Arizona Game and Fish Department: Wildlife Research and Management for Educators

Are you interested in learning more about how biologists are conducting research projects to better conserve and protect Arizona’s wildlife species? Do you want to better understand how to help students set up and carry out their own wildlife and habitat research projects? Then the Arizona Game and Fish Department has the perfect professional development opportunity for you.

Join us as we host the Wildlife Research and Management for Educators Workshop. Over the course of two days, participants will engage in educational activities that:

– Explore the tools and techniques for carrying out wildlife science research projects.
– Address current Arizona science standards and focus on three-dimensional teaching strategies.
– Model teaching instruction.
– Allow for reflection and discussion of current and future teaching practices.

In addition, participants will meet biologists who are currently working with Arizona’s wildlife and receive activities and resources that can be brought back for use in the classroom.

Please read all of the information below to have a better understanding of what to expect during this workshop.

EDUCATION ACTIVITIES AND RESOURCES
Activities have been designed with the Arizona science standards in mind. In addition to the general science content (DCIs), we will also address relevant Crosscutting Concepts (e.g., patterns, structure and function) and the Science and Engineering Practices (e.g., obtaining, evaluating and communicating information). We will explore the use of phenomena to drive student exploration and engagement. Our focus will primarily be on elementary (K-6th grade) level standards although educators of all grades and types are welcome to attend.

Participants will receive numerous resources and a certificate for at least 12 hours of professional development credit.

SCHEDULE AND LOCATION NOTES
This workshop does take place over the course of two days (July 14 – 15) at the Arizona Game and Fish Department main headquarters located next to the Ben Avery Shooting Facility at I-17 and Carefree Highway in north Phoenix. Participants are expected to attend both days.

Most of the time will be spent indoors in a typical classroom/workshop setting. However, it is possible that some time may be spent in the desert-like area located onsite.

Participants are responsible for their own lunch and snacks. Adequate time (30-60 minutes) will be provided on both days for participants to get lunch nearby. They can also bring lunch in a cooler or similar carrier if they prefer.

REGISTRATION
The Arizona Game and Fish Department reserves the right to cancel this program or change venues as necessary. Space is extremely limited and registration is required. Spots will be filled on a “first to register” basis. If all spots are filled, additional registrations will be added to a waiting list. The waiting list will be used to fill any spots that result from a cancellation.