Patuxent Research Refuge National Wildlife Visitor Center Teacher Workshops

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Patuxent Research Refuge
National Wildlife Visitor Center
Teacher Workshops

Spring 2010

Maryland public school teachers can receive one credit for attending a specific combination of workshops. These workshops are designed to help teachers meet the Maryland State Outcomes.

All workshops are held at the National Wildlife Visitor Center. The hours for all workshops are 10 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. There is a $15.00 fee for each workshop. Checks can be made payable to Friends of Patuxent on the workshop day. The Friends of Patuxent provides financial support to the environmental educational program at Patuxent Research Refuge.

We reserve the right to cancel any workshops due to lack of participants or inclement weather.

Conservation on Canvas
Teachers will learn how to implement the curriculum of the Federal Junior Duck Stamp Program and prepare their students to enter the Junior Duck Stamp competition

Workshop Date: Saturday, January 30, 2010

Orientation to the National Wildlife Visitor Center
Teachers will learn the logistics of planning and scheduling a visit and will discover how to use the “Wisdom of Wildness” exhibits to reinforce classroom curricula. This course is also designed to help teachers meet the Maryland Voluntary State Outcomes and the National Science Education Standards. (Teachers who plan to schedule field trips to the National Wildlife Visitor Center must attend an orientation workshop.)

Workshop Date: Saturday, February 13, 2010
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Saturday, May 8, 2010

Wonders of Wetlands
Teachers will learn about hands-on-curriculum and outdoor activities that can be used to integrate wetlands into the curricula. All participants will receive a workbook with over 50 hands-on activities for grades K-12 plus valuable information on teaching strategies with wetland themes.

Workshop Date: Saturday, March 20, 2010

Project WILD/ Ecological Concepts
Teachers will discover exciting teaching ideas for use in science, math, social studies, physical education, music, and art. All participants will receive interdisciplinary curricula for grades K-12.

Workshop Date: Saturday, April 10, 2010

Project Learning Tree
Teachers will learn how to use interdisciplinary curricula for grades K-8 that use forests as a window on the world to better understand natural and man-made environments.

Workshop Date: Sunday, April 24, 2010

If you have questions please contact:
Dennis Hartnett dennis_hartnett@fws.gov (301)497-5898
Nell Baldacchino nell_baldacchino@fws.gov (301)497-5766

REGISTRATION
Please call 301-497-5898 to register. Provide your name, the name of your school, the grade that you teach and a phone number where you can be reached. Space is limited – please register early. Bring a lunch or snack. Please advise us of any special needs so that we can accommodate you.
Note: Dress for indoor and outdoor activities.
The $15.00 workshop fee for each workshop may be paid in cash or a check written to FRIENDS OF PATUXENT.

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DIRECTIONS
The National Wildlife Visitor Center is located off Powder Mill Road, between the Baltimore/Washington Parkway and Route 197, south of Laurel, Maryland.
Phone: 301/497-5763 or 301/497-5898; Fax: 301/497-5765; TTY: 301/497-5779

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