6-25 TEACHER WORKSHOP! Project WILD: Plants & STEM

TEACHER WORKSHOP!  Project WILD:  Plants & STEM
          Wednesday, June 25, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Theme: Exploring the Interconnectedness of Plants, Animals, and Ecosystems

Open to classroom teachers, homeschool parents, and non-formal instructors, this workshop is adaptable for various age groups (elementary, middle, high school) with modifications. Participants will develop an understanding of plant biology and their role in ecosystems. They will explore the relationships between plants, animals, and their environment, apply STEM principles to investigate plant-related phenomena, develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills, and foster an appreciation for the natural world and the importance of conservation.

NOTE: This class is being conducted at the Arboretum by Mississippi Museum of Natural Science Outreach Educator Sabrina Cummings. Registration is required. The workshop fee is $30, and $15 for CEUs if desired. Please bring a brown bag lunch.  If you have Google Documents, you may sign up online via the QR code on the Facebook flyer or at:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSceSeEiAMaXqAdeyiqWRN8zRDKBMkKvtz_Kk7wrxGAAJ0fxhA/viewform?usp=header or email Sabrina Sabrina.Cummings@mmns.ms.gov.