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Cougar Mountain Zoo 19525 SE 54th St. Issaquah, WA 98027 425-392-6278 info@cougarmountainzoo.org cougarmountainzoo.org The ten “worlds” of Cougar Mountain Zoo include habitats of cougars, reindeer, cranes, macaws, ratites, lemurs, camelids, wallabies, tigers and wolves. Schools can take guided tours of the zoo or schedule an Outreach Presentation.

Fall City Wallaby Ranch 35327 SE Fish Hatchery Road Fall City, WA 98024 206-354-8624, info@wallabyranch.org wallabyranch.org

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The Fall City Wallaby Ranch is a USDA Licensed and Inspected Facility dedicated to the breeding of world class gray and albino Bennetts wallabies and red kangaroos. They are pleased to host group tours to show off their animals and educate the public.

Tours consist of an educational introduction to macropods (kangaroos and wallabies) where you will learn about and view photographs of babies growing in mom’s pouch. You will then take an interactive tour with the wallabies and kangaroos.

Forest Park Animal Farm 802 E Mukilteo Blvd.

Everett, WA 98203 425-257-8300, ext. 2, jtanner@everettwa.gov everettwa.gov/773/Animal-Farm The Animal Farm at Forest Park, open in the summer months, houses a wide variety of animals including rabbits, ducks, pigs, goats and ponies. They offer many educational programs as well as pony rides and bunny pet care trials.

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Animal Encounters provides enrichment programs for preschool and K-6 students including public and private schools, homeschool centers, summer camps and more. They tailor each presentation to the needs of the educator. Popular programs include Australian Animals, African Animals, Bugs and Reptiles.

120 138th St. S Tacoma, WA 98444 253-539-5011 indoorpettingzoo@gmail.com indoorpettingzoo.com Jozee Rooz offers a hands-on petting zoo experience YEAR ROUND, indoors and out of the weather, where our animals are clean and dry, enjoying the attention of kids (and grownups too). We specialize in baby and miniature pets, farm animals and exotics. The Zoo To U option includes 10 animals (goats, lambs, bunnies, piglets and ducklings if available) that we bring to your classroom or birthday party.

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The Little Farm at Windwater 20621 SE Green Valley Road Auburn, WA 98092 253-929-6357, farmlady729@comcast.net thelittlefarmatwindwater.com The Little Farm at Windwater is a family owned and operated business. We have a big barn with room inside to enjoy the animals even in bad weather. We have many animals including horses, a mini cow, rabbits, ducks, geese, mini donkey, goats, sheep, chickens and more. All of them are friendly and waiting to greet you. Our goal is to offer a package to fit your needs and provide your group with a fun and memorable trip to our petting farm.

Northwest Trek Wildlife Park 11610 Trek Drive E, Eatonville, WA 98328 360-832-7166, reserve@nwtrek.org nwtrek.org/for-teachers-schools Northwest Trek is home to more than 200 animals native to the Pacific Northwest region of the United States and Canada. See bighorn sheep, deer, Roosevelt elk, woodland caribou, mountain goats and bison up close from trams. Grizzlies, black bears, wolves, bobcats, lynx, cougars, owls, eagles and wetland animals can be viewed in natural exhibits. Student field trips include a tram and/or walking tour. Activity worksheets and Fast Fact Pages are available.

The Outback Kangaroo Farm 10030 State Route 530 NE Arlington, WA 98223 360-403-7474, rooman@wildblue.net outbackkangaroofarm.com The Outback Kangaroo Farm offers a day of fun with kangaroo and exotic animal tours. We have a diverse group of animals at our farm including kangaroos, wallabies, tortoises, emus, llamas, pygmy goats and more. Our unique, 40-minute tours are both educational and recreational. Whether you are 8 or 80, you will find something to pique your curiosity in our menagerie of furry and feathered residents.

Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma, WA 98407 253-591-5333, reserve@pdza.org pdza.org/education-programs Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium has 367 species and more than 9,000 individual specimens from sea stars to elephants. They offer a variety of educational programs both in and out of the classroom including guided field trips, the Zoo to You Outreach Program, teacher workshops, career discovery programs and more. Please note: PDZA is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays, November through February.

Reptile Man and Reptile Zoo 22715 State Route 2, Monroe, WA 98272 Reptile Zoo: 360-805-5300 To book the Reptile Man: 425-750-6660 info@reptileman.com reptileman.com, thereptilezoo.org

The Reptile Zoo in Monroe is one of the most comprehensive collections of reptiles on the West Coast, from black mambas to large anacondas, turtles to iguanas, and the only albino alligator in the Northwest.

Scott Petersen, “The Reptile Man,” can be scheduled for a classroom visit or school assembly.

Seattle Aquarium 1483 Alaskan Way, Pier 59 Seattle, WA 98101 206-386-4300 education@seattleaquarium.org seattleaquarium.org/ education-programs The Seattle Aquarium is a wealth of undersea information for educators, kids, parents and visitors. Through specialized teacher programs, field trip opportunities, events and other marine resources, everyone can learn to share the knowledge and encourage the protection of the Sound that surrounds us all.

Wolf Camp and the Conservation College 1026 14th St. SW, Puyallup, WA 98371 425-248-0253, chris@wolfcamp.com wolfcollege.com/custom-programs Wolf College offers a world of nature and survival using real-life stories, lectures, games and hands-on practice to impart skills and knowledge that last a lifetime.

Whether in the classroom or on location, visits are highly customized. Favorite themes include Animal Tracking, Aboriginal Craftmaking, Lostproofing & Orienteering, Wild Edible Plants, Naturalist Art & Journaling, Local Geology & Astronomy and much more.

Wolf Haven International 3111 Offut Lake Road SE Tenino, WA 98589 360-264-4695 ext. 223 education@wolfhaven.org wolfhaven.org/educational-programs Wolf Haven International accomplishes its mission to “conserve and protect wolves and their habitat” by rescuing and providing sanctuary for displaced, captive-born wolves, promoting wolf restoration in historic ranges and educating the public about the value of all wildlife. Wolf Haven offers a variety of presentations focused on conservation-related themes. Each program is age-appropriate and is presented either in Wolf Haven’s education room or at your venue. Popular programs include Den Digs, Vanishing Creatures, Wolves of Washington, and more.

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Woodland Park Zoo 601 N 59th St., Seattle, WA 98103 206-548-2424 ext. 2, schools@zoo.org zoo.org/fieldtrips Woodland Park Zoo exhibits nearly 1,100 animals representing almost 300 different animal species. Science education is core to their vision of creating the next generation of conservation stewards. Their programs for educators and students include

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Beecher’s Pure Food Kids Workshop 801 Blanchard St. Seattle, WA 98121 206-971-4169, saram@purefoodkids.org purefoodkids.org

FA R M S , F O O D & NUTRITION 21 Acres 13701 NE 171st St., Woodinville, WA 98072 425-481-1500, marshall@21acres.org 21acres.org/get-involved/ youth-education-program 21 Acres is a nonprofit school and greenbuilt center that offers experiential youth garden and farm field trips. Preschool and elementary school visits focus on gardening and farming, food systems, sustainability and green living, and nutrition and cooking. Middle and high school groups delve deeper into science-based explorations with an environmental focus.

Auntie Anne’s Pretzels Field trips available in Tulalip, Lynnwood, Bellevue, Tukwila, Auburn and Puyallup auntieannes.com/more/ pretzel-field-trips Learn the history of pretzels and how Auntie Anne’s came to be, learn to roll your own pretzel and enjoy a fresh pretzel and lemonade. Scouts can earn merit badge

The Pure Food Kids Workshop inspires and empowers children to make smart, healthy eating choices by teaching them about food marketing, common food additives and how to read a food label. These free workshops, geared to 4th and 5th graders, are taught by trained instructors with a desire to help kids form good eating habits.

Boehm’s Candies 255 NE Gilman Blvd.

Issaquah, WA 98027 425-392-6652, info@boehmscandies.com boehmscandies.com/tours Boehm’s has been making gourmet European chocolates since 1942. Guided tours take groups through the candy factory where they receive samples of the confections and see how Boehm’s candies are made. Students may also visit the authentic Swiss Chalet and Alpine Chapel to learn about the history of the founder, Julius Boehm.

Carnation Farms 28901 NE Carnation Farm Road Carnation, WA 98014 425-844-3217, willowo@carnationfarms.org carnationfarms.org/field-trips The Farm-Based Education program at Carnation Farms aims to increase youth access, especially for those at-risk, to outdoor spaces by developing engaging outdoor programming. Programs at the Farm cultivate a connection with the food system and environment leading to healthy choices, and foster youth development by building multiple skills for leading healthier lives. Hands-on field trips take place in the five-acre certified organic garden at Carnation Farms where flowers, vegetables, fruit trees, herbs and berries grow and students can observe vegetable and layer hen egg production in our garden plots.

Farrel-McWhirter Farm School 19545 NE Redmond Road Redmond, WA 98053 425-556-2309, camann@redmond.gov redmond.gov/cms/one.aspx?portalid=169&pageid=122411 The Farrel-McWhirter Farm School offers the citizens of Redmond and the Seattle area the opportunity to connect with nature and rediscover our common “roots.” Using beautiful Farrel-McWhirter Farm Park as our classroom, the Farm School offers agricultural education for ages 2 to 13. Topics include “All About Bunnies & Chicks,” “Explore

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Jubilee Biodynamic Farm 229 W Snoqualmie River Road NE Carnation, WA 98014 425-240-4929, jubileefarm@hotmail.com jubileefarm.org Jubilee offers September Harvest, October Pumpkin (pumpkin tours fill up fast) and Spring Tours customized to cover any farm-related activities you wish. The spring tours focus on planting, working the soil and working with animals. The fall tours are more specific to the harvest with time in the field for every student to harvest his or her own carrots, beets or beans. Tours are just over an hour long and include a ride on a hay wagon.

Kelsey Creek Farm 410 130th Place SE, Bellevue, WA 98008 425-452-7688, jayne@farmerjayne.com farmerjayne.com/FARM_TOURS.php Quiet and secluded, Kelsey Creek Farm retains the feel of country life while centrally located in downtown Bellevue, Washington.

Home to ponies, sheep, goats, chickens, pigs, rabbits and waterfowl, the farm dates from the 1930’s, complete with white-rail fencing, beautiful lawns and play fields. To interact with the animals and learn the farm’s history, schedule a tour with Farmer Jayne for a hands-on and interactive visit, available weekdays at 10 a.m.

Lattin’s Country Cider Mill & Farm 9402 Rich Road SE, Olympia, WA 98501 360-491-7328 lattinscider.com Lattin’s is a prime example of the small, family-owned farm in America. Lattin’s is available for a wide variety of tours and educational field trips for schools. In the fall, the Apple Festival features tractor-drawn wagon rides to a pumpkin patch, a haunted house, bluegrass music and wonderful food and drinks. The farm is open all year round.

Oxbow Organic Farm and Education Center 10819 Carnation-Duvall Road NE Carnation, WA 98014 425-788-1134, education@oxbow.org oxbow.org/education/ school-programs-field-trips Oxbow is a 25-acre organic farm in the Snoqualmie Valley. Fall and Spring Farm Adventures for students in preschool through 5th grade open kids’ eyes to soil, insects, growing food and farm flavors.

Middle and high school students can take Organic Farming 101 and learn about soil, organic farming techniques, the importance of native animals on a farm and more. Oxbow also offers in-class programs January through March, with lessons about seeds, worms and composts.

Pike Place Market Education Program Western Avenue and Virginia Street Seattle, WA 98101 206-774-5257, scott@pikeplacemarket.org pikeplacemarket.org/education Since it was created in 1992, the Pike Place Market Education Program has taught more than 25,000 Seattle elementary school students about the original farmers market, its unique history and wide array of businesses. Seattle-area 2nd through 5th grade teachers may sign up to formally participate in the school program which involves a presentation in the classroom, use of a resource kit, and, three weeks later, a structured tour lead by volunteer School Program Leaders.

Remlinger Farms 32610 NE 32nd St., Carnation, WA 98014 425-333-4135, info@remlingerfarms.com remlingerfarms.com Remlinger Farms offers a unique variety of fun and educational farm tours for groups of all sizes in spring and fall. Self-Guided Tours allow your group to move through the tour stations at your own pace. A tour guide will be at each station to present educational programming at set times throughout the tour day. During Guided Tours, we will see that your group has a fun day while still moving through the tour efficiently to make the best use of your time. We also offer special needs tours, toddler tours, an Educational Corn Maze Tour and more.

