The Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History celebrates science education by hosting its fourth annual Educator’s Showcase, February 10 - 24, 2012. This short-term exhibit will provide information from organizations that offer free and low cost materials and resources for teachers, with an emphasis on environmental, science, and history education, with no cost to educators in and around the Brazos County. This year’s showcase is proud to be sponsored once again by the Barbara Bush Literacy Corps.
“The Museum’s commitment to scientific and cultural literacy remains a key aspect of our mission and we strive to do all we can to assist local educators at every level with their efforts to enhance classroom learning in these areas. We hope this annual event will provide a forum for networking and for the exchange of valuable information about the exciting and meaningful supplemental materials, curricula, and other resources available in our area for use in the classroom,” explains Maria Lazo, the Museum’s Associate Director and Education Coordinator.
In conjunction with the Showcase, the Museum is offering a Climate Change, Wildlife and Wildlands: Toolkit for Formal and Informal Educators Teacher’s Workshop, a curriculum developed by seven federal agencies: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Forest Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Bureau of Land Management. The workshop provides classroom teachers and informal educators with the tools to educate middle school students about the science of climate change, its impacts on U.S. wildlife and wildlands, and what kids can do to help address the issue. Activities for students are based upon 11 eco-region case studies, and incorporate science, social science, math, language arts, and art. Developed by master teachers in the Albert Einstein Fellowship Program, the activities are fun, educational, and easily adapted to a variety of settings and ability levels. Advanced registration is required to attend this workshop and is free to the first 15 registrants. Enroll by calling Maria Lazo at the Museum 979-776-2195
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