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All, I just received a phone call from the Museum of Natural History here in New York. They are looking for more participants in the Educator Evening for the Race to the End of the Earth exhibition. The event is tomorrow evening. I participated last year for their Silk Road exhibition. I have attached Cristina Trowbridge's, Chief of the Education Department at the museum, email regarding the event. While it sounds formal, right now they are looking for anyone who's spent even a modicum of time in either of the Polar regions to talk about their experiences. If you are a scientist, explorer or teacher, that is an added bonus. They will have a table set up for me and anyone I can bring. They also have globes and a few maps, and copious amounts of wine. All you would have to do is talk to any teachers or other participants who approach our table and possibly accompany attendees to the exhibition. This would be from 5:30 pm to about 7:00pm. This is extremely last minute, but please do not feel intimidated by participating in this event. If you can make it, email me or call me at 914-498-9797. I believe a few of their scientists and explorers that initially agreed to RSVP for the evening are stuck down in the Antarctic, hence the hectic nature of the situation. Nick Freason is out. I also sent out an email to Charles Stevens. Best, Heather Kinsinger, Secretary, New York Map Society _www.nymapsociety.org_ (http://www.nymapsociety.org) 914-498-9797 >From Cristina Trowbridge: From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Sent: 10/13/2010 10:33:14 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time Subj: Participating in Ed Evening, Oct 15 Heather: Great to talk to you!! This is what I sent out. I hope this helps! I hope you can participate!! Let me know if you need anything! Cristina Hi Everyone! Thank you for agreeing to participate in the Educator Evening for Race to the End of the Earth. We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to talk with NYC teachers about your Polar expeditions. The Educator Evening will be held Friday, October 15th from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Museum. We anticipate 300 to 400 teachers to attend this event, which will be held in the Hall of Ocean Life. We know from our work with teachers that having access to scientists supports their science teaching in the classroom. We hope to do this by providing them with the opportunity to engage in conversations with scientists and teachers who have done research in the Polar Seas. We would like to make sure that we have your name, role (scientist, teacher, explorer) and affiliation included in the program. If you could send me this information that would be great. Agenda for the Evening 4:30 - 5:00 p.m. Milstein Hall of Ocean Life Sign in and Reception (ongoing) 5:00- 5:10 p.m. Welcome Dr. Jim Short, Director, Gottesman Center for Science Teaching and Learning, AMNH 5:10 - 5:30 p.m. Introduction Race to the End of the Earth Dr. Ross D. E. MacPhee, Curator of Race to the End of the Earth 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Visit the Exhibit & Table Conversations with Polar Scientists and Teachers About your Role We envision a scientist/researcher/teacher to facilitate a conversation with 10 -12 teachers about his or her experience in the Polar Seas. Although we know each table will have different conversations, we have put together some questions to help guide the discussion. This event will be catered with food and wine, which we hope will set the atmosphere for engaging dialogue for teachers to make connections between Polar explorations and their own pedagogical explorations. In order to meet the needs of the teachers, we would ask you to facilitate two table discussions each about 35 minutes from between 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Overview of the Table Conversations (35 minutes) New Terrains: linking geographic exploration to pedagogical exploration. What does it take to go somewhere pedagogically that you have never been before? A. Quick introductions of who is at the table. B. Introduce yourself and your connection to the Polar Seas. We encourage you to bring artifacts and photos to begin the conversation. C. Why did you want to travel there to do research? What were some of the challenges of working there? D. What do you think you learned from the experience? How do you think the experience transfers to other aspects of your life? E. Ask teachers to reflect on what does it take to go "somewhere pedagogically" that they have never been before? Questions, Concerns, and how to get to AMNH Please enter the Museum at the first floor Security Entrance at Central Park West and 79 street (follow the ramp down to the first floor). I will have you name on a list at this entrance and will have someone guide you to the Hall of Ocean Life. Public Transportation: If you are taking public transportation, the C and B both stop at 81 street, but you will still need to walk outside and enter at Central Park West and 79th street. Driving: If you decide to drive, we will provide parking voucher so that you do not have to pay for parking. Please park in our garage located on 81 street between Columbus and Central Park West.
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