A group of teachers sit in a circle outside around an NHMU educator and fossil skeleton

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.

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

Red wiggler earthworm which tied itself in a knot

Wonderful Worms:

Vermicomposting in the Classroom

March 1, 2025

A dilophosaurus model on display in an exhibit

Jump to the Jurassic in St. George

Tuesday, March 25th at the St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site

An NHMU educator points to a yucca plant

Deserts, Drought, and Dunes in St. George

Wednesday, March 26th at Red Hills Desert Garden

A group of teachers in an outdoor classroom using binoculars

Utah Master Naturalist - For Teachers!

Field courses offered throughout in spring, summer, and fall

A woman sits at a traditional weaver.

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.