At The Bakken, mentors and volunteers bring science to life for young people, their families and other museum visitors. Over 100 mentors and volunteers donated their time to visitors of all ages in 2000. Help us continue to support enthusiastic and effective mentors and volunteers who enhance the Bakken experience. David Baltimore, Nobel Prize winner, President of the California Institute of Technology Connect with Families Families need opportunities to have fun together while supporting their children's science education. At The Bakken, Science Saturdays promote curiosity among all ages, allowing families to explore science in a fun, inviting, hands-on setting.
Activities allow knowledgeable staff and volunteers to model good science teaching for parents.
Over 1,900 family members had a shocking time at Family Science Saturdays this past year. Help us continue to grow this program to support science fun and learning for our entire community. Connect with Teachers Teachers need opportunities for professional and content development to deliver science curriculum. At The Bakken teachers and public school staff members attend workshops, learning science content and best practices for teaching. A class on a Field trip at The Bakken Help us continue to meet the needs of school-based science education and teacher training.