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Educate with the Adler

Looking to find classroom science resources, professional development, or field trip information? Look no further! Educate with the Adler, and discover an engaging suite of science resources for you and your students.

Field Trip Planner

Have you or your students been to the Adler lately? Over the last five years, we've opened a new space for students in grade 3 and below and opened new exhibitions about human space exploration and how telescopes shape our understanding of the universe.

Book Your Illinois School Group Field Trip Online Today!

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Learn more about field trips for these grade levels.

 
 
Teacher Resources

The Adler Planetarium has many resources for teachers to use with their students in the classroom and during their Adler field trips.

 
 
Professional Development

The Adler is here to support educators and their professional development. Join us for workshops and our annual open house. Become a member of our Teacher Advisory Board for unique opportunities to share your expertise.

 
 
Outreach

Your Adler experience doesn’t need to begin and end with your field trip. Bring the Adler to your classroom before or after your visit.

 
 
Scout Groups

The Adler is a great place for scouts. Use the resources below to explore the Adler with your group.

 
 
FAQ

Have a question about educating with the Adler? Check our frequently asked questions below. If you have further questions, please call us.

 
 
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Did you know?

The Adler opened the same year that Pluto was discovered. That is why the dwarf planet is missing from our planet plaques in the lobby.

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Adler Education Partners

The Adler Planetarium gratefully acknowledges the following donors who made generous gifts to museum education programs: 

Anonymous 
The Boeing Company 
The Cashel Foundation 
Frank and Vera Clark Community Outreach Fund 
Peggy and Steve Fossett Foundation 
Illinois State Board of Education 
ITW
JPMorgan Chase Foundation 
Otto W. Lehmann Foundation 
Motorola Solutions Foundation 
NASA 
Polk Bros. Foundation 
The Regenstein Foundation
Rose L. Shure 
S&C Foundation 

 

Additional support has been provided by:  

The Albert Pick, Jr. Fund 
Bank of America 
Bears Care 
The John Buck Company 
Charter One Foundation
CDW
Patrick and Anna M. Cudahy Fund 
Discover
The Field Foundation of Illinois, Inc. 
Donald P. and Byrd M. Kelly Foundation
Littelfuse, Inc.
William McDaniel Charitable Foundation, Inc. 
McGraw Foundation
Northern Trust 
PotashCorp
The Siragusa Foundation 
State Farm Insurance Companies
UBS 
Underwriters Laboratories 
U.S. Bancorp Foundation 
Walgreens

 

The Women's Board is the Adler's lead partner in education. 

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This project is partially supported by a CityArts grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.

 

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