Back-To-School Issue
Welcome to a new school year. It's not too late to schedule a class visit to the new dinosaurs exhibit. Or, visit it online anytime! We've also selected some of our award-winning lesson plans for you to integrate into your curriculum this year.
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FEATURED EXHIBIT
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Dinosaurs: Ancient Fossils, New Discoveries
http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/dinosaurs/
Take a journey of discovery into the exciting world of modern paleontology. Check out the new findings, technology, and ideas that are helping today's scientists piece together what these living, breathing dinosaurs were really like. The exhibition is on view at the Museum until January 8, 2006.
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FALL REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
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Seminars on Science: Online Graduate Courses For Teachers
http://learn.amnh.org/
Register now for a Fall semester course in the life, Earth, or physical sciences from Seminars on Science, the Museum's online professional development program.
- Receive up to 4 graduate credits for each course
- Intensive six-week courses designed around your busy schedule
- Interact with world-renowned scientists, as well as colleagues from around the world
Courses begin 9/26. Courses are filling quickly so enroll before the 9/12 deadline. Register by 8/31 and receive $50 off the cost of enrollment.
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NEW RESOURCE
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BioBulletin: Humans and Oceans: Survival Strategies
http://sciencebulletins.amnh.org/bio/f/bahamas.20050814/
These interactives, essays, and videos explore how lessons learned from one of the world's oldest marine parks may help set the stage for restoration of our global oceans.
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FEATURED CURRICULUM MATERIALS
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Use these award-winning resources to make real-world connections to biology, geology, physical science, and technology. Pick a stand-alone activity to supplement your lessons or take a few weeks to cover one or more ready-to-teach units.
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Antarctica: The Farthest Place Close to Home
http://www.amnh.org/resources/antarctica/
Investigate this extreme environment to learn about world climate, day and night cycles, ocean circulation, animal adaptation, and scientists working in the field.
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Deep Sea Vents
http://www.amnh.org/resources/dsv/
The age of exploration has barely just begun on the ocean floor! Introduce your students to the incredible underwater environment of deep-sea hydrothermal vents.
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Biodiversity Counts
http://www.amnh.org/resources/biocounts/
This curriculum teaches kids about the natural world by taking them into backyards, vacant lots, and even cracks in the sidewalk to practice observation, identification, and analysis.
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ANNOUNCEMENT |
Young Naturalist Awards 2006 - Call for Entries
http://www.amnh.org/
youngnaturalistawards
You are invited to participate in this research-based essay contest for students in grades 7-12. Winners receive cash scholarship awards and an expense-paid trip to NYC. All participants receive a certificate of participation and a letter with the judges' comments. Deadline is January 6, 2006.
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AT THE MUSEUM |
Education Department
http://www.amnh.org/education/
The Museum is a rich resource for field trips, research, and professional development. Find out how to enrich your classroom by using the Museum and
our education department to your advantage.
Public Programs
http://www.amnh.org/programs
Check out the exciting lectures, performances, field trips, and workshops offered by the Museum.
eNotes
Receive the latest information about onsite Museum programs and events via email. Go to http://www.amnh.org and click on "eNotes Sign Up" on the upper right corner to subscribe to the Museum's general public mailing list.
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