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Grassroots Science Museums Collaborative

Grassroots museums annually serve millions of citizens through general visitation, teacher training and special programs. Programs include both onsite and offsite presentations and reach students in every North Carolina school district.

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Professional development offerings

Through Grassroots, North Carolina science centers are addressing statewide issues relating to museums, tourism, industry, and basic math/science instruction. The primary goal is an enhanced ability to teach science using real-world materials.

  • Classes typically vary in the number of persons served per session.
  • Content may be aligned with North Carolina standards for professional development and is tailored to the needs of the individual student. Offerings are based on theory, classroom strategies and subject matter content.
  • Sessions offered are a combination of seminar, lecture and processing activities with time to process the learning with other participants.
  • Follow-up activities include a required evaluation of the professional development session.
  • Materials may be included in the cost of the workshops or with an additional materials charge.