This small traveling show jumps out of a suitcase to explore the scientific, ecological, mythological, folklorical and very social world of frogs. Through the magic of miniaturization, HOBT will bring this classroom-sized show to your school. Created by Duane Tougas and Elisha Whittington. Funding for this project has been provided by the James Ford Bell Foundation and the 3M Foundation. They are both great for elementary teachers who are looking for fun ways to present scientific material.
Study guides come with each show.
The workshop will include a series of sessions for teachers who are just starting to teach a unit on astronomy, as well as a strand of innovative ideas and updates for veteran science teachers. Teachers who may be a bit nervous about teaching any astronomy at all are especially encouraged to attend. Topics covered include how to teach the phases of the moon, have students discover the reasons for the seasons, measure out the scale of the solar system, explain black holes without math, and help your class share the excitement of NASA's recent missions to explore the planets and launch telescopes into space. Participants will receive a thick package of classroom-tested activities and resources to take with them. Continuing education credit will be available to participants.