November 2005 Issue
Discover the man and the revolutionary theory that changed the course of science and society in the new exhibition Darwin.
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NEW RESOURCES
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WINTER 2006 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
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AMNH's Online Graduate Science Courses
http://learn.amnh.org/
Seminars on Science is currently registering students for the Winter semester. Designed for K-12 educators, courses include an integrated
science course on The Ocean System, as well as Space, Time and Motion, Earth: Inside and Out, The Diversity of Fishes and Genetics,
Genomics, Genethics.
Each six-week course immerses the learner in an area of contemporary research. Courses are taught and led by Museum scientists and educators
and feature rich web-based discussions. They are easy to use and flexible enough to fit into a teacher's busy schedule. Graduate credit
is available from a number of major institutions and may meet your local professional development requirements. Winter courses run from
January 16 - February 26, and registration closes January 5, 2006.
A $50 discount is available for those who register by December 19th. For more information and to register, go to learn.amnh.org or
call 800-649-6715.
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CONTEST DEADLINE EXTENDED
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Young Naturalist Awards
http://www.amnh.org/youngnaturalistawards/
The deadline for the Young Naturalist Awards Contest entries has been moved to May 1, 2006. The new deadline allows participating students to take advantage of the extended time so they can collect more data from the field, deepen their background research, and spend more time polishing their essays. Please visit the website for more information about the contest and deadline changes.
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ANNOUNCEMENT |
Darwin
http://www.amnh.org/
exhibitions/darwin/
Visit the most in-depth exhibition ever mounted on Charles Darwin, the highly original thinker, botanist, geologist, and naturalist and his
theory of evolution. On display are live Galapagos tortoises and horned frogs from South America, along with actual fossil specimens
collected by Darwin. The exhibition remains on view through May 29, 2006. Check out the exhibition online.
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AT THE MUSEUM |
Education Department
http://www.amnh.org/education/
The Museum is a rich resource for field trips, research and professional development. Find out how to enrich your classroom by using the Museum and our education department to your advantage.
Public Programs
http://www.amnh.org/programs
Check out the exciting lectures, performances, field trips, and workshops offered by the Museum.
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