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The
Science Zoo Magnet Program affords students an opportunity
to study a rigorous curriculum which explores, in depth,
many branches of science related to the zoo and our
technological world.
Students
will experience the fun, adventure and excitement of
learning in Zoo Miami’s 290 acre “science
classroom”, with more than 1200 exotic animals in cage
less habitats. They will take learning safaris into unique
environment ranging from Asian jungles to African plains.
Participating students will work and study with a select
group of enthusiastic classmates who have a keen interest
in science and its applications to animals and their
environment.
Unique
Program Features
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State of the art science
laboratory and science equipment
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Specialized course
offerings
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Seminar, cluster programs,
flexible scheduling and
utilization of community resources
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Computer- assisted
instruction
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Unique field trips
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Opportunity for
acceleration in science and mathematics for advanced high
school classes
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Internships at Jungle
Island and Monkey Jungle
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Two-hour block science
research
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Study science on grounds
of Zoo Miami
The
Middle School Concept
Philosophy:
Child-centered; holistic knowledge is developed; thinking
skills are priority goals; safety is essential; student’
developmental needs are important.
Curriculum:
Academic
excellence/ social competence-academic core, exploration
and development programs.
Organization:
Interdisciplinary
teams; advisement program; flexible block scheduling; team
planning and shared decision making; exploratory and
developmental experience-elective classes, wheels and
exploration credits, mini-courses, clubs, activities,
interest groups; intramurals; integrated curriculum;
in-service education and professional development.
Implementation
Strategies:
Cooperative
learning; interdisciplinary teaching styles;
differentiated instruction; student services and career
planning systems; home-school partnership and
communications.
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