Seattle Chocolates 1180 Andover Park W, Seattle, WA 98188 425-264-2705 tours@seattlechocolates.com seattlechocolates.com/ experience-chocolate-tours On a Seattle Chocolates tour, taste a variety of chocolate delicacies; explore the chocolate-making machines and chocolate waterfall along a raised walkway; and discover how chocolate is grown, its history, and how we come up with new flavor combinations (and share your ideas). Children ages 6 or older are welcome. Please note, the tour involves stairs and a fair amount of walking.

Solid Ground’s Giving Gardens Marra Farm: 9026 4th Ave. S Seattle, WA 98104 206-694-6746 lettucelink@solid-ground.org solid-ground.org/get-involved/ farm-tours-field-trips Solid Ground hosts farm tours and student field trips at Marra Farm in South Park.

Groups can visit once or come multiple times during the growing season. Field trip offerings include Garden Exploration and Service Learning. High school students can participate in farm tours, service learning opportunities and work parties.

Theo Chocolate Factory 3400 Phinney Ave. N, Seattle, WA 98103 206-632-5100, info@theochocolate.com theochocolate.com/factory-tours As the first organic and Fair Trade chocolate factory in the U.S., Theo Chocolate offers one-hour tours of its factory for students ages 6 and older as well as special preschool tours for kids ages 4 to 7. Standard tours begin with an interactive talk covering the history, farming, ecology and politics of chocolate, including the social and environmental issues relating to cacao and cacao farmers. Then students tour the factory to learn how cacao fruit is transformed into chocolate. Best of all, tours include samples throughout!

Washington State Fair 110 9th Ave. SW, Puyallup, WA 98371 253-841-5390, peggy@thefair.com thefair.com/education As fewer families live on farms, children need opportunities to learn where their food and fiber originates. Fairtime Educational Tours offer observation and hands-on experience with farm animals and agriculture.

The Traveling Farm visits schools for an entire day to provide an educational experience about agriculture and healthy food choices for grades 1 to 3.

HANDS-ON DISCOVERY & PHYSICAL FUN The Center for Wooden Boats 1010 Valley St., Seattle, WA 98109 206-382-2628, fieldtrips@cwb.org cwb.org/class-categories/field-trips CWB uses the marine environment and classic wooden boats to engage students in the Pacific Northwest’s unique culture, history and environment, and provides hands-on educational opportunities for students from preschool to high school.

Field trips at CWB can include trips in their traditional skin-on-frame Umiaq, toy boat building, canoe carving and more.

Children’s Museum of Skagit County 550 Cascade Mall Drive Burlington, WA 98233 360-757-8888, kayla@skagitcm.org skagitchildrensmuseum.net The museum provides an interactive learning environment to promote an understanding of the arts, science and culture among families and educators in Skagit County. Exhibits include a Music Room, an Art Studio, a Splash Wall, a tugboat and a semi-truck, a river to dam up and fish in, and much more.

Children’s Museum of Tacoma 1501 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, WA 98402 253-627-6031 ext. 221 mowen@playtacoma.org playtacoma.org/groupvisits The Children’s Museum of Tacoma is a stimulating environment showcasing the nat-

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ExploreDirectory ural connection between play and life-long learning in our one-of-a-kind playscapes.

An enrichment group visit (available Fridays only) features an additional 30 minutes and facilitated workshop for you and your students to enjoy. The Museum also offers one-hour Enrichment to Go workshops at your location. Explore Line Art, Permanent Pen Color Science, or Oobleck.

Hands On Children’s Museum 414 Jefferson St. NE, Olympia, WA 98501 360-956-0818 ext. 103 reservations@hocm.org hocm.org/field-trips Hands On is consistently voted “Best Place to Take Kids” in South Puget Sound. Choose from several field trip workshops that connect to your curriculum and make learning exciting, interactive and fun. Workshops include Bee Buzz & Bee-Bots, Catapults, Silkscreening and more. Printable Field Trip Guides are also available. The Arts & Parts Studio gives every student an opportunity to take home a unique work of art. Hands On 2U brings the Museum Field Trip to your school or organization.

Imagine Children’s Museum 1502 Wall St., Everett, WA 98201 425-258-1006, ext. 1012 reservations@imaginecm.org imaginecm.org Whether at the museum or through their Museum-on-the-Go programs, professional educators provide an exciting, hands-on learning experience for all children. Highlights include an art studio, farm exhibit, water works, construction studio, tree house and Tall Timbers Rooftop Adventure.

Junior Achievement of Washington JA World: 1610 Perimeter Road SW Auburn, WA 98001 206-296-2600 info@jawashington.org jawashington.org Junior Achievement of Washington is part of the world’s largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices. JA’s K-12 programs provide relevant, hands-on experiences in financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship, reaching more than 120,000 students annually throughout Washington.

Kids Discovery Museum (KiDiMu) 301 Ravine Lane Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 206-855-4650, learnmore@kidimu.org kidimu.org/educators/field-trips KiDiMu is home to a variety of hands-on installations that encourage sensory exploration and interactive play for the whole family. On self-guided tours, young learners discover the wonders of physics through hands-on experiments, solve real-life math

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problems, try their hands at art projects, explore the various imaginary play areas and more. Permanent and rotating exhibits may include the Art Studio, Our Town, Science Hall and the Pirate Tree House.

KidsQuest Children’s Museum New location as of January 2017: 1116 108th Ave. NE, Bellevue, WA 98004 425-637-8100, info@kidsquestmuseum.org kidsquestmuseum.org/ programs/field-trips KidsQuest Children’s Museum is an educational and fun experience for schools, clubs, Scouts and other organizations to enjoy hours of hands-on learning at a reduced rate. Museum field trips are available Wednesdays through Fridays. In-class programs, in-school science fairs and Girl Scout badge workshops are also available.

Next Step Archery 22313 70th Ave. W, Suite U1A Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 425-977-2770, info@nextsteparchery.org nextsteparchery.org Next Step Archery is one of only a few archery training centers in the Seattle area.

They host training events for a range of groups including Scout badge classes, youth organizations and homeschool programs.

Their USA Archery-certified staff will help foster both enjoyment and skill of the sport.

Next Step Archery is also a verified merit badge counselor.

Rick Hartman’s School of Toy P.O. Box 1157, North Bend, WA 98045 425-837-9451, hartman@schooloftoy.com schooloftoy.com Rick Hartman is a professional toy inventor and former classroom teacher who brings curriculum-based toy building workshops and assemblies to elementary and intermediate schools throughout the Northwest. In the classroom, students build their own toys that fly, buzz, balance, twirl and engage young minds while demonstrating concepts in science, math and the arts. At assemblies, larger-than-life toys take center stage as Rick performs one of six original shows designed to captivate, motivate and entertain. He’s also available to host Family Night Build-a-Toy Workshops for your community.

Seattle Children’s Museum Seattle Center Armory 305 Harrison St., Seattle, WA 98109 206-576-2310 rsvp@thechildrensmuseum.org thechildrensmuseum.org/group-visits With 22,000 square feet of exhibits, both permanent and rotating, SCM offers limitless possibilities for learning — from creating a masterpiece in Imagination Studio to traveling the world in Global Village.

There are a number of hands-on exhibits for kiddos to explore, and daily educational programs or activities that are free with the cost of admission.

Seattle Gymnastics Academy Lake City: 12535 26th Ave. NE, Seattle, WA 98125 206-362-7447 fieldtrips@seattlegymnastics.com Ballard: 1415 NW 52nd St., Seattle, WA 98107 206-782-1496 sgasb@seattlegymnastics.com Columbia City: 5034 37th Ave. S, Suite 200 Seattle, WA 98118 206-708-7497 columbiacity@seattlegymnastics.com seattlegymnastics.com Field Trips at SGA are an exciting opportunity for students to run, jump and swing their way through one hour of loosely structured gymnastics fun. SGA instructors utilize obstacle courses and games to keep the kids moving while they explore the facility’s trampolines, bars, rings, in-ground foam pit and more. Regularly scheduled trips (weekly and monthly visits) can also be scheduled. Great for preschools and homeschool groups.

H I S T O R Y & C U LT U R E America’s Car Museum 2702 East D St., Tacoma, WA 98421 253-683-3978 education@americascarmuseum.org americascarmuseum.org/learn/ school-programs ACM’s diverse collection of vehicles and thematic exhibits are full of STEM concepts to ignite critical thinking skills. Programs include inquiry-based tours, hands-on workshops and self-guided exploration.

Enjoy a fun pit stop to the Family Zone, where groups of all ages can play with engaging activities. Capture the experience with a complimentary group photo of your students in a 1923 Buick Touring car.

Bainbridge Island Historical Museum 215 Ericksen Ave. NE Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 206-842-2773 outreach@bainbridgehistory.org bainbridgehistory.org/ education-overview Located in a 1908 one-room schoolhouse, the Bainbridge Island Historical Museum’s goal is to foster the knowledge of local history through educational programs and to support historical preservation on Bainbridge Island. Exhibits include information about Native Americans, Explorers, Mill Towns, Early Shipbuilding, Steamer Transportation, Farming, WWII, the Internment of Japanese Americans and Local Schools.

Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture University of Washington campus 17th Avenue NE and NE 45th Street Seattle, WA 98195 206-543-5591, burked@uw.edu burkemuseum.org/ programs/group-visits

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3 HANDS-ON DISCOVERY & PHYSICAL FUN 3 HISTORY & CULTURE The Burke Museum provides high-quality science and cultural learning experiences to students of all ages. Whether on a museum Discovery Tour, using a Burke Box traveling teaching collection or attending an educator workshop, everyone is sure to learn something new. Burke Museum education is active year round with exciting programs for students, teachers and families. Note: Pricing for all programs changed to a flatrate model effective July, 2016.

Camlann Medieval Village 10320 Kelly Road NE Carnation, WA 98014 425-788-8624 camlann.org/field_trips.htm This two-hour class describes daily life in the Middle Ages and presents ideas on how history is understood and why it is relevant. A discussion of archaeology, architecture, technology, food, customs, fashions and music concludes, weather permitting, with a tour of the village area. Subject matter can be tailored to specific topics. The tour is recommended for students ages 10 years and older. An optional Ploughman’s Lunch (bread, roast polish sausage, cheese, vegetable, fruit and a spiced juice drink) is available from the Bors Hede kitchen. The class is extended another 20 minutes while food is served on platters and eaten off a bread trencher while a minstrel plays courtly music.

Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center 4705 W Marginal Way SW Seattle, WA 98106 206-431-1582, dts@qwestoffice.net duwamishtribe.org/longhouse.html The Duwamish Longhouse proudly sits near the mouth of the Duwamish River overlooking the Duwamish River Valley, not far from the landing site of early immigrants. It is also near the ancient Duwamish village hahAH-poos, on the National Register of Historic Places. This traditional cedar post and beam structure houses artwork, historic photographs and ancient artifacts from the Duwamish Tribe and other Salish Peoples.

Call to schedule a longhouse tour.

Eastside Heritage Center 425-450-1049 education@eastsideheritagecenter.org eastsideheritagecenter.org/ education.html Through guided tours, classroom Treasure Box kits and visual programs, Eastside Heritage Center immerses students in the Eastside’s past and present. Tours are available through EHC for Historic Larsen Lake Cabin, Historic Winters House, Eastside Coal Mining, Eastside Schools and Local Salish Life.

Edmonds-South Snohomish County Historical Society and Museum 118 5th Ave. N, Edmonds, WA 98020 425-774-0900, info@historicedmonds.org historicedmonds.org

The museum, located in a beautifully restored 1910 Carnegie Library, features temporary and long-term exhibits showcasing the history of the town and waterfront of Edmonds, from the age of exploration and discovery, through the founding and growth of the city, and up to the 1950s when the last mill closed. The museum also offers a Trunk Tales Program for public elementary schools.

Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum Paine Field, 3407 109th St. SW Everett, WA 98204 206-342-4242, justins@flyingheritage.com flyingheritage.com The Flying Heritage Collection showcases the spectacular warbirds and technologies from 1935 through 1945. Set in a restored working hangar, visitors of all ages can get up close and personal to British, German, Japanese, Russian and U.S. war planes and tanks, and learn how innovators and innovations of the past led the way to modern aviation and aerospace technologies. The newest exhibit Why War: The Causes of Conflict offers an amazing opportunity to teach students about the causes of war, the impact of propaganda, how to critically examine primary sources, and ask large-scale critical questions.

