The Rain Forest module includes a fascinating hour-long video produced by the Discovery Channel . In keeping with current trends in education, evaluation of HELP student performance is based on authentic assessment. Authentic assessment provides an excellent vehicle to determine if students are gaining knowledge applicable to the real world. In addition to authentic assessment tools, HELP provides teachers with traditional content tests and quizzes. The Bronx Zoo's Education Department offers dynamic multi-day training workshops that prepare teachers to use HELP effectively.
Workshops typically span three to five days.
They enrich teachers' understanding of life science, and provide specific ideas for implementing the program in classrooms with different characteristics. Workshops are offered at the Bronx Zoo year-round, including weekends during the academic year. In some cases, graduate credit is available. A complete set of HELP materials is provided to all trained teachers. Click here for legal terms of use.