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Monarch Teacher NetworkAugust 2007 Workshop at Bergen Community
College
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Join Us for an Incredible JourneyEach fall, monarch butterflies
from New Jersey begin a 2,000 mile migration to Mexico. The
following spring, their great grandchildren return to New Jersey.
This summer, an exciting opportunity for teachers is returning to
the New York City area.The powerful story of the monarch butterfly
inspired the emergence of the Monarch Teacher Network in 2001 and
its affiliate Monarch Teacher Network-Canada in 2003. 'Teaching and
Learning With Monarch Butterflies' is a three-day teacher workshop
combining classroom and field experiences. It enables pre-K to
grade 8 teachers to teach essential skills in literacy, math,
science, the arts, geography, technology, Spanish and social
studies through the captivating story of monarchs. Workshops are
taught by a team of experienced educators from New Jersey,
Virginia, Ohio, Connecticut and Canada. Participants are provided
with the knowledge, skills, materials and confidence to raise
monarchs in the classroom and create an outstanding learning
experience for their students. Workshop graduates can apply for
$500-$1000 fellowship awards to participate in one week tours of
Mexico monarch over-wintering colonies and Mexican culture.Workshop
DetailsDates: August 14, 15, 16, 2007Location: Bergen
CommunityCollege, Paramus, NJTimes: 9:00-3:00 pm dailyCost:
$99.00Space is limited; apply early.More workshop dates, sites and
registration form can be found at: www.eirc.org - click on Monarch
Teacher Network. photo credit: Mike AporiusQuestions? e-mail
[email protected] or call 856-582-7000 X110Winnipeg Free Press
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Teachers from across North America learned about the life cycle
of the Monarch Butterfly by witnessing it first hand
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We welcomed monarch butterflies to the world!
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From egg to butterfly, We investigated the stages of a Monarchs
incredible life.
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When one tugs at a single thread of nature. he finds it attached
to the rest of the world.~John Muir
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We learned how to feed adult butterflies should their release be
delayed by inclement weather.
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And we learned how to release them into the bright sunshine . A
little juicy juice on your nose will keep them with you long enough
for a picture!
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But some( like this boy) were impatient to be free!
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We searched the underside of Milkweed leaves in the butterfly
garden for eggs
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And found over 100!!Our garden was made possible by a grant from
the Bergen Community College Center for the Study of Intercultural
Understanding
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We created rearing enclosures for Monarch caterpillars and
butterflies.
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We learned how to tag adults to help scientists track their fall
migration to Mexico.
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Teachers taking this workshop will get the opportunity to join
the Monarch Teacher Network on a winter visit to the sanctuaries
and schools in Mexico. Two Child Development Center teachers have
already made the trip thanks to a grant from the Bergen Community
College Center for the Study of Intercultural Understanding. Visit
Our Online Trip Journal See the Faculty Lounge Section of Community
College Week
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The Monarch Butterfly and MTN bring the thrill of discovery and
passion of learning to classrooms across North America!
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Through the captivating story of monarchs, teachers shared
lesson plans and activities for all age groups. in literacy, math,
science, the arts, geography, technology, Spanish and social
studies
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We are ready to bring the excitement of Teaching and Learning
with Monarch Butterflies into classrooms this fall!In the end, we
will preserve only what we love, we will love only what we
understand, and we will understand only what we are taught.Baba
DioumFrom a workshop participant: This was the most awesome
learning experience in my 30 years of teaching.
