Scientists In Action
Connecting Students with Scientists - FREE (Recommended Grades 4- 12)
Want to take your students on an amazing field trip without the buses, permissions slips, and extensive planning? Scientists in Action connects students directly with scientists during a live, interactive broadcast from field sites or behind-the-scenes research labs. During these free, 45-minute Q&A sessions, scientists share new discoveries, demystify the scientific process, answer student questions, and open a window into science careers.
Grades: recommended for grades 4-12, but all ages welcome
Price: Scientists in Action is FREE each month.
Program Length: 45-minutes
What to Expect
During this free Q&A program, multiple classrooms from across the continent connect at once in webinar format. A select number of classrooms will be invited to ask questions as on-camera panelists. All other classrooms will be able to ask questions via an open chat and participate in interactive polls. Student questions drive a majority of the program content.
Equipment Requirements
Any computer or smart device connected to the internet. The Museum will provide the link upon registration and instructions to use the free Zoom Video Conferencing Software. A webcam with microphone access is mandatory for on-camera classrooms. A projector and external speakers are recommended for your classroom setup.1:1 classrooms, all-remote, and hybrid groups are also welcome to participate.
Connecting with us soon or have questions?
- Learn more about technology and logistics for these classes here.
- Related program materials will be emailed to participants in advance of the program date.
- Email us at [email protected]
See Past Programs
Miss a recent program or want to rewatch? Curious about what topics we’ve covered in the past? View past Scientists in Actions on our YouTube channel (2020 to present) or in our archive (before 2020).
Scientists in Action: The Grandest Canyon and Greatest Mysteries
Grades 4 - 12
Scientists In Action
Thursday, April 18, 2024
9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1 p.m. Mountain Time
Created for grades 4-12, but all are welcome.
Join us for a field trip through time - deep time, as we visit one of the world’s best known natural wonders: the Grand Canyon. Billion-year-old mysteries hide within miles of rocky walls, from fossils of prehistoric oceans to missing chapters of geologic timelines that still have scientists scratching their heads. Student questions and curiosity will help guide this live program. Register today for this amazing opportunity to virtually visit the canyon’s South Rim from the comfort of your own classroom!
Scientists in Action: Bygone Bugs & Prehistoric Flowers
Grades 4 - 12
Scientists In Action
Thursday, May 9, 2024
9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1 p.m. Mountain Time
Created for grades 4-12, but all are welcome.
Sixty-six million years ago, insects crawled, hopped, and flew alongside dinosaurs that lived in a subtropical area that is today's Front Range of Colorado. Unbeknownst to critters living at the time, the world would be dramatically changed by a mass extinction event that would do away with 75% of all life on Earth. But did bugs die with the dinosaurs? And how have they changed since then? Join us to study flora and fauna hidden within the rocks of the Corral Bluffs dig site. Sixty-six million years in the making, this un-bee-lievable virtual field trip will wow you. Sign up today!
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