Hello Educators! Shedd Aquarium Presents... Amazon Connections: Integrated Sciences of the Rainforest November 1, 6:30-9:30pm November 3, 9am-4pm November 10, 9am-4pm
With the award-winning Amazon Rising exhibit as a backdrop, investigate the connections among the forest, the people and the life-giving waters of the Amazon River. In this class you will: discover how geography, climate, and geology impact the balance of this intricate ecosystem; apply scientific methodology; discuss issues concerning rainforest conservation with experts; and evaluate pressures on river ecosystems. Teachers will also have the opportunity to develop engaged-learning activities that connect to state learning standards and lead student inquiry. Techniques for teaching and assessing rainforest ecology concepts will be presented and demonstrated while making curricular links to reading, writing and math. To Register: Contact Group Sales at 312-692-3333, fax 312-939-2195, or mail Group Sales, John G. Shedd Aquarium, 1200 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605. Credit through Aurora University and Lane Credit Available. For Lane Credit call the Teachers Academy for Professional Development at 773-553-6050. Fee: $75 Questions? Please contact Anna Rochester Teacher Services, Shedd Aquarium [EMAIL PROTECTED] 312.692.3165 -- This is the CPS Science Teacher List. To unsubscribe, send a message to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For more information: <http://home.sprintmail.com/~mikelach/subscribe.html>. To search the archives: <http://www.mail-archive.com/science%40lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/>
