The Exploratorium Teacher Institute (TI) has been the professional development home for middle- and high-school math and science teachers since 1984. TI supports teachers at different stages of their careers to incorporate the hands-on, inquiry-based experiences of the Exploratorium into their classrooms. TI’s staff of PhD scientists and veteran science educators focus on increasing teacher content knowledge and enhancing pedagogical skills.
TI has also developed hundreds of activities called Science Snacks that encourage teachers and students alike to build tabletop versions of Exploratorium exhibits and explore other hands-on science investigations. These activities are designed to demonstrate unusual or unexpected phenomena, spark curiosity, generate questions, and serve as the starting point for deeper classroom explorations.
To learn more, visit:
www.exploratorium.edu/teacher_institute
www.exploratorium.edu/science-snacks