APEC Professional Development Workshops provide teachers with scientific knowledge to enhance classroom lessons and activities. Workshops include supplemental materials for teachers to implement in the classroom. All teacher workshops are aligned with Common Core Learning Standards in Science.
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APEC offers many programs for teachers who work in various fields including:
• Early Childhood • Elementary School • Middle School • Science Coordinators • Undergraduate and Graduate college students majoring in Education |
Bird Characteristics and Adaptations for Survival
Feathers are only one of many unique characteristics that birds possess. Participants will learn about many more bird traits and examine several nests, eggs, feathers and bird skulls to better understand these wonderful animals. A comparison of beaks and feet will provide a better understanding of how these animals are adapted for survival. |
Pond Ecosystems
A healthy ecosystem is dependent on the interrelationship between biotic and abiotic components. Participants will learn about living organisms that inhabit freshwater ponds. A discussion of environmental factors threatening this ecosystem will help participants better understand the delicate balance in nature. |
Seasonal Adaptations: How Do Animals Prepare for Winter?
How do animals adapt to the cold temperatures and survive our harsh winters? Local wildlife prepare for inclement weather in several different ways. Participants will learn about behavioral adaptations including migration and dormancy (hibernation and torpor). Some animals such as rabbits, squirrels, raccoons, and many birds stay active and survive with a combination of physical and physiological changes. |