Zoo Animals and Teaching the Elementary Curriculum
Immerse yourself into the fascinating world of the planet’s (and the Bronx Zoo’s) animals! In this P-credit and CTLE course, you will gain knowledge to help transform your classroom into a prosperous and equitable science learning center and expose your students to fun, educational, and culturally relevant learning opportunities. Through diverse learning experiences, you will increase your knowledge of such topics as major characteristics of animals, adaptations, and habitats. Many activities will promote the integration of basic life science through an interdisciplinary approach. In addition, this unique opportunity to learn at the zoo will demonstrate the advantages of utilizing informal science institutions as learning-rich environments that promote the development of scientific literacy skills.
Location: Bronx Zoo
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.
Dates: Sunday April 13 - Friday April 18
Times: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Price: $250
Course is eligible for: 45 CTLE Hours & 3 P-Credits or A+ Credits
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 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.