Ecological Survey and Monitoring:  Plant Community Survey Techniques – September 29th

Soil Ecology – November 10th

Water Science PD for K-12 Teachers – October 6th

  Ecology Watch Flyer

FREE EVENT for any school in the SCFD area……call soon before funding runs out!

Grades 4-8

Thursday – October 4, 2007

10:00 a.m.  or  11:15 a.m.

The Science in Action distance learning program connects students directly with active Denver Museum of Nature & Science scientists and their research.  This is a  unique opportunity via an interactive live broadcast between students and scientists that offers students a window into the world of fieldwork and a behind-the-scenes look into research laboratories. 

 During the 30-minute broadcast, scientists talk about the importance of field research in making new discoveries, demonstrate some of the field techniques they use in that research, and answer questions from the students. The goal of this live exchange is to encourage critical thinking by the students about the process of science and how scientific discoveries are made.  Teachers and students receive resource prep materials to become familiar with the scientists research and to help students develop questions to ask the scientists.    

October 4th:  choose one session10:00 am Dr John Demboski – biologist with a research focus on the genetic variation of small mammals, such as chipmunks.  Ask him anything related. 11:15 am Dr Paula Cushing – biologist with a research focus on the diversity of arachnids (spiders and their relatives). Ask her anything related. The FREE scholarships are for schools in Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver and Jefferson counties. This does not get you into the Titanic exhibit, but in addition to this 30 minute broadcast it will allow your students to enjoy all the permanent exhibit halls that we have.  Contact me for more information:

Gianna Sullivan
Distance Learning Coordinator
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado Blvd
Denver, CO 80205
303.370.6097
www.dmns.org