Summer Programs
Climate Change
July 17, 2012 - July 18, 2012
This two-day workshop will integrate concepts from the Earth, physical, and biological sciences to look at the scientific evidence that informs us about climate change. We will work with data from satellites and climate models to strengthen understandings of the climate system and spend time reflecting on the teaching of this complex topic.
The workshop provides strategies for using data visualizations and data sets from secondary research. Teachers will examine satellite data to better understand the impact of climate change on ice sheets. Museum exhibitions will be used to provide a historical context to current climate events. Results from Global Climate Models will help us understand how models are used in climatology. Instructional implications will be considered with a look at research on learning related to weather and climate.
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Investigating the Evolution of Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria
July 16, 2013 - July 17, 2013
During this two-day workshop teachers will work to analyze and interpret data sets that help us understand the evolutionary theory that explains the development of antibiotic resistant strains of the bacteria, Staphylococcus aureus.
Using Educator’s Guides to Teach Secondary Earth Science
July 23, 2013
In this one-day workshop, middle and high school teachers will explore ways to use the revised Educator’s Guide for the Gottesman Hall of Planet Earth. This hall presents amazing objects for examining essential questions about Earth Science.
Using Educator's Guides to Teach about Meteorites
July 24, 2013
In this one-day workshop, middle and high school teachers will explore ways to use the Educator’s Guide for the Arthur Ross Hall of Meteorites.
Analyzing Earthquake Data to Explore Plate Tectonics
July 24, 2013 - July 25, 2013
During this two-day workshop teachers will work to analyze and interpret data sets that indicate the location and frequency of earthquakes and tsunami hazards and identify patterns that allow for forecasts of the likelihood and locations of future events.
Using Educator’s Guides to Teach Secondary Space Science
July 30, 2013
In this one-day workshop, middle and high school teachers will explore ways to use the revised Educator’s Guide for the Cullman Hall of the Universe. The hall presents exhibits for examining essential questions about Space Science.
Using Educator's Guides to Teach about Meteorites
July 31, 2013
In this one-day workshop, middle and high school teachers will explore ways to use the Educator’s Guide to teach about the Arthur Ross Hall of Meteorites.
Using Educator’s Guides to Teach Secondary Earth Science
August 6, 2013
In this one-day workshop, middle and high school teachers will explore ways to use the revised Educator’s Guide for the Gottesman Hall of Planet Earth. This hall presents amazing objects for examining essential questions about Earth Science.
Using Educator’s Guides to Teach Secondary Space Science
August 7, 2013
In this one-day workshop, middle and high school teachers will explore ways to use the revised Educator’s Guide for the Cullman Hall of the Universe. The hall presents exhibits for examining essential questions about Space Science.
Hudson River Ecology and Invasive Species
August 13, 2013 - August 14, 2013
Two-day workshop for Middle and High School teachers that explores Hudson River ecology through a case-study of the invasive Zebra mussel.
Designing a Museum Learning Experience for K-5 Students
August 13, 2013
During this workshop for K-5 educators, teachers will engage in pre-, during, and post-visit activities to learn how to prepare students for a Museum learning experience related to whale biology and conservation.
Investigating the Evolution of Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria
August 14, 2013 - August 15, 2013
During this two-day workshop teachers will work to analyze and interpret data sets that help us understand the evolutionary theory that explains the development of antibiotic resistant strains of the bacteria, Staphylococcus aureus.