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!
Antarctica Educator Workshop
Saturday, February 27, 2010
8:45 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.
This workshop is full, please check back for future workshop information.
Examine the poles and their changing environment and:
- Hear from Antarctica researcher Lori Koenig from NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
- See work completed as part of NSF’s Antarctic Artist & Writers Program
- Demonstrations of polar related classroom activities
- Screening of the IMAX film Antarctica
- Morning snacks and lunch included
- Activities, books and resources for your classroom
- $100 stipend
- Registration required
This workshop made possible through a grant from the National Science Foundation
For questions phone 410-545-5975.
Solar System Educator Workshop
Saturday, February 20, 2010
10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
This workshop is full, please check back for future workshop information.
We will spend the day learning about space science and how scientists are studying our Solar System and beyond. Also, learn about NASA’s latest space exploration missions and initiatives, including the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory’s New Horizons mission to Pluto. The workshop also includes fun, hands-on activities that you can use in your classroom!
As a special treat, workshop attendees will sit-in on a program in the Davis Planetarium called Starball at 2:00 pm. Starball is a unique production that is part astronomy lesson, part musical theater and part improv night.
The workshop includes lunch and a $100 stipend.
For more information, please contact:
Amy Wood
SpaceLink Manager
awood@marylandsciencecenter.org
410-545-5995
This workshop was made possible by a funding provided by:
