1. Alskog, Carr & Merker

2. Vision Play a leadership role in deepening science education Increase ecological literacy Create the next generation of conservation stewards Support academic requirements Ensure all students have sufficient knowledge and skills in science, setting them up for success and sustainability in the 21 st century

3. They make this vision come to life with the wealth of resources provided…

4. School-to-Zoo Funding Offered to King County Schools (Grades K-12) Available September -April Includes free admission and reimbursed bus transportation to all King County schools with a minimum of 30% students received free or reduced lunches

5. School-to-Zoo Programs Offered to King County Schools (Grades K-5) Available September-April Tour based programs available at 10:15am and 11:30am Tuesday through Friday Aligned with science curriculum adopted by Seattle Schools Designed to enhance science lessons Examples – Farm and Fabric, Weather and Organisms, Forest Explorers, Plant Growth, and Ecosytems

6. Zoo Experiences for Students and Teachers (ZEST) Offered to all schools (Grades K-12) Available October-April, Tuesday-Thursday Free of charge, with zoo admission Involve students in exploration of different areas of the zoo and conservation issues through on-ground experiences and, in some cases, classroom components Examples – Survival in the North, Interconnections, Tropical Rain Forest, and Endangered Species

7. Outreach Programs for Classrooms Wild Wise – multimedia presentation indoors followed by a hands-on inquiry based exploration outdoors Up CLOSE – a visit from a live animal to the classroom Teacher packets available online Discover Kits available for $25 loan fee Raptor Programs Reptile Programs

8. Resources for Educators Teacher Packets – includes background information, fact sheets, activity ideas, and resource information Zoo Visit Activity Sheets – helps to focus the students’ learning Media Resources – downloadable presentations for the classroom Zoo Edition – newsletter for educators Exhibit Information Animal Guide

9. Programs for Educators Educator Professional Development – Workshops, institutes, travel and other opportunities Master’s Degree – advanced inquiry program Educator Appreciation Day – explore the zoo for a day for FREE!