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Upcoming Educator Workshops
Past Workshops
Educators were welcome at all of these workshops, though some workshops were also open to the public.
Kennewick Man or the Ancient One - Workshop for EducatorsSaturday, April 25, 2009 Join us to learn more about the complex issues surrounding these ancient human remains and about the intriguing field of archaeology. 
Environmental Writers WorkshopSaturday, April 11, 2009 Join award-winning authors Lyanda Haupt, Jourdan Keith, and Coll Thrush in a workshop devoted to writing about the environment. 
Fossils – Workshop for EducatorsSaturday, March 14, 2009 Dr. Liz Nesbitt, Curator of Paleontology at the Burke Museum, the Burke Education staff, and visitors explored the fossil record.
 Educator Open House ~ "Ancient Egypt"Oct. 26, 2008 Educators explored the Mysteries of Ancient Egypt.  Dia de Muertos: Traditional Arts for Your Classroom, Oct. 2008Seattle-based Mexican artists led activities about the cultural, artistic, and musical traditions of Día de Muertos.  Wetland Journey: Past, Present and Future, Oct. 2008
The Burke Museum, UW Botanic Gardens and Museum of History and Industry led a close-up look at wetland ecology, restoration, bird migration and the natural history of Union Bay.  "Storming the Central Sound" Educator Workshop, April 2008An all-day workshop on environmental education, service learning, and environmental justice. 
Mammals of Washington State Elementary Educators Workshop, April 2008Dr. Jim Kenagy, curator of Mammals, led 20 teachers on a day of hands-on learning about the mammal orders, the study of mammalogy, and the Burke Museum mammalogy collection. In this interactive workshop, teachers explored the activities that accompany the new Mammals of Washington Burke Box. This workshop was the second in a series to introduce new traveling study collections developed for the Burke Boxes program..  Peoples of the Plateau Educator Workshop, April 2008 A special, full-day workshop led by Native artists from the Columbia River Plateau.  Rocks and Minerals of Washington State Teacher Workshop, March 2008The Burke's Curator of Invertebrate Paleontology, Dr. Liz Nesbitt, led twenty nine teachers through the Burke's Life and Times exhibit focusing on geology basics and how they apply to Washington State. Participants explored the new Rocks and Minerals of Washington Burke Box practicing classroom activities designed specifically for use with the box. This workshop was the first in a series to introduce new traveling study collections developed for the Burke Museum in a Box program.  Educator Open House, Feb. 2008More than 80 people took advantage of this relaxed, after-hours event, which included refreshments, hands-on activities, and Education staff to acquaint teachers with Burke Education resources.  Washington's Web of Life Teacher Workshop, Dec. 2007As snow drifted down on the University of Washington campus, 26 teachers were busy thinking about ways to connect their students to Washington's incredible diversity of life.  Día de Muertos: Traditional Arts for Your Classroom, Oct. 2007 Twenty-five local teachers had the unique opportunity to learn about Dìa de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, from two local Mexican artists.  Educator Open House: Schools, Sushi, and Squid, Sept. 2007Sushi, music, and a life-size model of the elusive giant squid set the scene for this special teacher workshop.  Lichens of Seattle Workshop, Spring 2007 Led by lichen expert, Dr. Katie Glew, participants marveled at this intricate partnership between algae and fungus.  Closer to Home Workshop, Fall 2006 Workshop participants enrich their connection to place by practicing techniques such as haiku writing, blind contour drawing, and map-making. |
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