Fort Nisqually Living History Museum Point Defiance Park 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma, WA 98407 253-591-5339 fortnisqually@tacomaparks.com metroparkstacoma.org/fort-education

Seattle, WA 98195 206-543-0735, info@fiuts.org fiuts.org/programs/education-programs Based on the UW campus, FIUTS programs create a community of international and American students, members of the local community and alumni around the world.

For K-12 teachers in the Seattle area, FIUTS offers many ways to enrich your global curriculum and connect your students with people from around the world. Arrange a visit from a Global Ambassador, sign up for the Pen Pal Program or bring the class to the one-day CulturalFest held each winter.

Gates Foundation Visitor Center 440 5th Ave. N, Seattle, WA 98109 206-709-3100 ext. 7100 visitorcenterstaff@gatesfoundation.org gatesfoundation.org/ visitor-center/for-educators Explore a life-saving mosquito net, an ingenious personal water filter, and a storage device that can keep vaccines cool for 30 days or more. Learn about efforts to eradicate polio in our lifetime. Immerse yourself in debates about education, health and poverty – and decide your own priorities. We offer an optimistic experience that encourages both reflection and civic engagement.

Free guided tours are discussion-driven and incorporate the interactive exhibits. Bus subsidies are available.

Georgetown Steam Plant 6605 13th Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98108 206-763-2542 scl_georgetownsteamplant@seattle.gov georgetownsteamplant.com

Fort Nisqually is a living history museum where guides in period clothing demonstrate the crafts of the 1850s and engage visitors in historic dialogue. Students can take guided tours of the fort, have a classroom visit by a time traveler dressed in period clothing, or explore the contents of a classroom case on loan from the museum.

Built in 1906-07 by the Seattle Electric Company on 18 acres of land along the Duwamish River, this National Historic Landmark stands today as a reminder of the era of electrification of America’s cities and a time when industry was first attracted to Seattle by its inexpensive hydroelectric power and electric trolley car system.

Foss Waterway Seaport

The Greater Seattle Bureau of Fearless Ideas

705 Dock St., Tacoma, WA 98402 253-272-2750 ext. 103 kaddee.lawrence@fosswaterwayseaport.org fosswaterwayseaport.org/ education-programs

8414 Greenwood Ave. N Seattle, WA 98103 206-725-2625, info@fearlessideas.org fearlessideas.org/programs

Explore Puget Sound’s rich maritime heritage and learn about the science of the sea with Foss Waterway Seaport’s educational programs. Choose from a variety of unique activities that bring history alive and help students, educators and families discover a connection with all marine life in our waterways. Students as young as 1st grade can take part in a land-based field trip at the Balfour Dock location. Students in 5th grade and higher can take to the seas on a boatbased expedition.

BFI (formerly 826 Seattle) believes that the power of words, well-written and well-spoken, can open doors to important opportunities. The tutoring, writing and publishing programs prepare young people, ages 6 to 18, for a successful future by developing strong writing skills, championing diverse communication styles, and motivating young people to share their stories. BFI offers drop-in and in-school tutoring, field trips, writer workshops and more.

FIUTS (Foundation for International Understanding Through Students)

19921 Poplar Way, Lynnwood, WA 98036 425-776-3977 ci.lynnwood.wa.us/playlynnwood/ parks/heritage-park.htm

University of Washington Campus Husky Union Building, Room 206

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ExploreDirectory transportation and social heritage of Lynnwood from its roots in the rural community of Alderwood Manor formed in 1919. Exhibits throughout the park tell stories of life in early Lynnwood. The park’s historic structures have been renovated and repurposed as community resource facilities. These include the South Snohomish County Visitor Information Center and the Wickers Museum in the Wickers Building, the Heritage Resource Center in the Superintendent’s Cottage, the Sno-Isle Genealogy Library in the Humble House, and Interurban Car No. 55.

The Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum is the nation’s only public museum dedicated solely to powerboat racing. The Victory Education Program is a rigorously researched, classroom tested curriculum using the magic of racing to inspire students to pursue and excel in STEM education. The program is designed to encourage all children to envision themselves as potential engineers and problem solvers. They offer both classroom visits and field trips.

Hibulb Cultural Center & Natural History Preserve

Gilman Town Hall, 165 SE Andrews St. Issaquah, WA 98027 425-392-3500, info@issaquahhistory.org issaquahhistory.org/discover-kidz

6410 23rd Ave. NE, Tulalip, WA 98271 360-716-2600 lejones@tulaliptribes-nsn.gov hibulbculturalcenter.org/education The Hibulb Cultural Center and Natural History Preserve has more than 23,000 square feet of exhibits and classrooms, plus 50 acres of natural history preserve to provide a wonderful learning experience for students. School groups can take guided or self-guided tours of the interactive cultural center featuring a main exhibit, a temporary exhibit, the Canoe Hall, a longhouse with introductory video, two classrooms, research library and gift shop. Optional craft activities are also available.

Historic Flight Foundation Paine Field, 10719 Bernie Webber Drive Mukilteo, WA 98275 425-348-3200 airborne@historicflight.org historicflight.org Located at the southwest corner of Paine Field, Historic Flight at Kilo-7 offers a journey into the energy, hard work and passion that fueled aviation from 1927 through 1957.

Like the aircraft in the collection, the hangars at Kilo-7 are designed to reflect beauty, durability and honestly expressed materials.

Group tours are available by appointment.

Holocaust Center for Humanity 2045 2nd Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 206-582-3000 julia@holocaustcenterseattle.org holocaustcenterseattle.org The Holocaust Center for Humanity teaches tolerance and citizenship through lessons of the Holocaust. The Center supports teachers in introducing Holocaust studies into their curricula with resources, field trips, Teaching Trunks, student contests, classroom book sets, handouts and more.

Through artifacts and stories from local Holocaust survivors, students begin to understand the history of the Holocaust and that their choices make a difference.

Field trips include a docent-led tour of the Holocaust Center’s exhibit, a short film, and an interactive activity.

Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum 5917 S 196th St., Kent, WA 98032 206-764-9453, info@thunderboats.org thunderboats.ning.com/page/ victory-education-program

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Issaquah History Museums

The Issaquah History Museums have collaborated with local and regional schools for decades. In addition to providing history materials supporting state curriculum standards, the Issaquah History Museums provide in-class presentations, museum tours, and treasure kits designed to meet the needs of each visiting group.

Job Carr Cabin Museum 2350 N 30th St., Tacoma, WA 98403 253-627-5405 mbowlby@jobcarrmuseum.org jobcarrcabinmuseum-education. strikingly.com The Job Carr Cabin replication is a museum commemorating the first non-native settler of what is now Tacoma. The log cabin museum was authentically reconstructed true to the original design and setting. Activities include making butter, enjoying living history re-enactors and going on a scavenger hunt. Groups can also arrange for a walking tour of Old Town Tacoma or the historic Old St. Peter’s Church. The museum now offers Traveling Trunks for loan.

Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum 407 S G St., Tacoma, WA 98405 253-383-2575, kmuseumtaq@aol.com rain.org/~karpeles/taqfrm.html Six large Greco-Roman columns and portico form a stately entrance to the Karpeles Manuscript Museum, just across the street from the Victorian-styled Seymour Botanical Conservatory. As one of 12 such museums around the country, it offers an ideal environment for the exhibit of original papers of historic importance such as the papers of the Wright Brothers, the original draft of the Bill of Rights, and many more. Exhibits, which are always admission free, are normally on display for three months at a time.

Kitsap Historical Society & Museum 280 4th St., Bremerton, WA 98337 360-479-6226, info@kitsaphistory.org kitsaphistory.org/education.htm The Kitsap County Historical Society and Museum collects, preserves and exhibits the diverse culture, heritage and history of Kitsap County for the education and enjoyment of the public. Permanent exhibits

at KHSM include “Sound People, Sound Visions,” “Main Street” and the Hands-On Gallery. Guided tours can be arranged for no extra charge.

Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park 319 2nd Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98104 206-220-4240 nps.gov/klse/index.htm The Klondike Gold Rush Museum offers visitors a chance to step back in time and journey to the Yukon gold fields of Canada as thousands did in 1897 and 1898. Interactive exhibits highlight Seattle’s role in this international event. Experience the gold rush through the eyes of actual stampeders by referring to their journals and personal accounts. Class groups can arrange for a short video, a gold panning and mining demonstration and one of several scavenger hunts in the museum. Traveling Trunks and digital resources are also available for loan.

Lewis Army Museum Joint Base Lewis-McChord 4320 Main St., JBLM, WA 98433 253-967-7206, usarmy.jblm.imcom.list. museum@mail.mil lewisarmymuseum.com The Lewis Army Museum tells the history of the base since its beginnings as Camp Lewis, through World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and to its present-day operations and recent combination with McChord Air Force Base to become Joint Base Lewis McChord in 2010. The museum also features nearly an acre of outdoor exhibits including a UH-1 “Huey” Helicopter and various armored vehicles.

Log House Museum and Southwest Seattle Historical Society 3003 61st Ave. SW, Seattle, WA 98116 206-938-5293 clay.eals@loghousemuseum.info loghousemuseum.info/education Discover and celebrate the history of the Duwamish Peninsula and the Birthplace of Seattle in an authentically restored 1904 log building surrounded by a Pacific Northwest native plant garden. After a 30-minute history and storytelling session highlighting West Seattle’s early history and a newly restored totem pole, tours then walk one block to Alki Beach to put it in the context of the real world. Heritage Education Trunk Kits are also available for loan.

Milepost 31 211 1st Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98104 888-298-5463 viaduct@wsdot.wa.gov wsdot.wa.gov/projects/ viaduct/milepost31 This award-winning information center highlights the people and projects that shaped Pioneer Square, and provides an inside look at the SR 99 Tunnel Project.

In addition to construction photos and brochures, you’ll find history, artifacts

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3 HISTORY & CULTURE and interactive exhibits designed to broaden your understanding of the land beneath you. Explore the neighborhood’s changing landscape, from earth-moving efforts of the past to the massive tunnel project that will soon move State Route 99 underground and reconnect Pioneer Square to the waterfront.

Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) 860 Terry Ave. N, Seattle, WA 98109 206-324-1126, education@mohai.org mohai.org/education At MOHAI, thousands of rare objects, historic images and hands-on interactive experiences make history come alive with the unforgettable stories of the men and women who built Seattle from wilderness to world city. Field trip topics include Creating Our Community, Cracking the History Code and The Significance of Salmon. Group tours include an educator-led lesson, a self-guided gallery hunt and a craft activity. In-class programs, teacher resources and artifact trunk rentals are also available. Ask about scholarships and bus reimbursement.

Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) (formerly EMP and the Science Fiction Museum) 325 5th Ave. N, Seattle, WA 98109 206-262-3239 jessical@empmuseum.org mopop.org/programs/for-educators/ educational-resources Education is a key focus for MoPOP, a cultural institution designed to explore the creative process and promote critical thinking. A school visit to MoPOP gives students the chance to experience interactive exhibitions that highlight the nation’s musical culture and history, discover the role that imagination plays in fictional literature and films, explore the development and effects of technology, and teach the craft of making music.

Nordic Heritage Museum 3014 NW 67th St., Seattle, WA 98117 206-789-5707 ext. 19 alisonc@nordicmuseum.org nordicmuseum.org/explore/teachers The Nordic Heritage Museum honors the legacy of Nordic immigrants in the Northwest. The museum invites school groups in grades 1 through 12 to visit the exhibits, either on guided or self-guided tours. Teacher Packets and Outreach Trunks are also available to teach about Nordic culture, music and dance, arts, history, Norse mythology and Vikings.

Northwest African American Museum 2300 S Massachusetts St. Seattle, WA 98144 206-518-6000 ext. 104 pallen@naamnw.org naamnw.org/education

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ExploreDirectory The Northwest African American Museum documents and exhibits the unique historical and cultural experiences of African Americans in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. Guided tours of the museum, hands-on workshops, curriculum packets and Story Trunks for the classroom all connect students and teachers with the local history of African Americans.

Visitors can explore the naval history of the region and experience life as a sailor through exhibits about the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, the USS John C. Stennis, Special Operations Submarines, and much more. Grade-appropriate scavenger hunts as well as lesson plans and activities are available online to enhance field trips.

PSNM now offers Scout Workshops as well.

