Hands-on Science: from the Museum to the classroom
What: This program features an interactive classroom presentation using natural history specimens and teaching props from the Museum.
Who and how: Trained educators (from the Redpath Museum) animate and interpret natural history specimens using a variety of educational props. Each presentation includes supervised hands-on time with the specimens.
Audience: any elementary- or secondary-school school within a 70-km radius from downtown Montreal; also other groups such as Girl Guides or Scouts, home schools, or after-school; not suitable for pre-school age groups.
Language: offered in French or English.
Length of presentation: one hour.
Themes: dinosaurs, fossils, volcanoes, rocks and minerals, shells and minerals, endangered species and conservation.
Cost (includes taxes): $100 for venues on the island of Montreal, $150 for venues off the island of Montreal. This contribution defrays the cost of transportation and supplies. Cheques should be made payable to Redpath Museum / McGill University.
To book: If you are interested in providing a hands-on science experience, please pick one of these themes and contact:
Ingrid Birker
Science Outreach Coordinator
Tel.: 514-398-4094
[ ingrid [dot] birker [at] mcgill [dot] ca (Email) ]