2010 Teacher Trainings

"What I hear I forget, what I see I remember, what I do I understand". -Chinese proverb

At the Murie Science and Learning Center we are strong believers of this methodology. Getting your hands dirty, your feet wet, and 'experiencing' the subject matter can provide the most lasting of memories. Join us and Alaska Geographic in the field for a head-first dive into the subject matter. Shoulder-to-shoulder with other teachers, scientists and specialists we will experiment with activities, and discuss methods, tools, and resources. Professional development credit is provided by the University of Alaska.

All Teacher Trainings are based from the Murie Science and Learning Center Field Camp. The field camp is situated along the Teklanika River and makes an excellent launching point for our Denali exploration. Lodging, food, in-park transportation, and credit fees are included in the course fee. Teachers may also wish to look at our 2010 Field Seminars topics. These general audience courses do not have a pedagogical focus yet professional development credit is available on each seminar.

Participants on these teacher trainings must be capable walkers, in good health, and equipped for sudden changes in weather. Hiking distance and physical fitness levels are described in greater detail in each course overview document.

The 2010 Teacher Trainings

iMovie: Movie Making and Podcasting in Denali 
June 7-9

Science Writing in the Heart of Denali

June 28 - July 1

Geology of Denali

July 19 - 21

Scholarships for Teachers

Scholarships are available for qualifying teachers. Please visit our teacher scholarship page for details. The 2010 application deadline is January 4, 2010.