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Tickets are now on sale for the Richard Louv presentation at the Pikes Peak Center in Colorado Springs, CO. Louv is the recipient of the 2008 Audubon Medal for his book "Last Child in the Woods". As part of the "No Child Left Inside Weekend", his topic will concern issues surrounding today's youth as they suffer from what he terms "nature deficit disorder"...
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Posted Thursday, July 31, 2008
Three national contests will be held in conjunction with Earth Science Week 2008: 'No Child Left Inside.' The photography, visual arts, and essay contests allow both students and the general public to participate in the contest and compete for prizes. 'Earth Science Beyond Your Front Door', the 2008 Photography Contest, is open to all U...
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Posted Wednesday, June 4, 2008
The American Geological Institute (AGI) and its program partners have announced the theme for this year's Earth Science Week: 'No Child Left Inside'. These events were originally organized to help the public gain a better understanding and appreciation for the Earth Sciences and to encourage stewardship of the Earth...
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Posted Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Nominations are being accepted for math and science teachers in Grades 3, 4 and 5 to attend the 2009 Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy. Students from these grades can nominate teachers or teachers may self-nominate to attend the all-expense paid trip to this professional development program. One hundred teachers will be selected for the five day session...
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Posted Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Colorado River Watch is recruiting new volunteers to monitor water quality and other indicators of watershed health for Colorado waters. Volunteers must make a several year commitment to the program and be willing to sample at a designated station monthly for metals, nutrients and other parameters. Two training sessions will be held in Fall, 2008, and cost $90 per person to attend...
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Posted Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Applications are currently being accepted for Fall 2008 Master of Arts in Environmental Leadership degree from Naropa University. This residential program?s recently redesigned curriculum offers an effective schedule for working students with evening and late afternoon classes, as well as weekend programs...
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Posted Thursday, March 20, 2008
K-12 science teachers, curriculum specialists, and other educators can learn the use and application of conceptual strand maps in Atlas 1 and Atlas 2, along with other Project 2061 resources, to enhance their own understanding of science literacy and help students achieve literacy in science, mathematics, and technology...
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Posted Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Applications are available for the 2008-10 participation in the Integrated Geospatial Education and Technology Training (iGETT) project. iGETT helps two-year college faculty enhance existing GIS programs by integrating remote sensing and GPS data in ways that support workforce needs. Participants will attend a two-week institute from June 15 to 28, 2008, and a one-week institute in June, 2009, both in Corpus Christi, Texas...
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Posted Tuesday, January 29, 2008
This 13-week course is offered twice a year to selected K-12 teachers. It focuses on the study of the atmospheric environment through the use of electronically transmitted weather data and learning materials, combined with readings and investigations. Participants must be teaching professionals at the precollege level, of any grade level or subject, who have an interest in promoting the teaching of weather...
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Posted Wednesday, November 28, 2007
The Alaska SeaLife Center is sponsoring an internship program for college students or recent graduates who are interested in gaining an educational experience in a world-class marine facility. Interns will be teamed with the education staff to deliver fun, hands-on science programs to students in grades K-12...
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Posted Wednesday, September 19, 2007
