educator professional development
Explore the Story

image of windmill in exhibitsAttend FREE Professional Development Workshops and Seminars to learn how to use the Museum exhibits to teach math, science, art and social studies. Field trip preparation sessions are also available.

All FREE sessions provide:

        • Instructional materials
        • Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Hours
        • Teaching strategies
        • Connections to the TEKS
        • Free refreshments
        • Free parking
        • 10% discount in the Museum Store

Summer Workshops 2008

The Story of Texas Seminar
Explore the Story of Texas through stories of Encounters, Identity and Opportunity. Each day will focus on a different theme. Find out more...

Explore the Story with Exhibit Exploration Guides:

First Floor Exploration Cards

Download and print these cards to expand your students' Museum visit with thought-provoking questions about specific artifacts in the exhibits. Download here...

Second Floor Exploration Guide
Download and print these cards to expand your students' Museum visit with thought-provoking questions about specific artifacts in the exhibits. Download here...


GUIDES FOR FILMS SHOWING AT THE IMAX THEATRE:

Texas: The Big Picture logoTexas: The Big Picture Education Center
See the educator's guide and resources created for Texas: The Big Picture to enhance your visit to the Museum. Click here to visit the site.

 

Sea Monsters Poster

Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure Educator Page
See the educator's guide and online resources created for this film by National Geographic. Click here to visit the site.

 

 

Dolphins & Whales 3D


Dolphins and Whales 3D
Educator Guide
See the educator's guide and resources created for this film. Click here to download the educator's guide.

 

 

 

Grand Canyon Adventure 3D: River at Risk

Grand Canyon Adventure Educator Guide
See the educator's guide and resources created for this film. Click here to download the educator's guide.

 

 

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