Conservation Education Committee Regional Community of Practice
Draft agenda:
- Welcomes
- Crystal Howe – SDCOE Phenomenons in Science
- Connecting to the Classroom – One size does not fit all
- STEM Partnerships with a local school district – Mike Dunn, Ocean Link Lab SeaWorld and San Diego City Schools
- Advancing STEM in the Region/Community – Eric Meyer, San Diego STEM Ecosystem
- Advancing STEM at the State level – Sasha Stallard, Informal Science Director, CST
- Worldwide STEM connections – Victoria Garrison, WAZA/IZE
- Table Discussion – What connections do you want to make and why
- LUNCH – On your own
- SeaWorld Rescue and Rehabilitation Program
- Facility tour – Adventure Camp (TBD)
- CEC Final Thoughts – Next Gathering
Conservation Education Committee Regional Community of Practice
Other learning opportunities from this partner
San Diego Zoo Summer Camp
San Diego Zoo
Summer Camp at the Zoo includes animal experiences, exclusive exhibit visits, bus tours, games, and crafts!
Summer Camp availability is contingent on your child's grade level and your preferred theme. Please visit our website to view options for dates, times, and themes.
Morning, Afternoon
Adaptation Connections
San Diego Zoo
Meet Roberta the talking Zebra and her animal friends in this 90min program for 2nd grade classes in San Diego County
This program can be scheduled Monday-Friday and always starts promptly at 10am. Please have several dates in mind when you call to register (and transportation arranged) because space is limited!
Morning
Wildlife Rangers: 5th Grade Program
San Diego Zoo
A FREE 3-part program for 5th grade classes at Title I schools in the South Bay region of San Diego county.
Assembly programs and classroom visits are available on select Mondays-Fridays throughout normal school hours. Field trips are available on Thursdays from 9:30-11:30 am.
Please visit our online booking site for updated availability.
Morning, Afternoon
Wildlife Wednesdays
San Diego Zoo
Wildlife Wednesdays are a limited-edition series that brings you inside San Diego Zoo Global conservation projects.
Our complimentary, limited-edition series brings you inside SDZG conservation projects in Kenya. Please join us throughout the month of August to hear about incredible efforts to save elephants, giraffes, leopards, and some of Earth’s most endangered species from extinction.
This virtual series showcases our connection to wildlife, our connection to one another, and how we are making the world a smaller place through our conservation efforts. You’ll chat with our team of experts as they introduce you to extraordinary wildlife, share the pressing issues they’re facing, and discuss how we’re collaborating in the field to help these iconic species.
- Rescuing and Reintroducing: Elephants on Wednesday, August 12 at 10 a.m. PDT
- We're All Connected: A One-Health Approach in Light of COVID-19 on Wednesday, August 19 at 10 a.m. PDT
- Shifting Conflict to Conversation: Giraffes & Leopards on Wednesday August 26 at 10 a.m. PDT
Morning, Online/Hybrid