We re perfectly situated to put together collaborative programs that bring together public and private groups who have education as a primary focus. Teacher training has already begun. The last group session is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 6, 3-5 p.m. at the Science Museum. Teachers in the sessions learn to identify rock formations and minerals. They also receive a Rocks and Minerals of Virginia kit, instructional material from the Virginia Division of Mineral Resources and a Luck Stone Rock Kit.
Teachers also learn astronomy hands-on activities.
The 5 th grade sessions are designed and presented by Science Museum of Virginia Teacher Programs Coordinator Liz Alford. Science Museum educators come to the targeted schools to teach fifth graders about astronomy, weather and Virginia geology. Lessons are correlated to the Virginia Standards of Learning in Science. Each class receives 10 lessons. The program is designed and coordinated by Science Museum SOL Enhancement Coordinator Cindy Wright.