Summary of Program:
On Saturday, October 18, 2025, the Smithsonian Science Education center presents “Objects of Inquiry: Using Smithsonian Collections and Resources in the STEM Classroom.” This one-day virtual professional development workshop for STEM educators will focus on incorporating Smithsonian’s STEM collections and the Smithsonian Science Education Center’s STEM resources into your classroom lessons.
During the workshop, participants will hear from educators about how they use SI materials in their classroom and lesson plans. The participants will draft STEM lesson plans by selecting from a range of STEM thematic topics and resources pre-selected by workshop facilitators. By the end of the workshop, participants will have produced a draft lesson plan specifically applicable to the students they serve.
This free professional development workshop will be offered virtually (Zoom) on Saturday October 18, 2025, from 10:00am to 4:00pm EST.
Registration closes on October 16th at noon EST or once we reach 100 registrants, whichever comes first.
Objectives
- Participants will gain a better understanding of Smithsonian Science Education Center’s mission and vision, and resources for educators.
- Participants will learn how to find Smithsonian Institution digital collections for use in STEM lessons in the classroom.
- Participants will have the opportunity to develop accessible classroom lessons and outlines using SI collections and SSEC resources.
For questions regarding participation, please email Christopher Williams at williamscw@si.edu