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Teaching Safari continued

“The NGSS focus on getting kids to inquire like planning, problem solving, and reflection, she said.
real scientists do, to engage in the practices of asking “They brainstorm new ideas for student-centered
questions, designing experiments, and coming up learning to engage students with nature and inspire
with evidence to support their claims,” said Steinmeyer. conservation leadership.”
“Problem-based learning is one example of an engaging, The Zoo will continue to grow and expand the
student-centered approach to learning that challenges Teaching Safari Alumni Network to keep educators
students to explore, think critically, and problem-solve and schools connected to the Zoo, said Conley.
as they work together to find solutions to “Alumni events keep them engaged and allow them
‘real-life’ issues.” to talk to teachers of different backgrounds, disciplines,
During the Teaching Safari, teachers share tools grade bands, and subject areas and create a think tank
and resources to support questioning, student or support group of teachers that hopefully will grow.”

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