Calling all K-12 educators! We’re pleased to announce that Yerkes will be hosting a series of professional development workshops during summer 2024. Join us at the observatory for a half-day workshop focused on incorporating NGSS-inspired activities into your curriculum. Participants in this event will tour the observatory, learn how to facilitate and receive materials for a hands-on activity, and attend a lunch-and-learn session that explores the astronomy related standards in NGSS and how to implement those standards in your classroom.

The workshops will take place on the following dates from 9am – 1pm at Yerkes Observatory. Note that each session is scaffolded for a particular age range:

• June 25 – K-5 educators
• June 26 – Middle school educators
• July 16 – High school educators

Reservations are required, and the cost for this workshop is $50 per educator. There are a set number of fee waivers available, so please reach out to Mallory Conlon (mconlon@yerkesobservatory.org) if you need financial assistance. To reserve tickets, please visit our ticketing website!

Schedule of Events

• Educator arrival – 8:30am
• Tour begins – 9am
• Activity demonstration – 10:30am – 11:30am
• Lunch and Learn – 11:30am – 12:30pm
• Q&A and gift shop – 12:30pm – 1pm
• Educator departure – 1pm

Please direct any questions about the program to Mallory Conlon (mconlon@yerkesobservatory.org).