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Teacher Information
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The Bronx Zoo's Education Deparment is dedicated to providing quality services and resources to teachers in the New York City area and across the country. Use the links below to help you use our web site effectively and if you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact the Education Department at 718-220-5136.
NEWS
New Master’s Degree Program at Fordham University WCS and the Fordham University Graduate School of Education will offer a joint program leading to a Master of Science degree in education and New York state initial teacher certification in adolescent science education (biology grades 7-12), the first degree granting program of its kind in the US. The program will begin in summer 2008. Coursework will be split between Fordham’s Bronx campus and the Bronx Zoo. For more information see the GSE website.
Sign up for our new Online Course in Habitat Ecology for Elementary Teachers! CLASS VISITS
Planning a field trip to the zoo? Want your class to participate in a zoo run education course? Look at a zoo map to plan your route.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Looking for professional development credit. The Bronx Zoo offers teacher workshops throughout the year. All workshops provide new teacher credit and many can be taken for graduate credits from area colleges or P credits from the NYC Board of Education. See a sampling of the courses we can provide in our new professional development catalogue and academic schedule online or request a copy by mail.
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS
The Bronx Zoo has developed a number of award winning educational programs that can help science come alive in your classroom and also help you combine science with literacy, math, and social studies.
NATIONAL TEACHER MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM
Join teachers across the nation and recieve updates and news from the Bronx Zoo education staff. You will also have access to FREE lesson plans, newsletters, and much more.
DISTANCE LEARNING
Can't come to the zoo? That doesn't mean your class can't experience one of our exciting educational programs. See how you can visit the zoo without leaving your school.
Contact us at 718-220-5136.
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