Educator Workshops

4-12

Certification for teachers to teach the NASP curriculum in their school

Free

Schools are also offered the opportunity to apply for grant money to purchase archery equipment for their school's National Archery in the Schools program.

To learn more about the NASP program and NASP grants, see the NASP program pages and/or contact us here.

K-6

Five major North Dakota habitats (wetlands, prairie, riparian areas, badlands and woodlands), wildlife found in each habitat, importance of each habitat.

Free (Some districts may add an administrative fee. If taken for credit, there is also a $50/credit recording fee.)

Each unit is accompanied by its own student guide and instructions for activities that relate to these areas. Teachers receive all the materials necessary to teach about the five habitats in their own classrooms. Workshops can also be requested by teachers if at least five teachers are present. The Department instructor will travel to sites to provide this service. Workshop duration is 15 hours for 1 graduate credit or shorter durations as requested by district.

To learn more about this program and workshops view our Habitats of North Dakota for K-12 Educators page.

K-12

The workshop will demonstrate visual arts hands-on activities educators can use in their classrooms, discussion of classroom and curriculum integration, and identification of local resources.

Free (Some districts may add an administrative fee. If taken for credit, there is also a $50/credit recording fee.)

Participants will complete several project based learning art projects to integrate into their life science curriculum.

K-6

This workshop will provide an overview of North Dakota Game and Fish Department resources available to educators.

Free (some districts may add an administrative fee. If taken for credit, there is also a $50/credit recording fee.)

Students will have the opportunity to participate in curriculum from The Whale, Wildlife of North Dakota Trunk, Elementary Aquatic Education Trunk and other resources. This in an integrated workshop for elementary, science and social studies teachers, and anyone else who would like to breathe life back into their curriculum. Materials are correlated to meet North Dakota curriculum standards.

K-12

North Dakota wildlife identification and information

Free (Some districts may add an administrative fee. If taken for credit, there is also a $50/credit recording fee.)

Teachers will enjoy learning about the different types of wildlife found in the state. They will receive resource materials. The workshop will provide teachers with different lessons relevant to North Dakota by exploring life science investigation techniques. Links will be made between the description of wildlife and their habits and habitats using both classroom and field instruction. Materials are correlated to meet North Dakota Curriculum Standards.

Pre K-2

Using wildlife and natural resources to help teach across the curriculum.

Free (Some districts may add an administrative fee. If taken for credit, there is also a $50/credit recording fee.)

Children love animals! Take a trip with the wildlife of North Dakota to bring your classroom to life. Engage students in exciting learning adventures that teach across the curriculum. Go from math to language arts to science effortlessly, without losing your students in the transition.