Deep in the Heart is a visually stunning wildlife documentary about Texas' diverse landscapes and remarkable wildlife. The film showcases our ability to destroy, conserve, and recover wildlife and the habitat we mutually depend on. Join the film's instructional designer, Anne Marie Fayen, as she shares the story of black bears' return to Texas, after being locally extinct for 40 years. Learn how you can access and use the film's free teaching and learning resources to connect your K-12 students to the history, biology, and ecology of black bears.

Anne Marie Fayen Instructional Designer | Deep in the Heart Learning Resources

As the instructional designer for Deep in the Heart: A Texas Wildlife Story, Anne Marie Fayen created 16 K–12 lessons that guide students to take a closer look at themes highlighted in the film. She works as an independent consultant to develop curricula, design professional development experiences, and manage programs for learning organizations that serve students and adults. Previous experiences include teaching second and third grades in Fort Worth and working as an educator, program coordinator, and manager at the Perot Museum in Dallas, the Dallas Arboretum, and The Field Museum in Chicago.

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