 Scholars
in the Schools, takes outstanding scholars from the Smithsonian
research and curatorial staff into schools to conduct presentations
for school-age children across the nation. 
The
goals of the project are simple—to get the Institution's
world-renowned scholars and researchers out of "the nation's
attic" and into local communities, where they can share
their knowledge and enthusiasm for learning with school children.
A
typical Scholars in the Schools program brings three
hand-picked Smithsonian scholars to a host community for
three days. Advance planning includes a site visit by a program
coordinator to meet and work with local educators. These
onsite visit are essentisl to plan programs that support
the curriculum and to ensure smooth logistical operations.
A
few of the many attention-grabbing topics that bring curriculum
to life include: 
- Marine
Monsters, Real and Unreal
- A
Spacecraft Tour of the Solar System
- Volcanoes,
Earthquakes, and Plate Tectonics
- The
Fate of the Tropics
Cost
for a Smithsonian Scholars in the Schools program varies--from
$3000 to $30,000--depending on the format, size and length of
the program.
To
inquire further about arranging a Scholars in the Schools program
in your community, please contact us at RegionalPrograms@tsa.si.edu |
