Predators: Conflict and Conservation
Predators can carry many misconceptions and their behaviors are often misinterpreted. Join us at the Bronx Zoo as we debunk and reconstruct some common perceptions. Grade 3-6 teachers, earn CTLE hours and P-credits in this blended science and social studies course by taking a look back through history, exploring indigenous perspectives, and examining what has influenced our relationships with predators. Get hands on creating and modeling environmental dramas, that will help inspire students of all ages to appreciate predators and help protect them.
Location: Bronx Zoo
- Please note that this course includes 1-2 miles of walking outside every day. All paths are wheelchair accessible, see our webpage for Bronx Zoo accessibility information. If you have any concerns or require accommodations, please contact your instructor.
Dates: July 8 - July 13, 2024
Times: 8:00am - 4:30pm daily
Price: $250
Course is eligible for: 45 CTLE Hours & 3 P-Credits or A+ Credit
Registration Closed
All in-person courses will follow current NYC COVID safety guidelines and mandates. For more information see the Bronx Zoo's Know Before You Go page.
For more information about On-Site Professional Development, please contact: teacherinfo@wcs.org or (718) 220-5136
Meet Your Instructor
Christine Boyer (she/her)
Retiring from the classroom only meant leaving her day job. Christine Boyer has cultivated a deep love for education and a passion for science so working for WCS is a natural next step. As an Adjunct Conservation Educator, Christine’s goal is to bring her years of classroom experience to a new level working with dynamic educators to bring the message of conservation, and the importance of our connections to the natural world to as many students as possible.