Teacher Workshops
Registration for summer workshops usually opens in early April. Want to stay informed about teacher workshop and opportunities for your students? Click below.
Curious about Cows? Las Cruces
NGSS Lessons and Resources about the Science of Ranching in the Southwest.
Who: 3rd-5th grade teachers
When: June 21st, 2023, 9:30-3:30
Where: NM Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum, Las Cruces, NM
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! Tour the museum and learn about field trip opportunities for next year!
Stipends and classroom materials available to 3rd-5th grade educators
Registration Extended! Apply by June 9th!
Climate Change in the Southwest:
Water, Wildfire, and What are we going to do?
Explore the effects of climate change on Southwest people and ecosystems through NGSS aligned lessons and resources.
Who: Middle and High School Teachers
When: June 20th and 22th 2023, 10:00-12:00 MDT
Where: Virtual workshop via Zoom, from Las Cruces, NM
June 20th: Understanding the Data of Climate Change
June 22nd: Adapting to Climate Change
Attend one or both of these workshops to learn about 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
Connecting to Climate: Global to Local
Explore the effects of Climate Change on the people and ecosystems of our region through NGSS aligned lessons and resources.
Who: Middle and High School Teachers
When: July 10th, 2023
Where: El Reno, Oklahoma
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn about 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 leave with materials and classroom supplies. Lesson plans and resources can be found at Asombro.org/climate
More information coming soon
Curious about Cows? Oklahoma
NGSS Lessons and Resources about the Science of Ranching in the Southwest.
Who: 3rd-5th grade teachers
When: July 11th, 2023
Where: El Reno, Oklahoma
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 now1
New Mexico Climate Champions
Move from knowledge to action as a New Mexico Climate Champion
Who: Middle School Teachers
When: July 18-19, 2023, 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.
Earth to Sky
Who: Native educators
When: July 18-20, 2023
Where: Los Alamos, NM
Earth to Sky is a partnership between NASA, the National Park Service and the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Asombro will be sharing our free lessons published through the USDA Southwest Climate Hub.
Participants are encouraged to register as teams of 3-5. Teams will develop a plan for climate education within their communities.
Connecting to Climate: Global to Local- Utah
Explore the effects of Climate Change on Southwest people and ecosystems through NGSS aligned lessons and resources.
Who: Middle and High School Teachers
When: September 28th, 2023
Where: Moab, Utah
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn about 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 leave with materials and classroom supplies. Lesson plans and resources can be found at Asombro.org/climate
More information coming soon
Curious about Cows?
NGSS Lessons and Resources about the Science of Ranching in the Southwest.
Who: 3rd-5th grade teachers
When: September 30th, 2023
Where: Dugout Ranch, near Moab, Utah
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!
Teacher workshops are added to our schedule regularly. Please check back for more information! Questions? Please contact us.
Access Curriculum Materials From Past Workshops
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