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Please join us for ...
Evolution: Investigating the Evidence
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Saturday, December 1, 2001
8:30 am to 5:00 pm
LOCATION: The Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak Street, Oakland
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The special teacher workshop includes:
- David R. Lindberg, Director of the UC Museum of Paleontology speaking on the evolution of marine mammals
- Eugenie Scott, Executive Director of the National Center for Science Education speaking on the importance of teaching evolution
- A town meeting to discuss:
—Why teach evolution?
—Why is evolution considered controversial?
—How does this affect the classroom?
- A free copy of a wonderful new book, Evolution and the Fossil Evidence
- The opportunity to take home some terrific prizes!
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Program Details (stay tuned for updates):
| 8:00 a.m. |
Registration |
| 8:30-8:45 a.m. |
Welcome and opening remarks |
| 8:45-9:30 a.m. |
David R. Lindberg, Director of the UC Museum of Paleontology speaking on the evolution of marine mammals |
| 9:45-12:25 p.m. |
Three hands-on activity sessions |
| 12:25-1:15 p.m. |
Lunch provided! |
| 1:20-3:05 p.m. |
Two hands-on activity sessions |
| 3:10-4:00 p.m. |
Eugenie Scott, Executive Director of the National Center for Science Education speaking on the importance of teaching evolution |
| 4:10-4:50 p.m. |
Town meeting on the teaching of evolution |
| 4:50-5:00 p.m. |
Closing remarks |
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Registration:
For more information, please contact:
—Tim Alley, talley@museumca.org,
510.238.6641
You can register on-line at: http://www.museumca.org/global/education/teacher_workshop.html
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