SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS
Voyager Teacher Academy (Summer 2007)
Eight-day Teacher Institute: July 18–20, 23-27, 2007, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day
Tuition: $150; includes box meal.
Discover the wonders of Forest Park as you learn to make it and its institutions your own giant outdoor classroom—explore ecology, art, language arts, science, history, and environmental studies. Develop interdisciplinary lessons to use in the classroom with your students. Then share your exciting adventure in learning with other teachers and leaders.
For more information about the institute, contact Lee Anna Good at (314) 367-7275, ext. 17, or email lagood@forestparkforever.org. College credit from University of Missouri–St. Louis (UMSL) is available at an additional cost. Call UMSL at (314) 516-5656.
Missouri History Museum “101”
Are you curious about what services the Missouri Historical Society can offer you and your students? “MHM 101” is our overview of what is available. We will arrange for a session in the Museum or at your school. To schedule or discuss “MHM 101,” contact Barbara Decker at (314) 454-3117 or email bdf@mohistory.org.
The Museum + School Connection
Teachers are encouraged to contact the Education Division at (314) 454-3117 to discuss ways to use the many exhibits offered by the museum as learning experiences for students. Reading a photograph, using artifacts in teaching, planning an inquiry experience for students that move them to deeper levels of thinking—these are just some of the ways we can assist you in customizing your visit to the Museum.