Description: A poet’s eye and gift for language is very similar to the detailed observation and ability to communicate complex ideas required of scientists. Learn to use haiku to teach entomology. Learn to use poetry to help students write clearer more exciting essays. This simple set of lesson plans can be used by classroom teachers or informal educators to get students outdoors on a warm spring day to explore the relationships between insects and biodiversity. Come to celebrate the voices of nature and find your voice as a poet.

Age appropriateness:  K-12  (for formal and non-formal educators)

Since 1980, Brian “Fox” Ellis, storyteller, author and educator, has been touring the world collecting and telling stories. He has been a keynote speaker and/or featured workshop presenter at hundreds of conferences ranging from The International Wetlands Conservation Conference to the National Association of Gifted Educators Conference. His presentations are always custom-tailored with a mix of pedagogy and practice, humor and inspiration. He has also published more than a dozen books, written 20 musical theatre productions and is a frequent contributor to a wide range of magazines including Green Teacher. Fox will engage you as a learner and give you practical ideas you can use the next day!