The University of Texas at Austin Texas Natural Science Center Texas Natural Science Center

Education

Professional Development

Explore Evolution

Educators are invited to work with University of Texas scientists and science educators to investigate concepts in evolution utilizing techniques from DNA analysis to interpreting the fossil record in this 10 day professional development program.

Incorporating the Texas Memorial Museum Into Your Classroom

Teachers will work with Texas Natural Science Center educators and scientists to learn how to integrate the Texas Memorial Museum into their classroom instruction. Topics covered will include geology, paleontology and Texas wildlife.

Texas Fossils...Can You Dig It?
Investigate fundamental geological principles and explore how paleontologists use fossils to reconstruct Texas' past in this free, inquiry based workshop.