Bank of New York


Wild Explorations in Science

Unified Field collaborated with the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) on the creation, design and development of their new web-based educational program, Wild Explorations in Science.

The program will include a comprehensive, interactive educational program for the science curriculum at high schools. Six online courses will be delivered to form a comprehensive body of knowledge, with each course focusing on a unique geographic area and specialized subject. Students will explore a case study in depth and engage in a variety of on-line and off-line science activities and processes, such as: hypothesizing, data interpretation and analysis, geographic and information mapping, and report writing and presentation.

Wild Explorations in Science engages high school students in an active relationship throughout the learning process, engaging them in real-world situations, recreating expert knowledge and experiences, and providing deep learning. Through an interactive course of study, students will learn about the subject by being cast as scientists and citizens, practicing scientific inquiry and facing real world challenges. They will be motivated to learn both content and concepts in individual and collaborative learning environments.

Unified Field has created age-appropriate concepts and frameworks that allow for multiple knowledge-gathering paths, and systems that support a wide range of users and results. The program has been designed to maximize learning by engaging students in ways appropriate to their individual learning styles and existing knowledgebase. By catering to different styles and effectively utilizing interaction, students' retention is increased.