Teacher Workshops
Registration for workshops usually opens in March or April. Want to stay informed about teacher workshop and opportunities for your students? Click below.
New Mexico Climate Champions
Albuquerque, NM
Move from knowledge to action as a New Mexico Climate Champion
Who: Middle School Teachers
When: June 25th and 26th , 2024, 9:00-4:00
Where: Albuquerque, NM, Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge
In this two day workshop, teachers will receive training on two 5-lesson modules that move students from questioning, to understanding, to action on water and energy issues in New Mexico. Each module includes data analysis and hands-on experiments that lead to students planning and carrying out an action project to benefit their community.
Participating teachers will receive a stipend and a kit of classroom materials.
Space is limited, application required. Apply by May 20th
Climate Change in Your Schoolyard
Las Cruces, NM
Step outside to understand climate change and apply concepts to global issues.
Who: Middle and High School Teachers
When: July 10th, 9:00-4:00
Where: Las Cruces, NM
Take your learning outside with experiments that guide your students through a better understanding of climate, from microclimates in to global thinking. Practice activities you can use in your classroom and schoolyard and receive free classroom materials. Lesson plans and resources can be found at Asombro.org/climate
Space is limited, application required. Apply by May 20th
Connecting to Climate: Global to Local
Amarillo, TX
Explore the effects of Climate Change on the people and ecosystems of our region through standards-aligned lessons and resources.
Who: Middle and High School Teachers
When: July 30th, 2024
Where: Amarillo, Texas, TBD
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn about Asombro’s free lessons all about how climate impacts the people and ecosystems of the southwest from a water, wildfire, and agriculture perspective. Practice activities you can use in your classroom and leave with materials and classroom supplies. Lesson plans and resources can be found at Asombro.org/climate
Lessons aligned to new TEKS!
Stipends and classroom materials available to middle and high school educators
The Science of Ranching
Amarillo, TX
Standards-Aligned Lessons and Resources about the Science of Ranching in the Southwest.
Who: 4th-5th grade teachers
When: July 29th, 2024
Where: Amarillo, Texas, TBD
Learn about ranching research currently taking place across the west investigating if technology and heritage breed cattle make ranching more economically and environmentally sustainable in our region? Practice hands-on, standards-aligned science lessons that you can use in your classroom based on the scientific research happening right now!
Lessons Aligned to new TEKS!
Stipends and classroom materials available to 4th and 5th grade educators
Climate Change in the Southwest
Virtual
Explore the effects of climate change on Southwest people and ecosystems through NGSS-aligned lessons and resources.
Who: Middle and High School Teachers
When: August 17th 2024, 10:00-12:00
Where: Virtual workshop via Zoom, from Las Cruces, NM
Get a taste of Asombro’s free lessons all about how climate change impacts the people and ecosystems of the southwest from a water, wildfire, and agriculture perspective. Practice activities you can use in your classroom and receive free classroom materials. Lesson plans and resources can be found at Asombro.org/climate
Teacher workshops are added to our schedule regularly. Please check back frequently for more information! Questions? Please contact us.
Access Curriculum Materials From Past Workshops
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