Professional+Development+(Cohort+3)

**OVERVIEW OF WORKSHOPS FOR 48 HOUR OPTION**
 * SCIENCE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM: 2010-2011**

**(TENTATIVE)** || **DESCRIPTION** ||
 * **ACTIVITY** || **WORKSHOPS**
 * **NY Botanical Gardens Workshops** || **Six 1-day (7 hrs) workshops: Saturdays, Sundays, vacation days**

8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (7 hrs) Museum Education Building - 4th floor classroom
 * Workshop “A”: 11/6/10 (Sat)**

8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (7 hrs) Museum Education Building - 4th floor classroom
 * Workshop “B”: 11/20/10 (Sat)**

8:30 AM – 4:00 PM (7 hrs) Dodge Activity Center
 * Workshop “C”: 1/29/11**
 * (Sat)**

8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (7 hrs) Dodge Activity Center
 * Workshop “D”: 3/5/11**
 * (Sat)**

8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (7 hrs) Dodge Activity Center
 * Workshop “E”: 3/27/11**
 * (Sun)**

8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (7 hrs) Dodge Activity Center || ** K-8 educators will be provided with classroom lessons, laboratory activities, field experiences related to environmental science, pertinent background information, and tangible methods to introduce environmental science concepts to K-8 students. **
 * Workshop “F”: 5/7/2011**
 * (Sat)**


 * Workshop “A” – ** **“Sugar from the Sun: Plants and the Environment”** Workshop will deal with concepts and activities that demonstrate photosynthesis, energy flow, energy pyramids, food webs, producers, and decomposers. (Grades K-8)


 * Workshop “B” – “Ecology and our Environment” ** Workshop will deal with concepts and activities that demonstrate environmental effects and concerns such as global warming, acid rain, and human effects, as well as geological cycles (water cycle, carbon cycle, seasonal cycles). (Gr. K-8)

Forensic Botany Investigations is a unique curriculum designed to educate middle school students about the exciting world of
 * Workshop “C” – “ **** Workshop E: **** FBI: Forensic Botany Investigations **

plant science using forensic techniques. Learn how to adapt this curriculum using hands-on investigations as well as skills such as concept mapping, data collection, and analysis. (Grades 6 – 8)

What would happen if you were stranded in a desert, or even a rainforest…? Could you survive? Learn about the biomes of the world through classroom activities and a visit to the NYBG Haupt Conservatory. See how plants and animals are similarly adapted to these ecosystems for survival. (Grades K – 8)
 * Workshop “D” - **** Biomes Around the World **

Visit the 50-acre forest at NYBG and experience an amazing ecosystem of plants and animals that change with the seasons. Learn about life cycles and other survival strategies used by plants to overcome the seasonal changes in a temperate climate. Receive materials that will help you bring these concepts into the classroom. (Grades K – 8)
 * Workshop “E”: **** The Role of Plants in the four Seasons **

8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (7 hrs)
 * Workshop “F”: **** Forests of the World ** - Forests are areas of the world dominated by woody plants, but not all forests are the same. Workshop provides activities and content that focus on three different forests found throughout the world, ecosystems along the 75° longitude in Canada, along the (eastern) United States, and in the topics (Cuba or Columbia), i.e., taiga (coniferous), temperate deciduous, and tropical rain-forests. All three will be explored on the Botanical Garden grounds and easy activities for the classroom that clarify the science and history of these areas, with math and literacy connections, will be introduced. Focus will be on the interconnectedness of the climate to the soil, to the plants, and to the people (cultural/historical). (Grades K-8) ||
 * **Bronx Zoo Workshops** || **Six days of (7 hrs) workshops: Saturdays, Sundays, vacation days**
 * Workshop “A”: 10/30/2010**
 * (Sat)**
 * Congo Classroom**

8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (7 hrs)
 * Workshop “B”: 11/13/2010**
 * (Sat)**
 * Africa Lab**

8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (7 hrs)
 * Workshop “C” Two Days: 12/28/2010 (Tues) and 12/30/2010 (Thurs)**

8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (7 hrs)
 * Workshop “D” 3/6/2011**
 * (Sun)**
 * Congo Classroom**

