Teachers' Corner
Events, workshops, and
professional development opportunities
We know how time-consuming it is to plan a field trip. We want to show our appreciation with a gift to you, a one-year membership to Adventure Science Center! All you need to to is book a field trip (20 students or more) in advance with the Education Department, and after your field trip is over return the enrollment form. >>
The annual TWISTER hands-on workshops hosted by Adventure Science Center increases the interest of young women in math and science through positive, hands-on experiences. The event fosters awareness of career opportunities in math and science related careers, provides young women with opportunities to meet with positive role models who are active in math and science related careers, and involves young women with limited opportunities for success in positive experiences in math and science. TWISTER serves as an intervention strategy designed to nurture girls' interest in mathematics and science courses and to encourage them to expand their career visions to include science and math based careers. >>
Let ASC Bring the Workshop to You!
Do you need new ideas but can't get away? We come to you for a unique professionsal development experience in your school. Workshops include science activities, resources and hands-on experiences that fit easily in to your curriculum. Workshops require a niminum of eight and a maximum of 20 teachers. To book a workshop, call (615) 401-5078. Fees are calculated per teacher plus mileage. Workshops must be within a 50-mile radius of Nashville and a deposit is required.
- WHAT A BLAST! Rocket Building Teacher Workshop
Use easily available materials to build a model rocket that really launches. Each teacher receives a rocket sample kit and a guide to incorporate rocketry into the classroom. This unit allows your students to use science, engineering and math skills as they design, test and evaluate their own handmade rocket. $30 per teacher plus mileate (recommended for 4th to 8th grade, 5-6 hours)
- Crime Scene Science
Capitalize on your students' interest in forensics and learn how easy it is to create a crime scene in your classroom. Educators at ASC will share ideas, materials, resources and standards-based crime scene units. $25 per teacher (recommended for 4th to 8th grade, 4 hours)
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