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ADVANCED LEARNING Professional Development
For students and professionals looking for engaging INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE TEACHING EXCELLENCE
opportunities to advance their education and careers while
learning about animals and conservation at Brookfield Zoo. Brookfield Zoo has developed many tools to assist
educators in sharing information about animals,
High School Programs science, and caring. We encourage educators to use
the information gathered by the zoo to share concepts
KING CONSERVATION SCIENCE SCHOLARS about data gathering and scientific research, and
to use the zoo’s charismatic animals to help inspire
The King Conservation Science Scholars Program excitement for learning. Be informed, entertained, and
is an engaging way for high school students engaged by special classes just for teachers. Plus you
to learn more about animals and conservation, can earn PDCHs and optional graduate credit through
network with others, and make a difference in their Dominican University.
communities while preparing for college and future
careers. Through interactive workshops, activities, Classes available:
interpretation, research opportunities, and community • Animals with Bad Wraps (June 16-17)
action projects, King Conservation Science • Educator Professional Development
Scholars gain knowledge, college readiness, and Mini-Conference (June 30)
leadership and career skills. With the support of zoo • Climate Change with SkyDay (July 9-10)
professionals and community partners, participants • STEAM at the Zoo (July 21-23)
are encouraged to pursue their chosen careers with • Debunking Misconceptions with STEAM (July 30-31)
a conservation mindset. • Educator Professional Development
Mini-Conference (August 4)
Visit CZS.org/Scholars for more information. • International Society for Technology in Education:
The application deadline for the fall/winter session Standards in the Zoo! (August 6-7)
is October 23.
Visit CZS.org/TeacherClasses for more information.
This program is made possible by the King Family Foundation;
Baxter International; James and Esther Bryan; COUNTRY These programs are made possible by the Polk Bros Foundation,
Financial; Nalco, an Ecolab Company; Peoples Energy the Christopher Family Foundation, State Farm®, and the Women’s
Corporation/Peoples Gas; S&C Electric Company; State Farm®; Board of the Chicago Zoological Society.
and the Women’s Board of the Chicago Zoological Society.
MASTER’S DEGREE ADVANCED INQUIRY PROGRAM
Earn your Master’s degree at Brookfield Zoo!
The Advanced Inquiry Program (AIP) is a conservation-
focused, inquiry-driven learning experience that
combines web-based graduate courses through Miami
University with exciting face-to-face experiential and
field study at Brookfield Zoo. Students in this national
degree program contribute to social and ecological
change in their communities. The opportunity to earn
credits from international travel is another exciting part
of the program. And the best news of all—it’s affordable!
Visit CZS.org/AIP for more information.
24 GATEWAYS | ADVENTURES DUE TO THE EVOLVING COVID-19 SITUATION:
All events, dates, and times are subject to change.
Please visit CZS.org for the most up-to-date information.
