| Tyler Ahnemann, manager of academic programs at the Houston Zoo, and Sally Wall, curriculum specialist at EIH, presented the Biodiversity Workshop on Saturday, March 4th, which focused on the importance of biodiversity. Ten science teacher mentors (STMs) and 11 cadre members (CMs) attended the workshop held at the Houston Zoo.
Teachers participated in activities that incorporated classification, endangered and extinct species, food webs, chains and other ecosystems interactions. Teachers received content and activities that will help them in the classroom.
This workshop was sponsored by the Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC).
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 Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC)
HARC is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization based in The Woodlands, Texas dedicated to improving human and ecosystem well-being through the application of sustainability science and principles of sustainable development. |
 Houston Zoo
Located in Hermann Park, the Houston Zoo provides a fun, unique, and inspirational experience fostering appreciation, knowledge, and care for the natural world. The Houston Zoo is dedicated to practicing exemplary animal care, delivering an outstanding guest experience, promoting the conservation of endangered species and animal habitat, and providing a forum for useful and informative educational programs. |
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