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
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
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
Grade K-8 Science teachers, free, up to 6 CPE credits
July 14, 9 – 12 pm, EcosySTEM Experience: See the Forest for the Trees
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Location: W.G. Jones State Forest in Conroe
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Grades 3 – 5, STEM teachers, free, 3 CPE credits
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Field trip all about forests and wildlife, including the endangered woodpecker. Learn to use nature journaling to instill a love of place.
Grade K-8 Science teachers, free, up to 6 CPE credits
Grade K-8 Science teachers, free, up to 6 CPE credits