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Teacher Workshops
The Bronx Zoo's Education Department offers a wide range of professional development opportunities for teachers of grades K-12. Teacher institutes are held at the Bronx Zoo as well as at host zoos and school districts around the country. Bronx Zoo teacher institutes should not be considered "extras". Workshops help teachers bring excitement to the classroom.
Teachers come participate in award-winning, multi-disciplinary programs aligned with both state and national life science standards. Improve your students' performance and earn new teacher credit;
P credit and graduate credit is optional at an additional cost.
Upcoming Teacher Workshops
Field Studies at the Zoo
Grades: 6-9
Dates: April 22-25, 2008
Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location: Classroom A at the Bronx Zoo
Instructor: Tom Frankie
Let the Wildlife Conservation Society foster inquiry in your classroom by using the zoo to spark investigation and discovery about the world. Through ecological studies, animal behavioral studies and scientific journaling, you will learn how to help your students become involved in doing firsthand scientific research. The workshop will culminate with you designing and carrying out your own scientific research project. Field Studies at the Zoo is perfect for project-based learning.
Cost: $225.00 (payable to Bronx Zoo Education) + $100 for 3 P-Credits (payable to ASPDP). Graduate credits are available for an additional cost and additional attendance or assignments. Call for details.
Information for registered participants:
General Science In Childhood And Middle Childhood Education
Brooklyn College Graduate Course for 3 Graduate Science Credits
Grades: 3-6
Dates: : Monday through Saturday April 21-26
Hours: 8:30 – 4:30
Location: Session 1:Bronx Zoo
Session 2: Prospect Park Zoo
Instructor: Karen Tingley, Nancy Schwartz, and Nalini Mohan
Content and materials used in childhood and middle childhood science education. Survey of basic ecology and conservation including hands-on experiments, demonstrations and preparation of individual projects applicable to childhood science education. One day of this six day course is taught at Prospect Park Zoo in Brooklyn (or at Bronx Zoo for Session 2). College #: GSCI 603T
Cost: Brooklyn College tuition $810 (NYS residents) plus $30 registration fee. An additional $120 materials fee is payable to the Bronx Zoo.
Information for registered participants:
Zoo map and classroom directions
Summer sessions will be held:
Monday to Saturday July 28-August 2
Monday to Saturday August 11- 16
Habitat Ecology Learning Program Hybrid Online
Grades: 3-6
Dates: Two sessions at the zoo: May 10 and June 7, 2008 with weekly modules online in between
Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Location: Bronx Zoo
Instructor: Ana Laborde and Jason DeMera
Here is a creative way to integrate math, language arts, and social studies with your science lessons. Habitat Ecology Learning Program (HELP) is a hands-on inquiry program that will help you explore the defining characteristics of habitats as well as how plants, animals, and indigenous people have adapted to survival in these diverse conditions. By integrating lessons from three HELP books, you can encourage students to explore the richness of ecology both in the classroom and in a local park, nature center, or zoo. Role-play the issues involved with water use between two imaginary cities, go on a wildlife safari to relate animal adaptations to their lifestyles, participate in the Change Game to see how predators and prey have co-evolved on the grasslands, or learn more about wildlife needs for survival by playing Resource Round-up. HELP is just a workshop away! Participants will receive two books as part of a grant.
Summer P-Credit Courses
Cost: $225.00 (payable to Bronx Zoo Education) + $100 for 3 P-Credits (payable to ASPDP). Graduate credits are available for an additional cost and additional attendance or assignments. Call for details.
Pablo Python Looks at Animals
Grades: K-3
Dates: July 7 through July 11, 2008
Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Location: Bronx Zoo
Instructor: Nancy Schwartz and Nalini Mohan
With the help of the award-winning K-3 program, "Pablo Python Looks at Animals," teachers and their students will expand their knowledge of animals. The program promotes observation skills through a focus on animal sizes and shapes, textures and patterns, color, sounds, movements, diets and more - all topics covered in the early childhood curriculum. Students' problem-solving and critical thinking skills are improved through interactive activities focusing on literacy, mathematics, creative arts, and music. "Pablo Python" is highly motivating and aligned with New York State and New York City standards. Please note: Priority will be given to teachers of grades K-3.(Grades K-3, 3P credits)
Elly Jelly Looks at Marine Animals
Grades: K-3
Dates: August 11-15, 2008
Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location: New York Aquarium
Instructor: Bob Cummings
Student readers are the centerpieces of the "Elly Jelly Looks at Marine Animals" early grade (K-3) life science program. It promotes observation and investigation to guide students through an exploration of animals such as sea jellies. The program strongly emphasizes literacy while it builds fundamental science study and research skills. All lessons are interdisciplinary, aligned with National, State and City standards and use brain-based techniques such as comparing and classifying, and cooperative groups to enhance student achievement. Please note: Priority will be given to teachers in grades K-3. Participants will receive copies of the books covered in class.
