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Educator Workshops

Sharpen your STEM teaching skills! The Natural History Museum of Utah offers a variety of professional development opportunities to engage in science and engineering practices from the perspective of your students, working side-by-side with scientists to deepen your content knowledge.

All Natural History Museum of Utah educator workshops are free for Utah public and charter school educators, and either relicensure hours or USBE credit will be given, as specified in the description of each workshop below. These programs are supported by funding from the Utah State Legislature and in collaboration with the Utah State Board of Education.

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Upcoming educator workshops will be posted below. Click on the workshop to view all of the details and register.

Nature Journaling at Thanksgiving Point

Join NHMU educators at Thanksgiving Point's Innovative Minds Conference, June 10-11

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Echoes of Earth and Sky: Interpreting Utah's Natural and Human History

Presented with Clark Planetarium, July 11th and 18th

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Pizza and Planning: Get Ready for Field Trips with NHMU!

Join NHMU's field trip coordinator on July 16th learn more about field trips, get a sneak peak at next year, and enjoy some pizza 

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Museum Ecologist

We're building new outdoor experiences for teachers. New curricula, same passion for taking teachers to explore Utah's ecosystems. More details coming soon!

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STEM Rooted in Culture Series

Learn from community members and broaden your view of STEM

Want to receive updates on upcoming Educator Workshops and the opening days for reserving field trips, Junior Science academy, and toolboxes? Sign up for our Educator Newsletter by selecting "NHMU Educator Resources" on this form.

Questions about educator workshops? Email Glynis Bawden, Teacher Professional Development ManagerPlease include the name of the workshop in your email.