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For Educators & Interpreters
Whether you're a teacher, interpreter or volunteer, the task of teaching people to value wildlife is sometimes frustrating, often challenging and absolutely vital. Your job is to communicate your passion and expertise in ways that inform, entertain, motivate and inspire – and hope to plant in at least a few folks the seeds of change. With the right tools, you can do a better job of reaching people. And helping them appreciate bears, and understand how human behavior affects bears and everything else that's trying to make a living in a world full of people.
"This book is an invaluable resource. It should be required reading for anyone who moves to or vacations in bear country."
Kathryn Sherrard, Wildlife Educator, Appalachian Bear Rescue
The next generation learns all about bears from Bryan Peterson, director of 
Put the Book to Work
- Use as a training tool for educators and interpreters
- Sell at presentations and events and use the proceeds to fund bear education
- Make available in visitor center gift shops and book stores
- Give to volunteers as a thank you for service and a reference tool
Florida school kids learn about living with bears through an extensive and in-depth curriculum guide aimed at stimulating teachers and students in grades 3 – 8. The lessons are designed to incorporate many subjects including reading, language arts, social studies, math and science. Each lesson meets Sunshine State Standards for each subject; educators must attend a free workshop before receiving this popular curriculum guide. The Florida Black Bear Curriculum is a joint project of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Defenders of Wildlife. It works because it teaches students how to think, and sets them on a path that will help them be smarter and better citizens of the world. For more information: www.myfwc.com/education/educators/black-bear