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The best in window shopping is always available at the Museum.

Sun, 19 May 2013 10:12:00 -0400

The best in window shopping is always available at the Museum.

Get your hands on a 2.7 billion year old rock this weekend...

Sat, 18 May 2013 21:42:00 -0400

Get your hands on a 2.7 billion year old rock this weekend @romtoronto.

The Moon. On display @romtoronto. Get ready for Earth Sciences...

Fri, 17 May 2013 20:56:00 -0400

The Moon. On display @romtoronto.

Get ready for Earth Sciences Weekend on May 18, 19, 20 at the Museum! We’ll be posting special photos all week!

The Earth is so pumped for the Museum’s Earth Sciences Weekend it QUAKED in excitement....

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:19:00 -0400

The Earth is so pumped for the Museum’s Earth Sciences Weekend it QUAKED in excitement. #earthquake

MORE on Earth Sciences Weekend!
Get up to the minute updates on Canadian earthquakes @Canadaquakes!
Follow this SEISMIC event on twitter HERE
Learn more about the TWO earthquakes felt in Canada this morning HERE.

“ROCK” on at the ROM It has been the second week of working with...

Thu, 16 May 2013 21:11:46 -0400

Rachel and the moon.

Rachel with our Rocket Ship art project for the weekend!

“ROCK” on at the ROM

It has been the second week of working with ROMKids, and I am extremely excited for this coming weekend.

We have been busy planning for our Earth Science themed Weekend! The ROM is very well known for their collection of World History, but the Natural Science Galleries of the ROM is just as extensive! Don’t’ just take my word, come out and see for yourself.

This week I learned that at the Royal Ontario Museum, Earth Science is not just limited to the Science related to the earth (yes I know that part seems obvious, but please bear with me…) but it is also related to outer space as well (mind blowing isn’t it? Outer space is considered to be part of Earth Science… EARTH Science). With that being said, I have helped plan a variety of fun activities, that are part and off this planet. I also found out that the ROM has pieces of the moon on display! I have to admit, I don’t know where they are, but I’ve made it my goal to find out this weekend (Spolier, I found them! See the photo above!). Who knew we could see something so cool, so close to home?

We have some more work to complete before we’re all set for this weekend. But I guarantee that this weekend is going to be OUT OF THIS WORLD!

I hope to see you all at Earth Science Weekend 2013!

Find out more information on Earth Sciences Weekend HERE!

Rachel is currently finishing up her Education degree from Trent University by completing her intership with ROMKids. With her background in Archaeology and Education, she is all prepared for her eventual time travel experiences. Check her posts HERE.

This is me with the fourth largest piece of Mars on Earth. I’M...

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:12:00 -0400

This is me with the fourth largest piece of Mars on Earth. I’M HOLDING A PIECE OF ANOTHER PLANET!

I’M ABOUT TO POST A PHOTO OF ME HOLDING A PIECE OF MARS! …. sorry, excitement overload!

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:08:00 -0400

I’M ABOUT TO POST A PHOTO OF ME HOLDING A PIECE OF MARS!

…. sorry, excitement overload!

Mars. On display now at the Museum. Get ready for Earth...

Wed, 15 May 2013 20:44:00 -0400

Mars. On display now at the Museum.

Get ready for Earth Sciences Weekend on May 18, 19, 20 at the Museum! We’ll be posting special photos all week!

Perhaps the most beautiful of Earth’s treasures: Opal. Get...

Tue, 14 May 2013 21:35:00 -0400

Perhaps the most beautiful of Earth’s treasures: Opal.

Get ready for Earth Sciences Weekend on May 18, 19, 20 at the Museum! We’ll be posting special photos all week!

A FEW FINAL THOUGHTS ON CHRIS HADFIELD’S GIFT TO...

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:04:00 -0400

A FEW FINAL THOUGHTS ON CHRIS HADFIELD’S GIFT TO EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION & ACCESSIBILITY

You know my love for Chris Hadfield. You can see my first post about him here, “Reasons for Chris Hadfield”.

In my opinion, he is the embodiment of the modern scientist. Someone who is not only a researcher, but a tentpole around which we can build science accessibility and education.

He went up an scientist, but he’s seemingly returned to Earth an icon of education and communication, of which the world has rarely seen.

I honestly don’t even know how I can even go to bed now without a “Tonight’s Finale” photo from Chris of the world.

And with that I want to thank Chris deeply for all that he’s given to us.

