What is ESD?
The Japan-U.S. Teacher Exchange Program for Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) will provide 12 U.S. teachers and administrators with a fully-funded opportunity to travel to Japan to learn about ESD efforts and strengthen ESD curricula in both countries. ESD is “a vision of education that seeks to balance human and economic well-being with cultural traditions and respect for the earth’s natural resources,” according to the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Apply by Jan. 13, 2017 Learn More
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The Grosvenor Teacher Fellow (GTF) program is a professional development opportunity made possible by a partnership between Lindblad Expeditions and National Geographic Education. The program is named in honor of Gilbert M. Grosvenor, Chairman Emeritus National Geographic Society and Education Foundation Board. It gives current K–12 classroom teachers and informal educators from the 50 U.S. states, Canada, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico the opportunity to extend Grosvenor’s legacy of excellence in geographic education. Exemplary educators are recognized for their commitment to geographic education and given the opportunity to travel aboard the Lindblad-National Geographic fleet. Through this experience, they bring new geographic awareness into their learning environments and communities. Fellows are an integral part of the National Geographic community, working to further students’ understanding of the planet and empower them to generate solutions for a healthier and more sustainable future. To help ensure that the next generation is armed with geographic knowledge and global awareness, Fellows take on a two-year leadership commitment to support educators with National Geographic. Throughout their commitment, Fellows may be asked to conduct webinars, participate in meet-ups, and serve as a mentor to other educators. 2017 Program Highlights Selected educators will travel aboard the ships National Geographic Explorer, National Geographic Endeavour II,and National Geographic Sea Lion on expeditions to regions including the Arctic, British and Irish Isles, Canadian Maritimes, Iceland, the Galapagos, Antarctica and more. While aboard, Fellows will share the importance of geographic literacy with fellow travelers, develop activities to bring back to their classrooms, and have an adventure of a lifetime. Prior to the expedition, all 2017 Grosvenor Teacher Fellows will travel to Washington, D.C. (March 23–26, 2017) with all expenses covered to participate in a pre-voyage workshop sponsored by Lindblad Expeditions and National Geographic. Apply by Dec. 31, 2016 Learn More The Ocean Exploration Trust’s Science Communication Fellowship (SCF) Program immerses formal and informal educators in the Nautilus Corps of Exploration and empowers them to bring ocean exploration - specifically in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) - to a global audience via the Nautilus Live website. Fellows share accounts of ocean science, expedition operations and daily life with audiences through live audio commentary and question-and-answer sessions from aboard the ship.
Through participation in live interactions with student groups and public audiences, Fellows also engage people of all ages in real-time exploration. Science Communication Fellows then bring their expedition experience back to their own classrooms, organizations and communities in the form of engaging lesson plans and activities centered around their time at sea aboard Nautilus. Apply by January 13, 2017 The purpose of this award is to honor the memory of Dr. Edward C. Roy, Jr., who was a past president of the American Geosciences Institute (AGI), a professor at Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas, and a recipient of both the Ian Campbell Medal and the Heroy Distinguished Service Award. He was a lifelong supporter of teachers and students of all ages and served for a number of years as chair of the AGI Education Advisory Committee. The award is designed to recognize one teacher of grades K-8 each year for his or her leadership and innovation in Earth science education. The award consists of a $2500 prize for the winning teacher and a grant of up to $1000 to enable the recipient to attend the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) Annual Conference in March 2017 to accept the award. The winning teacher and his or her school each will receive a plaque of recognition. Applications for the 2017 competition must be submitted by January 20, 2017.
Click here to fill out the Application form. More Information McDonald Observatory offers a unique setting for teacher workshops: the Observatory and Visitors Center in the Davis Mountains of West Texas.
Tours of the telescopes, discussions with the research astrophysicists in residence, and nighttime observations are an integral part of every workshop experience. Not only will you do inquiry-based activities aligned with science and mathematics TEKS and STAAR, you will practice your new astronomy skills under the Observatory’s dark skies, weather permitting, and partner with trained and nationally recognized astronomy educators. And, McDonald Observatory offers the international Galileo Teacher Training Program as part of each workshop. Solar System and Beyond June 26-28, 2017 Recommended for Grades K-8 , 20 SBEC credits Application Deadline: Feb 6, 2017 Workshop Fee: $100 refundable deposit due: April 3, 2017 Join us as we explore our solar system through hands-on, minds-on activities that you use in your classroom. Learn about the Sun - its characteristics and apparent motion. Explore properties and motions of planets. Build and use classroom models of the night sky, the solar system, moon phases, starcharts and more. Build and use your own telescope. At night, observe the sky with the unaided eye and view a variety of celestial objects through telescopes. Tour McDonald Observatory and learn how astronomers use the research telescopes to explore the universe and make ground-breaking discoveries. Lodging, meals, registration, and instructional materials costs are covered. Teachers are responsible for their own transportation. Learn more here. Apply here. TMRA Mining and Reclamation Association 2017 Teacher Workshops-Online Application Now OpenTMRA is offering 5 workshops this summer: 3 Coal, 1 Industrial Minerals, and 1 Uranium. All are earth science based and focus on Texas natural resources and how they are used.
TMRA provides your hotel room and meals while attending the workshop. Your cost is only transportation to the workshop. As a participant, you will receive 45 hours SBEC approved professional development, 40 TEEAC approved hours, and 12 Gifted and Talented. You will also participate in hands-on activities and tour operating mines and reclamation areas. Submit your application before January 3, 2017. For more information, visit the website. Click to fill out your application today. A three-week NEH Summer Seminar for School Teachers located at Carroll College in Helena, MT, and Yellowstone National Park!
Join us for an examination of our relationship to nature amidst the beauty of the Rocky Mountains and Yellowstone National Park. During our time together we will draw upon religious, cultural, literary, fine arts, and cinematic perspectives to explore and evaluate the role of the humanities in our public discourse about the environment. We will examine whether or not the humanities can provide distinctive opportunities to deepen our relationship with nature in ways that complement scientific study. $2700.00 Stipend for travel and living expenses July 10-23, 28 - Located at Carroll College in Helena MT July 23-27 - Yellowstone Studies Center, Yellowston NP Application Deadline is March 1, 2017 For more details explore the project website. Questions? Contact project directors Dr. Chris Fuller & Dr. Ed Glowienka at [email protected] |
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