FW: ScienceDirect Alert: Journal of Environmental Psychology, Vol. 29, Iss. 4, 2009
Some interesting articles below!
Journal of Environmental Psychology <http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/issue/6872-2009-999709995-1571281> Journal of Environmental Psychology <http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/02724944>
Volume 29, Issue 4 <http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/issue/6872-2009-999709995-1571281> , Pages 391-540 (December 2009)
1. Editorial board/publication information <http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=GatewayURL&_method=citationSearch&_urlVersion=4&_origin=SDVIALERTHTML&_version=1&_uoikey=B6WJ8-4XT3BCY-1&md5=bfa35fa9114b067d04e886d0c52b58bf>
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Articles
2. Think global, act local: The effect of goal and mindset specificity on willingness to donate to an environmental organization <http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=GatewayURL&_method=citationSearch&_urlVersion=4&_origin=SDVIALERTHTML&_version=1&_uoikey=B6WJ8-4X8J6CH-1&md5=8d291baf8681e2d22b54f6b950a16513>
Pages 391-399
Anna Rabinovich, Thomas A. Morton, Tom Postmes, Bas Verplanken
3. Public commitment making as a structural solution in social dilemmas <http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=GatewayURL&_method=citationSearch&_urlVersion=4&_origin=SDVIALERTHTML&_version=1&_uoikey=B6WJ8-4W9XBH2-3&md5=8bc776d1eb4f483dc0ff49870bcfddd5>
Pages 400-406
Anne Marike Lokhorst, Eric van Dijk, Henk Staats
4. Teachers' conceptions of nature and environment in 16 countries <http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=GatewayURL&_method=citationSearch&_urlVersion=4&_origin=SDVIALERTHTML&_version=1&_uoikey=B6WJ8-4WB3NFT-4&md5=68ed5fde99f7c1e96265d15da27cd298>
Pages 407-413
François Munoz, Franz Bogner, Pierre Clement, Graça S. Carvalho
5. Like father, like son? Intergenerational transmission of values, attitudes, and behaviours in the environmental domain <http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=GatewayURL&_method=citationSearch&_urlVersion=4&_origin=SDVIALERTHTML&_version=1&_uoikey=B6WJ8-4W9XBH2-2&md5=ff2a5cedca4002f725905014e63fcde6>
Pages 414-421
Alice Grønhøj, John Thøgersen
6. The psychological benefits of indoor plants: A critical review of the experimental literature <http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=GatewayURL&_method=citationSearch&_urlVersion=4&_origin=SDVIALERTHTML&_version=1&_uoikey=B6WJ8-4W9XBH2-1&md5=ed645955eaab0bcbf9286bf3d1913cd9>
Pages 422-433
Tina Bringslimark, Terry Hartig, Grete G. Patil
7. The connectedness to nature scale: A measure of emotional connection to nature? <http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=GatewayURL&_method=citationSearch&_urlVersion=4&_origin=SDVIALERTHTML&_version=1&_uoikey=B6WJ8-4VYP99C-1&md5=12656181bab61bf1e8c82bed07d3b674>
Pages 434-440
Jeffrey L. Perrin, Victor A. Benassi
8. Development of the PRCQ: A measure of perceived restorative characteristics of zoo attractions <http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=GatewayURL&_method=citationSearch&_urlVersion=4&_origin=SDVIALERTHTML&_version=1&_uoikey=B6WJ8-4WYDN3K-1&md5=da02f2ac73a8e618581862eb8bc3b892>
Pages 441-449
R. Pals, L. Steg, F.W. Siero, K.I. van der Zee
9. Vegetation and outdoor recess time at elementary schools: What are the connections? <http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=GatewayURL&_method=citationSearch&_urlVersion=4&_origin=SDVIALERTHTML&_version=1&_uoikey=B6WJ8-4VXTSRB-1&md5=e8fa59177fae197ad73eb529e5225ded>
Pages 450-456
Kelley L. Arbogast, Brian C.P. Kane, Jeffrey L. Kirwan, Bradley R. Hertel
