From jjose at ptd.net Wed Oct 7 15:14:14 2009 From: jjose at ptd.net (John Jose) Date: Wed, 7 Oct 2009 15:14:14 -0400 Subject: [PAEE] Writing Curriculum Message-ID: <3CBD61D09DA446189DEFE1282FC1502B@JohnPC> Hi everyone, An organization I provide env. ed. programming for has asked me to write-up curricula for programs I provide for them. When developing a program, I generate an outline that includes the following: * Program summary * Program objectives/goals * An outline of what the presentation will cover, and a more detailed "script" * A list of supporting equip, supplies and props needed * For programs with multiple components, a detailed time frame * Some means of evaluating the program/receiving feedback My question is, does incorporating the aforementioned into a written document constitute what is considered to be env. ed. curriculum? From the list above, is there something I need to add or is there anything that I should leave out? In looking at some of the resources I have (PLT, WILD Aquatic, etc.) I see different levels of complexity in the curricula they provide. Any feedback on and/or examples of what is considered to be good env. ed. curricula would be greatly appreciated. I understand the basic concept and purpose, I'm just looking for some specifics. Thanks in advance, John Jose Otter Creek Environmental Education Services 116 Perkins Pond Road Beach Lake, PA 18405 T: 570-729-7288 ottercreekenved.weebly.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ksewak at naturalbiodiversity.org Tue Oct 13 09:58:34 2009 From: ksewak at naturalbiodiversity.org (Kristin Sewak) Date: Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:58:34 -0400 Subject: [PAEE] Natural Biodiversity News and Events In-Reply-To: <02fb01ca4397$b74e38c0$25eaaa40$@org> References: <02fb01ca4397$b74e38c0$25eaaa40$@org> Message-ID: <87775f580910130658u3b95f3d1s56f59c6f969979f5@mail.gmail.com> Hello All, Exciting things are happening this autumn at Natural Biodiversity! Visit our News and Events page, www.naturalbiodiversity.org/news for more detailed information should the links below not work properly! ~We've moved our office - We are now renting the 2nd floor of the Windber Coal Heritage Center from The Progress Fund - a nicer space, a better price, and free parking! Please note our updated contact information: *Natural Biodiversity 501 15th Street, Suite B Windber, PA 15963 Voice: 814-509-6036 Fax: 814-509-6049* ~Visit our new office during our "Haunted Open House", October 22, 5-8pm. Featuring a Windber Coal Heritage Center "Haunted" Tour, Kids' Patch Halloween games, an Eerily Silent Auction, and more! *See the flyerfor details. * ~*the Leaflet* is a new publication of Natural Biodiversity intended to let partners, donors, volunteers and the public know about our happenings and to inform people on general invasive plant, native planting, and land restoration issues. It will be produced about twice a year in electronic form and limited hard copy. *See the premiere issue newsletter, the Leaflet * ~CALL FOR FOUNDING BOARD OF DIRECTORS ...As you'll see on the front page article of *the Leaflet*, we are looking for a founding board of directors, so if you feel that you would serve well in this capacity, please submit a short application by *October 31, 2009 *to me at ksewak at naturalbiodiversity.org. We are developing an invasive species curriculum for Pennsylvania schools, thanks to a grant from the PA DCNR's Wild Resource Conservation Program. We're currently looking for a writer and an illustrator to work on the project, so we've developed an RFPfor the project, with proposals due on October 30, 2009. We've officially launched Outdoor Heritage season by starting to make plans for April and May 2010. Schools can now sign up online for Outdoor Adventures, May 6 or 7, 2010, although we're already almost full! It's a popular, first-come, first-served outdoor field trip with limited space, so register your school today! Once reserved spots are full, you can still sign up to be placed on a waiting list. Check out www.ohmonth.com for details. This project is implemented in partnership with Kiski-Conemaugh Stream Team and many others. One final item...If you plan to shop online for holiday gifts...If you shop online for own personal needs throughout the year...If your company shops online...Consider doing it through www.iGive.com/bio , with Natural Biodiversity selected as your cause. With this set-up, around 700 participating stores agree to donate a portion of the sales derived from you to Natural Biodiversity! The donation is at no additional cost to you, in fact, you can receive member discounts through iGive.com. My apologies for any cross-postings that may occur. Our aim with this notice about our current News and Events, specifically our Open House, premiere issue of *the Leaflet*, and the call for a founding board of directors is to get these messages out to as many people as possible. I hope you all had a Happy Harvest! Best regards, Kristin Sewak -- Kristin Sewak Director Natural Biodiversity 501 15th Street, Suite B Windber, PA 15963 Voice: 814-509-6036 www.naturalbiodiversity.org Fax: 814-509-6049 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From rroperti at zoominternet.net Tue Oct 13 19:59:43 2009 From: rroperti at zoominternet.net (rroperti at zoominternet.net) Date: Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:59:43 -0400 Subject: [PAEE] Fw: Wildlife Leadership Academy 2010 Field Schools - Application Available ! Message-ID: <03f401ca4c61$3c5061c0$6401a8c0@D9V66M11> ----- Original Message ----- From: Michele Kittell To: Michele Kittell Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 10:07 AM Subject: Wildlife Leadership Academy 2010 Field Schools - Application Available ! Dear Friends, The youth application for the 2010 Wildlife Leadership Academy is now available at: http://www.piceweb.org/p_2007camps.htm. After three successful years with the Pennsylvania Bucktails field school, we are excited to let you know that we are adding a second field school focusing on our state bird, the Ruffed Grouse, Pennsylvania Drummers! Details for our 2010 field schools are below. Please forward to anyone who you think might be interested! Also attached is the 2010 Wildlife Leadership Academy flyer. Please feel free to distribute! I would be happy to respond to any questions by phone (570-245-8518) or email. Sincerely, Michele Kittell Program Coordinator Wildlife Leadership Academy Pennsylvania Institute for Conservation Education (PICE) 570-245-8518 - c Wildlife Leadership Academy 2010 Pennsylvania Drummers, June 22-26 at POWDERMILL NATURE RESERVE in Westmoreland County Pennsylvania Bucktails, July 6-10 at STONE VALLEY RECREATION AREA in Huntingdon County This wildlife-focused leadership program for youth aged 14-17 will equip participating students with the necessary skills to become ambassadors for conservation in their home communities. In addition to intensive field experiences in wildlife biology, this program enables youth develop important leadership skills, such as public speaking, critical thinking, and team work. The Wildlife Leadership Academy brings the biological expertise of Audubon PA, Kutztown University, PA Game Commission, Penn State University, Ruffed Grouse Society, Quality Deer Management Association, and other partners directly to high school students. Major topics covered during each five-day residential field school include: ? WILDIFE BIOLOGY ? HABITAT MANAGEMENT ? RESEARCH AND MONITORING TECHNIQUES ? ROLE OF HUNTING IN WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT ? NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY AND JOURNALING ? COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION After the field school, we will continue to mentor the youth throughout the year as they participate in at least three public outreach activities relating to wildlife and habitat conservation. *APPLICATION AND PROGRAM INFORMATION* Tuition for the five-day residential field schools is $400.00. Need help with tuition costs? Apply for a scholarship! Find the application at: http://www.piceweb.org/p_2007camps.htm Application Deadline: APRIL 1, 2010. 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Name: Wildlife Leadership Academy Bucktails & Drummers Flyer 2010 !.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 131188 bytes Desc: not available URL: From rroperti at zoominternet.net Wed Oct 14 20:18:23 2009 From: rroperti at zoominternet.net (rroperti at zoominternet.net) Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:18:23 -0400 Subject: [PAEE] Fw: online environmental education courses Message-ID: <051201ca4d2d$025125a0$6401a8c0@D9V66M11> ----- Original Message ----- From: Sheridan, Lesley Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 10:34 AM Subject: online environmental education courses Greetings, The Environmental Education and Training Partnership (EETAP) would like to thank you for your past help in distributing information about the online environmental education courses offered by EETAP and the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point. We are now preparing for the spring and summer semesters and would appreciate your assistance in announcing the 2010 offerings of the "Fundamentals of Environmental Education" (FEE), "Applied Environmental Education Program Evaluation" (AEEPE), and "Making EE Relevant for Culturally Diverse Audiences" (MEER) to your EE networks. Below, you will find a link to the online courses website. At the bottom of this email are course descriptions, and attached is a flyer for spring 2010. There are $200 scholarships available for the FEE and AEEPE courses and $100 scholarships available for the MEER course! The FEE and AEEPE scholarships are offered to course participants that are state EE leaders and the MEER scholarships are offered to course participants that are community and/or state EE leaders. Information on the scholarships is available at the online course website listed below. Information about the courses is listed below. Please feel free to share the information with anyone you think might be interested in the courses or post it in newsletters, listserves, and/or other means of information dissemination. Online Course Website: http://www.uwsp.edu/natres/eetap/index.aspx Thank You! Lesley Sheridan Online Course Graduate Assistant Environmental Education & Training Partnership University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point College of Natural Resources Stevens Point, WI 54481 (715) 346-4748 Education Online Courses offered through the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fundamentals of Environmental Education A 12-week online course about the fundamentals of environmental education is appropriate for both classroom teachers and for non-formal educators who work with students and/or teachers. Participants may obtain three undergraduate or graduate