Educator Inquiry Workshops

Hefner Museum of Natural History at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio will present Educator Inquiry Workshops on Saturday, October 22, 2022.

During these workshops, educators will explore object-based learning strategies, the power of incorporating real-world materials in their teaching, and the role museums can play in providing STEAM-based resources for the classroom setting. Two sessions will be offered.

Morning Session for

Educators Grades K-5

Time: 9am-12pm

Focus: Ephemeral Ponds, activities to immediately implement in the classroom and funding opportunities to obtain classroom resources

Afternoon Session for

Educators Grades 6-12

Time: 1pm-4pm

Focus: Microscopes and Nature, types of magnification devices to use in the classroom and funding opportunities to obtain classroom resources.

• 3 Contact Hour CEU Certificate per session will be available for participants.
• Participants may choose to attend one or both sessions.
• Each session is capped at 24 participants.
• Please register at the following: Educator Inquiry Workshop Registration. *Or copy/paste the following url in your browser: https://forms.gle/gFVX1D2NPBKLg6RG7

Project materials will be provided. Teacher Grab Bags will be offered with free materials (posters, teacher books, guides and more).

Light refreshments (no drinks) will be provided.  Participants are asked to bring their own water bottles. Hallway fountains are available.

This event is sponsored by the Ohio EPA Ohio Environmental Education Fund and the Hefner Museum of Natural History.  We look forward to hearing from you