8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (7 hrs)
 * Workshop “E” 3/26/2011**
 * (Sat)**
 * Congo Classroom** || **The Bronx Zoo will provide K-8 educators with classroom lessons, laboratory activities, and field experiences related to ecology. Each workshop will be presented in sessions targeted to specific grade levels.**

This workshop uses the Zoo as a living laboratory for students and teachers alike. Teachers will learn techniques to help their students discover animal adaptations and learn that the diversity of life on Earth today is the result of natural selection occurring over a vast amount of geological time. You'll also explore zoo exhibits to investigate. (Grades 5 – 8)
 * Workshop “A”: Diversity of Life **

Are a snake's scales really slimy? Why are ferrets so flexible? These questions along with many more are answered in Pablo Python Looks at Animals. These student-driven programs enhance children's skills in observation, inquiry, oral expression, math, and word recognition. Program highlights include touching animals, visiting the Bronx Zoo's marvelous exhibits, and engaging in fun activities that promote cooperative learning. Teachers will expand their knowledge of animals and develop age appropriate science skills through a focus on animal size and shapes, textures and patterns, color, sounds, movements, animal survival needs and more. (Grades K – 3)
 * Workshop “B”: Pablo Python Looks at Animals **


 * Workshop C: Energy, Climate and Wildlife Connections **

Trying to understand and teach climate change? Want to bring real world examples to your students? This workshop will help you use inquiry to bring this current and urgent topic to your classroom. Focusing on the sun as the primary source of earth’s energy, you will explore how solar energy is distributed around the earth and the effect this energy has on our atmosphere. We will also examine how the distribution of this energy throughout the world drives the earth’s climate. Climate models and experiments will be used to draw distinctions between weather and climate. Data analysis and examination of historical climate patterns will help you gain an understanding of how scientists study and make predictions about the earth’s changing climate. Reports from WCS scientists and conservation leaders will reveal how climate changes are affecting wildlife around the world and WCS initiatives to combat the effects of this change. In addition, we will examine how energy flows through living systems. Using Bronx Zoo animal exhibits as models, we will interpret energy exchange and transformation – including energy requirements, usage, and flow of energy through trophic levels and food webs in various habitats. (Grades 4-8)


 * Workshop “D”: “Teaching Observation at the Zoo using Adaptations and Animal Behavior” ** Activities will be applicable for use in the classroom, at a local park, or for zoo visits. The workshop will focus on the basic science skills of observation, questioning, and collecting data. Teachers will: explore the physical adaptations of animals to their habitats, be given tangible activities to bring back to their classrooms, gain skills in using the zoo as an extension of their classroom, learn how animals interact with the world through their behaviors, learn about behavioral adaptations vs. learned behaviors, explore methods of measuring animal behavior, find ways to use animal behavior studies to spark children’s interest in doing scientific field research. (Grades K-8)

8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (7 hrs)
 * Workshop “E”: “Animal Interactions in the Forests of the World” ** Utilize Bronx Zoo resources to explore animal adaptations and interactions in the forests of the World. The workshop will provide activities and content that focus on the same three habitats: Tropical Rain Forests, Temperate Deciduous Forests, and Polar Habitats. Teachers will explore the interactions between climate, plants, and animal life. Bronx Zoo Education Specialists will share activities that will excite students about learning and that integrate science with social studies, math, and literacy. Differentiation strategies will also be discussed. (Grades K-8) ||
 * ** NY Aquarium Workshop ** || **Three 1-day (7 hrs) workshops: Saturdays, Sundays, vacation days**
 * Workshop “A” 3/12/2011**
 * (Sat)**

8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (7 hrs)
 * Workshop “B” 4/2/2011**
 * (Sat)**

8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (7 hrs) || ** Participants will explore the amazing adaptations of marine animals in the series based on our award-winning student readers. Each interactive program features a story, exhibit observations, hand-on activities, and an art project. **
 * Workshop “C” 4/10/2011**
 * (Sun)**