10. Creating and validating GIS measures of urban design for health research <http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=GatewayURL&_method=citationSearch&_urlVersion=4&_origin=SDVIALERTHTML&_version=1&_uoikey=B6WJ8-4W0R0NV-1&md5=20578ff0cebfd46d4b17ef727fb2dcea>
Pages 457-466
Marnie Purciel, Kathryn M. Neckerman, Gina S. Lovasi, James W. Quinn, Christopher Weiss, Michael D.M. Bader, Reid Ewing, Andrew Rundle
11. Perception of street vendors as 'out of place' urban elements at day time and night time <http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=GatewayURL&_method=citationSearch&_urlVersion=4&_origin=SDVIALERTHTML&_version=1&_uoikey=B6WJ8-4WXYRB0-2&md5=cc3981a38d9a0863638b9fcce39b900e>
Pages 467-476
Yandi Andri Yatmo
12. Influence of environmental street characteristics on walking route choice of elderly people <http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=GatewayURL&_method=citationSearch&_urlVersion=4&_origin=SDVIALERTHTML&_version=1&_uoikey=B6WJ8-4WXYRB0-1&md5=35158b32917f64690aa6c61b7be6031d>
Pages 477-484
Hieronymus C. Borst, Sanne I. de Vries, Jamie M.A. Graham, Jef E.F. van Dongen, Ingrid Bakker, Henk M.E. Miedema
13. The relationship of place to substance use and perceptions of risk and safety in urban adolescents <http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=GatewayURL&_method=citationSearch&_urlVersion=4&_origin=SDVIALERTHTML&_version=1&_uoikey=B6WJ8-4WY6K21-1&md5=35e6a8772927ee0ed7fd2e397f9bbaf7>
Pages 485-492
Michael J. Mason, Jeremy Mennis, J. Douglas Coatsworth, Thomas Valente, Frank Lawrence, Patricia Pate
14. Effect of surrounding landscape on driving behaviour: A driving simulator study <http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=GatewayURL&_method=citationSearch&_urlVersion=4&_origin=SDVIALERTHTML&_version=1&_uoikey=B6WJ8-4W15KWB-1&md5=9c9d2bf832fd0277d717aa65a6c50665>
Pages 493-502
Hans Antonson, Selina Mårdh, Mats Wiklund, Göran Blomqvist
15. "Impressive?" Credentials, family photographs, and the perception of therapist qualities <http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=GatewayURL&_method=citationSearch&_urlVersion=4&_origin=SDVIALERTHTML&_version=1&_uoikey=B6WJ8-4X6VMKB-1&md5=a4d6c3adc16275d7c879867deae2c487>
Pages 503-512
Ann Sloan Devlin, Sarah Donovan, Arianne Nicolov, Olivia Nold, Andrea Packard, Gabrielle Zandan
16. The distracting effects of a ringing cell phone: An investigation of the laboratory and the classroom setting <http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=GatewayURL&_method=citationSearch&_urlVersion=4&_origin=SDVIALERTHTML&_version=1&_uoikey=B6WJ8-4VVR204-1&md5=db6478c3ba6b65a01e9c96e7a6839f9f>
Pages 513-521
Jill T. Shelton, Emily M. Elliott, Sharon D. Eaves, Amanda L. Exner
17. Stress and recovery assessment during simulated microgravity: Effects of exercise during a long-term head-down tilt bed rest in women <http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=GatewayURL&_method=citationSearch&_urlVersion=4&_origin=SDVIALERTHTML&_version=1&_uoikey=B6WJ8-4X378H3-1&md5=2c66be0b78196d048433176c46f078f6>
Pages 522-528
Michel Nicolas, Karine Weiss
Book Reviews
18. Person environment behavior research: Investigating activities and experiences in spaces and environments <http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=GatewayURL&_method=citationSearch&_urlVersion=4&_origin=SDVIALERTHTML&_version=1&_uoikey=B6WJ8-4WD113C-1&md5=5de2c478b57a8b8a7aa78eae2086b262>
Pages 529-530
Christopher Spencer
19. The psychology of risk <http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=GatewayURL&_method=citationSearch&_urlVersion=4&_origin=SDVIALERTHTML&_version=1&_uoikey=B6WJ8-4XT3BCY-2&md5=3a46a38d4a7ae819d65bd1304e0fa1f9>
