Educator Workshop- Exploring Evolution for Science Educators

Friday, June 6, 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

A half-day workshop on human evolution for classroom homeschool teachers as well as museum and nature center educators.  Presented by Dr. Briana Pobiner and Dr. Connie Bertka of the Smithsonian institute, this workshop will feature exploration in the study of evolution and hands-on practice in presenting the Human Origins Program resources provided for each community. These resources include a set of five early human skull casts; classroom-tested, high-school biology teaching supplements on “What does it mean to be human?,” and a teacher resource on cultural and religious sensitivity strategies.

Exploring Human Origins

What does it mean to be human? How do we answer this complex question? Come explore this question while learning about evolution and early humans at this travelling Smithsonian exhibit. Exploring Human Origins: What Does It Mean to Be Human? seeks to foster a positive dialogue with people from different cultural perspectives. The goal is to enable a respectful exploration into the science of human origins through panels, interactive kiosks, hands-on displays, videos, and a series of free related programs, including presentations by Smithsonian scientists.

Thank You!

Exploring Human Origins: Promoting a National Conversation on Human Evolution is administered by ALA’s Public Programs Office in collaboration with the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History’s (NMNH) Human Origins Program.

Newport Branch