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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.

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.

Atoms And Elements: Discovering Where They Came From

Everything that we know is made up of different types of atoms. Where did all of these come from? How did elements like oxygen, hydrogen, carbon, iron and gold form? Participants in this hands-on workshop learn how scientists discovered that all of these elements were formed from stars and other cosmic events, learning that we are literally made of “stardust”. (Taught by a NASA Education Ambassador using Washington State GLE-aligned NASA materials).

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.

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.

Google in the Classroom

You’ve used the Google internet search engine, but did you know that it is also a great resource for teachers? This hands-on workshop is designed to help STEM teachers and coordinators increase the use of computers in the classroom using free online multi-platform Google products. Teachers will be introduced to ideas for using Google Earth, Google Mars, Blogger, Google Code and/or Google Search effectively in classroom activities. Activities span from basic computer users to advanced, and are meant to enhance current classroom content. The workshop will focus on giving teachers the knowledge of what the programs can do, some practical exercises and the ability to figure out what more is out there in these products. This workshop is taught by Googlers (Google Engineers).

Our Solar System: Journey to The Planets

Over the last 50 years, space probes and telescopes have revealed the diversity of worlds that make up the Sun’s family. Using a historical and experiential approach, participants learn how to help students freshly discover the system of planets, dwarf planets and other members of the Solar System; how they move; and just how big the Solar System is. The workshop will be taught by a NASA Solar System Ambassador using curriculum from the National Center for Earth and Space Science Education.

FOSS and Beyond FOSS Science workshops

FOSS (Full Option Science System) kits have fast become the mainstay of science teaching in many classrooms, but teachers often want additional training or have questions about some of the concepts and ideas presented in the kits. To address this growing need, The Museum of Flight is proud to now offer teacher workshops on selected FOSS kits, using hands-on activities to demonstrate key concepts and ideas. We’re also offering additional workshops that cover Washington State GLEs not addressed by the FOSS kits.

Note: If you would like to schedule a workshop for your specific team, we can hold these workshops at your location or at the Museum.

See our entire schedule and descriptions of our offered FOSS workshops.