Northwest Railway Museum

Renton History Museum

38625 SE King St. Snoqualmie, WA 98065 425-888-3030 ext. 7204 jessie@trainmuseum.org trainmuseum.org

235 Mill Ave. S, Renton, WA 98057 425-255-2330, estewart@rentonwa.gov rentonwa.gov/rentonhistorymuseum

The Northwest Railway Museum is located in a Victorian depot. Each spring, students learn how the railway changed Washington and influenced settlement while they experience the excitement of a working railroad. The School Train program is intended for 4th graders and their Washington State History Curriculum, but can be tailored to groups of all ages. The museum also offers a Preschool Train, Outreach Education and opportunities for Scout and senior groups.

Northwest Seaport Maritime Heritage Center Lake Union Park, 860 Terry Ave. N Seattle, WA 98109 206-447-9800, info@nwseaport.org nwseaport.org/activities/plan-a-visit Northwest Seaport’s historic vessels are located in Seattle’s Lake Union Park, just north of downtown. The tugboat Arthur Foss, Lightship No. 83, and troller Twilight are moored on the Historic Ships Wharf with other vessels. Northwest Seaport has several recurring opportunities to experience its historic vessels. Group tours of the tugboat Arthur Foss are available by appointment. Middle and high school students can participate in their Engineer for a Day Program and learn about engine innovation, marine propulsion, transportation history and more.

Pioneer Farm Museum & Ohop Indian Village 7716 Ohop Valley Road E Eatonville, WA 98328 360-832-6300 pioneer@rainierconnect.com pioneerfarmmuseum.org

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Pioneer Farm and Ohop Indian Village takes visitors through the daily lives of pioneer and Native American children of the 1880s with costumed docents and plenty of hands-on activities. Classes can arrange for a 90-minute tour of the homestead cabin and farm (mid-March through November), or schedule an in-class presentation for individual classrooms or for the entire school (December through mid-March).

With more than 15,000 photographs and 90,000 objects, the Renton History Museum’s mission is to preserve, document, interpret and educate about the history of greater Renton. Guided tours of the museum and a self-guided walking tour of Renton are just two of the resources available to learn about the city’s past. The Museum has developed two local history curricula at the 4th and 8th grade levels to be used in the classroom including their Coast Salish Curriculum.

Seattle Architecture Foundation 1010 Western Ave., Seattle, WA 98104 206-667-9184 info@seattlearchitecture.org seattlearchitecture.org/programs/ school-and-community-programs SAF works with school groups to arrange weekday architecture workshops and walking tours that are matched to a range of grade levels and educational goals.

Workshop topics include: Building “Green,” Designing Places to Play, Accessible Transportation, Affordable Housing, Building Communities, and more. SAF also offers its free architectural curriculum, Places & Spaces, for educators seeking a flexible resource to introduce their students to architecture’s connection to classroom topics and their everyday lives.

Seattle Arts & Lectures’ Writers in the Schools (WITS) 340 15th Ave. E, #301, Seattle, WA 98112 206-621-2230, wits@lectures.org lectures.org/wits/wits_news.php From songs to sonnets, from cover letters to love letters, Writers in the Schools inspires young people to discover and develop their authentic writing and performance voices. Professional local writers are placed in public elementary, middle and high school classrooms to inspire student and teacher excellence in reading and writing. By encouraging students to write about what they know best — themselves — WITS helps students find their own, authentic voices.

Seattle Fire Department

Puget Sound Navy Museum

206-386-1338, fireinfo@seattle.gov seattle.gov/fire/pubEd/ school/schoolPrograms.htm

251 1st St., Bremerton, WA 98337 360-627-2451, education.psnm@navy.mil pugetsoundnavymuseum.org

For more than 50 years, the Seattle Fire Department has provided fire safety education to students in both public and private Seat-

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3 HISTORY & CULTURE 3 NATURE & ENVIRONMENT tle schools. Providing fire safety education, injury prevention messages and positive community role models are the goals of the School Age Program. Tours of a local fire station can be scheduled for school groups.

Teachers can also arrange for a firefighter or a fire vehicle to visit the school.

Seattle Mariners and Safeco Field 1250 1st Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98134 206-346-4246 m.mlb.com/mariners/tickets/info/ tours-details School groups can tour the Seattle Mariners ballpark and learn about the history of Safeco Field at the Baseball Museum of the Pacific Northwest. Educational group tours receive discounted rates. The Mariner Moose is also available for special wholeschool assemblies focused on healthy behaviors and motivation. Visit seattle. mariners.mlb.com/sea/fan_forum/mariner_moose.jsp for details.

Seattle Metropolitan Police Museum 317 3rd Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98104 206-437-3860, james.ritter@seattle.gov seametropolicemuseum.org Discover the history of Northwest law enforcement, policing the frontier and the taming of Seattle. Located in Seattle’s historic Pioneer Square, this facility is the largest police museum in the western U.S., combining historical displays with an interactive learning area for children and adults. Although the Seattle Metropolitan Police Museum is designed specifically for self-guided viewing, the museum is currently open by appointment only.

Seattle Times Printing Plant Tours 19200 120th Ave. NE, Bothell, WA 98011 425-489-7000 kpalmer@seattletimes.com company.seattletimes.com/ contact-us The Seattle Times Company Print and Online Network reaches more Northwest adults than any other local news media.

Tours of the North Creek Production Facility include following the newspapers “hot off the press” through the packaging center and out the door to the trucks. One of the most popular parts of the tour is watching the robots pick up enormous rolls of newsprint and move them to the press.

Shoreline Historical Museum 18501 Linden Ave. N, Shoreline, WA 98133 206-542-7111 shm@shorelinehistoricalmuseum.org shorelinehistoricalmuseum.org The Shoreline Historical Museum celebrates the history of Shoreline and its community with exhibits, walking tours and events.

Group tours of the exhibits are available by appointment. Outreach lectures, educational trunks and traveling exhibits are also available.

Tillicum Village Pier 55, 1101 Alaskan Way Seattle, WA 98101 206-623-1445, sales@argosycruises.com groups.argosycruises.com/ tillicum-village-schools Tillicum is the perfect combination for students to experience both the history and culture of the region. School trips to Tillicum Village include a narrated Argosy Cruise to Blake Island, a cedar-staked salmon baking demonstration, lunch in the longhouse and a dance performance in the spirit of Northwest coastal tribes. The program is designed for elementary and middle school students.

Underground Tour, Bill Speidel’s 614 1st Ave., Seattle, WA 98104 206-682-4646 ext. 118 info@undergroundtour.com undergroundtour.com/ about/schoolgroups.html Bill Speidel’s Underground Tour is Seattle’s most unusual attraction, a humorous stroll through subterranean storefronts and sidewalks entombed when the city rebuilt atop itself after the Great Fire of 1889. The tour begins in historic Pioneer Square, then plunges underground for a time-capsule view of the buried city. It’s history with punch lines! School groups receive activity books with each ticket.

USS Turner Joy Naval Destroyer Museum 300 Washington Beach Ave. Bremerton, WA 98337 360-792-2457, dd951@sinclair.net ussturnerjoy.org The USS Turner Joy is located on the Bremerton Boardwalk within an easy walk of the Seattle Ferry Terminal. Tour a piece of history or participate in an overnighter onboard. The Bremerton Historic Ships Association takes exceptional pride in providing this Vietnam Era destroyer for your appreciation.

Washington State History Museum

WHC is one of the most comprehensive interactive museums of mining, logging, agriculture and early life in the Pacific Northwest. Come see a Maytag Wringer Washer powered by a tractor, a telephone switchboard, a working water wheel and more at this hands-on exhibit.

Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience 719 S King St., Seattle, WA 98104 206-623-5124 ext. 133 tours@wingluke.org wingluke.org/school-tours Explore what it means to cope and thrive in a new culture. Discover early, contemporary and emerging Asian-American art. Think differently about what it means to be and become American. The Wing is the nation’s only museum devoted to the Asian Pacific American experience. Whether you are exploring the neighborhood on a Chinatown Discovery Tour or immersing yourself in the galleries with hands-on activities, tours are customized to meet curriculum needs.

Curriculum boxes and educator resources are also available.

N AT U R E & ENVIRONMENT Academic Adventures 15510 Rosario Beach Road Anacortes, WA 98221 360-708-3286 andrew.rice@academicsandadventures.org academicsandadventures.org Academic Adventures is an inquiry focused Coastal Ecology and Marine Biology Field School based in Anacortes. Students participate in the scientific process and are surrounded by the specific habitats, organisms and ecosystems they are studying.

Programs for grades K-12 include one-day field trips, multi-day field school, naturalist programs and Deception Pass day camps.

Bellevue Botanical Garden

1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, WA 98402 253-798-5927 schoolprograms@wshs.wa.gov www.washingtonhistory.org/education

12001 Main St., Bellevue, WA 98005 425-452-2750, livinglab@bellevuebotanical.org bellevuebotanical.org/lab.html

Through interactive exhibits, theatrical storytelling, high-tech displays and dramatic artifacts, students learn about Washington State’s unique people and places, as well as their impact on the country and the world.

Tours may be self-guided or guided by appointment. Six History Boxes are available for in-class use. Columbia is an interactive periodical available to teachers and their classes integrating reading, writing and Pacific Northwest history.

Highlights of the Bellevue Botanical Garden include the Northwest Perennial Alliance Border, Waterwise Garden, Yao Garden, Alpine Rock Garden, the new Ravine Experience and summer displays of dahlias and fuchsias. The Living Lab Program for grades K through 5 provides quality science and botany-related educational opportunities for youth. Activities are interactive, fun, hands-on and aligned with the Washington State Standards for Science.

Western Heritage Center Interactive Museum

The Bloedel Reserve

Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Building 611 Monroe, WA 98272 425-232-3493, whc@clearwire.net westernheritagecenter.org

7571 NE Dolphin Drive Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 206-842-7631, ext. 14 atendam@bloedelreserve.org bloedelreserve.org/visit

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ExploreDirectory The Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island is an internationally renowned public garden and forest preserve. The Reserve’s 150 acres are a unique blend of natural woodlands and beautifully landscaped gardens, including a Japanese Garden, a Moss Garden, a Reflection Pool and the Bloedels’ former estate home. The Bloedel Reserve welcomes school children, youth groups and college students for guided tours. Many of the tour guides are retired teachers, who love leading tours for students of all ages.

Brightwater Education & Community Center 22505 State Route 9 SE Woodinville, WA 98072 206-263-9524, kateb@islandwood.org kingcounty.gov/services/environment/ brightwater-center/education.aspx The Brightwater Center at the Brightwater Sewage Treatment Plant was designed with learning in mind. It aims to educate people of all ages about the impacts individuals have on water resources and the environment. Brightwater has partnered with the non-profit organization IslandWood to offer programs for local schools. All school field trip programs are free and include handson activities and/or field investigations. The center also features 70 acres of open space with trails and 40 acres of natural habitat along with a variety of public art.

q Editor’s note: For information about King County’s other treatment plants, go to “King County Water Treatment Plants” under Nature & Environment.

Camp Long 5200 35th Ave. SW, Seattle, WA 98126 206-684-7434, camplong@seattle.gov seattle.gov/parks/ environment/camplong.htm Camp Long is one of Seattle’s best-kept secrets. Located in West Seattle, this 68-acre park offers visitors an opportunity to enjoy nature, hike in the forest, camp overnight in rustic cabins, rock climb and learn about natural history. Naturalists lead environmental education classes for schools, preschools and homeschool groups. Program topics include spiders, insects, low tide, wetlands, stewardship and birds. Camp Long now has challenge courses available with a variety of programming options.

Cedar Hills Regional Landfill 16645 228th Ave. SE Maple Valley, WA 98038 206-477-4466 your.kingcounty.gov/ solidwaste/facilities/cedarhills.asp Groups, organizations or individuals can arrange to tour the Solid Waste Division’s facilities in Maple Valley. Tours include an overview of the operations on-site, garbage statistics, and a ride around the active landfill area, the North Flare Station, and the leachate ponds. Participants must be at least 5 years old.

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Cedar River Watershed Education Center 19901 Cedar Falls Road SE North Bend, WA 98045 206-733-9421, crwprograms@seattle.gov seattle.gov/util/crwec Seattle Public Utilities Cedar River Watershed Education Center offers free 4th and 5th grade naturalist-led watershed education field programs to public and private schools in the spring and fall. These options consist of the “Seeing the Source” program and the center-based “Land and Water” program. A third option for all grade levels is the “Water Is Magic” education center visit.

