Educator Programs

Annual Educator Open House

See what Moody Gardens® and other area Galveston attractions have to offer you and your students as we host our  Annual Educator Open House. All area educators and school support staff are invited to participate in this fun event. Check back for more information.

Frequently Asked Questions

After registering, you will:

  • Receive free admission into all Moody Gardens® attractions (school I.D. required**)
  • Be entered into the drawing for various door prizes including free field trips and workshops
  • Receive a tote bag and boxed lunch (first 1,000 participants)
  • Learn about the volunteer opportunities available at Moody Gardens®
  • Gather free educational materials (while supplies last)
  • Get activity ideas for use in your classroom
  • Discover what educational programs are available from other area attractions

Earn up to 4 SBEC hours or just come out and have fun!

Family members may purchase day passes for just $21.00 per person (no additional discounts apply).

If you have any questions, please call 409-683-4231 or email at pswiftbrooks@moodygardens.com

**Please provide any form of school employment identification (i.d. card, paycheck stub, insurance card, etc.). Please see the FAQ section for more information.

Sign up for our Pyramid Educator Newsletter to receive updates on new programs and special educator events. To sign up, please send e-mail to pswiftbrooks@moodygardens.com.

Educator Workshops

Participate in an exploratory workshop that demonstrates fun ways to bring rainforests, oceans, or nature into your classroom. Take home curriculum complete with TEKS correlations in math, science, and social studies. Earn credit toward Continuing Professional Education as established by the State Board of Educator Certification (SBEC). Workshops include hands-on activities, educational materials, and a guided visit through one of the attractions at Moody Gardens®.Pre-registration is required.

Please call 1-800-582-4673, ext. 4231, or email pswiftbrooks@moodygardens.com, for more information and reservations.

Full Day Workshop:
Participants will earn six (6) SBEC credit hours, enjoy the lunch buffet in the Garden Restaurant, receive a guided tour of one of the Pyramids at Moody Gardens®, and take home a copy of the applicable curriculum and all the related activities.

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., lunch included
$55 per person

Half Day Workshops:
Participants will earn four (4) SBEC credit hours, receive a guided tour of one of the Pyramids at Moody Gardens®, and take home a copy of the applicable curriculum and all the related activities.

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., lunch not included
$40 per person

SCHEDULE:

*Registration for the April 27 Teach Workshop closes on Monday, April 8th

April 27, 2013

*Cancelled

Marine Debris (Full day)

*Cancelled

July 16, 2013Oceans of the World (Full Day)
August 9, 2013Tropical Treasures (Full Day)
Curriculum Guides

Help make the most of your visit by downloading a copy of the curriculum.

The curricula below are in PDF format.
(Please note: This format requires Adobe Acrobat.)

Forgotten Gateway Educator's Guide
Planet Earth Pole to Pole Grades K-3
Planet Earth Pole to Pole Grades 4-6
Planet Earth Shallow Seas Grades K-3
Planet Earth Shallow Seas Grades 4-6
Dolphins and Whales 3D Educator's Guide
Sharks 3D Educator's Guide
Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition Curriculum Guide
Bones: An Exhibit Inside You Curriculum Guide
Educator's Guide Sharks 3D
Young Black Stallion
Space Station Curriculum (Large file)
Toadally Frogs Curriculum
BUGS! Curriculum
Fore the Planet Curriculum, Part 1
Fore the Planet Curriculum, Part 2
Tropical Rainforest Curriculum
Oceans of the World Curriculum
Ocean Wonderland
Movie Magic
Grand Canyon Adventure
Flight of the Butterflies

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