FREE - Scientists in Action: Hidden Gems

by Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Below ground and behind the scenes at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science is an extensive mineral collection, with over 20,000 specimens, including the largest collection of diamonds at any museum in the entire world! Dr. James Hagadorn, curator of geology, has the privilege of working with these rarely seen objects. Connect live for a glimpse at this incredible collection and learn about what a seemingly ordinary rock can reveal about the past, present, and future of our planet. Student questions will be the compass in this scientific treasure hunt!

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About This Program

Cost

Multipoint: $0.00
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FREE!

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Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205

Length

45 minutes

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult Learners, Homeschool/Family , Learning PodPublic Library: Library Patrons

Minimum participants:

None/No minimum

Maximum participants:

None/No maximum

Primary Disciplines

Art, Culture, Industrial Technology, International, Professional Development, Science, History & Social Studies, STEM

Program Delivery Mode

Videoconference – Webcam/desktop (Zoom, Google Meet, Cisco WebEx, GoToMeeting, Microsoft Teams, etc...)
Zoom

Booking Information

All times are Mountain Standard Time.

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Provider's Cancellation Policy

This is a free event, so there is no charge for a cancellation.

However, there is typically a waitlist for classrooms wanting to be an interactive (on camera) participant. Please be considerate and let us know ASAP if your plans change and you are not able to participate. Thank you!

About This Provider

Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Denver, CO
United States

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is the Rocky Mountain region’s leading resource for informal science education.

A variety of exhibitions, programs, and activities help Museum visitors experience the natural wonders of Colorado, planet Earth, and the universe.

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science sparks curiosity and inspires minds of all ages through scientific discovery and the presentation and preservation of the world’s unique treasures. As a community of critical thinkers, the Museum serves as a catalyst for visitors to understand the lessons of the past and act as responsible stewards of the future.

Contact:
Virtual Experiences
virtual@dmns.org
303-370-6000

Program Details

Format

Virtual:
1. This live program begins with a brief introduction to the topic and scientist(s) being interviewed.
2. We join Dr. James Hagadorn behind the scenes at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science to explore some of the Museum's incredible mineral collection!
3. We conclude the program with time for students to ask questions on camera or via open chat (Zoom webinar format).

Objectives

Participants will:
-Learn more about careers in the STEM/science world
-Ask questions and engage with current scientists in real-time
-Explore a new science content area (geology)
-Be empowered to see how STEM relates to their own lives; practice thinking critically about the Nature of Science (NOS)
-See a broader representation for who can be a scientist (anyone and everyone!), dispelling inaccurate stereotypes about what a scientist "looks like"