Pages 531-532
Julie Rudner
20. Open Space: People Space <http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=GatewayURL&_method=citationSearch&_urlVersion=4&_origin=SDVIALERTHTML&_version=1&_uoikey=B6WJ8-4XT3BCY-3&md5=95010621ad3ccc4c7dd802a236deba48>
Pages 532-533
Sarah Payne
21. Climate change 2007: Mitigation of climate change <http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=GatewayURL&_method=citationSearch&_urlVersion=4&_origin=SDVIALERTHTML&_version=1&_uoikey=B6WJ8-4XT3BCY-4&md5=78f67b2f54a637d9fbb869ace83cb000>
Pages 533-535
Richard E. Wener
22. Meeting environmental challenges: The role of human identity <http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=GatewayURL&_method=citationSearch&_urlVersion=4&_origin=SDVIALERTHTML&_version=1&_uoikey=B6WJ8-4XT3BCY-5&md5=f3ce22c89e47e70de29149a3485f2b2b>
Pages 535-537
Britain A. Scott
In Memoriam
23. Environmental psychology: The contribution of geography to psychology <http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=GatewayURL&_method=citationSearch&_urlVersion=4&_origin=SDVIALERTHTML&_version=1&_uoikey=B6WJ8-4XT3BCY-6&md5=e7109f709c38f8e46539d20e3d1bd7f6>
Pages 538-539
Tommy Gärling
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Nov 30, 2009
IPY Youth Time Capsule Writing Contest – DEADLINE EXTENDED
** New deadline for entries: December 31st, 2009 **
The International Polar Year Youth Time Capsule Project Committee is
holding a writing contest for Pan-Arctic youth, and is calling for
submissions about life in the north that will be included in the IPY
Time Capsule, to be re-opened 25 years from now.
The IPY Time Capsule Project is a youth-led initiative, aimed at
involving northern youth in the International Polar Year in meaningful
and creative ways. The Project has been developed based on the belief
that youth participation is essential to ensuring the lasting legacy
of the International Polar Year. So far, the Time Capsule Project has
included photography, art work and youth surveys, and the Committee is
now seeking pieces of writing, so that a written interpretation of
life in the north through the eyes of youth can be presented along
side the visual components of the Time Capsule.
Youth living in Canada between the ages of 12 and 18, who are
interested in submitting an entry to the writing contest, are asked to
submit a one-page piece of writing, in any format (prose, poetry,
etc), on a subject related to life in the North.
Entries will be accepted in any language that is currently spoken in
the North, and prizes will be awarded to the first and second place
entrants in each of two categories: English/French and Traditional
Language/Other.
The First Prize winner in each category will receive an Ipod Touch 32
GB, and the Second Prize winner will receive an Ipod Nano 16GB.
The deadline for entries is December 31st, 2009.
All entries will be considered for inclusion in the IPY Time Capsule
Project, and select entries will be displayed in a physical Time
Capsule exhibit, slated for early 2010, as well as on an online
exhibit, which will be available to the public beginning in late 2009
and displayed until January 2011.
In order to participate in the contest, youth can submit entries by
email to ipy.timecapsule@gmail.com, or by mail to P.O.Box 11050,
Yellowknife, NT, X1A 3X7, Attn. Bree Denning.
Contact – Bryany Denning, 867 873 9337, 1bbd@queensu.ca
The International Polar Year Youth Time Capsule Project Committee is
holding a writing contest for Pan-Arctic youth, and is calling for
submissions about life in the north that will be included in the IPY
Time Capsule, to be re-opened 25 years from now.