This flexible field trip explores water’s wonders through hands-on indoor exhibits and teacher-led self-discovery of the center’s outdoor environment and area trails.

Center for Urban Horticulture 3501 NE 41st St., Seattle, WA 98195 206-685-8033, uwbgeduc@uw.edu botanicgardens.uw.edu/ center-for-urban-horticulture The Center for Urban Horticulture, opened in 1984, is part of the University of Washington Botanic Gardens. It includes a 16-acre landscaped site with buildings and gardens, the UW Farm, and the 74-acre Union Bay Natural Area, which provides publicly accessible wildlife habitat (more than 200 bird species have been sighted there) and an outdoor laboratory for UW research.

Self-guided or guided tours are available.

Eastside Audubon 308 4th Ave. S, Kirkland, WA 98033 425-576-8805 youthprograms@eastsideaudubon.org eastsideaudubon.org/education/ youth-education-1 Volunteers from Eastside Audubon’s Youth Education Program work with children of all ages in a variety of settings—schools, nature centers, parks, camps, festivals and fairs.

All presentations are interactive, hands-on, and can be adapted to the needs of students.

Teachers may also borrow the Bird Discovery Box, which contains lesson plans and the materials needed to teach them.

Edmonds Discovery Programs 700 Main St., Edmonds, WA 98020 425-771-0227 jennifer.leach@edmondswa.gov edmondswa.gov/ discovery-programs-home.html The Edmonds Discovery Programs include a popular two-part K through 12 “Marine Education” program as well as the K through 6 “Discover the Forest” program held at Yost Park. Students learn about ecosystems, biodiversity, interdependence and much more.

The EDP website also contains descriptions as well as downloadable materials on local mammals, birds, fish and plants in and around Edmonds.

Environmental Science Center 2220 SW Seahurst Park Road Burien, WA 98166 206-248-4266 education@envsciencecenter.org envsciencecenter.org/programs Serving South King County since 2000, the Environmental Science Center promotes environmental stewardship, sustainability and academic achievement through science-based education. Typically, a one-hour classroom session is followed by a 90-minute inquiry-based field program at a location such as Seahurst Park or the Normandy Park Cove. Programs for grades K through 12 include Beach Heroes and Salmon Heroes.

FISH (Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery) 125 W Sunset Way, Issaquah, WA 98027 425-392-1118, education@issaquahfish.org issaquahfish.org FISH is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting watershed stewardship through education. FISH offers tours of the hatchery for groups of all ages throughout the fall when the salmon arrive in Issaquah to spawn. FISH also offers in-class presentations to schools and homeschool groups either in conjunction with the students’ visit to the hatchery in the fall, or any time in the spring or winter. For a small fee, FISH will bring hands-on displays about salmon to your school’s science fair.

Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden 13735 24th Ave. S, SeaTac, WA 98168 206-391-4003 highlinegarden@gmail.com highlinegarden.org The Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden covers 10.5 acres of display gardens, woodlands and trails reclaimed from a suburban brownfield. Highlights include the Seike Japanese Garden, Elda Behm’s Paradise Garden, the Sensory Garden located adjacent to the SeaTac Senior Center, and display gardens planted and maintained by the King County Iris Society, Puget Sound Daylily Club, Seattle Rose Society, and the City of SeaTac Parks Department. Docent-led tours are available by appointment.

Hiram M. Chittenden Locks and Carl S. English, Jr. Botanical Garden 3015 NW 54th St., Seattle, WA 98107 206-783-7059 www.nws.usace.army.mil/Missions/ CivilWorks/LocksandDams/ ChittendenLocks.aspx Students can watch ships pass through the locks, learn about the historical importance of the local shipping industry, and view migrating salmon in the fish ladder when in season. The botanical garden has more than 570 species of plants from around the world. Guided tours are provided all year, although availability in winter is limited.

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King County Wastewater Treatment Plants

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Plants in Renton, Woodinville and West Seattle 206-477-5448 casey.plank@kingcounty.gov kingcounty.gov/services/environment/ wastewater/education.aspx

4450 Blakely Ave. NE Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 206-855-4300, info@islandwood.org islandwood.org In addition to their school camps and Brightwater Center programs, IslandWood offers teacher resources as well as the Homewaters Program for Seattle students. Homewaters connects school science curriculum to watersheds and other natural ecosystems in the communities where students live.

The core programming ties directly to the Microworlds, Ecosystems and Land & Water science units used by 4th and 5th graders in the Seattle School District.

King County Solid Waste Division 201 S Jackson St., Suite 701 Seattle, WA 98104 206-477-5282 donna.miscolta@kingcounty.gov your.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste/ education/index.asp Students learn to make choices that contribute to a cleaner school, community and planet through a school-wide assembly, hands-on classroom workshops and Green Teams that implement projects in the school or community. Materials and programs are available for preschool through 12th grade.

The Wastewater Treatment Division’s education programs provide information on treatment plants, clean water processes and technology, resource recovery, pollution prevention for homes and businesses and Puget Sound health. Learn where it all goes when you brush and flush. School tours for King County schools, grades 4 through 12, are available in Renton, Seattle and now Woodinville for all King County residents.

School field trips can include water quality testing, beach cleanup or a community recycled resources garden project. Ask about the Wheels to Water bus program.

Kruckeberg Botanic Garden 20312 15th Ave. NW, Shoreline, WA 98177 206-546-1281, programs@kruckeberg.org kruckeberg.org/events-tours This four-acre public garden contains a unique blend of Pacific Northwest native plants and unusual exotics set in a natural wooded setting. KBG offers a variety of seasonally appropriate field trips for preschool and kindergarten groups including “Forest Layers,” “Garden Senses” and “Flower Power.”

Kubota Garden 9817 55th Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98118 206-725-5060, info@kubotagarden.org kubotagarden.org A stunning 25 acres of hills and valleys, the Kubota Garden features streams, waterfalls, ponds, rock outcroppings and an exceptionally rich and mature collection of plant material. This unique urban refuge displays more than 60 years of vision, effort and commitment by the Kubota family. Maps for self-guided tours are available online and at the entrance kiosk. Guided tours are available for groups of eight or more. Call the Kubota Garden Foundation to make an appointment for a tour guide.

Magnuson Nature Programs 6344 NE 74th St., Seattle, WA 98115 206-684-7026 magnusonnatureprograms@gmail.com magnusonnatureprograms.com Magnuson Park is a wonderful place for a nature adventure, whether on a guided nature walk, a school field trip with Magnuson Nature Educators, or using one of our Explorer Packs for a self-guided tour. Teachers can choose from four topics, each filled with multiple experiential learning activities and held in a different part of the park. Our field trip activities introduce or reinforce elementary-school science units such as animals, organisms, plant growth and development, ecosystems, land and water, and more.

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ExploreDirectory Marine Science and Technology Center 28203 Redondo Beach Drive S Des Moines, WA 98198 206-592-4000, mastedu@highline.edu flightline.highline.edu/mast The MaST Center is the marine biology and aquarium facility of Highline College.

Located 4 miles south of campus at Redondo Beach with easy access to a variety of nearby habitats, the 2,500 square-foot facility offers public space, classroom, laboratories, offices, research areas with state-of-the-art equipment and an aquarium. The Aquarium holds more than 15 tanks totaling approximately 3,000 gallons of flow-through seawater and displays more than 250 native Puget Sound marine species.

Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center 1625 118th Ave. SE, Bellevue, WA 98005 425-450-0207, snelson@pacsci.org pacificsciencecenter.org/mercer-slough/ school-programs 425-452-2565, mseec@bellevuewa.gov bellevuewa.gov/mseec.htm The Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center, a collaboration between the City of Bellevue and the Pacific Science Center, features classrooms, a visitor center, a community building and a “tree house,” all sustainably built. In addition to exhibits at the visitor center and self-guided walks through the Mercer Slough, PSC offers yearround education about wetlands and nature for youth, families and school groups.

Outreach lessons are also available.

Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust 2701 1st Ave., Suite 240, Seattle, WA 98121 206-382-5565, info@mtsgreenway.org mtsgreenway.org/education The Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust works to conserve and enhance the landscape along the I-90 corridor, ensuring a long-term balance between people and nature. Their education program has been engaging 4th through 12th grade students in King County with high-quality, science-based outdoor learning opportunities for 15 years. The inquiry-based programs are aligned with state learning standards, and are affordable and fun. The goal is to plant the seeds for a more sustainable future by teaching and inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards and conservation leaders.

National Geographic Live Student Matinees Benaroya Hall 200 University St., Seattle, WA 98101 206-215-4807 ngstudent@benaroyahall.org nationalgeographic.com/ student-matinees National Geographic believes in the power of science, exploration and storytelling to change the world. NG explorers, photographers, filmmakers and scientists embody

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the importance of living curious, responsible and empowered lives and serve as inspiring role models through their student matinees. Student Matinees are free (some bus subsidies are also available) and include a collection of resources to complement the speaker’s focus such as classroom activities, videos, maps and more.

Pacific Bonsai Museum 2515 S 336th St., Federal Way, WA 98003 253-353-7345 tours@pacificbonsaimuseum.org pacificbonsaimuseum.org The Pacific Bonsai Museum features world-class bonsai from around the globe.

Free and open to the public, this cultural gem offers contemporary and traditional bonsai exhibits, group tours, education and special events.

Pacific Marine Research 2203 Alaskan Way, Pier 66 Seattle, WA 98121 206-361-1919 fieldtrips@marinescienceafloat.org marinescienceafloat.org The Marine Science Afloat program is targeted for grades 3 through 12. Students do water sampling, plankton sampling, video and hands-on microscope labs, hands-on invertebrates labs and marine mammal labs. The highlight of the day is a live dive, in which a diver carrying a closed-circuit TV camera and communication system takes students to the bottom of Puget Sound for specimen collection. When schedules permit, PMR can send one of its educators to the classroom for a fun and informative biology lesson.

Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve 10441 Bayview-Edison Road Mount Vernon, WA 98273 360-428-1558, swood@padillabay.gov ecy.wa.gov/programs/sea/padillabay/ education/index.html At low tide, Padilla Bay exposes miles of mudflats formed by sediment from the Skagit River. The area is a perfect habitat for a variety of estuary plants and animals, which makes it a great place for nature study. Programs are offered for grades pre-K through 12 and can include a lecture, slide shows, videos and hands-on lab and fieldwork. Facilities include exhibits and an aquarium. Programs are free, but donations are accepted.

PowellsWood: A Northwest Garden 430 S Dash Point Road Federal Way, WA 98023 253-529-1620, admin@powellswood.org powellswood.org/tours A Northwest pleasure garden tucked away in a Federal Way neighborhood, the three acres of PowellsWood are nestled against another thirty-five acres of native successional forest. Several distinct garden rooms are graced with more than a thousand varieties of trees, shrubs and perennials. The garden’s perennial borders thrive, the fruit

of an extensive soil conservation project.

The garden is open Tuesdays through Saturdays, April 1 through Oct. 31. Discounted school and youth club field trips can be tailored to your group’s age and subject matter.

Quiet Heart Wilderness School 23632 Hwy. 99, Suite F Edmonds, WA 98026 425-478-3494 quietheartexpress@comcast.net quietheart.org/courses Since 1997, Quiet Heart has enhanced students’ understanding of the natural world, and instilled in them a sense of stewardship toward their planet and its creatures. Led by experienced instructors, programs include primitive and survival skills, edible and medicinal plants, animal tracking, wilderness navigation, awareness skills, team building and problem solving. Quiet Heart’s various programs range from our preschool program ”Through the Eyes of a Naturalist,” OWLE for ages 8 to 15, summer camps, year-round programs, and many other family programs and courses.

Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden 2525 S 336th St., Federal Way, WA 98003 253-838-4646, ext. 140 info@rhodygarden.org rhodygarden.org Home to one of the largest collections of species rhododendrons in the world, the garden displays over 700 of the more than 1,000 species found around the world.

Self-guided or docent-led tours are available of the gardens, the Conservatory and the Victorian Stumpery.

Seattle Audubon Society 8050 35th Ave. NE, Seattle, WA 98115 206-523-8243 ext. 19 christines@seattleaudubon.org seattleaudubon.org/sas/about/ environmentaleducation.aspx Seattle Audubon education programs provide classroom and experiential learning opportunities for ages 3 to 103 for the purpose of creating environmental stewards and mobilizing a community to take action in the protection of birds and their habitats. Inschool programs, classroom kits and teacher resources make learning about local birds engaging and fun. High school programs include Northwest ecology along with citizen science and service learning projects.

