Teacher Education Network The goal of Teacher Education Network (TEN) is to create a network of and for Southern California educators. TEN members can receive points, programs, and prizes for their participation.
Prizes include free Discovery Science Center field trips and outreach programs, gift certificates, merchandise, and more! Prizes will be awarded at the end of each school year based on accumulated membership points!
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Free Educators' Workshops Every first Monday of the month (October to May), Discovery Science Center hosts a free Educators’ Open House from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. This educational event includes a hands-on science workshop on standard-based concepts, and exploratory visits to the Center’s exhibits related to those topics. Each workshop will address a variety of concepts and their applications across all grade levels with added emphasis on avoiding misconceptions. Call 714.263.3837 for more information or to register.
| Date | Topic | Date | Topic | | Oct 5, 2009 | Autumn Season Science | Feb 1, 2010 | Elementary Chemical Reactions | | Nov 2, 2009 | Chemical & Physical Properties & Changes | March 1, 2010 | Spring Season Science | | Dec 7, 2009 | Winter Season Science | April 5, 2010 | Earth Science - Astronomy | | Jan 4, 2010 | Floating & Sinking; Density & Buoyancy | May 3, 2010 | Earth Science - Rocks & Minerals |
Digital Lab Computer ClassesGo beyond the basics to find out how you can use technology in your everyday teaching life. These free classes go from 4:00pm - 6:00pm are designed for all levels of computer knowledge. Call 714-263-3837 for more information. Space is limited.
Google Earth
November 2, 2009Learn to use Google Earth to expand your multidisciplinary lessons. Discover the world at your fingertips.
Social Networking
February 1, 2010 Learn to use social networking websites to help communicate with students, parents, coworkers or just friends. Sites such as Twitter, Flickr and Linkedin are explored to help safely bridge the gap between you and your students.
Podcasting in the Classroom
March 1, 2010 This class will introduce you to the basics of recording, editing and posting your very own podcast.
Setting up a Class Web Page/Blog/Wiki
May 3, 2010 Extend your classroom into cyberspace as you learn the basics of setting up a web page, blog and a wiki to communicate with parents and students.
TEAMS TEAMS (Teacher Education Advancement in Math and Science) is a standards-based, sponsored, professional development program for K – 3rd grade teachers. Each program uses a storybook as a focus to introduce and develop science, math, and language art concepts. Teachers will receive $60 worth of classroom materials, along with lesson plans and a hands-on workshop from 4:00pm – 6:00pm. A light dinner is provided Call 714-263-3837 to reserve a spot. Space in this FREE program is limited, so please only enroll if you plan to attend.
| Date | Book Title | Topics | | Oct 14, 2009 | Bats at the Library | Bats, Halloween Science & Math | | Oct 27, 2009 | Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf | Adaptations, Seasons, Autumn | | Nov 12, 2009 | Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs | Weather, Water Cycle | | Dec 2, 2009 | Mouse Paint | Color Recognition, Color Mixing | | Jan 13, 2010 | How I Became a Pirate | Float & Sink, North Star, Experiments | | Feb 10, 2010 | Frog and Toad are Friends | Amphibians, Sequencing, Math | | Mar 11, 2010 | If You Give a Mouse a Cookie | Kitchen Chemistry, Experiments | | Mar 30, 2010 | Tops and Bottoms | Plant Parts & Functions, Seeds | | Apr 14, 2010 | Diary of a Worm | Worms, Language Arts | | Apr 27, 2010 | All the Way to the Ocean | Measurements, Water Cycle, Conservation | | May 13, 2010 | Are You a Ladybug? ...a Bee? | Math, Insects, Life Cycles |
Free Educators’ Evening of Science
Plan to attend our next event on January 27, 2010 from 4:00-7:00PM to enjoy an evening of relaxation, science, and special treatment.
Join us for drinks & hors d’oeuvres, exclusive education program previews, and explore hands-on exhibits throughout the center. Be sure to visit our science partners and sign up to win valuable prizes!
*Registration Begins January 2010 |