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Evolution for Educators
Lamarck, and Wallace, and Darwin – Oh, my! – Evolution is the foundation for modern biological understanding and has a prominent place in Iowa’s Core for science and the Next Generation Science Standards. In this course, educators will examine major evolutionary concepts, misconceptions about evolution, and how to address obstacles to teaching evolution.
Location: at the Zoo
When: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days
Cost: $65 per person to help cover materials and meals, payable to Blank Park Zoo online; plus AEA credit fees (information regarding AEA registration will be sent to participants prior to each class.
The Blank Park Zoo invites educators to participate in our unique, fun-filled, and informative workshops.
Each workshop is worth one hour of license renewal credit through Heartland AEA. Information regarding credit registration will be provided prior to each workshop. Participants in our workshops engage in relevant inquiry investigations that are connected to the Iowa Core and Next Generation Science Standards, learn research-based instructional practices, and gain knowledge and ideas that will be useful in their classrooms. Lessons are flexible, allowing teachers to adjust for their students’ abilities; and relate to all age groups in several subject areas (science, literacy, mathematics, social studies, and the arts).
By attending one or more of these workshops, teachers will be eligible to schedule a free classroom animal program at the zoo, or a discounted program in their classrooms. A free program may also be done via Zoom or other electronic means.
Registration and prepayment are required.