EE stuff from our Alaskan Neighbours

Summer Education Programs in Cordova - The Prince William Sound Science Center is pleased to announce our 2008 Summer Education Program schedule. Programs include summer camps and field courses based in beautiful Cordova, surrounded by the rich ecosystems of the Copper River Delta and Prince William Sound. Program offerings include: From the Forest to the Sea Science Camp I, *June 9-13*, ages 12-15, $425; Science Day Camp, *June 16-20*, ages 8-11, $175; Oceanography of the Prince William Sound, *June 23-July 2*, minimum age 15, $995 + optional undergraduate credits; Natural History of the Copper River Watershed, *July 16-22*, adults & teachers, $2,165 + optional Continuing Education credits; Science Camp II, *August 4-8*, ages 10-12, $350. Please visit our webpage at http://www.pwssc.org for program details and descriptions. For more information or to register,

please contact Lindsay at (907) 424-5800 x231 or lindsay@pwssc.org

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Science Courses at University of Alaska Fairbanks Summer Sessions. Experience the natural beauty of Alaska, enjoy the midnight sun in Alaska's Interior, and explore unique educational opportunities. For further information, please go to: http://www.uaf.edu/summer ____

National Environmental Education Week

National Environmental Education Week, April 13-19, 2008, offers a full week of educational preparation, learning, and activities in K-12 classrooms, nature centers, zoos, museums, and aquariums; the week’s theme is Carbon Footprints. The website includes a participant toolkit, teaching resources, nature journaling blog, and much more. Become a formal partner by registering on the home page.

http://www.eeweek.org/

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Web Site: A Global Map of Human Impacts to Marine Ecosystems

This analysis of human impacts to marine ecosystems shows that over 40% of the world's oceans are heavily affected by human activities and few if any areas remain untouched. The article is available for downloading from the website, which includes the world map along with the different data layers and additional information. While on the website, check out the link to Kids Do Ecology, an educational, participatory, bilingual website, supporting an inquiry-based approach to science for 5th grade classes to design and conduct scientific experiments in ecology. http://www.nceas.ucsb.edu/GlobalMarine

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Biodidac digital images, video, and animations

Biodidac is a bank of digital images, video, and animations that can be used and adapted for teaching biology. They have black and white illustrations that are free for educators; registration is required. Illustrations are included from Eubacteria, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, Animalia, Human Biology, and Histology. The website is available in French and English.

http://biodidac.bio.uottawa.ca/

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Ice Stories: Dispatches from Polar Scientists

The Exploratorium celebrates the International Polar Year 2007-2008 by giving cameras to a group of penguin biologists, glaciologists, cosmologists, geologists, and marine scientists working in AntarcticaArctic. Visitors can learn about the thoughts and experiences of the scientists working in these two regions. Check out the archived materials, upcoming webcasts, and more. http://www.exploratorium.edu/poles/index.php

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Polar Sciences Special Collection

Teachers' Domain offers their Polar Sciences Special Collection, funded by the National Science Foundation, with 20 new resources about the Arctic and the Antarctic, plus resources from existing collections, a lesson plan, and more.

http://www.teachersdomain.org/exhibits/ipy07-ex/index.html