The Greatest Places
Museum Educator Action Plan
Reuben H. Fleet Space Theater and Science Center
San Diego, California

Program Title - Classes

Museum Educator - Aly Evans, Education Specialist
Reuben H. Fleet Space Theater and Science Center
P.O. Box 33303
San Diego, CA 92163
Phone (619) 238-1233 ext. 847
FAX (619) 231-8971
E-mail [email protected]

Overview - Upon the completion of the Fleet Center expansion plan, computer lab classrooms will be available for GIS and other related classes to be taught by Stephen Prendergast. The three hour hands-on classes will develop the relationships between The Greatest Places , geography and science activites that can be taught in a classroom.

Program Goals - The goal of this Action Plan will be to further the reach of The Greatest Places film to those students who register for Fleet Center classes. By providing exciting links between geography and science, the first connections for the Fleet Center, we can begin to serve them in a capacity that better serves the community in a variety subject matter. Stronger relationships between the other related organizations in Balboa Park will be developed to create educational partnerships for the good of all human-kind.

Implementation Procedure -
Develop class curriculum.
Arrange room and computer use.
Publish class in Fleet Center brochures.
Begin registration for class.
Assemble materials for class.
Teach class.

Program Audience - Target age groups are grades 4 though 6 for classes of 20 students. Fleet Members will receive registration information, as will the Education Mailing list generated by the Fleet Center Education Department. Students will also be solicited through press releases and advertisements in area family publications.

Internal Contacts Education Coordinator to arrange room, advertise classes in brochure. Education Assistant for registration process. Education Specialist for curriculum review.

External Contacts - Stephen Prendergast to teach class. Possible contacts to be guest speakers in class are the discretion of Mr. Prendergast.

Venue Dates for The Greatest Places - Film estimated to show in 1999. Class would be more appropriate to present in conjunction with the screening of the film. Class may be taught the season prior to the screening of the film, if all components are in place.

Timeline for Planning and Implementation - A total of six months will be needed to plan program, develop curriculum, and advertise event. This Action Plan is dependent on the completion of the expansion plan of the Fleet Center.