SUMMER 2017 WORKSHOP Teaching Conservation in the Classroom June 12-16, 2017 9am – 4pm 6th-12th Grade Teachers The Birmingham Zoo is proud to offer this NEW workshop for middle and high school educators focusing on conservation. Based on a workshop offered at the San Diego Zoo’s Institute for Conservation Research, this week-long program will provide you with content knowledge from experts in the field and first-hand experiences using the Birmingham Zoo as your classroom.
Register online at www.birminghamzoo.com/education Topics Covered Life in a Biodiversity Hotspot Elephant Conservation and Research Climate Change Recovery Efforts of Endangered Species Argument Driven Inquiry Why Zoos Matter The Psychology of Conservation
Included in Registration Lunch, snacks, and beverages daily Curriculum Materials Guest Speakers Zoo Keeper Chats Peek Behind-the-Scenes Specialty Resources Video Conference with Chipangali Wildlife Orphanage in Zimbabwe, Africa
30 STIPD hours available upon completion of this workshop Registration fee is $200 per person. Institutional checks, purchase orders or credit cards accepted. No personal checks please. Space is limited to the first 20 registrations. After that we will place you on a waiting list and notify you if cancellations occurs. For more information please contact Kathy Fournier at
[email protected], 205-297-3862
