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February 9
9:00 a.m. to
12:00 p.m.
3 Credit Hours
K-12th
$25
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The “Bear” Necessities:
Did you know there are 8 species of bears and none of them hibernate? Join us as we “bear” all about these amazing creatures, and learn more fun facts and information to share with your students, as well as crafts and activities for multiple ages and disciplines.
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February 12
1:00 p.m. to
4:00 p.m.
3 Credit Hours
K-5th
$25
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A Home for All - Habitats and Ecosystems:
We all live in some kind of habitat. Learn the difference between habitats and ecosystems and how to use them in a cross disciplinary setting in the classroom. Find out conservations efforts on specific habitats. Use the zoo as a guide and reference for learning about these habitats and ecosystems.
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February 15
6:00 p.m. to
10:00 a.m.
8 Credit Hours
K-12th
$45
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An Educator Wild Wink:
This overnight experience allows you to see the Zoo’s residents in a whole new “light.” Enjoy what nature and the Zoo has to offer while tenting camping on zoo grounds. Dress for the weather and prepare to participate in interactive, educational activities; guided walks; wild animal encounters; and live, touchable animals. Dinner and continental breakfast included. We will be assigning two people to each 4-person tent.
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February 16
9:00 a.m. to
12:00 p.m.
3 Credit Hours
K-12th
$25
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Creepy and crawly! - Invertebrates:
In the sky, on the land, and in the sea; invertebrates are everywhere. Discover the diverse world of invertebrates and the amazing adaptations of these animals.
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February 23
9:00 a.m. to
12:00 p.m.
3 Credit Hours
K-5th
$25
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Turtles, Tortoises or Terrapins?:
Are they one in the same? Which can be found in Houston? Why should we care? Discover the world of these long-lived, wonderfully adapted, armored reptiles and return to your classroom with activities sure to excited and educate.
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February 28
1:00 p.m. to
4:00 p.m.
3 Credit Hours
K-12th
$25
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Year of the Frog:
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums has highlighted 2008 as the Year of the Frog. This workshop will take a three prong approach to teaching you about the global amphibian situation: general amphibian diversity and biology; Panama, chytrid, and field research; and local species and conservation. You will leave with a variety of activities and a lot more content to take back to your students.
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March 1
10:00 a.m. to
12:00 p.m.
2 Credit Hours
K-5th
$20
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Roots & Shoots:
Let the Branch School Outdoor Classroom show you the benefits of animals and humans on the environment, how you can use an outdoor classroom, and how you can work with the Jane Goodall Institute to create your own Roots & Shoots program.
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March 8
9:00 a.m. to
12:00 p.m.
3 Credit Hours
4th-12th
$25
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Answering the Call to Conserve:
Lights, camera, conserve!!! In order to preserve the one and only planet we have, we must first learn how conservation affects us personally. We will discuss ways we can convey the importance of protecting our planet to our students, but of course we’ll do activities and have fun while doing it!
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March 11
1:00 p.m. to
4:00 p.m.
3 Credit Hours
K-3rd
$25
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Alphabet Animals:
Animals come in all shapes, sizes, colors and patterns. Join us as we examine how animals from A to Z can be used to teach a variety of different subjects, not just science. We will use some of our favorite animal children's books as well as the real animals themselves.
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March 27
1:00 p.m. to
4:00 p.m.
3 Credit Hours
6th-12th
$25
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Family Trees - Classification of Animals:
What exactly is classification and why do we need to classify animals? Take a trip back to the past to learn about classifying animals and how it has gone from a simple to a more complex system. Gain different ways to explain classification and see how we use classification in everyday life.
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March 29
9:00 a.m. to
12:00 p.m.
3 Credit Hours
7th-12th
$25
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Wild Dream Jobs:
It is a new zoo everyday which makes working at the Houston Zoo a fun and exciting job. We work with the plants, animals, people and the general upkeep of the zoo. This will give you great ideas to inspire your students to find out what they could someday do at many other zoological or nature facilities in the country.
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April 8
1:00 p.m. to
4:00 p.m.
3 Credit Hours
3rd-6th
$25
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Creature Calculations:
Make math a littler wilder by discovering how to incorporate fun animal facts and trivia into graphing, measuring, word problems, and more. Learn how to use just a “fraction” of the zoo to create a whole math lesson, activity, or curriculum for your classroom. This workshop will keep your undivided attention!
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April 12
9:00 a.m. to
12:00 p.m.
3 Credit Hours
3rd-8th
$25
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Texas Wild:
Texas has it all: deserts, piney woods, coastal wetlands, prairies, and much more. And it's not just you and me who live here. This "trip" will take you across the state learning about some of the plants, birds, mammals, reptiles and other organisms that call these Texas habitats home.
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April 24
1:00 p.m. to
4:00 p.m.
3 Credit Hours
6th-12th
$25
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Genetics and Natural Selection:
In the animal world, life is a competition. Adaptations are always changing to meet the demands of the changing environment. Join us as we examine Survival of the Fittest, Nurture vs. Nature, Genetic Drift, Mutation, and more in this content-intensive workshop.
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CANCELLED
April 26
9:00 a.m. to
12:00 p.m.
3 Credit Hours
3rd-8th
$25
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The Amazin' Amazon: CANCELLED
Every student has learned about it and probably every teacher has taught about it. But how well do you really know it? The Amazon is the largest river system in the world, containing about one-sixth of the planet's total surface freshwater and one-third of all species in the world. Come to find out more.
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May 3
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
3 Credit Hours
K-5th
$25
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Are you My Mom? - Animals and their Offspring:
We all know animals reproduce, but do you know how animals are "born?" Can they fend for themselves? Do they look like their parents? This workshop explores these questions and others to help you explain the adaptive reasons for Mother Nature's behavior.
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May 17
9:00 a.m. to
12:00 p.m.
3 Credit Hours
K-5th
$25
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Science in Motion:
Move and groove and learn science along the way! Use movement to teach a multitude of science concepts, including animal behavior, defense, camouflage, predator/prey, locomotion and much more. Bring your creativity and sense of adventure as we jazz up typical classroom presentations.
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