Summer Programs
TRUST: Earth and Space Science Institute 2012
July 30, 2012 - August 10, 2012
The TRUST Summer Institute for Earth and Space Science is designed to address the competencies needed for New York State certification in Earth Science. The program is organized around essential questions related to the New York State Earth Science Core Curriculum. In this two-week professional development Institute, teachers will deepen their understanding of content knowledge and teaching process skills by engaging with AMNH scientists, exhibits, and print and digital resources.
Teachers will strengthen their ability to facilitate learning in the Museum and participate in Earth Science labs and field trip investigations. In addition, participants will reflect with colleagues on teaching strategies and student learning to increase their capacity to teach and engage students in the classroom.
Week 1: Space Science
What is Earth?
How old is Earth?
Where is Earth?
Why is Earth warm?
How does Earth move?
Week 2: Earth Science
How has Earth evolved?
What is the nature of the inner Earth?
Why does Earth's surface look the way it does?
What causes climate and climate change?
How is climate change affecting Earth?
The TRUST Earth and Space Science Institute is a collaboration with Brooklyn and Lehman Colleges.
If you have questions or need additional information, please call (212) 313-7174 or email ctrowbridge@amnh.org
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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.