UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

NSTA Regional Conference:  Portland, Oregon 

Thursday, November 20, 2008 3:30-4:30PM

Citizen Science for Kids: Inquiry with a Purpose

If you're going to the NSTA convention, please stop by the Oregon Convention Center on Thursday afternoon to hear Jennifer Fee, developer of the BirdSleuth curriculum, share about the potential for classroom inquiry through citizen science.

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NO WORKSHOP IN YOUR AREA?

We can work with you to schedule one that meets your needs and interests.  Just give us a call or drop us a line: Jennifer, at jms327@cornell.edu or (607) 254-2403.

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Recent Workshops...

Cornell Science Sampler Series: Manhattan, New York

Saturday, October 18, 2008

Introduction to BirdSleuth Inquiry

In this hands-on workshop, we'll explore birds and citizen science as a gateway into inquiry.  You'll learn the basics of bird ID how you and your students can participate in citizen science, then explore inquiry by reading student research reports, practicing peer review, and going online to answer our own questions about birds through the eBird database.  Registration required.

STANYS Annual Conference: Rochester, NY

November 1-4, 2008

Various Workshops!

BirdSleuth will be well-represented at the Science Teachers Association of New York State this year!  We have three workshops planned- no matter what grade or content area you teach, you'll find a workshop you'll enjoy:

• Do Birds Have Bellybuttons? Kids Answer the Funniest Questions
• Going Global: Exploring Biodiversity on your Schoolyard and Beyond
• Capturing Student Interest: Counting Birds For Science

Find details at the STANYS website!

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Online Seminar

Thursday, November 6, 2008

Online webcast presentation to an audience of pre-registered teachers and informal science educators, hosted by U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services.