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HMNH Teacher Programs

We welcome you to connect with other inquisitive teachers by attending a Professional Development program, or free lecture at the museum. You will gain content knowledge, become familiar with the exhibits, and learn new ways to use museum specimens to enhance learning. Visit our website or check e-news listings for programming.

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Advance registration is required for most programs. See individual listings for payment and cancellation policies.

Activities

Exploring the Collections-New Ways of Looking at Old Things

Tuesday, April 21 through Thursday, April 23, 2020

8:30 AM–3:30 PM

What do fossil horse teeth, Henry David Thoreau's plant collections, weird legless animals, and water-storing frogs have in common? They are all intriguing museum specimens you can use to help your students understand the concepts of evolution. Get together with other curious learners and try out activities that will bring clear examples of evolution to your classroom through 3D-printed specimens and curated digital images.

This program is intended for middle school teachers but high school teachers are welcome.

This program is free but a refundable deposit of $50 is required to register.
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Real Science: Untangling Evolutionary Trees

Tuesday, July 21 through Thursday, July 23, 2020

8:30 AM–3:30 PM

This free 3-day program will give you the understanding of evolution, hands-on laboratory experience, and access to supplies and equipment to conduct an engaging, authentic experiment with skill and confidence. Following the program, you will partner with Harvard scientists to bring the lab experience to your classroom.

This program is free but a refundable deposit of $50 is required.

See our flyer for more information.

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