Teacher Workshops

The Aquarium offers a wealth of workshops for professional development. Pre-registration is required to attend. For more information, contact the Teacher Resource Center. In addition to these scheduled workshops, the Aquarium works with teachers, schools and districts to design custom in-service training, including one- or two-day workshops. The Aquarium also encourages teachers to attend science-themed events and conferences.

Guided Tours for Teachers (Grades K-12)

First Thursday of every month
Cost: Free
Pre-registration is required.

These free workshops are held on the first Thursday evening of every month. The TRC team will help you plan an Aquarium visit with your class, grade level or school.

For full details on tour offerings, see our Guided Tours for Teachers page.

February Vacation Week Course:
Integrating Literacy and Science Process Skills

Sharpen your understanding of how to facilitate inquiry-based leaning activities and to design investigations. Discover ways to help students write and develop their observational skills with artifacts, live animals and aquarium exhibits.

Dates: Tuesday, February 16 and Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days

For: Appropriate for teachers of grades 3-8; teachers of other grades are welcome to attend.

Location: New England Aquarium Teacher Resource Center

Cost: $100

Advance registration is required. Please call 617-973-6590, or email the Teacher Resource Center at trc@neaq.org.

PDPs or graduate credit may be available; contact the Teacher Resource Center for more information.