Calendar
July 5 – 29, NOAA Planet Stewards: Community Resilience to Climate Change
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Grade 3 – 12 teachers, free, synchronous & asynchronous content
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Interdisciplinary approach to climate change
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Hosted by Artist Boat on Galveston Island
This professional development is designed for any educator interested in an introduction to Climate change. Welcoming educators of all subjects who want to boost their confidence in integrating climate issue discussions in their classroom.
This Professional Development Program is sponsored by NOAA Planet Stewards Education Project, NOAA Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, and Artist Boat.
Professional Development Workshop
- Live panel discussions with scientists from NOAA and other Environmental agencies
- Workshop will cover: Addressing climate change controversy, climate change impacts to human health, unpacking environmental justice, sustainability in Gulf fisheries, exploring local ecosystems role in fighting climate change and more!
- 4 hour Kayak Adventure with Artist Boat’s professional scientist and artist (lunch provided)!
- Hands on activities weekly.
- Receive NOAA tools and resources for your classroom.
- 70% independent learning with access to a message board to communicate with scientists and other like minded educators.Â
When: July 5th – 29th, 2021
Where:Â Zoom from anywhere!
Who: Any educator interested in learning more about integrating climate change into their curriculum
Cost: $20
For more information, call: Karissa Laffey @ 409.632.0388
Email: klaffey@artistboat.org
July 6 – 8, Virtual Summer Institute in Education for Sustainability
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Grades K-12, CPE credits
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Learn best practices in digital learning while incorporating the principles and practices of Education for Sustainability.
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Hosted by Children’s Environmental Literacy Foundation
The Office of the Chief Clerk for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality will host a public hearing on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 on Tex-mix Partners Ltd’s proposed Air Quality Standard Permit for a permanent concrete batch plant with enhanced controls. The public will be allowed to either participate in, or observe, the hearing virtually. The hearing will begin at 6:00 PM.
The Office of the Chief Clerk for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality will host a public hearing on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 on BURNCO Texas LLC’s proposed Air Quality Standard Permit for a permanent concrete batch plant with enhanced controls. The public will be allowed to either participate in, or observe, the hearing virtually. The hearing will begin at 6:00 PM.
July 7, 9 – 12 pm, EcosySTEM Experience: A Beach is a Terrible Thing to Waste
Location: Bolivar Peninsula, meet at the Ermin Pilsner Public Boat Ramp near the Bolivar Ferry Landing
Grades 3 – 12, STEM teachers, free, 3 CPE credits
Join SPLASh for a trash cleanup and data collection field trip all about marine debris, watersheds, wildlife and conservation
July 7, 9 – 12 pm, EcosySTEM Experience: Measuring the Urban Forest
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Location: Don Greene Nature Park
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Grades 7- 12 STEM teachers, free, 3 CPE credits
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Field trip in an urban forest; learn how to connect STEM lessons to the trees
Looking for a place to get your children outdoors? ABNC’s EcoClasses will allow your child to explore, discover and observe (STEM). Join them for some great nature experiences! Check out their website at abnc.org for details or call 713-274-2668 to reserve your spot.
EcoTots are for children 18-36 months with an adult every Friday.
EcoKids are for children ages 3-6 every Wednesday and Friday.
EcoSchoolers are for homeschool children ages 7-10 every Wednesday and Friday.  EcoAdventurers are for children ages 11-14 every Wednesday.
Please bring a Snack, Refillable Water Bottle, mask, closed toe shoes and dress for the weather.
July 7, 1 – 4 pm, EcosySTEM Experience: A Beach is a Terrible Thing to Waste
Location: Bolivar Peninsula, meet at the Ermin Pilsner Public Boat Ramp near the Bolivar Ferry Landing
Grades 3 – 12, STEM teachers, free, 3 CPE credits
Join SPLASh for a trash cleanup and data collection field trip all about marine debris, watersheds, wildlife and conservation
Environment Protectors Initiating Change (E.P.I.C)
E.P.I.C. is a free service learning club for high school teens that is aimed at learning about, and solving coastal environmental problems through hands-on projects.
If you would like to:
- Make a difference
- Help your community
- Make new friends
- Gain volunteer hours
- Have fun
Join them for a meeting at the Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Center on Wednesdays 4 pm – 5 pm!