Exhibit Teaching Guide for Parents and Educators

Below are some suggestions for getting the most out of your visit to the Target America exhibit with your children or students.

Before Your Visit

To schedule a visit, please contact the MOSI reservations department at (813) 987-6000 for group reservations, or visit the Museum’s website at www.mosi.org
Read the most Frequently Asked Questions for Target America.
Look at the Drug and Terrorism Facts and Information.
Open and print the Self-Guided Exhibit Tour (PDF format) to take with you to the exhibit. Read it before you go to familiarize yourself with the organization of the exhibit.
Open and print the What If Activity (PDF format) for your children or students to work on while they are at the exhibit.
Open and print one or more of the following Making Connections Questionnaires for your children or students to fill out while they are at the exhibit (all are in PDF format).

Follow the Self-Guided Exhibit Tour you printed in the pre-visit steps above.
Have your children or students complete the What If Activity you printed in the pre-visit steps above.
Have your children or students complete the Making Connections Questionnaires you printed in the pre-visit steps above.
Have your children or students record their experiences, thoughts, and feelings in the guestbook computer in the Discovery Corner.
Be prepared to discuss any question honestly and openly. Relate to personal experiences or stories you may be familiar with.
Do not expect to know everything. You too can be surprised by what you learn. In fact, this might be an easy way to talk to children. Begin by saying, “Did you know…..?”
Be honest with your own feelings and values but be open to each child’s reactions.
At the end of the exhibit you will have a chance to write a response. This is a good time to comment and summarize thoughts and feelings.

Open and print the Making Connections C Activity to give to your children or students as a post-visit activity. Making Connections C Answer Key