credits from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. All students, regardless of location, are eligible for the in-state tuition rate. The course is also offered at a reduced cost for those who are not interested in obtaining college credit. The "Fundamentals of Environmental Education" online course was developed by the Environmental Education and Training Partnership (EETAP) in collaboration with national EE experts. It provides educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to incorporate quality environmental education into their instruction. Participants discuss the history, definition, and goals of environmental education; develop an understanding of the professional roles and instructional methods of environmental educators; and interact with other educators from across the country. Past course participants have given the course excellent reviews. "The assignments were challenging, yet rewarding. The cumulative assignment was a huge jump-start to our new EE program. This class has not only taught me the fundamentals of EE, but has given me the skills to create a functional, quality educational program based on national standards." ~ Summer 2009 FEE Course Participant Spring 2010 course dates: February 1 - April 23 Summer 2010 course dates: June 1 - August 20 To learn more, visit the course web site: http://www.uwsp.edu/natres/eetap/index.aspx To learn more about EETAP visit the EETAP website at http://www.eetap.org/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Making EE Relevant for Culturally Diverse Audiences This 10-week on-line course is designed to provide participants with the basic knowledge and skills needed to make EE relevant to culturally diverse audiences. Through this course participants will broaden their perspective of EE to encompass interests and issues of concern to culturally diverse audiences, assess barriers to participation among these audiences, and apply cultural competency skills in building relationships and partnerships with members of an audience they intend to work with in the future. Environmental educators must understand how to work with and involve diverse populations to ensure that their perspectives are heard and that they participate fully in environmental decisions being made at the local, regional, and national levels. This online course has been developed in collaboration with national EE experts who represent diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Although there are no prerequisites for this course, a working understanding of environmental education is essential for success in this course. Participants may obtain one undergraduate or graduate credit from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. It is also available as a non-credit workshop for those that are not seeking college credit. All participants, regardless of location, are eligible for the in-state tuition rate. "I recently completed the "Making EE Relevant to Culturally Diverse Audiences" on-line course and it was WONDERFUL!! It provided great information and the suggestions that were given for the EE program at my refuge were helpful and will be considered when we evaluate our program soon. Not only was the course great now I have great references and contacts if I ever need help in the future. I would recommend this class to other service employees especially in areas where the demographics are changing and they are trying to reach the more non-traditional audiences." ~ Fall 2008 MEER Course Participant Spring 2010 course dates: February 1 - April 9 Summer 2010 course dates: June 1 - August 6 To learn more, visit the course web site: http://www.uwsp.edu/natres/eetap/index.aspx To learn more about EETAP visit the EETAP website at http://www.eetap.org/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Applied Environmental Education Program Evaluation This 13-week on-line course is designed to assist environmental educators and natural resource professionals in evaluating their education programs. Participants have the opportunity to develop and apply skills in designing evaluation tools such as surveys, observation forms, and interview and focus group guides. This course was developed as a cooperative effort between the Environmental Education and Training Partnership (EETAP) at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) National Conservation Training Center. Participants may obtain three undergraduate or graduate credits from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. All participants, regardless of location, are eligible for the in-state tuition rate. The course is also offered as a non-credit workshop for those who are not seeking college credit. "I thought it was a great introduction to a wide variety of tools and techniques and incredibly applicable to my current job and programs." ~ Spring 2008 AEEPE course participant Spring 2010 course dates: February 1 - April 30 Summer 2010 course dates: June 1 - August 27 To learn more, visit the course web site: http://www.uwsp.edu/natres/eetap/index.aspx To learn more about EETAP visit the EETAP website at http://www.eetap.org/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: CourseFlyer_Spring2010.