Saturday, April 12, 2008  8:30 am-2:30pm

For more information or to register contact blueford@msnucleus.org  (send name, school, grade taught, email, phone number)

Learn about the flora and fauna that is native to the East Bay.  See evidence for the Hayward Fault that is ripping Tyson Lagoon.  See a Tule House and the importance of tules to the overall ecology of the area and to the Ohlone Indians that lived in this area prior to 1700’s.   Free teaching material will be given and lunch will be provided.   All Grades.   

Introduction to the Children’s Natural History Museum, Fremont  and Field trip to Sabercat and Mammoth Creeks -  Visit all the halls of the newly remodeled musem, including the new Hall of Stars.  Emphasis will be on the Irvington Fossils from the  Bell Gravel pits.  Learn in about the mammoths, mastodons,camels, and other large animals that ruled Fremont during the Ice Age.  Learn how use the exhibits.  Optional field from 1-3 to actually see the gravel beds along Sabercat Creek.  Must provide your own transportation. All Grades. 

Teach Pre-Algebra, Algebra, and Geometry  and trying to do something different.  This workshop is for you.  Sixth grade - High School Math Teachers.  Dana Raimondi, a Fremont resident has provided a grant for teachers to be a little creative in teaching math. Teachers will receive lesson plans and materials for lessons online  (http://www.msnucleus.org/membership/index.html).  Teachers will receive materials valued at $100 to help them teach the materials.   Must sign up by June 15^th