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SEPTEMBER 2007
 NEW WEBSITE
Education at AMNH
amnh.org/education
Our new website for teachers, students, school groups, and parents provides up-to-date information about learning opportunities offered by the Museum. Find out about exciting programs offered throughout the year, plan a visit to the Museum, or browse our award-winning collection of online resources.
 FEATURED EXHIBITIONS
Spitzer Hall of Human Origins
amnh.org/humanorigins
Explore the science of human evolution, heredity, and the relatedness of living things in this remodeled permanent hall. In the For Educators section, you'll find an Educator's Guide and online resources to help you connect the exhibition to the classroom.
Mythic Creatures: Dragons, Unicorns & Mermaids
amnh.org/mythiccreatures
Pegasus, cyclops, rocs, sphinx, and more! Explore over two dozen fantastical beings—some familiar, others unusual—in this exhibition, on view at the Museum until January 2008. Visit the For Educators section to download a free Educator's Guide and online activities.

 SIGN UP FOR AN ONLINE COURSE THIS FALL!
Seminars on Science
learn.amnh.org/
Sign up today for a Fall graduate-level course through Seminars on Science. Join teachers from around the globe in exploring our rich, diverse resources and eye-opening discussions on up-to-date science topics.

Fall courses include: Earth: Inside and Out; The Ocean System; Evolution; The Link Between Dinosaurs and Birds; and Genetics, Genomics, Genethics. Free sample resources are available for each course at learn.amnh.org.

Designed for K-12 educators, each six-week course is led by an experienced classroom teacher and a scientist affiliated with the American Museum of Natural History. In-depth readings and assignments paired with rich web-based discussions assure that educators come away from each class with a deeper understanding of both the science and the tools of scientific inquiry. Graduate credit is available and each participant receives a CD of course resources suitable for classroom use.

Registration closes October 8th for Fall Session Two (October 22-December 2)! Sign up by September 24th and receive a $50 early registration discount. For more information and to register, go to learn.amnh.org or call 800-649-6715.


 NEW CLASSROOM SOFTWARE
Science Seekers by
Tom Snyder Productions
tomsnyder.com/scienceseekers



Produced in collaboration with the American Museum of Natural History, this software series engages students in learning and applying core science content to solve realistic problems.

Scientists guide students as they gather and analyze data, and work in teams to complete exciting missions. This instructional format enables students to develop a deep understanding of the application of science in the real world.

Tom Snyder Productions,
A Scholastic company
800-342-0236


 AT THE MUSEUM
Education Department
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
amnh.org/programs
Check out the exciting lectures, performances, field trips, and workshops offered by the Museum.

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