Calendar

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

Jul
12
Mon
Wildlife Teacher Workshop
Jul 12 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Grade K-8 Science teachers, free, up to 6 CPE credits

Jul
14
Wed
EcosySTEM Experience: See the Forest for the Trees @ W.G. Jones State Forest
Jul 14 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

July 14, 9 – 12 pm, EcosySTEM Experience: See the Forest for the Trees

  • Location: W.G. Jones State Forest in Conroe

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

  • Field trip all about forests and wildlife, including the endangered woodpecker. Learn to use nature journaling to instill a love of place.

  • Register with Region 4 ESC

Jul
15
Thu
Wildlife Teacher Workshop
Jul 15 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Grade K-8 Science teachers, free, up to 6 CPE credits

Jul
17
Sat
Wildlife Teacher Workshop
Jul 17 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Grade K-8 Science teachers, free, up to 6 CPE credits