Seattle Bug Safari 425-829-4869 info@seattlebugsafari.com seattlebugsafari.com/education.htm Educating kids and others about the fascinating world of insects is one of Seattle Bug Safari’s passions. Outreach programs for grades pre-K through 12 can be tailored to include the specific topics your class is covering now. We also have special programs for home school groups, families and Scout troops.

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Seattle Chinese Garden South Seattle College 6000 16th Ave. SW, Seattle, WA 98106 206-934-5219 info@seattechinesegarden.org seattlechinesegarden.org Next to the South Seattle College Arboretum, the Seattle Chinese Garden is the only Sichuan-style Chinese garden of its kind outside of China. The Garden offers many treasures of nature to discover and admire in every season and all times of day. Self-guided tours are available. Contact the park to arrange for a docent tour.

Seattle Japanese Garden Washington Park Arboretum, 1075 Lake Washington Blvd. E Seattle, WA 98112 206-684-4725 seattlejapanesegarden.org/ garden-tours Part of the UW Botanic Gardens, this 3.5-acre formal garden was designed and constructed under the supervision of world-renowned Japanese garden designer Juki Iida in 1960. School tours, available Tuesdays and Thursdays for students ages 8 and older, provide an educational introduction to the culture and history of the Seattle Japanese Garden.

Tacoma Nature Center 1919 S Tyler St., Tacoma, WA 98405 253-591-6439, tnc@tacomaparks.com metroparkstacoma.org/ school-groups-nature-center In this 70-acre outdoor classroom, students discover nature and science in a hands-on, interactive environment. Guided tour topics include Pond Critters, Wetland Wonders, Water Sleuths and more. TNC also offers classroom inquiries that allow students to get a close-up view of nature in the convenience of the classroom. In-class programs include “City Critters,” “Washington Wildlife,” “Habitat is Where It’s At!” and more.

Scout programs are also available.

Tilth Alliance (formerly Seattle Tilth) Good Shepherd Center 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N Seattle, WA 98103 206-633-0451 ext. 122 register@tilthalliance.org seattletilth.org/learn/kids/ kids-and-families At the Tilth Alliance’s garden and farm education programs, groups visit our organic gardens in North and South Seattle and our 8-acre farm at Rainier Beach Urban Farm & Wetlands for hands-on, science-based learning adventures. We taste fresh vegetables straight from the garden or farm, tend and harvest crops, collect seeds, make compost, learn about worms, insects and pollinators and explore our natural environment. Mobile Garden Classroom lessons about recycling, waste management and soils are also available. Tilth Alliance offers classes for teachers to learn techniques for

incorporating garden curriculum in the classroom or in school gardens.

Vashon Wilderness Program PO Box 712, Vashon Island, WA 98070 206-651-5715 info@vashonwildernessprogram.com vashonwildernessprogram.org Vashon Wilderness Program (VWP) cultivates a deep relationship between self, community and the natural world.

Our mentors guide students to a joyful understanding and appreciation of the more-than-human world we share. With an emphasis on nature as teacher, students develop ecological knowledge, awareness and skills that inspire and empower them. In addition to their spring and summer camps and monthly Saturday classes, VWP offers weekday school-year programs geared toward homeschool students.

Volunteer Park Conservatory 1400 E Galer St., Seattle, WA 98112 206-322-4112 foc@volunteerparkconservatory.org volunteerparkconservatory.org/ education/docent-tours

PERFORMING ARTS 5th Avenue Theatre 1308 5th Ave., Seattle, WA 98101 206-625-1418, info@5thavenue.org 5thavenue.org/education/ student-programs Through its numerous education and outreach programs, the 5th Avenue Theatre introduces young people to the magic of theater. Schools and groups can take advantage of special ticket pricing for regular performances, or attend one of the special weekday student matinees. The 5th Avenue also hosts the Adventure Musical Theater Touring Company, which brings live musical theater to students throughout Washington State.

ACT Theatre 700 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 206-292-7676 education@acttheatre.org acttheatre.org/education

The Conservatory, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is one of the few remaining original Victorian public glass houses in the country. It shelters a tropical plant collection and provides a warm, quiet, beautiful refuge. Docents lead 30-60 minute tours, including information on Conservatory plant collections, architectural history, plant acquisition and production, physical facility operation, and behind-the-scenes news.

ACT is committed to introducing youth to the power of theater through its innovative education and outreach programs. Each year, ACT organizes and offers student matinees and workshop series for young audiences across King County. ACT also coordinates the Young Playwrights Program in which professional playwright/teaching artists teach the basics of playwriting in Seattle-area schools. Teachers can also take advantage of the discounted Apple Series Educator Program.

Washington Park Arboretum

Book-It Repertory Theatre

2300 Arboretum Drive E Seattle, WA 98112 206-685-8033, uwbgeduc@uw.edu botanicgardens.uw.edu/education/ youth-family

Seattle Center House 305 Harrison St., Seattle, WA 98109 206-428-6266, education@book-it.org book-it.org/education

At this 230-acre outdoor classroom, the goal is to use wetlands, woodlands and world-renowned plant collections to promote conservation through education and recreation. UW Botanic Gardens offers a variety of hands-on field trips in the Arboretum for students pre-K through grade 10, with topics including Trees and Seasons, Wildlife 101, Race Around the Rim, and much more.

Explorer Packs are also available to rent for use in self-guided field trips.

Students can experience unique theatrical productions that promote the joy of reading, embrace diversity, enhance learning and inspire the imagination. Low-cost student matinees of select Mainstage productions are available to school groups. Book-It tours original adaptations of stories to schools, libraries and community centers throughout the Pacific Northwest, and can conduct long-term residencies in schools.

Each booking includes a performance, book, study guide and workshop.

W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory

Charlie Williams “The Noiseguy”

316 S G St., Tacoma, WA 98405 253-591-5330, info@tacomaparks.com metroparkstacoma.org/ classes-conservatory This historic glass conservatory, with its distinctive twelve-sided central dome, is listed on the City of Tacoma, Washington State and National historic registers. School groups can learn about the extensive exotic and seasonal plants, the history of the conservatory and the trees in Wright Park. Many groups combine this visit with a visit to the nearby Karpeles Manuscript Museum.

425-606-7589, noiseguycw@gmail.com noiseguy.com Charlie Williams is “The Noiseguy,” a vocal sound impressionist who can imitate the sounds of nature, machines, people and everyday noises. As a kids’ comedian, author, illustrator and animator, Charlie performs at libraries, school assemblies and author visits, festivals, fundraisers and more. Sound Advice for Educators is a workshop that teaches librarians, educators and storytellers how to add noise imitations to enhance stories and keep the attention of young audiences.

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GreenStage

Kirkland Performance Center

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PO Box 9594 Seattle, WA 98109 206-748-1551, greenstage@greenstage.org greenstage.org/content/education

350 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland, WA 98033 425-828-0422, info@kpcenter.org kpcenter.org

Cyndi “Soup” Elliott has been entertaining area kids for years with her one-of-a-kind songs, stories and puppet characters. Cyndi’s shows include “Whales, Sails, Treasure & Tales,” “The Critter Choir” and “Bugs Don’t Bug Me!” Cyndi also teams up with colleague Tim Noah to create teacher workshops such as Creative Dramatics In the Classroom, Public Speaking, Puppetry, Songwriting and more. Write your own School Song with Cyndi and Tim in a one-, two- or three-day student workshop!

Edmonds Center for the Arts 410 4th Ave. N, Edmonds, WA 98020 425-275-9483, gillian@ec4arts.org edmondscenterforthearts.org/ ecaeducation Each season on its Main Stage, ECA presents Education Matinees for students ranging in ages from pre-K to high school. ECA also works with artists from its presented season to organize free Artist Residencies & Workshops in the schools and throughout the community to increase opportunities for people of all ages to experience and engage with professional performing artists.

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As Seattle’s Shakespeare in the Park Company, and Seattle’s longest-running Shakespeare company, GreenStage is committed to presenting quality productions of classical theater in a manner that is available to all. Classroom Bard brings Shakespeare to the classroom with 45-minute versions of popular Shakespeare classics.

Jack Straw Cultural Center 4261 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105 206-634-0919, education@jackstraw.org jackstraw.org/programs/ed/index.shtml Jack Straw Cultural Center has a commitment to art and technology education for all ages. Through their radio drama, music, and creative audio production programs, students work with professional artists, either in your classroom or our studio, to learn about the arts and to develop ways to express themselves creatively. In the Art & Technology Programs, students produce final projects in the form of radio shows, sound collages, professional music and/or spoken voice recordings, historical audio documentation, oral history recordings and more.

KPC offers School Matinee performances for several of their seasonal offerings. Experience music, dance, theater and more. Contact them or visit their website for details.

Music Works Northwest 1331 118th Ave. SE, Suite 400 Bellevue, WA 98005 425-644-0988 registration@musicworksnw.org www.musicworksnw.org/programs/ outreach--coaching.html Music Works Northwest is a nonprofit community music school offering music lessons and performance experiences for all ages.

Music Works Northwest offers lessons and workshops in a variety of styles (classical, jazz, rock, ethnic music) using a wide range of instruments. School outreach and coaching is an integral part of Music Works programs, from free school visits for instrument sectionals, performances or clinics, to half- or full-day field trips to Music Works.

Nancy Stewart/ Friends Street Music 6505 SE 28th St. Mercer Island, WA 98040 206-232-1078, nancy@nancymusic.com nancymusic.com

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3 PERFORMING ARTS Nancy Stewart is a children’s singer and songwriter with programs for schools and libraries. Free songs, resources and information for teachers, parents, librarians and homeschooling families are available on the website. Concert themes include insects, Pacific Northwest sea life, Washington State facts, science and more. Nancy also offers a wide variety of workshops for educators.

Northwest Puppet Center 9123 15th Ave. NE, Seattle, WA 98115 206-523-2579, info@nwpuppet.org nwpuppet.org This internationally renowned puppet center presents performances by the Carter Family Marionettes as well as esteemed guest artists. In addition, it features a museum, archive and library focused on the puppetry arts. Student weekday matinees are discounted and teachers get in for free.

NWPC is also available for in-class workshops that provide a hands-on introduction to puppetry.

Pacific Northwest Ballet 301 Mercer St., Seattle, WA 98109 206-441-2432, kayti@pnb.org pnb.org/community PNB’s Community Education programs offer opportunities for students and teachers to learn, see and explore the art form of dance. PNB offers several student matinees each season, some with open set changes and live music so students can witness the method behind the magic. PNB field trips include a fun and challenging dance class at PNB’s world-class studios, a tour of the PNB costume shop and an opportunity to view a professional ballet rehearsal. PNB can also arrange for Teaching Artists to come to the classroom for a workshop or residency.

Seattle Children’s Theatre 201 Thomas St., Seattle, WA 98109 206-441-9244, schoolshows@sct.org sct.org/for-educators SCT has a national reputation for presenting sophisticated, imaginative theater that entertains as well as educates. Through the live theater experience, students are encouraged to read, develop critical and creative thinking skills and be curious about the world around them. School matinees, artist residencies, classes, camps, teacher workshops and lesson plans are just a part of SCT’s educational outreach program.

Seattle Opera 321 Mercer St., Seattle, WA 98109 206-676-5563 education@seattleopera.org seattleopera.org/classes-camps-clubs/ for-schools In order to make opera irresistible to young people, Seattle Opera’s Education department has tailor-made its education programs for grade-schoolers, middle-schoolers, high-schoolers and college students.

Through tours of McCaw Hall, Opera Goes to School residencies, the Experience Opera program, and discounted student tickets for Seattle Opera performances, Seattle Opera

engages students and prepares them for a lifetime love of opera.

Seattle Repertory Theatre 155 Mercer St., Seattle, WA 98109 206-443-2210 seattlerep.org/programs/education From discounted student matinees, playwriting programs, and continuing education to the annual August Wilson Monologue Competition, the Seattle Repertory Theatre fosters a love of performance and the arts.

Bringing Theatre into the Classroom is their annual workshop to teach educators how to integrate art into the classroom on a daily basis.

Seattle Shakespeare Company Center House Theatre, Seattle Center Seattle, WA 98109 206-733-8228 ext. 251 education@seattleshakespeare.org seattleshakespeare.org/ education-programs SSC’s youth programs provide personally enriching, meaningful and inspiring experiences in Shakespeare performance and instruction for students of all ages. In addition to discounted student matinees, SSC’s touring company introduces Shakespeare’s dynamic stories in fresh and accessible 90-minute productions. For home school groups, Matinee Workshops allow students to get immersed in the world of a play for a full day.

