Zooconomy

Design a zoo, carefully researching the habitat, diet and special characteristics of your favourite animals. You will discover that when you want more animals than you can have, you have some tough decisions to make. In this course you will learn about the decision-making skills that will allow your students to become good zooconomists. Based on the "Zooconomy" and "Do a Zoo" curriculum guides you will help your students to become zooconomists and work together to design a new zoo. You and your students research animals they would like to display at their zoo. Of course, all of these animals have special needs, and the zoo has limited resources. You and your students are faced with the decision of what animals can be included and which ones must be given up. Lessons presented will aid in introducing analytical and critical skills through economics with an integration of science, math and language arts. Through simulations you will take an active role in a zoo business and related production decisions. One course day includes a field trip to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo to experience selected hands-on activities and programs that can be incorporated into the classroom. Geared to Grades 2-6

Zooconomy, A

• DATES: June 24 - 25, 2010
• TIMES: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• LOCATION:
  • Polaris Career Center, 7285 Old Oak Blvd., Middleburg Heights, 44130, Room 124A
  • Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, 44109
• CREDIT: ECED 584, Sec., 1 Graduate Semester Hour
• TUITION: $172 + $25 Materials Fee = $197 (Includes Cleveland Zoo Program)
  
  

Zooconomy, B

• DATES: August 5 - 6, 2010
• TIMES:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• LOCATION:
  • Polaris Career Center, 7285 Old Oak Blvd., Middleburg Heights, 44130, Room 124A
  • Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, 44109
• CREDIT: ECED 584, Sec., 1 Graduate ED Semester Hour
• TUITION: $172 + $25 Materials Fee = $197 (Includes Cleveland Zoo Program)

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Wild for You

Let us work with you to design the perfect program for your educator's in-service day. Contact Cleveland Metroparks Zoo to plan a professional development workshop tailored to meet the needs of your school and staff, complete with zoo exhibits and get close animal encounters. Programs are designed specifically for your teachers and are hosted on zoo grounds. Rates will vary. Catering is available at an additional cost.

For more information or to register, contact Conservation Education at (216) 635-3391.