Date assignments will be sent directly to school principals via Smartsheet for confirmation. When confirmed, teachers will receive a Smartsheet email with an assigned date. Teachers must complete all Learning Journey components by the assigned date. This Learning Journey virtual program has two parts: a virtual exhibit tour (Part 1) that may be completed at teachers' discretion prior to the livestream planetarium show (Part 2). Teachers must attend the planetarium show only on their designated date and time. For Part 2, a calendar of assigned dates and livestream links will be located on the MPM Learning Journey Google Site. Using the MPM Learning Journey Google Site, teachers should implement curriculum and pre-trip activities and take virtual guided tours prior to attending the livestream planetarium show on their assigned program date.
The program completion date assigned to schools is the deadline to complete all virtual Learning Journey components. The virtual exhibit tour (Part 1) should be completed prior to the assigned completion date. The completion date will also be the date that all third-grade classrooms at your school will participate in the livestream planetarium show (Part 2). Date assignments for the livestream planetarium show will be emailed to teachers via Smartsheet. The link to each teacher's livestream planetarium show will be uploaded to the grade 3 Google Calendar. Teachers may access the YouTube livestream link via the Google Calendar on the "Program: Part 2" page of the MPM Learning Journey Google Site.
All lessons from the previous curriculum guide for this Learning Journey have been adapted to the MPM Learning Journey Google Site for virtual learning. Teachers must plan for any technology needs. The link to each teacher's livestream planetarium show will be uploaded to the grade 3 Google Calendar. All curricular materials, pre- and post-trip activities, assessment, and virtual exhibit tours are located on the MPM Learning Journey Google Site and must be completed prior to attending the planetarium livestream.
Teachers are required to implement all curricular materials associated with this Learning Journey. All curricular materials for this program are available on the MPM Learning Journey Google Site. This Learning Journey implements a curriculum and instruction (C&I) framework and an academic and career planning (ACP) framework to ensure that students develop skills not only for academics but also for professional development. The C&I framework provides standards-aligned instructional materials for teachers at each grade level.
To ensure that your Learning Journey is appropriately aligned and meets student learning objectives at this grade level, your input is needed. After the Learning Journey, please take five minutes to submit the C&I feedback form and let us know about your experience.
Did you know that Learning Journeys aligns to an academic and career planning framework and provides instruction, activities, resources, and opportunities for students?
Yes! Teachers are required to include their Learning Journey program and instructional materials in their academic and career plan for administrative approval. This Learning Journey implements a curriculum and instruction (C&I) framework and an academic and career planning (ACP) framework to ensure that students develop skills not only for academics but also for professional development. The ACP framework emphasizes holistic learning objectives in career awareness (K3–grade 3), career exploration (grades 4–8), and career planning and preparation (grades 9–12). Connect with your ACP team or school counselor for more information!
Your input is needed. After completing the Learning Journey, please take three minutes to fill out the ACP feedback form and let us know about your experience.
For questions regarding the Milwaukee Public Museum Learning Journey Google Site or questions regarding the livestream program, contact the Milwaukee Public Museum at 414-278-6985 or email the MPM Planetarium director, Bob Bonadurer, at bonadurer@mpm.edu. For questions regarding MPS technology platforms, email the MPS Technology Support Center or call 414-438-3400.
All students are expected to participate. Teachers should plan for classroom technology needs.
This Learning Journey is provided free to all MPS third-grade classrooms.