General Booking Contact
206-764-1384 or
Development Workshop Registration
For questions or more information please see each program listing.
Professional Development Workshops
The Museum of Flight is committed to delivering rich educational experiences for all educators. Washington State clock-hours are available upon workshop completion.
Registration
Workshops require advance reservations. To register, call 206-764-1384 or e-mail Development Workshop Registration.
Clock-Hours
All workshops are available for fulfillment of Washington State clock-hour requirements. Fees are $2 per clock-hour in addition to any workshop fee, payable upon completion of the workshop.
Unless Noted Otherwise In The Class Description:
• Workshops are held at the Museum of Flight.
• Classes are free for Museum members and $25 for non-members.
• Class schedule is subject to change.
K – 12 Educator Open House
K – 12 educators, administrators, and their families can enjoy The Museum of Flight free of charge. Come explore our exhibits, learn about our educational programs, and discover air and space resources, products, and programs.
| Dates: | October 17, 2009 |
| Time: | 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
| Audience: |
K – 12 educators, administrators, and their families |
| Fee: |
Free Museum admission |
| Questions: |
edevents@museumofflight.org or 206-768-7216 |
Aviation Learning Center Workshop
This workshop introduces the concepts and ideas behind the Aviation Learning Center, while also providing group leaders with materials to prepare their group for an ALC experience. Leaders who attend an ALC Educator Workshop in advance of their scheduled program receive a $100 discount on the program fee.
| Dates: |
2010: October 2, November 9, December 4 2011: January 13, February 12, March 16, April 16, May 10 |
| Times: | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Saturday Workshops) 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (Weekday Workshops) |
| Audience: | Educators teaching students in grades 5 – 12 |
| Fee: | Included in ALC program price; $25 if no program reserved |
| Questions: | alc@museumofflight.org or 206-768-7188 |
Challenger Learning Center Workshop
Prepare your group to be scientists, engineers, and astronauts in a simulated space mission. This workshop provides group leaders with everything they need to prepare their students for the exciting, hands-on tasks they will encounter in the Challenger Learning Center. Leaders who attend a CLC Workshop in advance of their scheduled program receive a $100 discount on the program fee.
| Dates: |
2010: November 6 2011: January 19, March 12, April 14 |
| Times: |
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Saturday Workshops) 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (Weekday Workshops) |
| Audience: |
Educators teaching students in grades 5 – 12 |
| Fee: |
Included in CLC program price; $25 if no program reserved |
| Questions: |
clc@museumofflight.org or 206-768-7216 |
Rockets! Bring your classroom alive!
How can you energize your science and math curriculum? Join Washington Aerospace Club and Museum of Flight educators in an interdisciplinary workshop that will cover various ways to bring science alive through simple and effective rocketry activities. Participants will learn about the history of rocketry and hobby activities, try hands-on activities with classroom rocketry and exhibition images, and participate in a special guided tour of the Stine hobby rocketry exhibition. Educators from local area schools will be on hand to discuss their highly successful rocketry programs, as well as the ability to participate in a national rocketry contest. (WA state clock hours available for an additional fee).
Date: September 18, 2010
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Audience: Educators teaching students in grades 7 – 12
Location: Museum of Flight
Fee: Free for members; $25 for non-members
Registration: dsmith @museumofflight.org or 206-764-1384
Questions: mkwong@museumofflight.org or 206-768-7216