Since 2001, the New York State Museum has presented teacher workshops to support a community of professionals dedicated to improving education. These workshops offer access to current research information, interaction with Museum collections and research staff, and behind-the-scenes participation in the research process. The Museum is dedicated to fostering long-term working relationships between teachers and researchers in the fields of geology, biology, anthropology and history. To learn more about research at the Museum, please go to Museum Research.
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Teacher workshops at the Museum:
- are aligned with New York State Learning Standards.
- encourage hands-on and inquiry-based training opportunities.
- assist teachers in renewing educational material with current content.
- maintain a source for information and support for school-based needs.
Upcoming Workshops:
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The DH Cadwell Earth Science Workshop July 9, 10 & 11, 2012 (Monday-Wednesday) This annual workshop, designed by geologists at the State Museum, helps Earth Science teachers improve student test scores by increasing their familiarity with the geologic environment and geologic history of New York State. more info |
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Evolution Workshop July 12, 2012 (Thursday) This one-day workshop (8 contact hours) is designed for high school and middle school science teachers and addresses NY State Learning Standards for teaching evolution. Teachers will learn about current evolutionary theory, recent discoveries, and resources and ideas for effective classroom exercises. more info |
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Unearthing History: Teaching Social Studies through the Study of Archaeology July 23-26, 2012 (Monday-Thursday) Designed for social studies teachers in grades 2-8, this workshop offers 32 contact hours with two in-service credits. It invites teachers to actively participate in the process of archaeology and learn about regional history through classroom lectures, fieldwork, and analysis of material objects in Museum collection areas. more info |
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