Woodland Park Zoo – Teacher Workshops

Spring-Summer 2005

All workshops are open to educators of all grades, including pre-service teachers

Thanks to generous funding from The Boeing Company, Washington Mutual and Bank of America, these teacher professional development opportunities are offered at minimal cost to teachers. The spring workshops are presented with support from the National Geographic Live! speaker series. The workshops, on speaker-related topics, will be held at Woodland Park Zoo and will include presentations, tours, discussions and hands-on activities. Workshop participants also attend the associated National Geographic Live! evening presentation at Benaroya Hall in downtown Seattle.

Advance registration by fax or mail is required for these workshops.

For more information and to receive workshop applications call 206-684-4834

or see the Education section of the zoo’s Web site: www.zoo.org

Coexisting with Carnivores

Sunday, April 3, 2005 (8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)

and Wednesday, April 6, 2005 (7:00 – 9:30 p.m. for National Geographic Live! evening presentation, “Piranhas, Grizzlies and Flesh-Eating Pigs,” with Joel Sartore)

Most appropriate for teachers of grades 4-12

Human-carnivore conflicts are posing an increasing threat to the health and well being of both people and wildlife. How can carnivores and people safely coexist? This workshop will explore the biology and behavior of carnivores and the dynamics of human-carnivore relationships from past to present. Cost: $10 materials fee. Snacks, lunch and all materials included. Clock hours (9) available for $2/clock hour or one quarter credit available for $35 (pending). Application due date: Friday, March 11, 2005.

Changing Ecosystems

Sunday, May 1, 2005 (8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)

and Wednesday, May 4, 2005 (7:00 – 9:30 p.m. for National Geographic Live! evening presentation, “In the Shadow of the Sunfish,” with Tierney Thys)

Most appropriate for teachers of grades 4-12

How much do we understand about recent human impacts on ecosystems and their far-reaching effects on biodiversity? For example, how are non-native, invasive species threatening biodiversity in ecosystems? What happens in ecosystems when top predators are eliminated? This workshop will explore these important topics, how they can be approached with students and what we can all do to help conserve the world’s biodiversity. Cost: $10 materials fee. Snacks, lunch and all materials included. Clock hours (9) available for $2/clock hour or one quarter credit available for $35 (pending). Application due date: Friday, April 1, 2005.

Schoolyard Habitats: YOUR Outdoor Classroom

Tuesday, May 10, 2005 (9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)

Come join staff of National Wildlife Federation and Woodland Park Zoo in exploring ways to empower your students to appreciate and protect nature in their neighborhoods while meeting your education goals. How can you use your school grounds as a teaching tool? This workshop provides an opportunity for educators to learn engaging, outdoor learning activities with nature and wildlife serving as both teacher and classroom. Teachers and other community members will gain valuable information on topics like urban wildlife, butterfly gardening, composting and service learning.

Registration deposit: $20 (to be refunded on the day of the workshop). Clock hours (6) available for $2/clock hour. Application due date: Monday, April 15, 2005.

Summer Institute: Reading, Writing, Math and Science at the Zoo

Wednesday, July 6 through Saturday, July 9, 2005

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. each day

Most appropriate for teachers of grades K-8

Discover the “ins and outs” of the zoo and learn how the zoo can engage your students while helping them to meet state learning requirements (EALRs) in several subject areas. We will explore biomes and animal groups represented at the zoo, wildlife conservation issues and zoo careers through presentations, tours, discussions and activities. Each day will use a different subject area as a focus for learning about nature, wildlife and the zoo, with the four-day experience illustrating how the zoo can be used as an integrating context for student learning. Cost: $30 materials fee. Snacks, lunch and all materials included. Clock hours (24) available for $2/clock hour or two quarter credits available for $40/credit (pending). Application due date: Monday, May 2, 2005.

Travel for Teachers: Sea to Forests – Ecology and Culture of Costa Rica

An educational tour for teachers of grades K-12

Dates: July 30-August 9, 2005

Cost: $2,435 per person, includes round-trip airfare from Seattle, lodging, meals, guides and local transportation

In cooperation with EcoTeach, Woodland Park Zoo is again proud to offer this exciting travel opportunity for teachers. Join Jenny Mears, WPZ Education Programs Specialist, and local Costa Rican naturalists on this educational tour, which will include participation in a sea turtle conservation project and explorations of tropical habitats from coastal reefs to the rain forest canopy. Credit and clock hours will be available. Registration is limited to 20 participants. For information or a registration form, please call 206.615-1027.

Advance registration by fax or mail is required for these workshops.