Themed Experiences
Visits to Planet Word are self-guided, as our exhibits speak for themselves. If you’re looking to make a special, specific connection for your group, print out one of our themed-experience guides before your visit.
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If you’re hoping to make a learning connection to Planet Word’s resources not represented in one of our guides, email [email protected] to suggest a theme for our next Themed Experience!
Themed-Experience Guides
Black Voices and Stories
Black voices and stories continue to shape the evolution of the English language. Enjoy the identified exhibits that highlight Black excellence in a variety of creative fields.
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Diverse Threads: Weaving AAPI Narratives Together
AAPI is an acronym used to encompass a fast-growing community of Americans representing heritage from over 40 countries. Enjoy the identified exhibits that highlight their linguistic contributions.
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Highlighting Heritage: Latinx Voices and the Hispanosphere
Our heritage informs our sense of identity, culture, and language. Enjoy the identified exhibits that highlight the rich heritage of Latinx community members and the larger Hispanosphere.
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Language in Color: LGBTQIA+ Voices and Identity
LGBTQIA+ voices and stories add vibrant color to language. As you move through the exhibits, reflect on the ways gender and sexuality impact our lives — and the language we speak.
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Talking Tech: The Magic Behind the Interactives
Technology is the backbone of Planet Word’s magical interactives. Engage with the following exhibits that showcase technologies that enhance the visitor experience and our understanding of language.
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Women Writers, Orators, and Changemakers
Planet Word rings with the brave voices of women who have sparked social change. As you move through the exhibits, reflect on the impact of the following works and connect with the legacies of these groundbreaking women.
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Girl Scout Junior — Scribe Badge Scribble Book
Kick-start all the writing you need to do to complete your Junior Scribe Badge while at Planet Word.
Print the booklet out yourself; or mention the Scribe Badge Themed Experience when reserving a self-guided group visit, and we’ll print the book for you, lend you clipboards during your visit, and send you home with branded Planet Word pencils, $30. Planet Word needs 5 days’ notice to process this request.
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