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 840824 bytes Desc: not available URL: From rroperti at zoominternet.net Mon Oct 19 18:27:30 2009 From: rroperti at zoominternet.net (rroperti at zoominternet.net) Date: Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:27:30 -0400 Subject: [PAEE] Fw: Depart of Ed Sec. Arne Duncan National Town Hall Tomorrow - may be helpful to Innovations proposals Message-ID: <067301ca510b$5893ece0$6401a8c0@D9V66M11> Some VERY important viewing! Ruth Roperti ----- Original Message ----- From: Brian A. Day To: sknowlton at rwpzoo.org ; 'NAAEE Action Network' ; 'Affiliates List Serve' Sent: Monday, October 19, 2009 3:58 PM Subject: Depart of Ed Sec. Arne Duncan National Town Hall Tomorrow - may be helpful to Innovations proposals Please pose NCLI and EE questions A National Town Hall Meeting with Arne Duncan On October 20 on the Department of Education's Education News Parents Can Use television series, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan will engage teachers across the country in a town hall forum about what's working and what's not working in U.S. schools. Live from Washington, D.C., PBS television station WETA, the secretary will respond to comments and questions from teachers in the studio audience and via telephone and e-mail. The conversation will address ways to improve the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, now called No Child Left Behind; better methods for recruiting, preparing, and rewarding teachers; ideas for elevating the teaching profession; and much more. The program will air 8-9 p.m. Eastern Time. Brian A. Day Executive Director North American Association for Environmental Education 2000 P Street, NW Suite 540 Washington, DC 20036 202 419-0414 (direct) 202 419-0412 (general) 202 419-0415 (fax) brian at naaee.org www.naaee.org NAAEE's 38th Annual Conference: The Power of Partnerships, October 7-10, 2009 - Portland, OR P Please consider the environment before printing this email From: naaee-action-network at googlegroups.com [mailto:naaee-action-network at googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Knowlton, Shareen Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 5:24 PM To: NAAEE Action Network; Affiliates List Serve Subject: NAAEE Action Network October Call Reminder Hi folks! Just a reminder that our monthly Action Network Call will be taking place tomorrow (10/1) at 1pm EST. Like last month, I don't anticipate tomorrow's updates taking the full call time, so the latter part of the agenda will be an open forum. This will provide an opportunity for states to report any recent progress, challenges, and questions they might have in the areas of advocacy and/or ELPs. You are all out there doing such incredible work and it is important that we share this experience with each other! Also, if you've encountered a hurdle in your work with advocacy or ELP development, chances are someone else on the call might have faced a similar challenge. Pose a question to the group or ask for feedback on an approach you're considering. I have to say, this segment was my favorite part of last month's call. Glad we'll be able to repeat it. Also, I've attached the notes from last month's call. Thanks as always to Rian Smith, our fabulous note taker! Call Information: The toll free number to call is 1-888-537-7715 Then enter pass-code: 33446061# Agenda: 1. NCLI Update: Linda Rhoads a. Governor O'Malley's letter to Secretary Duncan b. Status of the legislation- cosponsors still needed! c. Report on the National Day of Environmental Education Service Projects d. Letter in support of funding for education through the climate bill: http://online.nwf.org/educationsignon e. NAAEE project to collect information about the status of Environmental Literacy Planning in each state 2. NAAEE Conference Advocacy Workshops, Presentations & Meetings: Shareen Knowlton a. Advocacy Committee Meeting on Friday, October 9 from 7am - 8:15am b. ELP Workshop being led by Linda Rhoads & Bora Simmons c. Advocacy Conference Sessions 3. Open Forum: All Call Participants Remaining 2009 Conference Call Dates November 5th December 3rd Thanks so much! Shareen Shareen Knowlton Director of Education Roger Williams Park Zoo 1000 Elmwood Avenue Providence, RI 02907 (401) 785-3510 ext. 357 sknowlton at rwpzoo.org www.rogerwilliamsparkzoo.org -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please let us know by e-mail reply and delete it from your system. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, dissemination, distribution, copying, review or use of the information contained in this e-mail message or any attachment is strictly prohibited. Finally, the recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. 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The workshops are great for Government Agencies, Public Health, Academic Institutions, Non-Profit Organizations, etc. Mapping Pennsylvania Communities: An Introduction to GIS & Community Analysis Pittsburgh: January 13th and 14th, 2010* Hyatt Place Pittsburgh Airport- 6011 Campbells Run Rd Pittsburgh, PA 15205 Philadelphia: January 22nd, 2010 Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Airport - 8900 Bartram Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19153 Audience: Beginners, anyone interested in mapping their community. This hands-on workshop focuses on teaching the fundamentals of using a Geographic Information System (GIS) for community analysis. Participants will learn to create thematic maps with Census data, Geocoding (Address mapping) and Spatial Queries. Other features of the workshop are learning to extract Census data and good map layout and design. 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