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If you know of any professional development opportunities that would be of interest for NYSMEA members, please send an email to ProfessionalDevelopment@nysmea.orgProject Learning Tree
Tuesday, April 10, 2012 from 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM An award-winning curriculum that uses the forest as a “window” to help students in grades pre-K to 8 and educators gain awareness and knowledge of the natural world. Much of the curriculum focuses on practical, familiar examples of trees, plants and household products to paint a broader picture of the issues facing the environment today. For information for Project Wet and Project Learning Tree, pls. contact: Jolene Thompson, Environmental Education Assistant NYS DEC, Stony Brook/Department of Public Affairs & Education, Phone: 631-444-0347
Science Council of New York City (SCONYC)
Saturday, April 28th 2012, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Stuyvesant High School 345 Chambers Street & West St., NY,NY. For great science content and classroom activities, join the 35th annual all day conference and luncheon “Science Matters 2012” in cooperation with the NYC Department of Education & the NYS Education Department.
The Long Island Sound Study’s Mentor Teacher Program workshop "Teach at the Beach"
May 12th in Wading River, NY (rain date – Sunday, May 19) LISS will be conducting this K-6th grade Mentor Teacher Workshops to teach you how to incorporate the Sound into your curriculum. Six professional development credits will be offered. Limited to the first 20 registrants, more at:
The Long Island Sound Study’s Mentor Teacher Program workshop "Marsh Madness" June 16, 2012 at Sunken Meadow State Park, NY (rain or shine) LISS will be conducting this 6-12th grade Mentor Teacher Workshops to teach you how to incorporate the Sound into your curriculum. Six professional development credits will be offered. Limited to the first 20 registrants.Aquaponics and Quest Workshops - Maine
Herring Gut Learning Center offers two aquaponics teacher workshops, July 10-12 and July 17-19 in Port Clyde, Maine. Participants receive teacher training in aquaponics using Herring Gut's small-scale commercial aquaponics greenhouse and hatchery; a complete classroom kit including tank, filter, pumps, planting materials and an operating manual; standards-based curriculum materials, and more. In addition, a new course, Classroom Quests, will be offered July 24-26, 2012. Both courses provide detailed instruction in how to successfully run a classroom project that integrates science and math with language arts and other subjects. The deadline for application is May 31, 2012.Coastal Ecosystems Long Term Ecological Research Program – Georgia
The Georgia Coastal Ecosystems Long Term Ecological Research Program studies how long-term changes caused by climate change, sea level rise, and human alterations of the landscape affect coastal ecosystems. The Schoolyard Program, July 8-13, 2012 on Sapelo Island, Georgia, provides in-service training for K-12 educators in field ecology, immersing science and math teachers in hands-on research activities in the field to enable them to bring lessons and actual research data back to the classroom. Apply early; expenses are covered by a grant.Global Youth Leadership Institute - Connecticut
The Global Youth Leadership Institute is offering a Middle School Leadership Institute, August 1-5, 2012 in Stonington, Connecticut. Middle school students and faculty from across the country and from overseas are welcome. Scholarships may be available.Green Eggs & Sand Workshop – Massachusetts and Georgia
The Green Eggs & Sand workshop is designed to explore the Atlantic Coast horseshoe crab/shorebird phenomenon and management controversy.
• May 4-6, 2012 in Savannah, Georgia; space is limited and registrations are made first-come-first-serve
• June 1-3, 2012 in Cape Cod, Massachusetts; the deadline for registration is May 1, 2012 (click here or click here for more information)
National Environmental Summit for High School Students – North Carolina
The Center for the Environment will host a National Environmental Summit for High School Students, July 9-14, 2012 in Salisbury, North Carolina. A limited number of full and partial scholarships are available.Ocean Exploration Workshop - Connecticut
NOAA's Ocean Exploration Program and partners offer the Okeanos Explorer Education Materials Collection, Volume 1: Why Do We Explore? Professional Development Workshop for Educators, May 12, 2012 with Mystic Aquarium in Mystic, Connecticut. The deadline for registration is April 27, 2012. Participants will receive curriculum with CD-ROM’s, certificates of participation, and more.
Contact the Reservations Department at reservations@mysticaquarium.orgSea Turtle and Diamondback Terrapin Conservation Teacher Workshop - Georgia
Join biologists from Georgia and South Carolina who will share their knowledge of the anatomy and life history, conservation, and management of the Loggerhead Sea Turtle and Diamondback terrapin in this workshop, June 4-8, 2012 on Sapelo Island, Georgia. Participants receive curriculum and resource materials. The deadline for registration is May 1, 2011.
Contact Georgia Graves at georgiabeachwalk@bellsouth.netSea TURTLE Program for Students - Massachusetts
The New England Aquarium offers the Sea TURTLE (Teen Underwater Research, Training and Learning Expedition) program for students in grades 10-12. Students earn Open Water SCUBA diving certification, immerse themselves in the marine biology of New England, and test their diving skills on a local overnight expedition. Need-based scholarships are available for a limited number of applicants. The deadline for application is April 2, 2012.Summer Programs – Alabama
Dauphin Island Sea Lab Discovery Hall Programs promote conservation through education, research, and outreach. Through hands-on activities in vibrant marine habitats, people can see the impact of science on their daily lives.
Students
• Barrier Island Explorer, for rising 5th-6th grade students; June 10-13, June 24-27, July 29-August 1, 2012
• Gulf Island Journey, for rising 7th-9th grade students; June 3-8, June 10-15, July 8-13, July 22-27, 2012
• High School Summer Course, for rising 10th-12th grade students; June 17-July 13, 2012. The deadline for application is April 13, 2012
Teachers – all programs are fully sponsored; registration fees may apply
• Mouth of the South: The Mobile-Tensaw Delta; June 3-7, 2012. The deadline for registration is May 11, 2012
• Reefs, Rhizomes and Restoration; June 17-21, 2012
• Fins, Fishes and Fisheries; July 15-19, 2012
• Climate Change in the Gulf of Mexico; July 17-20, 2012
See the website for details and for additional programs, including day camps and field trips.Teachers on the Estuary Workshops – Various
Three National Estuarine Research Reserves (NERRs) are offering Teachers on the Estuary (TOTE), a free four-day research and field-based workshop geared towards middle and high schools teachers. The workshops provide resources and hands-on experiences to support the incorporation of estuary and watershed topics into classroom teaching. Participants will work with local scientists and coastal educators to explore estuary habitats, practice scientific field activities, and bring data into the classroom. The deadline for application is April 29, 2012.
• Massachusetts: July 9-12, 2012 plus follow-up session
• Alabama: July 31- Aug.3, 2012
• Rhode Island: August 9-12, 2012 plus follow-up sessionWilderness Training - Online
Free, on-line courses are offered by Arthur Carhart National Wilderness Training Center. Courses include Natural Resource Management in Wilderness, Managing Cultural Resources in Wilderness, and more. Registration is open; prerequisites may be required.
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