PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
EVENTS FOR TEACHERS
Throughout the year the Anchorage Museum offers events for teachers to help you make the most of your museum field trips. Pre-registration is required here.
2011 EVENING FOR EDUCATORS
5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25
Free, pre-registration required online
Join us for an evening of learning about the museum’s offerings and how you can use them in your lesson plans. Museum educators offer a preview of a Docent-Led Tour, Planetarium Show, and more. Walk away with field trip ideas and invaluable classroom resources. Enjoy light refreshments, door prizes, and a discount at the museum shop.
STARLAB PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15 and Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012
$15 per person, pre-registration required online
Learn how to operate and use the StarLab in your classroom. Museum science educators take you through the inflatable dome’s set-up and takedown processes. Discover the many possibilities for broadening the space science knowledge base of your students.
TRAVELING KIT TRAINING FOR EDUCATORS
6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22 and Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012
$15 per person, pre-registration required online
Learn how to use museum traveling kits. Explore hands-on activities, interpretive techniques, and customized lesson plans to create engaging, educational experiences for students.
EVENING FOR EDUCATORS
SMITHSONIAN ARCTIC STUDIES CENTER
5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 27
Free, pre-registration required online
Tour the exhibition with Smithsonian anthropologist and curator Aron Crowell and assistant curator Dawn Biddison. Leave with a better understanding of Alaska Native culture, past and present. Learn about a new school tour and resources to help guide your next field trip. Enjoy light refreshments and door prizes.
EVENING FOR EDUCATORS
PRESTON SINGLETARY: ECHOES, FIRE AND SHADOWS
5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012
Free, pre-registration required online
Join us for an evening exploring Preston Singletary’s sculptural glass art. Walk away with an appreciation of the art and culture of the Tlingit peoples of Southeast Alaska. Takeaways include an educator guide and a multitude of field trip ideas. Enjoy light refreshments and door prizes. Download the Singletary Educators Guide here. Download the Singletary bibliography here.
CUSTOMIZED IN-SERVICE
Available Fall 2011 and Spring 2012
Schedule a customized educator in-service at the Anchorage Museum. Learn the ins-and-outs of field trip planning, how to bring exhibitions to life through hands-on exploration, and how to use the museum as an authentic extension of classroom curriculum. Begin to develop field trip activities. Price varies. For more information or to schedule an in-service call (907) 929-9271.
FIELD TRIP PREP
Teachers may contact the Education Operations Specialist to schedule a visit prior to the field trip date. This is by appointment only, and only teachers may attend. You will receive museum information and access to galleries included in the upcoming field trip experience. For more information contact (907) 929-9280 or fieldtrips@anchoragemuseum.org.
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEACHERS
ADULT ART CLASSES
The museum offers a variety of ways to inspire, create, and appreciate art. In classes taught by accomplished Alaska artists, participants can explore drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, and more. New evening adult classes are offered in the fall, spring, and summer. Find a class schedule here.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteering for the museum challenges you to make a difference in people’s lives. Our adult volunteers come from many walks of life and range from college students to retirees. As an education docent and volunteer, you may assist with children’s activities, art classes, tour and curriculum development, the museum’s holiday exhibit installation, and more. Click here or call (907) 929-9297 to learn more about volunteer opportunities.
TEACHING AT THE MUSEUM
The museum is soliciting art class proposals from artists. Teaching options include a five-week course (10 contact hours), 10 week course (20 contact hours) or a one-day workshop (two or three contract hours) for children or adults. If interested, please send the following materials:
- Artists' resume, including education and teaching experience
- Slides or photos of recent work
- Course outline, including number of students, ages and supply list
- Send proposals to Anchorage Museum, attn: Education, 625 C St., Anchorage, AK 99501.
Call (907) 929-9269 for more information.
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