What happens when . . .?
--Does anything surprise you?
--What do you like at this exhibit?
- Let students try an exhibit before they read the
exhibit label. Playing is a good way to learn.
Worksheets and Pathways
Written assignments chosen by your teacher can be a
tool to help students have a more focused and fulfilling
experience at the exhibits.
- Encourage students to explore an exhibit before
responding to worksheet questions. This will give
them a broader perspective on the exhibit.
- The best student responses on worksheets come from
the students’ own experiences and ideas.
The Three Rules
You are responsible for the behavior of your students.
Please make sure that you always know where your students
are and let them know that you are available to them.
- Do not run in the museum.
- Do not eat or drink near the exhibits. Visitors
may purchase lunch from the café or enjoy eating
outside near the lagoon.
- Chaperones must accompany students into the Museum
Store.
Thank you for being a great chaperone!
Our Day at the Exploratorium
My Group of Students
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6._________________ |
| 2._________________ |
7._________________ |
| 3._________________ |
8._________________ |
| 4._________________ |
9._________________ |
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10._________________ |
Schedule
| Arrival Time____________ |
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| Lunch Time____________ |
Lunch Meeting Place____________ |
| Departure Time_________ |
Departure Meeting Place_________ |
Logistics
- Everyone should be wearing a sticker with the name
of your school so that we can identify you in the
museum.
- Restrooms and drinking fountains are located on
the ground floor in the entry area and inside the
museum on the west side.
- Lockers are located on the east side of the museum,
just past the entry area.
- If a student is lost or injured, notify an Explainer
wearing an orange vest. The desk in the main office
is our central information check-in location. The
lost and found is also located here.
Teacher’s Top Priority for the Students
Today
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