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Educator Professional Development


Are you looking for interactive ways to teach your students about wildlife and wild places?

Zoos are naturally educational!  Our workshops will enhance your background knowledge while providing ideas on integrating the Zoo into your classroom.

 Arctic Adventures

Citizen Science and Climate Change

Audience: Formal and Nonformal Educators

Date: Saturday, March 2, 2013 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Citizen science programs are a great way to get students involved in making observations and collecting data for real-life applications. We’ll use these programs to highlight the science of climate change and how our ever-changing climate has and will continue to effect life on earth. Lunch will be provided. SB-CEUs will be available for an additional fee.
Workshop Cost: $15

 
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Wildlife-Friendly Gardens for Schools

Audience: Formal and Nonformal Educators, Grades K-12

Date: Saturday, March 16, 2013 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Outdoor classrooms provide endless learning opportunities across the curriculum. Join
us to find out how simple it can be to start a school garden and incorporate natural
lessons to meet state curriculum guidelines. Participants will receive basic supplies.
Lunch will be provided. SB-CEUs will be available for an additional fee.
Workshop Cost: $15