Dinosaurs: Not Just Any Old Reptiles! Saturday, February 11, 2017 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Registration opens on January 11, 2017. Workshop location: Commons Learning Center, The University of Texas at Austin J. J. Pickle Research Campus (PRC). 10100 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78758 Cost: FREE!

In this FREE workshop, educators will work with a paleontologist to:

• investigate characteristics shared by extinct dinosaurs and birds;

• demonstrate how trackways provide evidence for dinosaur anatomy and behavior; and

• evaluate and appreciate artwork depicting extinct dinosaurs.

Teachers will participate in inquiry-based activities using TMM specimens and educational materials. 

This training is designed for 3rd through 8th grade teachers, including classroom, homeschool and informal science educators. 

Each educator will receive:

• curriculum aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and STAAR standards;
• opportunity to check out loaner kits of specimens & materials used in the training; and
• credit for 2 hours of continuing professional education (CPE)

To register, send an email to Pamela R. Owen (p.owen@austin.utexas.edu) with the following information: full name, phone number, name and address of your school, and grade level(s) and/or subject(s) taught.

This workshop is part of the Darwin Day Celebration hosted by the Center for Inquiry – Austin.

Questions about the workshop?  Contact Pamela R. Owen at p.owen@austin.utexas.edu