The IPY Time Capsule Project is a youth-led initiative, aimed at
involving northern youth in the International Polar Year in meaningful
and creative ways. The Project has been developed based on the belief
that youth participation is essential to ensuring the lasting legacy
of the International Polar Year. So far, the Time Capsule Project has
included photography, art work and youth surveys, and the Committee is
now seeking pieces of writing, so that a written interpretation of
life in the north through the eyes of youth can be presented along
side the visual components of the Time Capsule.
Youth living in Canada between the ages of 12 and 18, who are
interested in submitting an entry to the writing contest, are asked to
submit a one-page piece of writing, in any format (prose, poetry,
etc), on a subject related to life in the North.
Entries will be accepted in any language that is currently spoken in
the North, and prizes will be awarded to the first and second place
entrants in each of two categories: English/French and Traditional
Language/Other.
The First Prize winner in each category will receive an Ipod Touch 32
GB, and the Second Prize winner will receive an Ipod Nano 16GB.
The deadline for entries is December 31st, 2009.
All entries will be considered for inclusion in the IPY Time Capsule
Project, and select entries will be displayed in a physical Time
Capsule exhibit, slated for early 2010, as well as on an online
exhibit, which will be available to the public beginning in late 2009
and displayed until January 2011.
In order to participate in the contest, youth can submit entries by
email to ipy.timecapsule@gmail.com, or by mail to P.O.Box 11050,
Yellowknife, NT, X1A 3X7, Attn. Bree Denning.
Contact – Bryany Denning, 867 873 9337, 1bbd@queensu.ca
Nov 25, 2009
EECOM 2010 Conference, Burnaby BC May 19-22
Canadian Network for Environmental Education and Communication (EECOM)
2010 Annual National Conference
Diversity, sustainability and environment: Exploring cultural and practical
diversity for environmental learning
(May 19-22, Simon Fraser University)
Call for Submissions
Diversity in sustainability and environmental learning is compounded when one considers the
various cultures, practices and research traditions that inform the field. This complexity
accounts for a range of forms for learning whether it occurs in formal, informal or non-formal
contexts. Cultural diversity is often talked about in educational circles, and it is assumed that
great benefits are to be gained by educators through careful attention to the range of
perspectives that the world has to offer. In terms of curriculum content, pedagogy, and
practice, there is a good deal of evidence that, in order to be more responsive to the needs of
diverse populations, program developments around the world are beginning to reflect the
variation in our society.
In summary, what we are planning for the EECOM 2010 conference is a focus on the
diversity present within the field of environmental learning, both culturally and practically. We
therefore encourage high quality, collaborative proposals which celebrate diversity in
perspectives, methods and/or cultural contexts for the 2010 conference. Proposal submission is
now open and available online (www.educ.sfu.ca/eecom2010 ). Deadline for submissions is
December 20th, 2009. Registration will open December 1st, 2009.
The EECOM 2010 National Conference is being hosted by Simon Fraser University (SFU) in
partnership with L'Association québécoise pour la promotion de l'éducation relative à
l'environnement (AQPERE), Interpretation Canada and the Environmental Education
Professional Specialist Association (EEPSA) of the BC Teachers’ Federation, and in collaboration
with Metro Vancouver. This year the Faculty of Education, Simon Fraser University, located in
the Metro Vancouver region, celebrates 40 years of leadership in environmental programming.
We see this 40th anniversary as a milestone for environmental learning in Canada, and one SFU
would like to share with the Canadian and international community by hosting the 2010 EECOM
conference
2010 Annual National Conference
Diversity, sustainability and environment: Exploring cultural and practical
diversity for environmental learning
(May 19-22, Simon Fraser University)
Call for Submissions
Diversity in sustainability and environmental learning is compounded when one considers the
various cultures, practices and research traditions that inform the field. This complexity
accounts for a range of forms for learning whether it occurs in formal, informal or non-formal
contexts. Cultural diversity is often talked about in educational circles, and it is assumed that
great benefits are to be gained by educators through careful attention to the range of
perspectives that the world has to offer. In terms of curriculum content, pedagogy, and
practice, there is a good deal of evidence that, in order to be more responsive to the needs of
diverse populations, program developments around the world are beginning to reflect the
variation in our society.
