Educators Events at the beautiful Houston Zoo!

If you haven't visited our world class zoo in a while you are in for an exciting day.

The new primate exhibit is stunning with outdoor, natural space for these fascinating animals. The silverback gorilla shown here is one of a number of free roaming apes.

The zoo offers numerous teacher events throughout the year. Here are a few upcoming opportunities:

Science Beyond the Lab
Saturday, February 17
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Ideal for PreK – 8th Grade Educators

STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, ANIMALS, and Math)
Saturday, April 7
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Ideal for 3rd-12th Grade Educators

Spotlighting: Nature Exploration
Thursday, March 8
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Ideal for All Grade Levels

For more information and to enroll for these events visit: (click on link to go)

https://www.houstonzoo.org/education/educators/

As generalists we have an obligation to open all areas of the world to our students. Music, art, science, math, language are all critical to developing a true love of learning and a fascination with our world. Finding a student's area of interest can propel them into areas of the curriculum which may be lagging behind. For example, in writing the child must have something to say before he or she can write. Varied experiences feed the brain with ideas and excitement. The engine won't run without fuel!

This is an chance to fuel our own engines. Enjoy!

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