Calendar

Jun
23
Wed
EcosySTEM Experience: Explore Wildlife Homes on the Range @ Long Acres Ranch
Jun 23 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

June 23, 9 – 12 pm, EcosySTEM Experience: Explore Wildlife Homes on the Range

  • Location: Long Acres Ranch

  • Grades 5 – 8 STEM teachers, free, 3 CPE credits

  • Field trip with outdoor activities that can be translated into STAAR review

  • Register with Region 4 ESC

Jun
24
Thu
Project WET Facilitator Training
Jun 24 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

June 10 and 24, 9 – 1 pm, Project WET Facilitator Training

  • Audience is those who want to teach Project WET workshops

  • Contact Kristi Pierce to sign up

Jun
30
Wed
EcosySTEM Experience: What’s in the Water? @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center
Jun 30 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

June 30, 9 – 12 pm, EcosySTEM Experience: What’s in the Water?

  • Location: Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center

  • Grades 4 – 12 STEM teachers, free, 3 CPE credits

  • Field trip at the aquatics lab and along Spring Creek for a closer look at watersheds and water quality

  • Register with Region 4 ESC

EcosySTEM Experience: What’s in the Water? @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center
Jun 30 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

June 30, 1 – 4 pm, EcosySTEM Experience: What’s in the Water?

  • Location: Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center

  • Grades 4 – 12 STEM teachers, free, 3 CPE credits

  • Field trip at the aquatics lab and along Spring Creek for a closer look at watersheds and water quality

  • Register with Region 4 ESC

Jul
5
Mon
NOAA Planet Stewards: Community Resilience to Climate Change
Jul 5 all-day

July 5 – 29, NOAA Planet Stewards: Community Resilience to Climate Change

  • Grade 3 – 12 teachers, free, synchronous & asynchronous content

  • Interdisciplinary approach to climate change

  • Hosted by Artist Boat on Galveston Island

NOAA Planet Stewards: Community Resilience to Climate Change with Artist Boat @ online (zoom)
Jul 5 – Jul 29 all-day

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. 

When:  July 5th – 29th, 2021

Where:  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

 

Jul
6
Tue
Virtual Summer Institute in Education for Sustainability
Jul 6 – Jul 8 all-day

July 6 – 8, Virtual Summer Institute in Education for Sustainability

  • Grades K-12, CPE credits

  • Learn best practices in digital learning while incorporating the principles and practices of Education for Sustainability.

  • Hosted by Children’s Environmental Literacy Foundation

Jul
7
Wed
EcosySTEM Experience: A Beach is a Terrible Thing to Waste @ Galveston Island
Jul 7 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 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

Register with Region 4 ESC

EcosySTEM Experience: Measuring the Urban Forest @ Don Greene Nature Park
Jul 7 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

July 7, 9 – 12 pm, EcosySTEM Experience: Measuring the Urban Forest

  • Location: Don Greene Nature Park

  • Grades 7- 12 STEM teachers, free, 3 CPE credits

  • Field trip in an urban forest; learn how to connect STEM lessons to the trees

  • Register with Region 4 ESC

EcosySTEM Experience: A Beach is a Terrible Thing to Waste @ Galveston Island
Jul 7 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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

Register with Region 4 ESC