Educators are introduced to the Elly Jelly Character and learn about the world of jellies, corals, and anemones. Explore the classification of marine organisms and their adaptations to living in water, focusing on cnidarians and their role in the animal kingdom. The Birthday Feast: An underwater birthday party is an opportunity to learn about what animals eat, and what adaptations they have for feeding.
 * Workshop “A”: Elly Jelly Looks at __Marine Animals__ **

Learn how to incorporate marine and aquatic science into your curriculum and how to utilize the Aquarium as a classroom resource. (Grades K – 3)

** Workshop B: Earth, Sea, and Sky ** Prehistoric Ocean (Past): Teachers will explore the geologic time. Teachers will visit select exhibits to discover marine animals more ancient than the dinosaurs. Dynamic Ocean (Present): Teachers will examine the physical properties that make our ocean so unique. Participants will be introduced to meteorology and geology through use of tools to collect wind speed, air and water temperature, and air pressure. Sand investigation will introduce participants to the rock cycle and to subjects like weathering and erosion. People and the Ocean (Future): Educators will explore hands-on activities to explain current issues such as global warming, El Nino, and acid rain. A visit to our coral tanks and discussion will give participants a better understanding of these global issues and how they affect our precious resource, the coral reef.

Learn how to incorporate marine and aquatic science into your curriculum and how to utilize the Aquarium as a classroom resource. (Grades 4-8)

Sharpen your science teaching and enhance the experience of your students through this workshop. Explore interdisciplinary teaching approaches including: team and independent science investigations, presentations, interactive learning, and tactile experiences with biofacts and live invertebrate animals. Expand your knowledge of animal collecting tools, monitoring equipment, and microscopes. A tour of the Aquarium will enhance understanding of marine ecology and wetlands conservation, and how to use the Aquarium and local aquatic habitats as a teaching resource. (Grades 3-8) ||
 * Workshop C: Marine Ecology **
 * ** NY Hall of Science ** || **Four 1-day (7 hrs) workshops: Saturdays, Sundays, vacation days**

8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (7 hrs)
 * Workshop “A” 12/4/2010**
 * (Sat)**

8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (7 hrs)
 * Workshop “B” 12/11/2010**
 * (Sat)**

8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (7 hrs)
 * Workshop “C” 01/23/2011**
 * (Sun)**

8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (7 hrs) || These workshops are designed to enhance content knowledge and engage teachers in inquiry-based activities related to physical science with cross-curriculum connections to math and literacy. Participants will have an opportunity to visit exhibits to help reinforce science content. All activities are aligned to the NYCDOE K-8 Scope and Sequence and the NYSED Core Curriculum.
 * Workshop “D” 03/20/2011**
 * (Sun)**

Teachers will explore the phases of the moon and how the relationship between the sun and Earth affects our seasons. Celestial objects including the constellations will be observed and their mythology addressed. Students are careful observers of their surroundings and try to make sense of their world from a very early age. It is important for teachers to encourage students’ curiosity, to help them sharpen their observation and interpretation skills, and to share with them the excitement of exploring. These workshops are designed to enhance teachers’ content knowledge and engage them in inquiry-based activities related to physical science with cross-curriculum connections to math and literacy.
 * Workshop A: “Astronomy” **

Teachers will explore the concepts of potential and kinetic energy as applied to simple or complex machines. They will design and build their own roller coaster or Rube Goldberg machine. An introduction to Newton’s Laws of Motion will be addressed.
 * Workshop B: “Intro to Newton’s Laws of Motion/ Machines” **

Teachers will learn about the properties of water and why it is the only substance on earth that comes in three phases at ordinary temperatures. They will experiment with water in a variety of ways to explore its structure and properties. Why water is called the "universal solvent" and why this is important for life will be considered. What makes water incompressible? Why does water expand when frozen? These questions and more will be addressed using an activity-based modality for teaching and learning.
 * Workshop C: “Chemistry of Water” **

