“I learned and grew so much. This
is an opportunity that everyone should take advantage of- it truly creates a paradigm shift."
-K.L, Elementary Educator, 2012

“The opportunities offered during this
workshop were incredible. The facilitators were awesome... knowledgable, helpful, and passionate. Overall a fantastic experience!”
 -M.S., Zoo Education Coordinator, 2012

“I have an authentic experience to share with my students. Also, I am eager
to try more hands-on science-related
activities in the classroom."  
- M.H, Spanish Educator, 2012

“The educators were amazing! I gained
knowledge and experience that I can bring back to my students and staff.” 
- J.S., Elementary Principal, 2012

Are you ready for a life changing adventure? An experience that will feed your soul, expand your professional toolkit for inquiry based science, anchor your global perspective, and change your definition of professional development?  Join us in Peru July 2-11, 2013 for a professional development experience like no other.  PD Hours, Graduate Credit, and Scholarships available!

Group Leaders:
Dr. Molina (M0) Walters, Mary Lou Fulton Teacher College, Arizona State University
Christa Dillabaugh,  Amazon Rainforest Workshops, Education Coordinator

with faculty: 
Dr. Steve Madigosky, Professor of Biology and Environmental Science at Widener University 
Randy Morgan, Curator of Invertebrates, Reptiles and Amphibians for the Cincinnati Zoo 
Allen (Al) Stenstrup,  Project Learning Tree, Director of Education Programs

The 2013 EducatorAcademy in the Amazon Rainforest is a life changing, cross-curricular professional development workshop for educators to use and learn instructional approaches and protocols while exploring one of the world’s most important natural resources – the Amazon Rainforest.  Small group field study includes:
21st Century Instruction:  5E Lesson Design  ● Inquiry-Based Exploration  ●  STEM
Inquiry Protocols and Resources:  Project Learning Tree  ●  GLOBE ●  Project Noah 
Global and Cultural Perspectives:  Service Learning  ●  Sustainability ●  Global Education
Rainforest Topics:  Biomimicry ● Camouflage and Adaptation ● Neotropical Birds ●  Medicinal Plants ●  Biodiversity in the Tropics ● Rainforest Plants and Ecology ● Field Research ● Canopy and Forest Level Comparisons ● Reptiles and Amphibians ● Amazon Watershed ● Sustainability
 ● Rainforest Conservation and Climate Change

DOWNLOAD COMPLETE SYLLABUS (Draft!)

Gain first hand experience with the content you teach as you explore: camouflage, mimicry, and adaptation; neotropical biodiversity; Amazon River system, geology and soils; medicinal plants; orchids & bromeliads; rainforest conservation; sustainable development, and more.
 
Work side-by-side with scientists and researchers on citizen science projects and field studies on a 1/4-mile Rainforest Canopy Walkway in one of the most biologically diverse environments on the planet.
 
Build your field investigation skills using binoculars, hand lenses, field journals, and digital tools such as i-buttons, GPS units, probeware as you conduct inquiry-based field explorations.  
 
Spend a day in an Amazon village as you explore the complexities of sustainability and the role education in creating a sustainable future for Amazon children.  

Work with fellow educators to explore strategies for using the Amazon as a vehicle for incorporating STEM education, inquiry-based learning, and sustainability science education into
your classroom.

K-12 educators, Interdisciplinary Teams, Administrators, University Professors, Environmental Educators, and other Formal and Non-formal Education Professionals.

Click HERE for all the details on registration, fees, insurance, air travel, and more!

Contact Christa Dillabaugh, education director, at christa@amazonworkshops.com  or 1-800-431-2624 learn how YOU can join us in the Amazon and rekindle your sense of wonder; reimagine experiential education; reinvigorate your passion for inquiry education; and redefine your definition of  professional development.