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Sixties Science: Forensic Science Virtual Family Program

Virtual Class 411 Elm St., Dallas, TX, United States

Forensic science is the use of science and the scientific method to investigate crimes and evidence. Forensic investigations cover several topics including fingerprinting and DNA which are used to identify …

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Sixties Science – Photography

Virtual Class 411 Elm St., Dallas, TX, United States

Photography and the way we capture current events has changed over the past 60 years, moving from taking pictures using film to digital images with the ability to share them …

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President Kennedy’s Trip to Texas – Virtual Event

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The Sixth Floor Museum will be live tweeting President Kennedy's 1963 trip to Texas using films, photographs and objects from journalists covering the multi-city trip. Multiple posts will appear on …

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Sharing My Story: A Virtual Artmaking Workshop

Virtual Class 411 Elm St., Dallas, TX, United States

Spend the morning telling only the stories you can tell in this virtual artmaking workshop. Using everyday items including photos, magazines and art materials you have in your home, create artworks that talk. Award-winning educator and fiber artist Dr. Joan M.E. Gaither joins the Museum for a virtual program exploring techniques to document stories of the communities around you. Participants will have the opportunity to work together with Dr. Gaither to create a virtual community artwork sharing their stories and experiences during 2020.

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The Concert Truck

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza 411 Elm St., Dallas, TX, United States

Join The Sixth Floor Museumas we remember President Kennedy this weekend with a special performance by The Concert Truck courtesy of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. The Concert Truck will present …

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Dance Break: A Virtual Dance Workshop

Virtual Class 411 Elm St., Dallas, TX, United States

Dance is used every day to share stories and emotions as part of a group or on our own. Tara Gregory from the Bishop Arts Theatre Center will lead this virtual dance intensive for middle and high school students to help participants express themselves through movement. Explore how to use dance and movement to help deal with emotions from the challenges of 2020 in a fun and positive way while learning a few new steps.

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Sixties Science – The Space Race

Virtual Class 411 Elm St., Dallas, TX, United States

In 1961 President Kennedy set a challenge to put a man on the moon by the end of the 1960s. In this session of 60s Science, participants will learn about …

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Be a Detective Online Family Program

Virtual Class 411 Elm St., Dallas, TX, United States

Become a detective and learn how to examine photographs and collect evidence to unlock clues. Conduct an investigation and learn forensic science techniques you can do with items around your …

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Sixties Science – Medicine

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The 1960s ushered in several medical advancements including the first heart transplant and improvements in respiratory health research for children. In this session of Sixties Science, participants will learn about advancements in medical treatment and research and see how it connects to medical issues today. They will build their own set of inflatable lungs and a heart pump and then determine how to repair them when the patient is ill.
The Sixties Science program is a monthly series connecting history and STEAM from the 1960s to today for students ages 8-13. This program will highlight new topics each month through virtual programs debuting on YouTube the second Saturday of every month at 10 a.m. Visit our Education page for resources for this program and upcoming dates and topics.
Video Link: http://bit.ly/SixtiesScience

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