====** Color My World - Light & Color: ** Examine the mysteries of color and light. Under unique lighting conditions, solve color mysteries and create secret messages. Make and take home your own spectroscope. ====
 * Workshop D: “ **** Electricity, Magnetism, Light and Color” **
 * Stuck on Magnets: ** Can you predict what happens when two magnets are brought together? Find out and explore other properties of magnets through a series of hands-on activities. This workshop exercises classification and measurement.
 * All Charged Up – **** Electricity: ** Discover how electricity is produced. Experience the powerful electric field of an electrostatic generator. Design and build simple circuits. Experiment with conductors and insulators.
 * Seeing the Light Exhibition: ** Journey into the world of color, light, and perception (over 80 exhibits). Discover how the eye works, explore optical illusions and learn how we perceive the world around us. ||
 * **Study Group**
 * NY Botanical Garden** || **Six 1-day (7 hrs) workshops: Saturdays, Sundays, vacation days**

8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (7 hrs) NY Botanical Garden Watson Building – Rm. 307
 * Study Group “A” 10/17/2010(Sun)**

8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (7 hrs) NY Botanical Garden Dodge Activity Center
 * Study Group “B”**
 * 11/7/2010 (Sunday)**

8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (7 hrs) NY Botanical Garden Dodge Activity Center
 * Study Group “C”**
 * Originally Scheduled for 11/14/2010 (Sunday)**


 * Cancelled Due to Low Registration – **


 * To Be Re-Scheduled **

8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (7 hrs) NY Botanical Garden Watson Rm. 302
 * Study Group “D”**
 * 11/21/2010 (Sunday)**

8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (7 hrs) NY Botanical Garden 4th floor Museum Bldg Classroom
 * Study Group “E”**
 * 12/5/2010 (Sunday)**

8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (7 hrs) NY Botanical Garden 4th Flr Museum Building Classroom || **Study Group A: What Is Life? and Classifying Living Things** What distinguishes living things from dead and nonliving things? In this session, five characteristics are introduced as unifying themes in the living world. How can we make sense of the living world? A systematic approach to biological classification is introduced as a starting point for understanding the nature of the remarkable diversity of life on Earth. What is a plant? One distinguishing feature of members of the Plant Kingdom is their life cycle. In this session, flowering plants serve as examples for studying the plant life cycle by considering the roles of seeds, flowers, and fruits. A comparison to animal life cycles reveals some surprising similarities and intriguing differences.
 * Study Group “F”**
 * 1/15/2011 (Saturday)**
 * Study Group B: Plant Life Cycles and Variation, Adaptation, and Natural Selection**

What causes variation among a population of living things? How can variation in one generation influence the next generation? In this session, variation in a population will be examined as the “raw material” upon which natural selection acts.


 * Study Group C:** **Evolution and the Tree of Life and Energy Flow in Communities**

Why are there so many different kinds of living things? Comparing species that exist today reveals a lot about their relationships to one another and provides evidence of common origins. This session explores the theory of evolution: change in species over time.

Communities are populations of organisms that live and interact together. The structure of a community is defined by food web interactions. The process of energy flow is the focus of this session as the interactions between producers, consumers, and decomposers are examined.

Studying an ecosystem involves looking at interactions between living things as well as the nonliving environment that surrounds them. Life depends upon the nonliving world for habitat, as well as energy and materials. In this session, material cycles will be explored as critical processes that sustain life in an ecosystem.
 * Study Group D: Material Cycles in Ecosystems**

The workshop series provides teachers with important science content and activities related to weather with cross-curriculum connections to life sciences, math and literacy. It teaches the basics of how weather is formed, as well as the effect of weather on life. Teachers will be provided with strategies for efficiently implementing the science curriculum in the classroom; creating lessons that are engaging yet fun for students. Activities modeled involve a wide range of approaches to science, including learning for multiple intelligences, ESL students, and Special Education students.
 * Weather Series **

This workshop will provide the participating teachers with concepts and activities that increase their students’ appreciation of the basics of weather, and the science of meteorology. This workshop will have an indoor classroom component as well as an outdoor exploration of the weather, so dress appropriately.
 * Study Group E: Introduction to Weather **

This workshop will provide the participating teachers with concepts and activities that increase their students’ appreciation of the effect of weather and climate on life, both past and present. This workshop will have an indoor classroom component as well as an outdoor exploration of the weather, so dress appropriately. ||
 * Study Group F: Weather and the Environment **