In order to reach more students, Get in the Act is developing Professional
Development Workshops for teachers so that they can engage their students with
this fresh method of learning. This philosophy for effective teaching will provide
students with different avenues to learning and making sense of ideas.
Consequently, all students within a classroom can learn effectively, regardless of
differences in ability.
Whether students wore cowboy hats, climbed mountains and volcanoes, or
portrayed James Bond Geologist in search of the rarest mineral, Science Theater
inspired more than 1000 students in Nevada with science learning that connected
core concepts to their everyday world by using the imagination of the arts.
Science Theater: Rocks and Minerals Program was sponsored by Newmont Mining, Joy Global
Foundation, Barrick Gold and Silver Standard Resources. Get in the Act sincerely thanks these
companies for their generous support. For more information please contact: Gary HandzelProgram Manager email: [email protected]
Diane Handzel, Executive Director and Lead Teaching Artist at Get In the
Act, holds a M.A. in Interdisciplinary Arts Education from Columbia
College. She has taught at all levels of education; including, museums,
colleges, and public and private K-12 schools. She has directed and
produced over 50 theatrical productions for youth and community
theaters. Ms. Handzel is supported by Get in the Act’s Board Members
who believe the performing arts should be a vital element of all
students’ education.
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