Interactive Earth
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Port Angeles, Washington, United States
About the store
David Zelenka began developing interactive media in 1993 under the company name Interactive Earth. Since that time he has developed web sites, graphic design, educational materials, and released books that reflect the great creativity evident in both human endeavor and the natural world.
David's skill as a naturalist, artist, educator and designer find their roots in a deep curiosity and love for the natural world. He has worked to promote stewardship of a variety of ecosystems in the United States as a multimedia contractor, seasonal park ranger, wilderness guide, skills center teacher, and curriculum developer. His recent endeavors have been to encourage critical-thinking in education and to foster genuine interactions between students, their communities, and the environment.
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Animal Vision Angles
Learning Target: Student will construct and measure binocular and monocular vision angles for one species of animal, while constructing a model for apparent vision. Materials: protractor, skull printable document (best with actual animal skulls) Species included: wolf, cougar, raccoon, deer, cow, owl, raven
5th - 12th
Biology, Math
CCSS
8.G.A.1
, 8.G.A.1b
, 8.G.A.5
Claim, Evidence, Reasoning Graphic Organizer
This can be used as a preassessment or exit ticket for a beginning science unit. The graphic organizer is based off NGSS Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning (CER) Framework, NGSS Science Practice 3. Planning and Carrying Out Investigations, and NGSS Science Practice 7. Engaging in Argument from Evidence.
5th - 8th
Science
CCSS
W.6.1
, W.7.1
, W.8.1
AI-Free Zone (11x17)
Poster helps to curb LLM (large language model) artificial intelligence (AI-use) in the classroom.
5th - 12th
Math, Other (ELA)
Zombie Apocalypse - No Cell Phones (11x17)
11x17 Helps to cull cellphone use in the classroom in a fun way.
5th - 12th
Math, Other (ELA)
Too Far to Wander
One of the purposes of the book is to foster a true sense of wonder in order that students can become creative, caring adults who are dedicated to environmental and community stewardship. As a former park ranger, teacher and parent, I have taken great effort to make sure that details are accurate while also make it clear that safety and appropriate wilderness protocol are important. Like any fictional account of surviving in the wilderness, the reader will learn from the mistakes of the characte
3rd - 6th
Science
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About the store
Experience
David Zelenka began developing interactive media in 1993 under the company name Interactive Earth. Since that time he has developed web sites, graphic design, educational materials, and released books that reflect the great creativity evident in both human endeavor and the natural world.
David's skill as a naturalist, artist, educator and designer find their roots in a deep curiosity and love for the natural world. He has worked to promote stewardship of a variety of ecosystems in the United States as a multimedia contractor, seasonal park ranger, wilderness guide, skills center teacher, and curriculum developer. His recent endeavors have been to encourage critical-thinking in education and to foster genuine interactions between students, their communities, and the environment.
Teaching style
Preparing students to face the challenges of our world with an upbeat attitude is my purpose as a teacher. In class, students are outfitted with the knowledge, tools, skills, and habits to support ongoing learning and growth of character. I emphasize an engagement focused classroom. The teacher and students alike help each other to foster a keen sense of enthusiasm, creative curiosity, and optimism. They engage together, meeting challenges individually and collectively. Students develop a character platform upon which is built success and happiness that reaches well beyond the classroom. The classroom acts as a well-oiled company of learners trooping through the landscape.
My own education history
University of Florida - BFA in Graphic Design
Seattle Pacific University - Washington Certification
Additional biographical information
See <a href="https://www.interactive-earth.com/">www.interactive-earth.com</a>.
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