Museum Educators
Planning for The Greatest Places

Proposed Action Plan Components

Program Title(s): Greatest Places Preview Activities

Museum Educator: Eileen A. Pokrzywa

Educator Information (museum name, address, phone, fax, e-mail):
The Louisville Science Center
727 West Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 561-6100
e-mail: TBA

Program Overview(s):
There will be two preview events for the Greatest Places film. The first will be a preview for Louisville Science Center members only and the second will be a public opening. The Science Center will provide a speaker in relation to the greatest places, either directly before or after the film preview. Possibly have a lecture series for seven consecutive weeks; a speaker related to each of the greatest places each week. Provide Family Guide to audience members. Each week for seven weeks, a children book regarding the seven greatest places will be read to visitors by local celebrities. Possibly have each member bring an item to represent their place which will then be exchanged with another member to share what makes this item representative of their place and why.

Program Goals:
This program will enhance the audiences understanding of the film and the seven greatest places. It will give visitors the opportunity to explore more about the greatest places: the physical landscape, people and culture, plant and animal life, as well as science and geography concepts. These activities will enhance the common themes of the greatest places of diversity, unity, change, water, adaptation, and human interaction with environment.

Implementation Procedure:

Program Dates: Summer/Fall, 1998

Time Needed:

Materials:

Location: Louisville Science Center, Room TBA

Program Audience: All visitors, all ages.

Internal Contacts: Eileen A. Pokrzywa

External Contacts: Science Museum of Minnesota

Possible Financial Support: Tourism organizations

Venue Dates for The Greatest Places: Summer/Fall, 1998

Timeline for Planning and Implementation:
Will begin planning at least six months in advance of film preview.

Evaluation: Visitor attendance and feedback.