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Take a walk on the wild side.
WCS's Online Teacher Academy offers something for everyone!
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Entirely online, our Courses provide a unique opportunity to examine the life sciences of zoology, ecology and conservation, through topics such as predators , marine biology , habitat ecology , conservation biology , and climate connections.
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Realizing it isn’t just “what we teach”, but also “how we teach it”, our courses also provide training in effective science education practices, including inquiry. Pedagogical studies will help you become better equipped to facilitate scientific learning and promote STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) programs and curriculum.
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- Enhance your teaching and use of technology in the classroom
- Learn from virtual and interactive simulations, videos, and presentations from WCS scientists.
- Graduate credits available
- Interact with educators around the world
- Receive excellent resources
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For more information, visit http://www.wcs.org/e-learning or call +1-718-220-5136.
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Cancelled -- 12/19: We've decided to cancel this event due to low enrollment. Many people expressed interest in learning more about the program, but are not able to attend the 12/20 scheduled event. Instead, we invite you to reach out to us individually so we may schedule a time to discuss your ideas and questions about the program. You may reach us at teacherinfo@wcs.org. - Happy Holidays! - WCS will be hosting a virtual meeting to discuss Beyond the Campus and explore new ideas about how Informal Science Institutions may partner with Colleges and Universities to support the preparation of future science teachers. PREVIOUSLY RECORDED --- 3/29/2011 Learn about wildlife science, research and conservation. Discover WCS field work as you listen to conservation stories from our field researchers. Explore interesting ways to bring these engaging topics to students. October 3 to October 28, 2011
By invitation only. Global Conservation Biology Course  Cost: US$ 50.00 April 6 to May 27, 2012
Explore habitats and wildlife from around the world, investigate the role of adaptations for survival, and examine the interconnectedness of EVERYTHING on Earth. - Special REDUCED rate of $50*! - Due to incredible demand, this course is currently full and no longer available for enrollment for the Spring 2012 session. Check out our future offerings! Cost: US$ 275.00 April 6 to May 27, 2012
Discover what it takes to save the world's most incredible, and endangered, animals. Learn how scientists study animals in nature and use that information to protect wildlife and wild places. - MSP participants will be automatically enrolled. Cost: US$ 125.00 July 6 to August 26, 2012 Discover how to teach through an environmental lens in your classroom. Nature can be an effective vehicle to enhance instruction for all subjects and all grades -- investigate how! - Special REDUCED rate of $125*! *=This reduced rate does not include the fee for graduate credit ($165). Cost: US$ 125.00 July 6 to August 26, 2012 You know about landscape and the wildlife that lives there. Now, learn about the other 75% of the world - the seascape and the marine life that calls it home. - Special REDUCED rate of $125*! *=This reduced rate does not include the fee for graduate credit ($165). March 7 to May 15, 2012 By invitation only. This resource center is for students in Lehman EDE 756. November 1 to December 13, 2011 By invitation only. This resource center is for students in Lehman EDE 722. November 1 to December 13, 2011 By invitation only. This resource center is for students in Lehman EDE 721. July 6 to August 3, 2011 By invitation only. This resource center is for students in Lehman EDE 718. August 31 to December 7, 2011 By invitation only. This resource center is for students in Lehman EDE 715. March 27 to May 15, 2012 By invitation only. This resource center is for students in Lehman EDE 713. March 27 to May 15, 2012 By invitation only. This resource center is for students in Lehman EDE 714.
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