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Dive into a dynamic investigation of wildlife ecosystem services
and conservation science.
An interactive Skype or onsite virtual visual presentation that showcases animals in their habitats and the work of conservation scientists.
- Will help you to integrate real-world conservation science into your curriculum
- Will engage your students and reinforces critical and scientific thinking
Choose from 3 programs:
- I offer a limited number of free 15-minute Q & A sessions each year.
- Your class will receive a short Sway presentation that will provide a snapshot of conservation basics.
- Students must complete the Sway presentation before the session.
"Over 40% of insect species are threatened with extinction." Worldwide decline of the entomofauna: A review of its drivers Biological Conservation Vol. 232, April 2019, Pages 8-27
About the Sessions:
Students will use scientific thinking as they make observations and inferences of images and video snippets:
- How are biologists using scientific methods & tools in the race to mitigate unprecedented rapid wildlife population declines?
- What are the various wildlife ecosystem roles?
- How can schools and communities participate in citizen science and stewardship programs?
Why Participate?
Benefits for Teachers & Students
Meet your curriculum standards for environmental science while providing real-world ecological and conservation literacy for students.
- Teachers around the world: Enrich your teaching units about conservation, animal adaptations, food chains, habitats, ecosystems and biodiversity.
- Students will learn how scientists use traditional scientific methods and tools and modern technologies to provide credible scientific data to support legislation and rehabilitation programs.
- American Teachers: Resources meet U.S. Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards.
- Canadian Teachers: Curriculum-Aligned for Earth Science units
- Fun and engaging presentations with resources.
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