FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS
FLYING WILD: Grades 4th-8th
- A new program of the Council for Environmental Education
- Introduces students to bird conservation through standards-based classroom activities and environmental stewardship projects.
- Flying WILD introduces middle school students to bird conservation through school bird festivals, hands-on classroom activities, and community service projects.
- A 400-page guide is included
- Earn six (6) professional development credits.
LIVING IN WATER: Grades 4th-7th
- A scientific study of water, aquatic environments and the plants and animals that call it home.
- Combines physics, earth and life science to examine the properties of aquatic ecosystems.
- Emphasis for the student is not on content, but on process.
- A 400-page curriculum guide is included!
- Earn six (6) professional development credits.
PROJECT WILD AQUATIC: Grades K-12th
- If you enjoyed Project WILD then you will love Project WILD Aquatic.
- Interdisciplinary environmental program emphasizing aquatic wildlife and habitats.
- Ideal for teaching English-language arts, science, social science, math, physical education, health, visual and performing arts.
- Builds curiosity and confidence through hands-on, engaging activities.
- Provides opportunities that help young people evaluate information and make responsible choices. Helps students learn HOW TO THINK, NOT WHAT TO THINK!
- A 400 page curriculum guide included!
- Earn six (6) hours of professional development credits.
- Join us February 9, 2008.
PROJECT WILD! Grades K-12th
- Most widely-used conservation and environmental education programs among educators of students in kindergarten through high school.
- Instructional materials are designed to support state and national academic standards appropriate for grades K-12. Activities can easily be adapted to meet the learning requirements for academic disciplines ranging from science and environmental education to social studies, math, and language arts.
- Project WILD links students and wildlife through its mission to provide wildlife-based conservation and environmental education that fosters responsible actions toward wildlife and related natural resources.
- FREE 500-page curriculum guide included!
- Earn six (6) professional development credits.
- Join us April 12, 2008.
PROJECT LEARNING TREE: Grades K-8th
- Award-winning environmental education program.
- Designed for teachers and other educators, parents and community leaders.
- Curriculum materials provide the tools educators need to bring the environment into the classroom and their students into the environment.
- Topics range from forests, wildlife, and water, to community planning, waste management and energy.
- A 500-page curriculum guide is included!
- Earn six (6) professional development credits.
LIVE SCIENCE: SCHOOLYARD SCIENTISTS: Grades 4th-8th
Spend the week at the Zoo and Aquarium applying math, biology, physics, chemistry, earth science and computer analysis skills to real life science in your schoolyard. Includes a day trip to Cedar Ridge Preserve! Receive 30 hours of Professional Development.
TAKS TREKKIN': Grades 5th-8th
Bring the world of Zoo and Aquarium Science into your classroom curriculum with this 3-day workshop. Receive hands-on lesson plans that directly correlate to the TAKS test! Receive 18 hours of Professional Development.
GREAT EXPLORATIONS IN MATH & SCIENCE (GEMS) ON SANDY SHORES:
Grades K-5th
- Nationally recognized curriculum guide.
- Allows students to deepen their understanding of sand, animals, biological and ecological interactions, and personal responsibility for the environment.
- A 100-page curriculum guide is included.
- Earn six (6) hours of professional development credits.
- Join us March 1st, 2008.
GREAT EXPLORATIONS IN MATH & SCIENCE (GEMS) ANIMAL ADAPTATIONS:
Grades Pre K-2nd
- Nationally recognized curriculum guide.
- Camouflage, defensive weapons, and feeding strategies are just a few of the animal adaptations that we will explore in this exciting new workshop.
- Artifacts, live animals, and various activities will provide you with powerful tools to help your students better understand the wide variety of adaptations found in the animal world.
- Earn eighteen (18) professional development credits.
- Join us for this 3-day workshop July 16th - 18th, 2008
TO REGISTER FOR A TEACHER WORKSHOP:
- Please download and complete the Teacher Workshop Registration Form below.
- Enclose check or money order for registration fee to:
Teacher Workshops
Dallas Zoo
650 So. R.L. Thronton Freeway
Dallas , Texas 75203
- Please make check payable to: Dallas Zoo Education Department
- Registration fees are non-refundable.
Teacher Workshop Registration Form 