In summary, what we are planning for the EECOM 2010 conference is a focus on the
diversity present within the field of environmental learning, both culturally and practically. We
therefore encourage high quality, collaborative proposals which celebrate diversity in
perspectives, methods and/or cultural contexts for the 2010 conference. Proposal submission is
now open and available online (www.educ.sfu.ca/eecom2010 ). Deadline for submissions is
December 20th, 2009. Registration will open December 1st, 2009.
The EECOM 2010 National Conference is being hosted by Simon Fraser University (SFU) in
partnership with L'Association québécoise pour la promotion de l'éducation relative à
l'environnement (AQPERE), Interpretation Canada and the Environmental Education
Professional Specialist Association (EEPSA) of the BC Teachers’ Federation, and in collaboration
with Metro Vancouver. This year the Faculty of Education, Simon Fraser University, located in
the Metro Vancouver region, celebrates 40 years of leadership in environmental programming.
We see this 40th anniversary as a milestone for environmental learning in Canada, and one SFU
would like to share with the Canadian and international community by hosting the 2010 EECOM
conference
Nov 18, 2009
A new grant program makes eco dreams a reality for kids
Do you know any kids with great ideas for encouraging their community to go green? They could receive a Sunlight Green Clean Kids grant valued between $250 and $1,500 to help kids put their green ideas into action. Sunlight Green Clean Kids panel is on the lookout for kids ages six to 13 with inspiring green ideas to help their home, community or school. To apply for Sunlight Green Clean grants kids need to share their idea in a 150-word essay. A panel of 10 green kids from across Canada and eco-experts from Canadian environmental organizations will review the essays and award green grants. Deadline for grant submissions is June 30, 2010.
Green ideas can come from individual kids or from groups of kids, such as a class or community group. They can be entered under any one of five
categories: water, nature, air, energy, and reducing your environmental footprint. Kids can submit their application to www.SunlightGreenCleanKids.ca. This website is also an informative resource for kids, parents, teachers and community groups.
No idea is too big or small No green idea is too big or too small for grant consideration, especially since a child's idea is just as likely to inspire green action among adults as other kids. They could include eco-worthy efforts like:
School class projects to compost food waste from lunch rooms
Community clean-up programs around streams, parks and ravines
Waste reduction programs at home
Battery recycling initiatives
Green ideas can come from individual kids or from groups of kids, such as a class or community group. They can be entered under any one of five
categories: water, nature, air, energy, and reducing your environmental footprint. Kids can submit their application to www.SunlightGreenCleanKids.ca. This website is also an informative resource for kids, parents, teachers and community groups.
No idea is too big or small No green idea is too big or too small for grant consideration, especially since a child's idea is just as likely to inspire green action among adults as other kids. They could include eco-worthy efforts like:
School class projects to compost food waste from lunch rooms
Community clean-up programs around streams, parks and ravines
Waste reduction programs at home
Battery recycling initiatives
Aviva Community Fund
Aviva Community Fund
The Aviva Community Fund competition is giving you the chance to voice an idea that will create a lasting change in your community. The most popular ideas, as chosen by Canadians, will have a chance at sharing in the $500,000 Aviva Community Fund.
