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Use your exhibits. They are your best resource. Provide time and activities that allow teachers to explore your facility in depth
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Consult with School districts about appropriate scheduling; consult the district school coordinator about appropriate scheduling; avoid testing periods
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Open with an ice breaking activity that helps the participants meet one another
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Include as many hands-on, minds-on, interactive components as possible; avoid lectures and talking heads
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After each of the workshop activities, provide time for reflection and discussion of how they can be integrated into the school curriculum
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When possible give participants ownership of the topics/issues covered in the workshop by allowing them to choose those topics they would like to explore further
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If the workshops are being held at a science institute or nature center try to include at least one activity in the morning and one activity in the afternoon
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Provide special bonuses for participants like prizes, special lectures, behind the scenes tours
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Have teachers fill out a form with pertinent information including address, school address, grade level taught, etc. This will help in providing follow up materials and marketing your future programs
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Provide appetizing refreshments and a comfortable workshop environment
