The World Affairs Council and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center host an educator workshop examining the themes and issues highlighted in the "We the Future" exhibit. Receive three FREE clock hours and curriculum resource guide.
Educator Programs
The Discovery Center offers Classroom Resources, Tours, Educator Socials and Teacher Professional Development opportunities throughout the year. Explore resources and topics to help inspire change agents of the future.
Classroom Resources
Review K-12 lesson plans available for download, book a tour for your students, or bring the Discovery Center to you via Skype in the Classroom!
Educator Socials
Connect with fellow educators from across the region while exploring the Discovery Center exhibits and receive a preview of new offerings for the upcoming year. Each social will be co-hosted with a guest speaker or local organization. Explore an interesting topic and leave with resources for the classroom.
Professional Development Workshops
Connect with the diversity of themes highlighted at the Discovery Center. Workshops are typically co-hosted and provide resources and ideas on how the Discovery Center can support your classroom objectives.
Programs & Events
STEAM Power 2020: Educator Workshop
The Discovery Center proudly partners with the Museum of Pop Culture and the Pacific Science Center to bring teachers STEAM Power, a day dedicated to inspiring and supporting educators in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math).
STEAM Power features a choice of two, 2-hour, skill-based workshops, a stimulating keynote with lunch, as well as snacks throughout the day. These workshops are designed especially for educators addressing a broad spectrum of STEAM learning, highlighting key topics from each organization’s specific areas of expertise, taught by each organization’s staff and professional educators.
The cost to attend STEAM Power is $55, and includes a light breakfast, lunch and snacks. STEAM Power workshops are held at the Pacific Science Center and Discovery Center locations. Seven Washington state STEM clock hours are available.
