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One nice thing about science museums is they often have vast collections. Natural history museums, classically, but now also many science centers, Maker Spaces, etc., all have collections that can facilitate experimentation, understanding of science principles, as well as demonstrate evolution, biology, Earth science, physics, etc. Most schools certainly don’t have the resources to acquire, maintain, or house extensive collections.
Science museum staff are particularly trained to engage audience in science through these collections, and present hands-one experiences for teachers to take back to their classrooms. Many museums have teaching collections which can be used ‘on-site’ in classrooms, again facilitating learning through real specimens. Powerful stuff -
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Science Museum Studies
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Date: Tue, 12 Nov 2013 15:09:27 -0600
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Subject: Why do museums do teacher PD?
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So, a question was posed to me today that I thought would be interesting to pose to the list-serv because I would be fascinated to see your replies, even if it's just from a few folks or many of you: Why do museums do teacher professional development?
We can't reach every teacher everywhere, so why do we do it at all?
I am not looking for a particular answer. I just want to experience the breadth of answers that I suspect would come out of posing such a question. Hope you enjoy noodling on that one for a bit. :>)
Michelle
Michelle Nichols, Master Educator - NASA Forum Programs
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