Educator Open House

Wednesday, September 27th | 4:30-6:00pm

Join us for a Teacher’s Night Out on September 27th from 4:30-6:00pm. Come preview the 2023-2024 school-year Field Trips while experiencing the newly opened Impressionists Immersive exhibition, play with interactive exhibits from BRICKS!, explore Destination Moon: The Apollo 11 Mission and visit our long-term resident, TINKER THE T-REX. Light refreshments will be provided, as well as Good Vibes Kombucha available for additional purchase.

At this event, you will:

  • Learn about and register for 2023-2024 Field Trip Opportunities
  • Gain exclusive hands-on access to Discovery Center exhibitions and resources
  • Book your classroom’s field trip experience before we fill up
  • Enter a raffle to win a free field trip for up to 50 students

*Please note that this evening is for active K-12 Teachers ONLY. 

For more information, contact education@dcidaho.org.

Teacher Professional Development

This Professional Development course is designed to improve teachers’ ability and confidence in facilitating meaningful STEM learning in their classroom – while connecting to their field trip experience at the Discovery Center of Idaho – and providing in-depth and quality learning to their students.

Our focus is to provide strategies to make real-world connections, explore creative avenues and encourage problem-solving in STEM learning. Teaching strategies include lectures, classroom discussions, activity simulations, lesson development and practice in the Discovery Center of Idaho space.

Please complete registration to receive more information about sessions. 

Teachers' Night Out is Sponsored by: