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NEW ONLINE ACTIVITIES |
Layers of Time: Fossil Puzzle!
ology.amnh.org/paleontology/layers/
The fossil layers are all out of order! Which came first: sharks or dinosaurs? Dragonflies or flowers? In this new OLogy interactive, join paleontologist Sterling Nesbitt as you try to set the record straight.
What's This? Vietnam
ology.amnh.org/mystery_photo/
Check out the newest mystery photo on OLogy, the Museum's science-rich website for kids. Then explore more unique animals in Vietnam.
Science Explorations Web Quests
teacher.scholastic.com/activities/
explorations/webquests.htm
Explore the newest Web Quests on Vietnam's biodiversity and mythic creatures.
Science Explorations is a series of online investigations featuring the latest scientific discoveries of the Museum's experts. Science Explorations is a collaboration between the Museum and Scholastic,
the global children's publishing, education, and media company, created to promote science literacy among students in grades 3 through 10.
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NEW ONLINE COURSE ON EVOLUTION!
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Seminars on Science
learn.amnh.org
Sign up today for Seminars on Science online courses. Our newest course is an in-depth study of Evolution, developed by two of the Museums most distinguished curators Niles Eldredge and Joel Cracraft, and draws on the Museum's long-standing leadership in the fields of paleontology, geology, systematics, and molecular biology to tell a modern story of evolution. Learn about the contributions of Darwin, the mechanisms of evolution, human evolution, and modern applications in medicine, public health, and conservation. You can check out the syllabus online at: learn.amnh.org/evolution
Graduate credit is available from several leading institutions. Courses may be used to meet your professional development needs, including degree, certification, NCLB, and salary gradation requirements.
Registration is now open for two six-week summer sessions in June and July. Courses include Earth: Inside and Out, The Ocean System, The Link Between Dinosaurs and Birds and more.
Register early and receive a $50 discount. For more information and to register, go to learn.amnh.org or call 800-649-6715.
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NEW IMAX FILM |
Dinosaurs Alive!
dinosalive.com
See amazing dinosaurs in action, from the earliest creatures of the Triassic Period to the monsters of the Cretaceous, in a new 3D IMAX® presentation! Join renowned Museum paleontologists as they discover new fossils
and uncover evidence that dinosaur descendants are still among us.
Visit the "For Educators" section to download a free educator's guide, activities, and poster.
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AT THE MUSEUM |
Education Department
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
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 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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