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Teaching Safari continued

“ Teaching Safari was a time for me to

network with other teachers and learn
from them and the program. A lot of
things have been helpful for me to use

in my classroom, especially since we
don’t have a science curriculum. I also
learned to incorporate animals and
plants into normal curriculum.
With global warming and animals
becoming extinct, I feel it’s important
to teach little ones about animals and

the future. A lot of them are never exposed
to nature. If they learn about conservation
and the environment now, they will be
more inclined to want to make a positive
impact on the environment. ”

ARANZA RICO
Teaches Kindergarten at
Pasteur Elementary School in Chicago

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