Wonder and Curiosity in the Collections

Open to: Grades K–5 Teachers
Opportunity at a Glance: Students enter classrooms with a variety of interests.  Collections provide the perfect opportunity to delve into them.  During this workshop participants will do the following:

  • Explore the new Collections Core and Research Library to learn more about how they can help us better understand the world and tap into our innate curiosity;
  • Focus on the practices of obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information in ways that inspire wonder and spark interest;
  • Discuss how these skills translate to the K-5 classroom: and
  • Plan on how to use these museum resources with students.

Key dates:  Tuesday July 11 from 9:00a.m.- 12:00p.m.
Location: American Museum of Natural History – 200 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024
Registration deadline: 07/10/2023

Take action: Apply
For more information: pl@amnh.org