Donald McDougal, Science Chair/Service Learning Coordinator, Maine School Administrative District #48, Newport, Maine for the past six  years, our school district has sponsored a two-day workshop at the Fundy Geological Museum during the fall.  The group numbers between 20 and 30 people with a 50/50 student/teacher mix.  In addition to career exploration for the students and technical knowledge fro all, the experience builds a solid group for the upcoming year's work in an efficient non-threating way. For 2002  I would ask that you plan a week long program for my teachers that would inlcude a larger part of Nova Scotia.

Museums are in the education business just as schools are (except they don't have a captive audience but have to get people to want to pay to attend and learn).
The facility offers a unique program of staff development providing technical knowledge and pedagogy of good science education. The focused, well coordinated mix of speakers, audiovisuals, activities, exhibits, and guided tours of geological formations truly demonstrates the concept of science "Classrooms Without Walls".
"Behind the scene" activities show participants how to prepare, conserve, and display science materials and information. The flexibility and innovative use of resources by museum staff results in a custom built interdisciplinary workshop suited for students and teachers with and without science backgrounds where all cal participate equally.

One of our participants this year is responsible for Global Studies and Ancient History. As a result of the two days he has modified the focus of those courses to includes earth conditions and resources as factors in the development of human histories.

For its value as a technical resource and its impacts on Science Education beyond tradition areas, the Fundy Geological Museum deserves the highest compliments."

(We have organized  a teacher's in-service  with this group for the past 6 years and  this year,  we are hosting EdGEO 2005

Kassandra, grade 6 student in Humble Park School, Dartmouth, "Thanks alot for letting us come to the museum. It was really fun. I liked making the necklace. I really like the rock on my necklace.."

Avik, grade 6 student in Halifax, "When I arrived to Parrsboro I was excited, especially when I heard about the things we were going to do. I really enjoyed the museeum. It was really cool going to a restaurant. When going to the beaches I found many special  rocks and thought they were fossils. Your guides told me they were not fossils, they were nice anyway."

Kevin, Nokomis High School, Nokomis Maine, "Just wanted to "Thank You" for the excellent work you did in organizing our weekend at the Museum. I was part of the group from Nokomis High School. The Schedule went smoothly, the speakers were very knowledgeable and excited about the work that they passed that on to us, the activities were well thought out and planned. Time, which is the only culprit when planning an event, was the only draw back. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help promote the museum." 

Carol Warster, bus driver, parent and chaperon, Lee/Winn School Maine, USA, "I just had to write to you and thank you for the wonderful time we had at your museum. My sons fourth grade class from Lee/Winn school visited your museum for two nights and three days.  I was the bus driver, and also a parent and chaperone.

The program at the museum was well planned. The workshops and labs were fun and interesting. The guided beach tours were also a good learning experience for the children. The guides were very helpful and knowledgeable about the fossils and minerals.

This is something that the children will always remember. I want to thank you for being part of it.  I will recommend this trip to anyone interested in Dinosaurs. Even though it was a nine hour trip one way, it was well worth it."