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2019 Conference
Phenomenon-based Learning Using Museum Objects
presented by Madlyn Larson, Director of Education Initiatives, Natural History Museum of Utah

Grade Level: 6-8
Standards: Integrated Science, Instructional Strategies

Presentation Type: Hands On
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Participants will learn how to use Research Quest (a free suite of online investigations) to support students working collaboratively to gather data from real fossils (using 3D technology!) with modeling and guidance from one of the museum's award-winning scientists.  We'll also discuss strategies for making student thinking visible and supporting students as they weigh the quality and strength of their evidence, develop explanations, and construct arguments. Participants will receive free support materials, including learning assessment tools.

Workshop Resources
  • ​​Website: researchquest.org

About Madlyn Larson

​As Director of Education Initiatives at the Natural History Museum of Utah, Madlyn Larson is focused on the development of technology enabled learning experiences that support the development of critical thinking skills. In collaboration with K-12 teachers, museum leaders, learning scientists, scientists, and technology experts, Madlyn and her team created Research Quest to engage middle school teachers and their students in authentic, virtual investigations. 

Madlyn has worked in museums for fifteen years providing organizational leadership with an emphasis on ways in which museums can best support K-12 teachers and students. This work is informed, in part, by her earlier work as an elementary classroom teacher. Runburg earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Texas and a Master of Arts degree in Education from Northern Arizona University.
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