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ADULT / EDUCATOR WORKSHOPS

The four workshops below are geared toward the classroom educator, but other adults will find much to peak their interest and are most welcome to attend. Pre-registration is required. Educators can expect to complete a written reflection/assessment to satisfy State requirements for receiving 10 PDP’s per topic listed below. Fees include all materials, hand outs, coffee, soft drinks and snacks. Bring a bag lunch for the full day workshop.

Cost per workshop is $75.

Plants, Animals, Facts and Fables          Grades K-5
Ignite young readers with the wonders of the natural world in their own backyards. Explore the literature and science connection through hands-on activities, outdoor exploration and storytelling.
Saturday October 15      8:30am - 4:30pm
plus a Follow-up Session Saturday October 29 from 9:00 - 11:00am


Going WILD About Winter          Grades K-8
Explore migration, hibernations, animal signs and tracks, winter buds and bark, and common winter birds. This 10 PDP workshop includes activities from the Project WILD curriculum guide with a seasonal slant. Dress for indoor and outdoor exploration. Fee includes all materials, hand outs, coffee, soft drinks and snacks. Bring a bag lunch for the first day.
Saturday November 12      8:30am-4:30pm
plus a Follow-up Session Saturday December 3 from 9:00-11:00am



A Bird is more than a Word                Grades PreK-4

Come and explore the world of birds from Egg to Nest and Beak to Feet. This workshop helps you interweave literature and science into an interesting and engaging flight of activities for your students. Dress for indoor and outdoor exploration.
Saturday January 28      8:30am-4:30pm
plus a Follow-up Session Saturday, February 11 from 9:00-11:00am


Toadily Turtle - Reptiles and Amphibians         Grades K-8
Hop into the world of native reptiles and amphibians. Swim through natural history facts and fiction before the tadpoles and snakes arrive with your students. Meet live animals and handle incredible artifacts. Workshop will increase your personal knowledge of a subject with much student interest. Dress for outdoor exploration on March 31 when we visit a Vernal Pool.

Saturday March 10      8:30am-4:30pm
plus a Follow-up Session Saturday, March 31 from 9:00-11:00am


 

 

 

The Thornton Burgess Society
appreciates the support of the
Massachusetts Cultural Council

 

info@thorntonburgess.org

Thornton W. Burgess Society
6 Discovery Hill Road
East Sandwich, MA 02537
508-888-6870