Teacher Education Night: Space Rocks!

Launch your Earth & space science lessons into orbit.

Join us at the Maine Mineral & Gem Museum for a hands-on evening featuring our Space Rocks! Meteorite Education Kit—available FREE for classroom lending.

What you’ll get:

• Guided demo of MMGM’s traveling Meteorite Kit (Moon & Mars specimens, activities, and teacher guides)
• Classroom-ready STEAM lesson ideas aligned to Earth & space science standards
• Tips for borrowing the kit for your school and planning a high-impact unit
• 2 Contact Recertification Hours for participating teachers

Who should attend?
Middle and high school teachers in Earth Science, Physical Science, STEM/STEAM, astronomy, or anyone integrating space topics across the curriculum.

Details

• When: Tuesday, October 21, 2025 from 4:30–6:30 PM
• Where: Discovery Gallery, MMGM, 99 Main Street, Bethel, ME 04217
• Cost: Free (registration required)
• Contact: Deb Johnson, Education Outreach Coordinator — djohnson@mainemineralmuseum.org

Reserve your spot
Fill out our sign-up form here OR email djohnson@mainemineralmuseum.org with your name, school, grade level, and subject. Space is limited.

About the kit
MMGM’s Space Rocks! Meteorite Education Kit brings authentic meteorite samples and inquiry-based activities to your classroom — free to borrow for Maine schools.