Continuing Education Series Workshops
Unearth the ancient world of the dinosaurs, challenge the principles of physics, get sun smart and learn new tips and techniques for teaching science in your classroom. The Maryland Science Center is filled with innovative new educational opportunities for educators and students. Explore activities and new insights into creative exhibit floor exploration for students. Workshops include stipends!
Communicating Climate Change Educator Workshop
Saturday, April 10, 2010
9 AM- Noon
This workshop is full, please check back for future workshop information.
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Spend the morning examining the impact of human activity on the Earth.
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Learn about the Urban Heat Island Effect and its role in rising temperatures in Baltimore.
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Investigate microclimates and talk about what causes them. Marvel at our planet as it appears from space and pinpoint changes to the global ecosystem.
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Teachers will each receive materials for their classroom including a GLOBE certified sling psychrometer.
- Grades 4-8
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Morning coffee and snacks are included.
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Registration is required.
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This program is open to Baltimore City and County teachers only.
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Parking is available at nearby lots and meters.
For questions phone 410-545-5976 or email fsavage@marylandsciencecenter.org
Solar System Educator Workshop
Saturday, April 17, 2010
10 AM - 3:30 PM
This workshop is full, please check back for future workshop information.
Learn how space scientists study our Solar System and the technology used to explore other worlds!
Includes:
- Hands-on activities for use in your classroom!
- Up-to-Date information and resources on NASA missions, including Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory’s New Horizons mission to Pluto
- Special Presentation of “Live from the Sun” in the Davis Planetarium
- Lunch included
- $50 stipend
- For Maryland formal school science teachers of grades 4 to 9
*Online Registration Required*
This workshop is made possible by a grant from Honeywell International Inc.
For questions please phone 410.779.1615 or email sprinzing@marylandciencecenter.org