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Professional Development Opportunities for Teachers of Science
As part of the world’s premier museum and research complex, the NSRC can provide special access for teachers to the scientists, curators, and educators at the Institution. Most Smithsonian Science Education Academies for Teachers sessions will be held at the museums and research centers of the Smithsonian and other museums and laboratories in or near Washington, D.C.
Academies for 2011 are as follows:
Energy: Past, Present, & Future
June 26-July 1, 2011
Biodiversity
July 10-15, 2011
Earth's History & Global Change
July 24-29, 2011
Each of the Academies is unique in both its approach and science content.
| GENERAL ACADEMY INFORMATION: Each academy includes:
- Hotel accommodations* for Sunday through Thursday nights;
- A Sunday evening reception and Academy orientation;
- Daily breakfast and lunch (Monday through Friday);
- Special Thursday night celebration dinner or event;
- Transport to and from the daily events (when appropriate); and
- All materials and tuition.
*One additional person—spouse, friend, child—may stay in the participant’s room at a small additional cost.
Academies do not include:
- Travel to and from the hotel from your point of arrival in Washington;
- Parking fees;
- Evening meals Sunday through Wednesday; or
- Fees associated with university credits
College Credit
Optional graduate credit is available for an additional fee. More information to come.
Accomodations
Details to be announced.
For additional assistance please contact Lisa Rogers, Program Specialist at 202-633-2970 or email RogersL@si.edu or nsrcpdcenter@si.edu
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