EPI Galapagos Islands Educator Course
https://www.ecologyproject.org/ngss-training-galapagos
Organization: Ecology Project International (EPI)
Grade-level Audience: High School (9-12), Middle (6-8)
When Offered: June to August
Cost: Cost to enroll
Format: In-Person only
Application Deadline: 5/17/23: This deadline is not set in stone, please contact us through the link above for more information on registration dates.
For More Information: lisa@ecologyproject.org
Description
This intensive 10-day professional development program will give you the opportunity to work with some of the world's most fascinating wildlife. Through EPI's partnership with the Ecuadorian nonprofit ECOS, you'll leave the touristic sites behind to collect meaningful data and contribute to broad conservation efforts. Engage with astonishing phenomena and collaborate with other educators to develop lessons that drive student inquiry. Come away from the course equipped to connect your students to the wonders that inspired Darwin through your own storylines and insights.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Monitor giant Galapagos tortoises
- Explore 3-dimensional learning
- Join a community of science professionals
What will you gain?
On all of EPI's Professional Development programs, we teach progressive, inquiry-based methods that will allow you to introduce more exploration into your classroom while still meeting those testing requirements. Best of all, we model the methods we teach. Our programs take you into the field. You'll work with scientists and wildlife. This is your chance to explore. You'll return to the classroom with a new set of tools, ideas, and lessons that will inspire your students. All trainings are aligned with the NGSS.
Who should apply?
This course is open to all levels of informal or formal educators; no application is required.