FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS
NEW WORKSHOP : SHARKS IN THE PARK! Joint Workshop with the Children's Aquarium at Fair Park and the Museum of Nature and Science; Grades K-8
Date: February 4, 2012; 9:00am-3:30pm
How do sharks hunt? Are they endangered? How are sharks and rays related? What can you find inside a shark? Answer these and many more questions as you spend a day at the ocean, whthout ever leaving Dallas! Join the Museum of Nature and Science and the Children's Aquarium at Fair Park for a brand new learning experience. You will explore the Planet Shark exhibit at the Museum and then meet live sharks at the Aquarium! Through this hands-on educator workshop, you will also learn tips for taking your students on a shark-filled field trip to Fair Park, along with lesson plans and activities to take back to your classroom to further explore the world of sharks and ocean science. This exciting workshop is designed for Kindergarten through eigth grade teachers. All workshop participants will earn 6 hours of both SBEC and TEEAC credit. Parking, admission, and snacks included. Pre-registration required.
Cost: $50 - includes admission to both institutions, admission to the Planet Shark exhibit, and classroom curriculum
Sharks in the Park Workshop Flyer (PDF)
Teacher Workshop Registration Form 
SPECIAL SESSION: PROJECT LEARNING TREE FACILITATOR TRAINING! Grades K-12
Date: March 3-4, 2012; 8:30am-4:00pm daily
Here is your chance to be able to train others in the use of this material. Attend a 2-day training to become a trainer/facilitator in one of the most popular environmental education programs in the United States! Ideal for Teacher Trainers, Environmental Education Center Staff, Zoo Personnel and Resource Agency Staff. Teachers can earn 14 hours of both SBEC and TEEAC credit. Parking, admission, and snacks included. Pre-registration required.
Cost: $50 -includes materials, zoo admission and parking.
Register: To register, send check or money order for $50 to Texas PLT, P.O. Box 1488, Lufkin, TX 75902-1488. Include your name, position, organization, address, telephone number, fax, and email. Maps and details will be sent one week prior to workshop. Questions? Contact Casey Harris at 940-389-7520 or educationintexas@texasforestry.org.
PLT Facilitator Workshop Flyer (PDF)
ROCK ON! GEOLOGY WORKSHOP: Grades 4-8
Date: March 24, 2012
Where can you find exotic animals and local geology? It's sedimentary, my dear Watson! Gain the skill to teach your students about geology, fossils, minerals, and how to lead them on a Geology Scavenger Hunt of the Dallas Zoo. Earn six (6) SBEC and TEEAC credits. Pre-registration required.
Cost: $30/non-members, $27/members
Teacher Workshop Registration Form
GROWING UP WILD! Grades PreK-2
Date 1: April 12, 2012
Date 2: May 5, 2012
Art projects, songs, and movement stretch your students' nature literacy and enhance their outdoor experiences. Receive a new interdisciplinary curriculum guide. Earn six (6) SBEC and TEEAC credits. Pre-registration required.
Cost: $45/non-members, $42/members
Teacher Workshop Registration Form
PROJECT WILD! Grades K-12
Date 1: April 21, 2012
Date 2: May 12, 2012
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. It is the 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. FREE 500-page curriculum guide included! Earn six (6) SBEC and TEEAC credits. Pre-registration required.
Cost: $45/non-members, $42/members
Teacher Workshop Registration Form
SAVANNA SCIENCE : Grades K-12
Date: April 28, 2012
Spend a day in Africa as you investigate the science behind a Savanna ecosystem! This hands on, inquiry based workshop also includes activities developed with our elephant conservation science staff that you can use at the zoo or in your school! Earn six (6) SBEC and TEEAC credits. Pre-registration required.
Cost: $30/non-members, $27/members
Teacher Workshop Registration Form
PROJECT WILD AQUATIC: Grades K-12
Date: May 19, 2012 at the Children's Aquarium at Fair Park
If you enjoyed Project WILD then you will love Project WILD Aquatic. This interdisciplinary environmental program emphasizing aquatic wildlife and habitats provides opportunities that help young people evaluate information and make responsible choices. Helps students learn HOW TO THINK, NOT WHAT TO THINK! 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. A 400 page curriculum guide included! Earn six (6) SBEC and TEEAC credits. Pre-registration required.
Cost: $45/non-members, $42/members
Teacher Workshop Registration Form
TO REGISTER FOR A TEACHER WORKSHOP:
To register for one of our workshops, complete and submit a Reservation Form. For more information call our Reservation Line at 469-554-7300 or email us at education@dallaszoo.com.
Teacher Workshop Registration Form
Please note workshop fees are non-refundable or transferable.
