"Rachel Carson and Nature's Treasure"
Museum educator Vivienne Shaffer uses readings, writing activities and word games to help explain the scientific work of Rachel Carson. Shaffer became interested in the relationship between childhood experience and lifetime achievement while working in historic houses, including Carson's childhood home. She blends this interest with her expertise in designing recreational learning experiences and planning interdisciplinary curricula.
Watch the full episode on YouTube: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4
Watch an interview with Shaffer:
This episode was taped at The Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia, which was founded in 1812 and is the oldest natural history museum in the Americas.
Watch an interview with The Academy's Jackie Genovesi:
Additional Resources:
Linda Lear’s Life and Legacy of Rachel Carson