Teaching Science Through Theater and Art (Hybrid)
Join WCS in this course for P-Credits, A+, and CTLE hours, to dig into the value in STEAM. Explore how art and theater complement and enhance the teaching of science, making it more engaging, more memorable, more relevant, and more inclusive of diverse students and students historically excluded from science, such as girls and people of color. Embark on a journey of food, from where it comes from, to the kinds of food we eat and why, to where it goes when we are through with it. We will take pictures, put on plays, create drawings and songs, make videos, read storybooks, and of course meet some exciting WCS animals and scientists along the way! You will get a, virtual, insider’s view of exhibits and staff with expert insights on science, theater, and art! Plus, we’ll have fun!Please note: While this course is designated with ASPDP for a specific grade band, educators of all grade levels are welcome to participate. For further questions, feel free to contact teacherinfo@wcs.org.
Location: Hybrid: Bronx Zoo & Asynchronous
Dates: November 11; December 6; December 13 (Onsite at Bronx Zoo); Asynchronous Online
Times: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm per in person session
Price: $250 (20% off for WCS members)
Course is eligible for: 45 CTLE Hours & 3 P-Credits or A+ Credits
Please note that this course includes 1-2 miles of walking outside. All paths are wheelchair accessible, see our webpage for Bronx Zoo Accessibility. If you have any concerns, please contact your instructor. For more information see the Bronx Zoo's Know Before You Go page.
For more information about Professional Development courses, 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.