Conservation Education and Science
TEACHER WORKSHOPS

FOR MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL 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 Feb 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: ZOO RESEARCH: Grades 5th-12th

In this week-long workshop explore and develop your wildlife science skills through observation and data collection exercises and receive hands-on applications to the classroom. Spend the week with our researchers and science staff, and learn the "behind-the-scenes" story! Receive 30 hours of Professional Development.

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.

 

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