Seattle Symphony Benaroya Hall, 200 University St. Seattle, WA 98101 206-336-6613 education@seattlesymphony.org soundbridge.org/ families-learning/schools The Seattle Symphony offers a multitude of education programs for students and teachers to build and foster lifelong relationships with symphonic music, from musical story times for toddlers to Elementary Workshops and Friday matinees for older students.

Seattle Theatre Group Paramount, Moore and Neptune theaters 911 Pine St., Seattle, WA 98101 206-682-1414 studentprograms@stgpresents.org stgpresents.org/education STG presents and produces several daytime matinees each season for school and community groups at its theaters. These specially priced programs include workshops and study materials to expand student learning.

STG also offers free tours of the historic Paramount, Neptune and Moore theaters introducing students to architecture and design, technical aspects and history of the theater.

SecondStory Repertory Children’s Theater 7325 166th Ave. NE, Suite F250 Redmond, WA 98052 425-881-6777 boxoffice@secondstoryrep.org secondstoryrep.org

SecondStory Repertory presents high-quality children’s theater musical productions featuring professional actors and live musicians. School-day performances are available at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Past performances have included Charlotte’s Web, Bunnicula, The Velveteen Rabbit and Treasure Island.

Stone Soup Theatre 1414 N 42nd St., Seattle, WA 98103 206-388-9212 education@stonesouptheatre.org stonesouptheatre.org/ education/outreach Stone Soup Theatre is a small, professional theater that produces four mainstage shows as well as three youth conservatory productions each season. The Youth Conservatory is happy to arrange performances for school groups that fit the school’s schedule.

SST also offers Improv, Musical Theatre, Acting, Creative Drama, Story Drama, performance-based workshops and many other classes as after-school, homeschool, summer and break camps.

StoryBook Theater Venues in Kirkland, Renton, Shoreline and Everett 425-820-1800 ext. 110 tickets@studio-east.org storybooktheater.org/school-groups Since 1998, StoryBook Theater, produced by Studio East, has introduced young children in the Puget Sound area to live theater with original, interactive musicals written especially for ages 3 to 10. Discounted weekday matinees are available for each performance at locations around the Puget Sound area. Visit the website for specific dates and locations. Free curriculum guides are available online prior to each show.

Studio East 11730 118th Ave. NE, Suite 100 Kirkland, WA 98034 425-820-1800 ext. 108 vincentorduna@studio-east.org studio-east.org/outreach In addition to their StoryBook Theater live theater productions, Studio East has provided high-quality theater classes, workshops and programs to local schools since 1991.

Programs include ArtReach! residencies, in-school workshops, after-school classes, Improv Day, and more.

Taproot Theatre Company 204 N 85th St., Seattle, WA 98103 206-781-9708 groups@taproottheatre.org taproottheatre.org Taproot’s Intergenerational Matinees provide theater as a tool and springboard for learning, growth and communication. Lesson Plans and Play Guides for each show are available. Teachers and homeschool parents are allowed a free preview beforehand. A tour of the theater after the show can be arranged for an additional fee. In addition, Taproot Theatre’s Road Company brings educational plays to students throughout

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planets in our solar system. The live presentation is suggested for 2nd grade students and older. Available show topics include stars, black holes, comets and more.

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Locations in Ballard, Magnuson Park & Bellevue 206-524-3388, info@thistletheatre.org thistletheatre.org/tickets_school.htm

1501 4th Ave., Suite 900 Seattle, WA 98101 code.org/educate

An iFLY wind tunnel is a marvel of math, science and engineering that connects what students learn in school to what can be achieved in real life. The STEM education programs at iFLY use the wind tunnel to make STEM exciting, relevant and accessible to all students. The curriculum has been designed by teachers and STEM professionals to support STEM learning in the classroom.

Every field trip includes a Teacher Guide, presentation, lab activity, safety lesson, flight and post-field trip activity packet.

Thistle Theatre offers 25 years of expertise in a variation of the ancient Japanese style of puppetry called Bunraku. The puppeteers, dressed all in black, manipulate the puppets from behind for realistic movement. They also feature rod, body, shadow and black light puppets. Performances may also be brought into schools, and puppetry workshops are available.

Code.org provides educational resources for all ages, free of cost. The online courses on Code Studio are meant for use in all settings — in-school, home-schooling, after-school — and can be taught by teachers, parents or volunteers. We offer teacher professional development workshops and school district partnerships to bring computer science into the classroom and make it accessible to all students.

Village Theatre, Pied Piper

Creative Coding 4 Kids

Venues in Everett, Issaquah and Bellevue 425-740-5035 ext. 106 sbixler@villagetheatre.org villagetheatre.org/ everett/Pied-Piper-School.php

4649 Sunnyside Ave. N Seattle, WA 98103 206-569-8424 parentsupport@creativecoding4kids.com creativecoding4kids.com/education

Pied Piper, a part of Village Theatre, brings live theater to children and their families by hosting renowned theater, dance and music companies for public and school performances. A visit to a Pied Piper production can be the beginning of a lifelong appreciation for the arts. Past performances have included The BFG, The Lightning Thief, Curious George, and My Fair Lady. Dates and locations are available online.

Creative Coding 4 Kids teaches the joy of computer programming by helping kids create their own customized computer games, using a fun, project-based curriculum for grades 3 through 6. Classes are taught on-site at more than 20 schools through after-school enrichment programs, and during regular school hours for homeschool groups. A limited number of free events and scholarships are available.

Teachers and parents may email to discuss a custom class or event for their school or community group.

Youth Theatre Northwest 4400 86th Ave. SE Mercer Island, WA 98040 206-232-4145 ext. 106 education@youththeatre.org youththeatre.org/for-teachers In partnership with teachers and schools, YTN enhances educational curriculums and provides professional theatrical expertise with special school shows and supplemental study guides for use in the classroom. Artist residencies and after-school programs bring the theater to the classroom and are designed to integrate directly with classroom curriculum. Show to Go brings a professionally trained director to the school to mount a class or school’s yearly play. YTN provides the costumes and sets.

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Bellevue College Planetarium 3000 Landerholm Circle SE, Room B-244 Bellevue, WA 98007 425-564-3055 bellevuecollege.edu/ astronomy/planetarium The Bellevue College Planetarium is open for school trips as well as regularly scheduled public evening shows. At the BC planetarium they are able to recreate the clear night sky, which enables students to explore the stars and constellations as well as the sun and

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DigiPen Institute of Technology 9900 Willows Road NE Redmond, WA 98052 425-629-5007, homeschool@digipen.edu projectfun.digipen.edu/ school-year-programs In addition to summer workshops, DigiPen’s ProjectFUN program offers other exciting year-round programs that are available after school, on weekends, and during the school day. ProjectFUN Homeschool provides students in grades K through 12 with opportunities to study video game programming, art and animation, game design, engineering, and music and sound design. Starting in 2017, DigiPen will have new weekday courses that teach general science, applied math, and even basic reading and writing!

Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tour 8415 Paine Field Blvd.

Mukilteo, WA 98275 425-438-8100, info@futureofflight.org futureofflight.org/boeing-tour-seattle Boeing Everett factory tours are conducted to showcase The Boeing Company and the 747, 767, 777 and 787 Dreamliner. Visitors walk through parts of the largest building in the world by volume (472,000,000 cubic feet) and see airplanes in various stages of assembly.

349 Tukwila Parkway, Tukwila, WA 98188 206-456-8602, info@iflyseattle.com seattle.iflyworld.com/education

Institute of Flight (formerly Future of Flight Foundation) 8415 Paine Field Blvd.

Mukilteo, WA 98275 425-438-8100 ext. 220 kyle@futureofflight.org futureofflight.org/education The Institute of Fight offers a variety of education programs highlighting STEM and STEAM, including in-school, after-school and teacher development opportunities.

Aerospace Maker Project, Engineering Career Tours, and Xenoplanes are some of the programs available to school students.

Living Computer Museum + Labs 2245 1st Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98134 206-342-2020 fieldtrips@livingcomputers.org livingcomputers.org Assembled by Microsoft cofounder Paul G. Allen, the Living Computer Museum collection presents the meaningful milestones in the evolution of computers. Their vintage computers are restored to working condition, so visitors can interact with them in a variety of ways. Write your own BASIC programs, play vintage computer games like Lunar Lander and Pin Ball or experience what it was like to use a Teletype. Special activities are available for field trip groups.

Museum of Flight 9404 East Marginal Way S Seattle, WA 98108 206-764-5700 education@museumofflight.org museumofflight.org/education The Museum of Flight collection includes more than 150 historically significant aircraft and spacecraft, as well as the Red Barn—the original manufacturing facility of The Boeing Company. The museum’s education programs include the Aviation Learning Center, the Challenger Learning Center and the Apollo Moon School. The museum also offers a portable planetarium program, the popular “Flying Gizmos Show” and interactive rocketry and robotics workshops.

Pacific Science Center 200 Second Ave. N, Seattle, WA 98109 206-443-2925, edprograms@pacsci.org pacificsciencecenter.org/programsteacher-school-groups

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3 PERFORMING ARTS 3 SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 3 VISUAL ARTS A field trip to Pacific Science Center is a time-honored tradition for students of all ages. Ignite your students’ curiosity for science with a day of exploration and discovery at PSC. The hands-on exhibits and programs engage students of all ages and spark lifelong interest in science, math, engineering and technology. Field trip add-ons include IMAX shows and planetarium programs. PSC also offers ecology programs at the Mercer Slough Nature Park, teacher education, Science on Wheels Outreach Programs, science curriculum, camps, workshops and more.

University of Washington Planetarium and Observatory UW Campus, Seattle, WA 98195 uwplanetarium@gmail.com depts.washington.edu/astron/outreach The astronomy department at UW has several outreach programs including their planetarium, observatory, mobile planetarium, high school curriculum, and educator clearinghouse. Planetarium shows are given on a volunteer basis and only on Fridays. Several recent upgrades have made it a truly interactive and immersive planetarium experience available to UW groups, school groups, and clubs and Scout groups.

The UW Mobile Planetarium is available for secondary schools and the community.

The Jacobsen Observatory is open on the first and third Wednesday evenings, April through October. If the sky is clear enough, the dome is opened for viewing celestial objects through the antique refracting telescope. School and Scout groups can arrange activities and labs with the program.

U.S. Naval Undersea Museum 1 Garnett Way, Keyport, WA 98345 360-396-5547 navalunderseamuseum.org/education The Naval Undersea Museum holds the country’s most comprehensive collection of U.S. Navy artifacts, documents and reference material related to torpedoes, mines, diving and salvage, submarine technology, and unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs). Groups of more than 15 people may request a guided tour of the museum. STEMbased programs for groups and a museum scavenger hunt are available as well. NUM also offers STEM activities for school and community events.

VISUAL ARTS Bainbridge Island Museum of Art 550 Winslow Way E Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 206-451-4004, kristin@biartmuseum.org biartmuseum.org/ field-trip-request-form BIMA, opened in 2013, focuses on artists and collections from the Puget Sound region.

BIMA is pleased to offer Puget Sound area public, private, homeschool and out-ofschool teachers and students (grades K through 12) a fully subsidized Field Trip Program. Field trips include a pre-field trip school visit, transportation to and from the

museum, a guided gallery tour and a handson art activity.

Bellevue Arts Museum 510 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004 425-519-0770, eileenh@bellevuearts.org bellevuearts.org/programs-events/ schools-educators BAM exhibitions explore the world of art, craft and design through major media such as fiber, clay, wood, glass and metal, with Imagination Stations located throughout the museum. A tour of the galleries serves as a great extension of your classroom work and provides opportunities to develop projects and assignments that relate the works on display to your curriculum. Downloadable lesson plans and sample images of exhibitions and artworks are available online for study before a field trip. The Art of Discovery Project equips PTA Art Docents with training, lesson plans and activities to teach from original artwork of the Pacific Northwest.

Chihuly Garden and Glass Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St. Seattle, WA 98109 206-905-2186 groups@chihulygardenandglass.com chihulygardenandglass.com/ visit/plan-your-visit

students. Schedule a visit from the Mobile Hot Shop for a complete glassblowing demonstration, with highly skilled artists working with molten glass while a trained commentator explains the art and science of glass and answers questions. Limited scholarships are available.