I want to also send two special shout outs

To his son, Evan Hadfield, for coordinating all these efforts, and making it possible for us to talk to an astronaut. Up in space. Forever far away, but seemingly closer than most scientists I’ve ever met. Thank you for making this a possibility.
To the Canadian Space Agency, who I could not appreciate more. Exploration of space is not just about discovering the the final fronter, but about realizing what we as humans are fully capable of. Thank you for helping us all experience this.

MEDIA

Above is Chris’ “Space Oddity” cover video which is INSTANTLY the greatest video ever made.
Below is Chris talking about Social Media, something we all know and love.

And HERE is a great article from the CBC on Chris, Evan and the Canadian Space Agency exploration of Social Media in space, and their plans for the future.

“Early Life” of My ROM Internship Hi! I’m Rachel, and I’m a...

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:06:09 -0400

Meet Rachel!

Rachel's Early Life mural and puppets!

“Early Life” of My ROM Internship

Hi! I’m Rachel, and I’m a Teacher Candidate studying at Trent University. Back in the day, I used to volunteer with the ROM Summer Club and I had a fantastic experience. When I had to leave I couldn’t get the ROM out of my head, so when I was presented with an opportunity to complete my internship at the ROM, I couldn’t say no! This opportunity will not only let me continue working with children, but will also allow me to explore different types of jobs that I could branch out to (hint: I’m currently looking for a job, so if you’re interested let’s talk).

This week was the first of my 4 week internship, and this first week was action packed! After being introduced to the crew (shout out to Kiron, Chris and Suzanne) and being given a tour of the museum (before opening hours I might add), I had the opportunity to help out with creating the activities for Family Fun Weekends. This week’s theme: Early Life.

My tasks leading up to the weekend included painting a mural and creating the crafts for the children to come in to use as an example. I haven’t touched paints since my elementary school days, so when I was given the task to paint I was worried I would make something that was not presentable to the public. Luckily that didn’t happen, and it turned out better than I thought (everyone was very nice about it too).

Interesting facts I’ve learnt this week that I’d like to share.

Here are some of the prehistoric animals that lived before the dinosaurs: Trilobite, Eurypterid and Anomalocaris.
The Trilobite has its name because it’s made of 3 parts
the Eurypterid is also known as the sea scorpion
and the Anomalocaris was the length of your arm.

Though these are not as famous as some of the other creatures that have lived (I’m looking at you dinos), they are just as interesting and important to learn about.

I’m used to seeing the how the museum works as someone who visits on a weekly basis. But the next weeks will open my eyes to see how the museum works behind the scene. I sure hope these weeks don’t go by as fast as this first week did.

A trip to Ancient China is just around the corner.

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:44:00 -0400

A trip to Ancient China is just around the corner.

The Star of Lanka, the six rayed blue sapphire. Get ready for...

Sun, 12 May 2013 22:09:00 -0400

The Star of Lanka, the six rayed blue sapphire.

Get ready for Earth Sciences Weekend on May 18, 19, 20 at the Museum! We’ll be posting special photos all week!

freddyandhisworldlyadventures: The Royal Ontario Museum! I’m...

Sun, 12 May 2013 10:04:00 -0400

freddyandhisworldlyadventures:

The Royal Ontario Museum! I’m planning on coming back to Toronto for longer, later on, so I only let myself snoop around the floor about natural history. I got so excited, I’m such a nerd. Also did some sketches, so maybe I should update my art blog!

AWESOME PHOTOS! Thanks for makin’ it out to the Museum! #rom photo tour

Photo

Sat, 11 May 2013 22:36:36 -0400

It’s amazing how gold just seems to grow like a mold. Get ready...

Sat, 11 May 2013 22:11:00 -0400

It’s amazing how gold just seems to grow like a mold.

Get ready for Earth Sciences Weekend on May 18, 19, 20 at the Museum! We’ll be posting special photos all week!

Up close with our newest dinosaur, Acrotholus! MORE on this ROM...

Sat, 11 May 2013 13:06:00 -0400

Up close with our newest dinosaur, Acrotholus!

MORE on this ROM led discover HERE.
On special display at the ROM right now!
Even more coverage RIGHT here in the days to come!

If you look close enough at the Museum’s old main entrance...

Fri, 10 May 2013 12:32:00 -0400

If you look close enough at the Museum’s old main entrance you’ll notice an Archaeopteryx hanging about.

One of the greatest fossil finds ever: Archaeopteryx. Even this...

Thu, 09 May 2013 09:57:00 -0400

One of the greatest fossil finds ever: Archaeopteryx. Even this reproduction preserves the awesome detail of its feathers.

Beaver skull. #beavers gonna beav

Wed, 08 May 2013 23:03:00 -0400

Beaver skull. #beavers gonna beav