We're holding a competition with 3 opening rounds, where you can enter your idea or support your favourites. At the end of each round, 20 ideas go through to the Semi-Finals, and those that don't make it through are still in the running. They will have their vote count reset to 0 and are automatically entered into the next qualifying round. That means everyone has up to 3 chances to compete to be one of the 62 semi-finalists.The competition closes to new entries on November 29th, 2009, so enter your idea now or start supporting ideas in your community. Categories
* Rejuvenate Your Neighborhood
* Support Youth
* Improve Education
* Encourage Healthy Lifestyles
* Promote Well-being
* Preserve the Environment
* Stimulate Culture
* Other Ideas
For more information go to: http://www.avivacommunityfund.org/
The Aviva Community Fund competition is giving you the chance to voice an idea that will create a lasting change in your community. The most popular ideas, as chosen by Canadians, will have a chance at sharing in the $500,000 Aviva Community Fund.
We're holding a competition with 3 opening rounds, where you can enter your idea or support your favourites. At the end of each round, 20 ideas go through to the Semi-Finals, and those that don't make it through are still in the running. They will have their vote count reset to 0 and are automatically entered into the next qualifying round. That means everyone has up to 3 chances to compete to be one of the 62 semi-finalists.The competition closes to new entries on November 29th, 2009, so enter your idea now or start supporting ideas in your community. Categories
* Rejuvenate Your Neighborhood
* Support Youth
* Improve Education
* Encourage Healthy Lifestyles
* Promote Well-being
* Preserve the Environment
* Stimulate Culture
* Other Ideas
For more information go to: http://www.avivacommunityfund.org/
Water Education Videos Online
We would like to alert you to www.thewaterchannel.tv . This is a public facility in support of education and environmental awareness - hosting now 350 videos on water and drawing over 15,000 visitors monthly. This includes a special category on climate change - with more than 20 videos from different parts of the world. We also very much welcome everyone want to upload material or send it to use to convert and host.
Eco-Kids Online Resource
Earth Day Canada’s award winning EcoKids Program (www.ecokids.ca), a free online environmental education resource, has offered curriculum-linked materials and activities to elementary school teachers for over 15 years. With over 7.2 million unique visitors over the last school year, and 12 400 schools and youth groups actively engaged in the program, EcoKids is a leading resource for teachers students and families
- Lesson plans tailored to Provincial Curriculum Standards
- Corresponding printable handouts and lesson assessment tools
- Teacher-reviewed ESL lessons and ESL online games
- A Literacy Corner featuring an eco-booklist and teaching tools.
All the free resources are available in our website at www.ecokids.ca . We are also proud to have developed partnerships with Developing a Global Perspective for Educators Cohort at the Faculty of Education at the University of Ottawa and with the University of Western Ontario in the development of new lesson plans.
Nov 17, 2009
A multitude of online resources from the NAAEE
Schoolyard Habitat Project Guide
The purpose of this guide is to provide the basic steps needed to restore or create wildlife habitat. It is designed so that students complete several tasks that will lead to establishing a forest, meadow, or wetland on school grounds. The projects can range in size from a small 20’ by 20’ area to an acre or more. These steps were developed from the experiences of several schools that have completed similar projects. The process incorporates critical thinking and decision-making skills while challenging students in reading, writing, science, mathematics, and language arts. http://www.fws.gov/chesapeakebay/schoolyd.html
New High School Curriculum: Citizen Climate
The Will Steger Foundation developed Citizen Climate, a new high school curriculum tied to national standards that focuses on global climate solutions. This curriculum emphasizes civic engagement and helps teachers and students understand the critical and complex climate solutions being discussed on the national and international stage. It also allows students to formulate statements about what they would like to see happen in climate policy and how these policies and actions can be replicated in their states and local communities.
http://willstegerfoundation.org/index.php?option=c...
http://willstegerfoundation.org/index.php?option=c...
