Toyota International Teacher Program to South Africa
Application Deadline: January 23, 2011
Program Dates: July 24 - August 10, 2011
The Toyota International Teacher Program is a fully-funded professional development program, providing first-hand exposure to the social and environmental complexity of South Africa, focusing on sustainable development and the links between history, culture, power, and the environment. Full-time classroom teachers of all subjects and librarians, grades 7–12, are invited to apply online.
http://www.iie.org/en/Programs/Toyota-Internationa...
Program Dates: July 24 - August 10, 2011
The Toyota International Teacher Program is a fully-funded professional development program, providing first-hand exposure to the social and environmental complexity of South Africa, focusing on sustainable development and the links between history, culture, power, and the environment. Full-time classroom teachers of all subjects and librarians, grades 7–12, are invited to apply online.
http://www.iie.org/en/Programs/Toyota-Internationa...
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Electronic Version of OAT Available
An electronic version of the Organization Assessment Tool (OAT) is now available online. The OAT is available in Word and Adobe files. You may use the Word file to adapt the OAT to the specific self-assessment needs of your organization. Also provided are two Excel spreadsheets to facilitate the recording and tallying of self-assessment responses.
To get you started EETAP has provided a brief PowerPoint presentation that introduces the OAT. The presentation answers questions such as:
· What is organization assessment?
· What is the OAT?
· Who can use the OAT?
· How can the OAT help individuals and organizations?
EETAP has a small supply of paper copies of the OAT remaining. If you prefer paper copies for you or your team please complete the online order form. Copies of the OAT are free and will be shipped at no charge within North America while supplies last. The paper version of the OAT is soft cover, 69 pages, and 9" X 6".
Access the electronic version of the slide presentation, OAT, and spreadsheets:
http://www.eetap.org/pages/dynamic/web.page.php?pa...
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To get you started EETAP has provided a brief PowerPoint presentation that introduces the OAT. The presentation answers questions such as:
· What is organization assessment?
· What is the OAT?
· Who can use the OAT?
· How can the OAT help individuals and organizations?
EETAP has a small supply of paper copies of the OAT remaining. If you prefer paper copies for you or your team please complete the online order form. Copies of the OAT are free and will be shipped at no charge within North America while supplies last. The paper version of the OAT is soft cover, 69 pages, and 9" X 6".
Access the electronic version of the slide presentation, OAT, and spreadsheets:
http://www.eetap.org/pages/dynamic/web.page.php?pa...
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The Earth Is Our Home: Children Caring for the Environment
This new publication from the Association for Childhood Education is written to be used by teachers with existing curricula to help deal with environmental concerns in classroom study. The Earth Is Our Home: Children Caring for the Environment, co-edited by James L. Hoot and Judit Szente, features a chapter by Jane Goodall.
Read the introduction and learn more:
http://acei.org/new-book-on-children-and-the-envir...
Read the introduction and learn more:
http://acei.org/new-book-on-children-and-the-envir...
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Early Childhood Environmental Education Programs
Early Childhood Environmental Education Programs: Guidelines for Excellence is the newest addition to the continuing series published by NAAEE as part of the National Project for Excellence in Environmental Education. Hundreds of individuals and organizations representing all aspects of early childhood education and environmental education reviewed working outlines and drafts. Reviewers include classroom teachers, daycare and early childhood education center staff members, administrators, environmental scientists, curriculum developers, and natural resource agency and education department staff members.Early Childhood Environmental Education Programs: Guidelines for Excellence contains a set of recommendations for developing and administering high-quality environmental education programs for young children from birth to age eight, with a focus on ages three to six. These guidelines provide a tool that can be used to ensure a firm foundation for new programs or to trigger improvements in existing ones. The overall goal of these guidelines is to chart an appropriate and positive process whereby educators can start young children on their journey toward becoming environmentally responsive youth and adults.
Order your copy from NAAEE today:
http://www.naaee.org/publications
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Ecology Lab- Annenberg Media’s Habitable Planet series offers an ecology lab with an ecology simulator, a glossary of relevant ecosystem terms, videos, an online textbook, and more. http://www.learner.org/courses/envsci/interactives/ecology/ ____
Explore the Blue- The Take Me Fishing Campaign and Discovery Education have partnered to offer Explore the Blue, a comprehensive program providing free resources to engage students in a dialogue about boating, fishing, and other outdoor recreational activities, as well as teach them the value of clean and healthy waterways. The website offers standards-aligned lesson plans for K-5 across all subject areas including math, science, language arts, social studies, and more; videos and multimedia tools; and much more. http://exploretheblue.discoveryeducation.com/
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8. GenerationOn- Focuses on igniting the power of all kids (preK-12) to make their mark by creating meaningful change in the world. The core of the program includes service-learning and volunteer action. The linked Learning to Give website offers links to lesson plans for all grade levels on different topics, including the environment. http://www.generationon.org/
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9. Map Projections - This website features examples of eighteen common map projections, including a description that explains the properties and uses of the projection, disadvantages, and more. There are also summary tables of projection properties, general uses, and geographic areas most suitable for mapping with a given projection. http://egsc.usgs.gov/isb/pubs/MapProjections/projections.html
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10. The Use of a Piece of Land- This role-playing activity engages students in land use planning, helping to reinforce the positive and negative aspects of land use laws and local zoning ordinances. Using photographs or color slides and a legal description (deed) of a choice piece of relatively undeveloped real estate in their area, students work in groups to select a proposed use for the parcel, research pertinent ordinances or planning reports, and develop a case as to why the land should be put to that use. Each group presents their case for structured discussion by all class members. Example photos and some suggestions for proposed uses are included. While on the website, check out other activities and resources for Earth Science Teachers.
http://www.maine.gov/doc/nrimc/mgs/education/lessons/act02.htm
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11. Women Exploring the Oceans- This website introduces the careers of several women in oceanography. Each woman has followed a different path and offers unique insights about her profession. Careers range from research scientists and professors to technical and support crew. http://www.womenoceanographers.org/
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