Open to: 6–12 Grade Teachers
Opportunity at a Glance: During this two-day hybrid session, participants will do the following:
- Explore the history of conservation in New York City, the role of the Museum, and efforts happening today; and
- Explore how conservation in New York City developed, where it is going, and how school communities can be a part of the story.
Day 1 will take place online and model strategies for working with spatial data and organizing a field study of a location. We will also explore digital tools like GIS to engage our school communities in conservation.
Day 2 will take place at the Museum and focus on conservation history and engaging in conservation today through community science.
3 hours of CTLE Credit will be awarded to participants complete both workshops.
Key dates:
- Thursday July 14 from 4:00p.m. – 5:30p.m.
- Friday July 15 from 10:00a.m. – 11:30a.m.
Location: Hybrid (Online and In-person at the Museum)
Registration deadline: Wednesday July 13
Take action: Apply here
For more information: PL@amnh.org
