Echoes of Earth and Sky: Interpreting Utah's Natural and Human History
Back by popular demand!
Join us for this special two-day workshop on March 7th at Clark Planetarium and March 14th at NHMU
Join Clark Planetarium and Natural History Museum of Utah educators for a special two-day teacher professional development opportunity. This is is a repeat offering of the workshops in July.
On Saturday, March 7th, we'll spend a day at Clark Planetarium learning about cultural astronomy in the American Southwest, ancient interpretations of fossils, and how ancient people used the sun and stars to track the passage of time and seasons. This will include a presentation in the Hansen Dome Theater, a hands-on art activity, and a demonstration of the resource kits you'll take back to your classroom.
The following week on Saturday, March 14th, we'll spend a day at NHMU to explore how Utah’s unique geography impacts population distribution and how humans have changed the physical environment of Utah. This will include a mapping activity, time in the NHMU galleries, and an exploration of traditional motifs in contemporary Indigenous art.
You’ll receive 8 hours of relicensure hours, kits of materials for your classroom, lesson plans, and lunch both days!
This workshop focuses on 4th grade Social Studies and Science standards but is open to all Utah public school teachers and educators.
Echoes of Earth and Sky consists of two consecutive Saturdays, with content in the second week building on content covered in the first week. Attendance at both dates is required to receive credit:
Saturday, March 7th from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm at Clark Planetarium (110 S 400 W, Salt Lake City)
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- Saturday, March 14th from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm at NHMU (301 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City)
Questions, or want to be added to a waitlist? Click here to email the Teacher Professional Development Manager
