March 2005 Issue
Dear Educator: We hope to see you in Dallas! The Museum will be exhibiting at the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
convention from March 31-April 3. Come meet us at Booth 3028 and see demonstrations of the Museum's online resources.
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NEW RESOURCES
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EarthBulletin: Earth Viz: Global Zone
http://sciencebulletins.amnh.org/earth/?src=ednews
Ozone in the stratosphere acts as a shield against the Sun's dangerous ultraviolet radiation. This data visualization reveals the destructive impact
that man-made chlorofluorocarbons (CFC's) have had on atmospheric ozone in recent years.
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SUMMER REGISTRATION OPEN
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Seminars on Science: Online Graduate Courses For Teachers
http://learn.amnh.org/welcome.php?w=EDE
Register now to take a six-week course in the life, Earth
or physical sciences from Seminars on Science, the Museum's online professional development program.
- Discuss current scientific ideas and classroom applications
- Engage Museum scientists and educators
- Take away lesson plans and resources
- Receive up to 4 graduate credits for each course
This summer Seminars on Science is offering eight courses, including a new course titled "The Ocean System: Integrated Sciences". In the course you
will explore the ocean, from its origin and evolution to its incredible diversity of life and ecosystems. Early registration discounts are available for
all Seminars on Science courses if you sign up by May 6.
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FEATURED RESOURCE
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North American Ethnography Collection
http://anthro.amnh.org/anthropology/databases/
north_public/north_public.htm?src=ednews
Take a peek inside the Museum's anthropology collection through this image-rich database of more than 49,000 Native American cultural artifacts! The Museum's Division of Anthropology is dedicated to the study of human culture and biology. Established in 1873, it aims to preserve and provide access to the archaeological and anthropological collections assembled from around the world.
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