An Unfair Trade
Wildlife trade (the import and export of wild plants, animals, and the products made from them) can have a huge impact on biodiversity, especially when coupled with habitat loss, pollution, and other biodiversity threats. In this course we will include specific information on endangered species, biodiversity, forms of wildlife trade, current trade issues, and we will even get a chance to go Behind the Scenes witha Zoo Keeper to learn more about some of the species that are effected by this trade. Participants will be trained in and receive "Windows on the Wild, Wildlife for Sale: An Educator's Guide to Exploring Wildlife Trade," as well as other applicable classroom lessons and activities. Participants completing the course will also have opportunities to borrow and take to the classroom, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's "Suitcase for Survival" a collection of illegal wildlife items that have been seized at ports of entry and given on loan to educational organizations around the country. Topics meet Science Academic Content Standards. Graduate credit pending through John Carroll University (at an additional cost).
Class Limit: 12
Credit: 1 hour non-degree
Affiliated universities: John Carroll University - pending
Registration: $150 to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Location: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
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.
Spaces fill up fast, so give us a call and let's go wild!
For more information or to register, contact Conservation Education at (216) 635-3391.
WILD about Math and Literacy
Have you ever calculated the weight of a bear? Or tried to predict what a monkey would do next? Have you ever told a story while surrounded by giraffes of the African Savanna? These adventures come alive as we explore Cleveland Metroparks Zoo in a new educator's workshop series: WILD about Math and Literacy, a course introducing new and exciting methods of teaching math and literacy to grades K-8.
This program is divided into two parts, one focusing on math and the other on reading and writing. Both parts are composed of four mini-segments, taking place in different areas of the Zoo and addressing Ohio Academic Content Standards. Join us for part or all of this exciting new series. If the hat you wear includes both of these disciplines, sign up for both entire programs and earn college credit!
Techniques and activities will be tailored to the grade levels taught by workshop participants and can be applied directly to the classroom. Topics meet Ohio Academic Content Standards.
When: Programs will be offered in Fall 2009. Please check back in June 2009 for registration and more information.
Cost: $100 for either Math workshop or Literacy workshop, or $150 for both Math and Literacy complete workshops
Class Limit: 25
Credit: Available only by taking both Math and Literacy entire programs
Affiliated university: John Carroll University
Additional cost to earn credit: $160 ($150 for credit + $10 application fee - payable to John Carroll University)
Location: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