Eco-Schools USA
The Eco-Schools USA goals are simple: 1) green the school buildings, 2) green the school grounds, and c) green the educational programming at registered schools. It is the new US component of an international network of 30,000 schools in 43 nations. A Web site makes Eco-schools USA registration simple for individual schools also seeking opportunities to join up with other green school programs evolving across America. The program encompasses a rich set of educational "pathways" such as energy, water, green hour outdoors, and climate change -- partners include SchoolTube.com, Facing the Future, Al Gore's Climate Project, and the HSBC climate initiative.
http://www.nwf.org/ecoschools/index.cfm
http://www.nwf.org/ecoschools/index.cfm
Easy-to-Use Climate Change Action Projects for K-12 Students
Facing the Future has released a comprehensive service-learning resource for climate change. The Climate Change Action Project Database includes more than 25 ready-to-use action projects that will prepare students to understand and take action on climate change. The online database provides:
· Meaningful projects to fulfill graduation requirements
· Ideas for transforming classroom learning on into action
· Project details and contact information needed to get started
· Options for projects that take place both on and off school grounds
Thanks to funding from the McKibben Merner Family Foundation, these service-learning projects are accessible free at
http://www.facingthefuture.org/ServiceLearning/Cli...
· Meaningful projects to fulfill graduation requirements
· Ideas for transforming classroom learning on into action
· Project details and contact information needed to get started
· Options for projects that take place both on and off school grounds
Thanks to funding from the McKibben Merner Family Foundation, these service-learning projects are accessible free at
http://www.facingthefuture.org/ServiceLearning/Cli...
Environmental Communication for Behavior Change ~ Online
January 26 - March 7, 2010 ~ Online
Brian Day, the NAAEE Executive Director, will be the instructor for this Duke Environmental Leadership (DEL) Program. This course provides environmental professionals with an introduction to the strategies and tools of environmental communication that effectively lead to changes in behavior. The environmental social marketing tools gained will benefit all practicing environmental professionals faced with the challenge of changing behaviors.
Contact: del@nicholas.duke.edu
http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/del/continuinged/envc...
Brian Day, the NAAEE Executive Director, will be the instructor for this Duke Environmental Leadership (DEL) Program. This course provides environmental professionals with an introduction to the strategies and tools of environmental communication that effectively lead to changes in behavior. The environmental social marketing tools gained will benefit all practicing environmental professionals faced with the challenge of changing behaviors.
Contact: del@nicholas.duke.edu
http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/del/continuinged/envc...
Sailing Expeditions for Students
Spring or Fall 2010
Students (grades 5-12) along with their adult chaperones will experience marine science and sailing on the waters of Puget Sound aboard the 61' Carlyn. Students will take the helm from the minute they step on board, conducting original marine science research and learning to operate the vessel under the careful guidance of the Salish crew. Scholarship money is available for qualifying schools and students! Contact Education Director, Nikken Palesch, at nikken@salish.org or (206) 780-7848 (Salish office) with questions.
http://www.salish.org
Students (grades 5-12) along with their adult chaperones will experience marine science and sailing on the waters of Puget Sound aboard the 61' Carlyn. Students will take the helm from the minute they step on board, conducting original marine science research and learning to operate the vessel under the careful guidance of the Salish crew. Scholarship money is available for qualifying schools and students! Contact Education Director, Nikken Palesch, at nikken@salish.org or (206) 780-7848 (Salish office) with questions.
http://www.salish.org
CJEE Call for Book Reviews
The Canadian Journal of Environmental Education is a refereed journal seeking to further the study and practice of environmental education. Information on the Call for Book Reviews, Volume 15, including the updated book list and reviewer requirements are listed on the Web site.
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Conservation Case Studies Needed
Submit by November 18, 2009
Audubon and EETAP are seeking additional examples of projects that have successfully used education to help solve conservation problems. We will highlight these case studies in a Conservation Education Toolkit designed to help conservation practitioners better integrate education as a key conservation strategy. Ideal case studies identify a specific biodiversity target; address threats to the target, focus on specific audience(s); focus on education, communication, outreach, and/or social marketing strategies to reach that audience; and include an evaluation component. Please click on link below by November 18, 2009, to submit a short screening questionnaire. We’ll follow up ASAP!
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=ALvBAsgp8ys1...
