CDF works with local education authorities in Galapagos to develop and publish a range of teaching materials about environmental issues for use in Galapagos schools. Some of these may be useful for teachers in other parts of the world, particularly those serving Spanish speaking communities, and CDF is happy to make these available for teachers to download and use.
Galapagos and the Management of the Marine Reserve
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The Marine and Coastal Environments of Galapagos
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Zonification - How and Why?
Mi Lugar Favorito (My Favorite Place)(Spanish only - pdf format 6Mb)
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This teaching pack provides a brief overview of the unique ecological factors in Galapagos. Examining the socioeconomic pressures facing the archipelago, the guide also explores the decision-making processes surrounding the marine reserve's management. Distributed through capacity-building workshops with educators, fishers, the media, and representatives of other key sectors, the publication successfully reached more than 1,000 people in Galapagos and on the mainland, specifically in Quito and Guayaquil.
This pack is targeted for a general-public audience with an emphasis on students, educators and journalists. The guide's colorful graphics and concise text explain many aspects of the Galapagos Marine Reserve — from the unusual oceanic currents responsible for its spectacular ecological communities to the body parts of sharks and rays. Armed with knowledge about the marine reserve and its array of species and habitats, teachers and journalists will be able to confidently educate about the distinctive marine and coastal habitats that make Galapagos like nowhere else on Earth.
In 2002, a survey carried out by CDF revealed that less 20 percent of participants surveyed had any knowledge of zoning in the Galapagos Marine Reserve. Zoning, the third in a series of marine related publications produced by CDF for the Galapagos National Park, aims to help fill this knowledge gap, by explaining zoning and its benefits as a management tool. The educational package, which includes a video, brochure and hands-on exercises, is targeted at local authorities and journalists, as well as stakeholders and users of the Galapagos Marine Reserve.