Professional Development for Educators

Habitat Ecology Learning Course
Habitat loss is the greatest threat to the world's biodiversity. When a habitat is destroyed, degraded, or modified, the species that live there are usually affected. To appreciate the connection between habitats and species, students first need to understand what makes a habitat, why habitats are located where they are, and how plants and animals are adapted to the habitats in which they live. This course is designed to give teachers the content and techniques they need to effectively teach ecology to elementary students. The class will be starting October 1, 2008 and run through November 17th. The cost is $300.

Sample Syllabus (pdf)

To register for this course, please send an e-mail to teacherregistrar@wcs.org and provide the following information: your full name, school, mailing address, e-mail address, and daytime phone number.

Conservation Biology for Educators
During four weeks of on-line distance education participants will explore: the basics of conservation biology, the main threats to wildlife, how and why populations change over time, and how scientists study conservation issues and what your students can do to participate. This course costs $200 and is available for 2 graduate credits in education. The course starts November 1st and runs through December 7th.
Sample Conservation Biology Syllabus (pdf)


To register for this course, please send an e-mail to teacherregistrar@wcs.org and provide the following information: your full name, school, mailing address, e-mail address, and daytime phone number.

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