Schack Art Center 2921 Hoyt Ave., Everett, WA 98201 425-259-5050 ext. 23, nbell@schack.org schack.org/education-programs Schack’s K through 12 education programs offer unique learning opportunities through accredited teacher workshops, art docent training for parent/volunteers, a lending library of Art Outreach Suitcases, an annual college scholarship, art competitions for middle and high school students, exhibition space, gallery field trips, and weekly art classes for incarcerated youth. These programs offer students and teachers the ability to develop critical understandings of art and culture and their relationship to our own lives.

Seattle Art Museum, Seattle Asian Art Museum, & Olympic Sculpture Park SAM Downtown: 1300 First Ave., Seattle

Providing a look at the inspiration and influences that inform the career of Dale Chihuly, the exhibition includes eight galleries, the centerpiece Glasshouse and the lush Garden. School groups are given discounted rates for admission during weekdays, September through May only. Private tours are available for K through 12 school groups for an additional fee.

Seattle Asian Art Museum: Volunteer Park, 1400 E Prospect St., Seattle

Frye Art Museum

SAM offers programs, both at the museum’s three sites and in the classroom, designed to engage students of all ages in deep looking, critical thinking, and creative art making.

These inspiring, adaptable programs build direct connections between works of art, classroom curriculum, and students’ own experiences and backgrounds. Guided tours, art workshops, classroom visits, teacher workshops and resources and educator previews are all available to make art a part of every classroom. Transportation and program subsidies are also available.

Note: The Seattle Asian Art Museum is currently closed for renovation through 2019.

704 Terry Ave., Seattle, WA 98104 206-432-8211, mphillips@fryemuseum.org fryemuseum.org/education Opened in 1952, the Frye Art Museum exhibits late nineteenth and early twentieth century European paintings and hosts notable exhibitions of works by internationally renowned and emerging artists. Please Note: Exhibitions might contain mature content. It is recommended that teachers visit the museum before their tours to become familiar with exhibition content. Teachers can design a stand-alone or multi-visit program for an innovative visual art curriculum. Or arrange for a Frye educator to visit your classroom for an art discussion and activity.

Museum of Glass 1801 Dock St., Tacoma, WA 98402 253-284-4713, tours@museumofglass.org museumofglass.org/school-programs The Museum of Glass provides a dynamic learning environment where visitors can appreciate the medium of glass through creative experiences, collections and exhibitions. Educators can arrange experiences in the Hot Shop Amphitheater, galleries, art studio or a combination of all three. The focus is on students in grades 5 through 12, but programs can be arranged for younger

Olympic Sculpture Park: 2901 Western Ave., Seattle 206-654-3183 schooltours@seattleartmuseum.org seattleartmuseum.org/ programs-and-learning/ schools-and-educators

SIFF Film Center Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St. Seattle, WA 98109 206-464-5830, education@siff.net siff.net/education Celebrating two complementary activities—film viewing and filmmaking—SIFF Education includes compelling, relevant and enjoyable films alongside meaningful workshops. SIFF offers filmmaker visits to school classrooms, special student screenings both in-school and at SIFF venues, film study and discussion guides, post-film discussions and digital technology classes.

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ExploreDirectory Tacoma Art Museum 1701 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, WA 98402 253-272-4258, ext. 3030 education@tacomaartmuseum.org tacomaartmuseum.org/education Tacoma Art Museum offers a variety of tours, workshops and other resources for teachers and students. Museum tours explore current exhibitions, create studio art projects and incorporate curricular subjects such as language arts, social studies, math and science. Online curriculum guides, self-guided tours and professional development workshops are also available.

Thrive Art School Ravenna: 6329 Ravenna Ave. NE, Seattle 98115

425-348-7148 steve.peters@commtrans.org www.communitytransit.org/ programs/step STEP is an entertaining and informative presentation developed by Community Transit and shared at no cost with students in Snohomish County. The demonstration focuses on the features and benefits of public transportation. Community Transit Education Coordinator Steve Peters introduces students from Kindergarten through 12th grade to their local transit system with easy-to-understand steps.

Dick Blick Art Supplies

Madison Valley: 2900 E Madison St., Suite 200, Seattle 98112 206-522-1659, info@drawingschool.com drawingschool.com/enrichment

1600 Broadway Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 206-324-0750 custservice@dickblick.com dickblick.com/educators

Thrive is committed to providing high quality fine art curriculum that is aligned with Washington State Learning Standards and the Elements of Art. Our supportive, non-competitive environment allows students to explore their creativity while ensuring skill development. In addition to classes and camps at our two locations throughout the year, we offer homeschool classes during the day as well as after-school classes at your location.

In addition to providing high-quality art supplies both online and in their Capitol Hill store, Dick Blick offers school discounts, free lesson plans and links to arts organizations and more.

E D U C AT O R R E S O U R C E S Amtrak’s Schools on Trains 877-872-2321 amtrak-schoolsontrains@amtrak.com amtrakcascades.com/ schoolsontrains.htm The Schools on Trains program is for school or community groups with students in grades K through 12 and their chaperones.

For only $15 (round-trip or one-way), school groups can ride Amtrak Cascades anywhere between Bellingham and Portland. The discounted fare is good for groups from 20 to 72, and may only be used Monday through Thursday.

Artist & Craftsman Supply 4350 8th Ave. NE, Seattle, WA 98105 206-545-0091 seawa@artistcraftsman.com

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Community Transit’s School Transit Education Program (STEP)

HistoryLink.org 1411 4th Ave., Suite 803, Seattle, WA 98101 206-447-8140, admin@historylink.org historylink.org HistoryLink.org is an evolving online encyclopedia of Washington state and local history. It provides a free, authoritative and easily accessible history reference for the benefit of students, teachers, journalists, scholars, researchers and the general public. With a few noted exceptions, all essays and features on the site are original works prepared exclusively for HistoryLink.org by staff historians, contract writers, volunteers and consulting experts. Professional staff vets all essays and features.

Homeschool Potpourri 12815 NE 124th St., Suite F Kirkland, WA 98034 425-820-4626, books@hspbooks.com hspbooks.com Homeschool Potpourri is a full-service retail and consignment store helping homeschoolers and teachers find the curriculum they need at prices they can afford. Their many publishers include A beka, Usborne, DK, Apologia, SRA Math, Horizons and more.

616 St. Helens Ave., Suite 102 Tacoma, WA 98402 253-272-1311, tacwa@artistcraftsman.com artistcraftsman.com

Lakeshore Learning

Artist & Craftsman Supply has thousands of fine art, craft and gift items as well as working artists on staff to help their customers.

They hold classes to teach various techniques and they are happy to do special orders for those hard-to-find supplies. Teachers and students get 10% off every day.

Lakeshore Learning has a local store in Bellevue, a catalog and a website dedicated to educational supplies and toys. They offer teacher resources on the website including lesson plans, classroom ideas and customizable materials, as well as in-store workshops and a Teacher’s Club discount.

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11027 NE 4th St., Bellevue, WA 98004 425-462-8076 lakeshorelearning.com

Lesson Corner lessoncorner.com Lesson Corner offers more than 200,000 lessons and worksheets for free. Categories include Art & Music, History, Geography, Math, English, Foreign Language and much more, all searchable by grade level (K through 12). You can also customize word searches and crossword puzzles.

Math ‘n’ Stuff 8926 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115 206-522-8891, info@mathnificent.com mathnificent.com/math-n-stuffstore/ Math ‘n’ Stuff supplies fun and educational items based around their love of math: puzzles, strategy games, building toys, manipulatives and much more. With more than 25,000 items available online and in their store, if it’s educational, mind-bending or really fun, they’re likely to carry it.

Metro Field Trip Program 206-477-6036 patricia.banks@kingcounty.gov kingcounty.gov/depts/transportation/ metro/programs-projects/ field-trip-program.aspx Metro’s field trip program provides inexpensive travel for schools and youth programs such as clubs, Scouts and day campers. If a Metro bus goes by your school during off-peak hours, you can ride with Metro to museums, exhibits, theaters and a variety of other events and attractions. Rides must be arranged ahead of time and be at off-peak times with a maximum of 30 students per bus.

Morningside Teachers’ Academy 901 Lenora St., Seattle, WA 98121 206-709-9500 info@morningsideteachers.org morningsideteachers.org Morningside Teachers’ Academy provides educators with research-based curricula and methods to improve the quality of instruction, enabling all students to perform to their fullest potential. Morningside’s Annual Summer School Institute takes place each July. The “Morningside Model of Generative Instruction” combines well-designed instructional materials and research-based procedures for instruction, with focused practice procedures to reach fluency. Morningside provides interactive classroom coaching with each teacher following training sessions.

National Geographic Education education@ngs.org education.nationalgeographic.org National Geographic Education focuses on working closely with and creating materials for educators and schools that bring the Society’s spirit of exploration and adventure to our goal of educating young people about their world. From interactive maps and tools, and standards-based lessons and units, to online games and discount magazine subscriptions, the award-winning NG Education website is recognized as one of the most innovative sources for educational and reference content.

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National Geographic Giant Traveling Maps

conflict resolution, life skills, the variety of writing and reading models, and many more.

nggiantmaps@gmail.com nationalgeographic.org/ education/giant-traveling-maps

Top Ten Toys

Giant floor maps of Asia, Africa, North America, South America, the Pacific Ocean, Europe and the Solar System are available for rent, each accompanied by a complete teacher guide, activities, game props and educational resources. Designed to promote geographic literacy by igniting interest in geography, these basketball court-sized maps and accompanying activities incorporate physical movement and games to teach students place names, physical geography, and cultural geography as well as map reading skills. Classroom size maps of each state are now available through the local NG chapter as well.

Seattle Times Newspapers in Education 206-652-6290, nie@seattletimes.com nie.seattletimes.com The Seattle Times Newspapers In Education Program supports K through college grade level education by providing electronic newspapers and newspaper-based curricula to classrooms to help foster literacy and real world learning. Curriculum Guides, written by professional educators and writers across the country, include these issues: diversity and multiculturalism, integrated curriculum,

120 N 85th St., Seattle, WA 98103 206-782-0098, toptentoys@msn.com toptentoys.com Top Ten Toys is one of the area’s best resources for educational toys. From science kits to dress-up accessories, story time puppets to puzzle books, Top Ten Toys has lots to choose from. The focus is less violent, more multicultural, more educational and ecological, but most of the toys are just plain fun.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency education@epa.gov epa.gov/students Educators and K through 12 students can access documents and resources about environmental topics such as climate change, conservation, recycling and much more.

The website also offers links to grants, professional development, educator workshops and conferences, homework resources, games, science fair projects and more.

Washington Homeschool Organization (WHO) 425-251-0439 whocontact@washhomeschool.org washhomeschool.org

The Washington Homeschool Organization is a statewide, nonprofit membership organization, the mission of which is to serve the diverse interests of home-based education in Washington State. WHO is nonpartisan, nonsectarian and nondiscriminatory in its views of homeschooling and participation in its activities. WHO offers resources, advocacy, support group contacts and more.

Washington State Ferries Fare Discount 888-808-7977, wsfschools@wsdot.wa.gov wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/ infodesk/faq/school Washington State Ferries offers a school discount available to students and staff on institution-sponsored activities. Find out how to get your entire school group on the ferry for only $2.

Zeno Math 1404 E Yesler Way, Suite 204 Seattle, WA 98122 206-325-0774, info@zenomath.org zenomath.org Zeno Math believes that with the self-confidence and skills gained by experiencing math in unique and unexpected ways, a person’s possibilities are infinite. Zeno creates school partnerships to promote a math-literate culture by offering math clubs, family math nights, Mathematician-in-Residence programs, professional development sessions, workshops and math camps.

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June 9th & 10th

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GROUP TOURS

Experience the spirit and the history of the Tulalip Tribes!

Looking for a fun and educational outing for your youth group? The Hibulb Cultural Center offers special tours with reduced admission for groups.

Includes a personal welcome in the Longhouse room, admission, scavenger hunt, and materials for craft.

Call with questions and reserve a date for your group today! 360-716-2567 HibulbCulturalCenter.org

Hibulb Cultural Center 6410 23rd Ave NE Tulalip, WA 98271 Located less than a mile west of I-5 exit 199.

FIELD TRIP PACKAGES Storytelling Guided tour Outdoor scavenger hunt Listen to traditional stories in the longhouse Canoe Guided tour Gallery scavenger hunt Sand and design your own cedar paddle necklace Weaving Guided tour Weaving scavenger hunt Weave your own cedar mat pendant