See Us In Action!

We've had lots going on lately as we jump head first into training our teachers. Here is a sampling.

A WILD Time at the Zoo!

Sanford Middle School is partnering with the Central Florida Zoo, so what better place to hold their training? The teachers had the opportunity to meet and go behind the scenes with zoo keepers to learn more about the science and math of the zoo. Teachers then created a "digital story" that is similar to what they want their students to create. The students (and some teachers!) stories will be on display at the zoo. Below are two sample videos created by teachers, and some pictures of the fun we all had!

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Kim Coleman teaches about the efforts to repopulate Colorado with lynxes	Erin Bann explains what is at stake with the amphibian crisis
Genevieve Ralph opens our ears to the communication used by elephants	Patty Bouington introduces us to our native friend, the alligator
James Cutcher helps us to understand the importance of aquaculture!	Wanda Dukes takes us through the characteristics of a Florida native
Jessica Maniccia explains the importance of frogs in our delicate environment	Bill Kuck explains why it's not easy being green!
Anna Cazel tells the tale from the cheetah's point of view	Carrie Paris enlightens us about the alligator!

 

 

To fully enjoy some of our photos, click the thumbnail and view the larger image!

Rain the zookeeper takes us on a cheetah encounter!		The elephant encounter was a favorite moment!
	Mary and Maude say HELLO!!	Learning about alligators...CHOMP!
Your Storytelling Guides, Diane and Kathy	Can you image a more beautiful classroom?	But there was class time too!
And it wasn't always easy...	But students helped each other...	...and learned new things
	Finishing touches were finally applied...	...and suddenly it was time to go home!
But we'll never forget the friends we made...	...especially the wonderful Sandi Lynn...	...And the WILD TIME that was had by all!