Audubon and EETAP are seeking additional examples of projects that have successfully used education to help solve conservation problems. We will highlight these case studies in a Conservation Education Toolkit designed to help conservation practitioners better integrate education as a key conservation strategy. Ideal case studies identify a specific biodiversity target; address threats to the target, focus on specific audience(s); focus on education, communication, outreach, and/or social marketing strategies to reach that audience; and include an evaluation component. Please click on link below by November 18, 2009, to submit a short screening questionnaire. We’ll follow up ASAP!
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=ALvBAsgp8ys1...
Nov 6, 2009
Reources from EEAY Sharing Meeting (Nov 3)
In no particular order, here are some of the items shared by attendees at the meeting:
Parks Canada has released a Environmental Stewardship Certificate Program for Grade 4 students in the NWT and NU, and is working on a Yukon version. The Kluane bear program is being offered to schools again. Resources info can be found at: http://www.pc.gc.ca/apprendre-learn/prof/index_e.asp.
Bringing Youth Together for Equality (BYTE) in Whitehorse has been involved in offering climate change workshops in the communities. Also connected to Canadian Youth Climate Coalition, as Yukoners hold national chair and director posts.
International Polar Year (IPY) happenings include an Early Results Workshop in February, and outreach activities in the Yukon planned for after. Upcoming Canadian Geographic magazine issue will focus on IPY findings.
Earth Day 2010 will mark its 40th anniversary The Yukon Territory Environmental Network is working on plans to celebrate in the Yukon.
International Year of Biodiversity 2010: various groups in Yukon looking at how to mark this event. One international initiative underway which involves schools is the GreenWave.
The Magical Thread is an online interactive storybook learning resource for grades 1-4 featuring Yukon artists, First Nations elders and videos. Fun to explore!
climatechangenorth.ca , the North-specific resource on climate change for teachers is now being hosted by the Northern Climate Exchange and they are planning considerable outreach and promotion in Yukon schools over the next months.
Conferences coming up include the EECOM conference in Vancouver, May 19-22 and the GEOEC (Alberta) conference May 6-8.
Parks Canada has released a Environmental Stewardship Certificate Program for Grade 4 students in the NWT and NU, and is working on a Yukon version. The Kluane bear program is being offered to schools again. Resources info can be found at: http://www.pc.gc.ca/apprendre-learn/prof/index_e.asp.
Bringing Youth Together for Equality (BYTE) in Whitehorse has been involved in offering climate change workshops in the communities. Also connected to Canadian Youth Climate Coalition, as Yukoners hold national chair and director posts.
International Polar Year (IPY) happenings include an Early Results Workshop in February, and outreach activities in the Yukon planned for after. Upcoming Canadian Geographic magazine issue will focus on IPY findings.
Earth Day 2010 will mark its 40th anniversary The Yukon Territory Environmental Network is working on plans to celebrate in the Yukon.
The Magical Thread is an online interactive storybook learning resource for grades 1-4 featuring Yukon artists, First Nations elders and videos. Fun to explore!
climatechangenorth.ca , the North-specific resource on climate change for teachers is now being hosted by the Northern Climate Exchange and they are planning considerable outreach and promotion in Yukon schools over the next months.
Conferences coming up include the EECOM conference in Vancouver, May 19-22 and the GEOEC (Alberta) conference May 6-8.
Meatless Mondays...school campaign
Where's The Beef?
School Lunch Program Taking Novel Approach
A school in Baltimore, has adopted Meatless Mondays.
In an effort to improve the school lunch program and an effort to reduce greenhouse gases and preserve natural resources.
The demand for meat has increased last year and all of the negativity on the impact has as well. So hat's off to one school district for starting to take a stand. Perhaps others will follow in your steps.
School Lunch Program Taking Novel Approach
A school in Baltimore, has adopted Meatless Mondays.
In an effort to improve the school lunch program and an effort to reduce greenhouse gases and preserve natural resources.
The demand for meat has increased last year and all of the negativity on the impact has as well. So hat's off to one school district for starting to take a stand. Perhaps others will follow in your steps.
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