Mount Rainier National Park Education Program is offering two teacher workshops this summer. Free Washington State Clock Hours are available. There is also a credit option offered for a fee through The Heritage Institute. Advanced registration is required. Registration deadline is July 1, 2008. The workshop registration form and other information are available on the Park’s education web page at http://www.nps.gov/mora/forteachers/professionaldevelopment.htm.

For more information or questions, contact Anne Doherty, Education Program Manager, at (360) 569-6039 or via email at anne_doherty@nps.gov.

July 22-25 “Living with a Volcano in Your Backyard – Mount Rainier” Come spend a lovely few summer days at the Park with US Geological Survey geologists and Park educators. This workshop will be a mix of content, curriculum activities, and field experiences. This workshop is designed for middle school teachers who teach about volcanoes, volcanic process, product, and hazards. The interdisciplinary curriculum focuses on the most current science of Cascade Volcanoes in general, the specifics of Mount Rainier Volcano, and the hazards associated with living in its shadow. Participating teachers will receive copies of the curriculum and additional resources to use with their students. 3 quarter credits or 31-35 clock hours.
August 7-8 Curriculum Review Workshop for Mount Rainier-Mount Fuji Sister Mountain Curriculum Project Come join the Curriculum Development Team and give us your feedback on the draft materials developed to date for this exciting international interdisciplinary middle school curriculum project. You will have the opportunity to pilot test and read through new lessons and activities designed to teach US and Japanese students about these two iconic mountains and facilitate cross-cultural education. You will also receive copies of the draft materials to pilot test with your students for further feedback. 1 quarter credit or 12 clock hours.