We strive to deliver high quality, current science instruction to our students. We believe that the best way accomplish this goal is to help teachers become more familiar with basic research as a way to better understand and thus teach science. We know that when teachers are more prepared and passionate about the subject, students benefit. Goals of the Panama Experience program for teachers include: 1. Improve teaching and learning of science by engaging students in creative, inquiry-based lessons that were inspired and developed by teachers participating in the Panama Experience. 2. Make resources available to teachers, students, teachers and families on the Panama Experience Curriculum and Media pages. 3. Create a network of teachers who are interested in sharing ecology and environmental science with their students using inquiry-based techniques. The Panama Experience program emphasize cutting-edge research experiences that inspire the development of inquiry-based instruction in ecology and environmental science. Browse the Home and Overview sections to see who we are and what we want to accomplish with the Panama Experience project. View the Curriculum section to learn about the types of multi-unit teaching modules that we are developing. Download the Rainforest Species Interaction Cards on the Curriculum page and explore the different ways to organize and play games with them to learn about food webs. Click on the Participating Teachers link to meet the teachers who have contributed to this program. Browse the Media section to see the photos of tropical plants and animals, as well as the videos and interviews of research scientists. We hope that you enjoy exploring the Panama Experience site and that it will assist you in teaching ecology and environmental science to your students. If you have questions or comments, please contact us using the Contact page.

Do you like learning about new and interesting plants and animals? Can you imagine how many amazing creatures live in the tropical forests of Panama? By searching this website, you will find things that are surprising, interesting, and fun to learn about. The tropical forest of Panama is home to many different species of life. From leafcutter ants on the forest floor to howler monkeys in the tree tops to keel-billed toucans flying overhead - there is an entirely new world for us to explore together! What is it like to stand in a jungle where the tree trunks are the size of monster truck tires? What do you think it is like to be a scientist working in the forest? Check out the media page to browse pictures to see what the tropical forest and its animals really look like. After that, browse the video library to learn about what scientists study in the forests of Panama. Share all of the cool things you find with your friends, family and teachers! If you have questions or comments, please contact us using the Contact page.

Thank you for taking the time to visit our site and to talk with your children about tropical ecology and environmental science. We hope that you will find our content informative, interesting, and perhaps even entertaining. Browse Home and Overview sections to see who we are and what we want to accomplish with the Panama Experience project. View the Curriculum section to learn about the types of multi-unit teaching modules that we are developing. Download the Rainforest Species Interaction Cards on the Curriculum page and explore the different ways to organize and play games with them to learn about food webs. Click on the Participating Teachers link to meet the teachers who have contributed to this program. Browse the Media section to see the photos of tropical plants and animals, as well as the videos and interviews of research scientists. We hope that you enjoy exploring the Panama Experience site with your children and learning about ecology, environmental science, and the country of Panama. If you have questions or comments, please contact us using the Contact page.