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Information The New York Biology Teachers'
Association
invites you to participate in a guided Winter Trek at Muttontown Preserve the largest nature preserve on Long Island, voted the "Best Nature Walk on Long Island." 10 a.m. to noon MUTTONTOWN PRESERVE East Norwich, L.I., N.Y. Meet by 10 a.m. at the nature center. Fee: No charge for current NYBTA members. Family and guests are welcome @ $5 p.p. Children under 12 are free. The trek is about 3.5 miles and is not recommended for young children. Register by sending your name, home/cell telephone number and the number of adults and children in your party to programs@nybta.org Please register by February 15. You will receive a confirmation e-mail of your registration. In the event of
inclement weather, you will be notified via
telephone if
the walk is cancelled. You may join NYBTA at this event and your admission will be free. Membership $10 through August 2013. [See http://www.nybta.org for details] Directions: Take the Belt (Cross Island) Parkway to exit 30. From there, go east about 13 miles on the Long Island Expressway (Route 495) to exit 41. Go north on Route 106 (which becomes Jericho-Oyster Bay Road) about 4 miles to East Norwich. Turn west (left) on Route 25A (North Hempstead Turnpike); after 0.3 miles turn south (left) onto Muttontown Lane which dead-ends at the preserve at the Bill Patterson Nature Center parking lot. (About 0.2 miles) |
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Science
Council
of New York City (SCONYC) Science Matters 2012 35th Annual All Day Conference and Luncheon
In
Cooperation with the
NYC Department of Education & the NYS Education Department Saturday, April 28th 2012 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM On-Site Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Save money, time and effort by pre-registering Click here to download the registration form Stuyvesant High School 345 Chambers Street @ West Street "David Kraus Lecture" Brain Sense: Learning About the Brain Through Puzzles, Illusions and Hands-on Activities by Michael DiSpezio
Join Houghton Mifflin Harcourt author, television host, and Brooklyn-born educator/scientist Michael A. DiSpezio as he facilitates a journey in which the latest brain research is explained using an assortment of mind-twisting puzzles, stimulating activities, and three dimensional illusions.
In Mr. DiSpezio's entertaining and humorous style, he'll challenge you to construct an understanding of neural function by assuming the role of active audience participant. From understanding perception to learning how to maintain a brain friendly environment, you'll see how the neurobiology of learning emerges through the mechanics of these inexpensive and easy-to-share experiences.
In addition, you'll learn the techniques for capturing and displaying your own library of 3D images! All attendees get 3D glasses to keep.
Conference Highlights
Please
Note: Due to insurance restrictions, there
will be NO strollers, bags with wheels, or
shopping carts allowed in the Exhibit Area.
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American
Museum of Natural History
Museum Learning Experiences School Group Drop-In Events 2011-2012 FREE for NYC School Groups! Hands on events for school groups of all ages on a variety of subject topics. Please see the attached flyer for more details |
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Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest Click here for details |
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For information on many more local activites for science educators, visit NYAS Science Educators’ Events Calendar |
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