Habitat Ecology Learning Program
Grades: 3-6
Dates: July 21-25, 2008
Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Location: Prospect Park Zoo
Instructor: Ana Laborde and Karen Tingley
Here is a creative way to integrate math, language arts, and social studies with your science lessons. Habitat Ecology Learning Program (HELP) is a hands-on inquiry program that will help you explore the defining characteristics of habitats as well as how plants, animals, and indigenous people have adapted to survival in these diverse conditions. By integrating lessons from three HELP books, you can encourage students to explore the richness of ecology both in the classroom and in a local park, nature center, or zoo. Role-play the issues involved with water use between two imaginary cities, go on a wildlife safari to relate animal adaptations to their lifestyles, participate in the Change Game to see how predators and prey have co-evolved on the grasslands, or learn more about wildlife needs for survival by playing Resource Round-up. HELP is just a workshop away! Participants will receive two books as part of a grant.
Tigers and Other Predators
Grades: 5-8
Dates: July 21-25, 2008
Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Location: Bronx Zoo
Instructor: TBD
During exciting workshops, teachers will: learn about the role of predators in the ecosystem; explore different techniques for presenting life science across the disciplines; learn about the tools used by conservation biologists who study predators; compare the images of tigers and other predators across cultures; and create a Conservation Strategy to save global tiger populations. All activities are aligned with NY State Standards. Please note: Participants will receive a copy of the book "Teachers for Tigers."
Voyage from the Sun
Grades: 6-9
Dates: July 28- August 1, 2008
Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Location: Queens Zoo
Instructor: TBD
Let Wildlife Conservation Society help you incorporate the topic of energy into your teaching of biology without making it seem like work. This Voyage electrifies the science and the math of energy and illuminates the mystery of photosynthesis. "Voyage from the Sun" was designed to introduce students to the major ways in which energy is important to wildlife and natural habitats. You will search for ways to stay warm in Tundra Math, design an experiment in Elephant Shrew and You, or try your hand in a Race for the Rain Forest auction. Participants will receive the full Voyage Kit, a $300 value, as part of a grant.
Science through Theater
Grades: K-6
Dates: August 4-8, 2008
Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Location: Central Park Zoo
Instructor: Nancy Schwartz
Science and the arts are a natural combination: observation and investigation are integral to both. Teachers will discover exciting new ways to teach science concepts that engage and challenge students. We will explore topics such as animal adaptations, life cycles and habitats using puppetry, movement, drama and even a little clowning. Using creative methods that will capture students’ imaginations and involve them in science, we will cover language arts and the new life science scope and sequence. No theatrical experience is necessary – but participation is essential.
Insects and their Allies
Grades: K-3
Dates: August 18-22, 2008
Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Location: Bronx Zoo
Instructor: Jason DeMera and Nancy Schwartz
Wishing that you could find a way to capture your students' excitement for bugs, spiders, and other multilegged creatures around the world? Come get as excited as your students about insects. You will learn how to foster positive attitudes towards the amazing world of minibeasts and the important role they play in the environment. Learn how to cover the language arts, math and life science standards in the new, hands-on ways. You will explore the biology behind these amazing animals, from life cycles to color. We'll show you how to make our Butterfly Garden an educational adventure, and help you transform classroom activities, snack time, and reading into a very buggy adventure!
Schedule subject to change, please check in for updates.
Send application and payment made out to "Bronx Zoo Education" to:
Jennell Ives
Bronx Zoo Education
2300 Southern Blvd
Bronx, NY 10460
To learn about our Curricula, click here.
Cancellation Policy
Individuals who wish to cancel their registration must notify the Education Department in writing. Cancellations made more than 4 weeks in advance will receive a full refund minus a $25 processing fee. Cancellations made between 2-4 weeks before the start date of the class will be refunded 50% of the registration fee. There are no refunds for cancellations/withdrawals less than 2 weeks before the start date of the course.
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