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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.

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

Carved image of Paikea riding the whale Tohora on the roof line of a Māori building.

STEM Rooted in Culture Educator Workshop Series

November 2, 2024 and January 18, 2025

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(New Date!) Cultural Heritage and You: Connecting to Utah’s History in Your Classroom

Saturday, February 1st, 2025 at the SHPO Millcreek Office

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Utah Master Naturalist - For Teachers!

Field courses offered throughout in spring, summer, and fall

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.