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Educator Professional Development

Teachers can take advantage of workshops, lectures, institutes, and opportunities with the Museum.

 

Upcoming Offerings

NYC Chancellor's Day 2013

NYC Chancellor’s Day: Connecting Museum Resources to the Science Curriculum

June 6, 2013

This professional day is geared for K-12 teachers who want to strengthen their ability to use Museum resources to teach science. Participants will have the opportunity to choose from a range of breakout sessions that will utilize the Museum’s digital, print, and exhibition resources to connect with the science curriculum in ways that are engaging for students.

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Investigating the Evoution 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.

Hall of Planet Earth

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.

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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.

Scales of the Universe

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.

Hall of Planet Earth

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.

Scales of the Universe

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.

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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.

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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.

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Investigating the Evoution 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.

Past Offerings

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Using Museum Resources to Teach Evolution

March 27, 2013 - March 28, 2013

This two-day course is designed to help middle and high school educators focus on what adults and students should know about the topic of biological evolution. Participants in this course will work with AMNH educators using museum exhibitions and resources to examine the cutting edge of evolutionary theory.

Scales of the Universe

Using Educator’s Guides to Teach Secondary Space Science

March 27, 2013

In these one-day workshops, 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.

Hall of Planet Earth

Using Educator’s Guides to Teach Secondary Earth Science

March 26, 2013

In these one-day workshops, 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.

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Mid Winter Teacher Institute: Food, Nature, Culture

February 19, 2013

This workshop will introduce K-12 teachers to the Museum’s newest exhibition, Our Global Kitchen: Food, Nature, Culture. Teachers will engage with Museum educators, and scientists to strengthen their understanding about the science of food, resource sustainability, and health.

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Exploring Climate Change - Winter 2013

January 14, 2013 - February 2, 2013

An online and on-site 3-week course for NYC area secondary science teachers. Application open through December 7, 2012.