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North Museum makes virtual tours available, offers online educational classes

The Lancaster Museum now offers classes online to bridge gap for students and parents amid school closures.

LANCASTER, Pa. — The North Museum of Nature and Science has launched a new program with a focus on education and STEM for students affected by statewide school closures.

This includes vital resources for educators and parents alike, including:
• Virtual STEM Boxes based on specific topics. Available for Pre-K, grades 1-5, and 6-8.
• Live Virtual Classes beginning from the early childhood age range.
• STEM Boxes Grab-N-Go: Themed tangible boxes available for rent and/or purchase.
• Interactive Virtual Field Trips & Guided Tours of the Museum. Each segment comes with a downloadable guide featuring interactive activities based on the tour segment.
• Free curated educational & COVID-19 resources, including Live Animal Feedings each Saturday.

"We feel like, you know, making sure that we can maintain programs and really serve the youth in this area. Because we just don't know who may be the next Dr. Deborah Birx," said Andrea Rush, North Museum's CEO, "So, we have quite a lot to offer here and we're thrilled to have you experience us when we're open and now when we're closed."

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