************************************************************** Net Happenings - From Educational CyberPlayGround ************************************************************** Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2003 06:54:50 EDT From: Bonnie Bracey <BBracey@xxxxxxx> Subject: Smithsonian Resources Online/ and workshops To: K12ADMIN@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Smithsonian Education Resources http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/ Discover how you can use museum resources and methods to bring new excitement into your classroom. Many Smithsonian museums offer scheduled classes for educators as well as customized teacher training by request. Search for professional development opportunities by subject, grade, or keyword using the resource finder on the left. For upcoming scheduled classes, see below: The Museum offers a variety of teacher workshops that can be customized to meet staff development needs and schedules of the participating organization. All workshops support National Education Standards and can be adapted for local curricula.Workshops include hands-on, interactive learning, content experts and classroom-tested lessons. In-service and graduate credit can be arranged. The participating organization is responsible for organizing and registering teachers. Minimum class size is 10; maximum enrollment per class is 25 teachers. Fees vary based on number of participants, topic and length of training. Air and Space Museum http://www.nasm.edu/nasm/edu/teacher.html Video Professional Development Workshops http://sao-www.harvard.edu/sed/resources/workshops.html Astrophysics /Astronomy http://sao-www.harvard.edu/sed/resources/microobserv.html The project has developed an international network of automated, CCD-based reflecting telescopes that can be accessed on the Internet by teachers and students. We are currently inviting teachers to pilot-test our astronomy activities in your classroom. <>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<> EDUCATIONAL CYBERPLAYGROUND http://www.edu-cyberpg.com VENDORS REACH THE EDUCATION MARKET FREE EDUCATION VENDOR DIRECTORY LISTING Find PREMIUM & FEATURED MERCHANT LISTING ALSO http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Directory/default.asp HOT LIST OF SCHOOLS ONLINE http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Schools/default.asp SERVICES http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/PS/Home_Products.html Net Happenings,K12 Newsletters, Network Newsletters http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Community/index.html <>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>