Benefits of Naturalist Outreach to Students 
- Hear enthusiastic, informative, interactive talks
- Encourage an appreciation of the joys of watching animals in the backyard
- Get science education in a fun format
- See college students as role model ‘scientists’. Particularly important for girls to see that scientists can appreciate and study ‘creepy crawlies’.
- Help convert arachnophobia to Arachnophilia!!
Benefits to Cornell Undergraduates of Participating in Scientific Inquiry Based Outreach
- Experience the joys of outreach & science teaching
- Develop effective public speaking skills
- Help develop relevant learning and visual aids
- Learn to address the needs of different age groups
- Enhance the overall learning experience at Cornell
Benefits to Teachers
- Knowledgeable and extroverted guest speakers instill enthusiasm for biology and scientific inquiry
- Curiosity about nature is used to fuel library research, web searches, story writing, poetry, reading, math, and art projects
- Dr. Rayor’s web page for teachers is a resource: (URL link)
- Teachers receive resource handouts, worksheets, and CIBT talks by Dr. Rayor about ways to use natural history to promote an interest in science
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