January 9, 2004

["Katharine Wang" <wangkn@xxxxxxxxxx>]

EE-NEWS @NAAEE
January 9, 2004

The bi-weekly email bulletin provided by the
North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE),
with funding from the Environmental Education and Training Partnership
(EETAP).


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EE-NEWS ITEMS
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* RESEARCH/PUBLISHING OPPORTUNITIES*
1. Children, Youth And Environments - Call For Submissions
2. International Children's Conference On The Environment
3. National Council For The Social Studies Conference - Call For
Presentations
4. Coastal And Estuarine Habitat Restoration Conference - Call For
Presentations
5. Landscapes Of The Heart - Call For Papers

* GRANTS*
6. River Of Words Poetry And Art Contest

* UPDATES FROM THE HILL*
7. Congress In Recess - No Action

* EE RESOURCES*
8. Residential Outdoor/Environmental Education Conference
9. Fundamentals Of Environmental Education Course
10. Environmental Education Association Of Alabama Annual Conference
11. Raptors In The City
12. Global Perspectives In Environmental Adult Education
13. Sea To Shining Sea - Partners In Conservation
14. Yes! Magazine - Free Subscription


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RESEARCH/PUBLISHING OPPORTUNITIES
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1. CHILDREN, YOUTH AND ENVIRONMENTS - CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

CYE invites submissions for the 2003 Graduate Student Paper Award for
Excellence in Research. Papers must be original and examine some aspect of
the relationships between children, youth and the physical environment. An
experienced panel of senior researchers and leading experts will review all
submissions and provide detailed feedback.

CYE will publish the top three papers in the Spring 2004 issue, along with
other submissions selected for demonstrating excellence in research.
Submissions are welcomed on a broad range of topics and using different
approaches, including empirical research, theoretical and historical
studies, critical literature reviews, design analyses, post-occupancy
evaluations, policy studies, and program assessments.  Deadline for
submissions: January 31st.

http://cye.colorado.edu/CYE_CallForPaper_StudentAward.htm



2. INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S CONFERENCE ON THE ENVIRONMENT - CALL FOR
PROPOSALS
July 19-23 - Connecticut College, New London, Connecticut

The 2004 Tunza International Children's Conference on the Environment will
convene six hundred international students aged 10-13 to explore topics on
the themes of "Oceans, Rivers, and Waterways," "Extinction and
Biodiversity," "Indigenous People's Environmental Ways," and "Energy--Save
It, Renew It, Recycle It." The conference planners are calling for proposals
for children's workshops, children's fieldtrips, and adult seminars.

Submission deadline: January 31st.
http://www.icc04.org/commonpage.html



3. NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THE SOCIAL STUDIES CONFERENCE - CALL FOR
PRESENTATIONS
November 19-21 - Baltimore, Maryland

The theme of the 84th National Council for the Social Studies conference is
Democracy & Diversity - Social Studies in Action. This conference will bring
together leading social studies educators from around the world.  Once
again, the environmental education community is planning a number of
conference related activities, including a meeting of the Population and
Environment Special Interest Group (SIG).

For more information on the Population and Environment SIG or on how to
submit a presentation proposal, please contact Bora Simmons at
boras@xxxxxxxx Proposal submissions must be postmarked no later than
February 1st.

http://www.ncss.org/conference/



4. COASTAL AND ESTUARINE HABITAT RESTORATION CONFERENCE - CALL FOR
PRESENTATIONS
September 12-15 - Washington State Convention & Trade Center and the Grand
Hyatt, Seattle, Washington

Restore America's Estuaries is gathering the restoration community to
advance the knowledge, pace, practice and success of coastal and estuarine
habitat restoration. This Conference will address habitat restoration in
coastal and estuarine areas of the United States, including the Great Lakes
region, as well as international initiatives and issues. It will also
feature a focus on restoration
challenges and opportunities in the Pacific Northwest, with an emphasis
on transferable lessons learned.

Presentation submission deadline: February 2nd. Poster Proposal deadline:
March 1st.
http://www.estuaries.org/2ndnationalconference.php



5. LANDSCAPES OF THE HEART - CALL FOR PAPERS

Educators and writers are invited to submit manuscripts for consideration
in a greatly expanded edition of the book "Landscapes of the Heart."
Individuals already involved include notable authors E.O. Wilson and Maurice
Strong. For more information contact Dr. Michael Aleksiuk at:
aleksiuk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx or 780.439.8266. Paper proposal deadline: February
28th, final submissions due May 31st.

http://www.telusplanet.net/public/aleksiuk/homepage/call_for_papers



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6. RIVER OF WORDS POETRY AND ART CONTEST

River of Words, in affiliation with The Library of Congress Center for the
Book, conducts an international poetry and art contest for youth on the
theme of watersheds each year.  The contest is designed to help youth
explore the natural and cultural history of the place they live, and to
express, through poetry and art, what they discover.  The contest is open to
any child, K-12, on their own or as part of a group.  Prizes are awarded in
art and poetry categories, according to age group.  The entry deadline
(U.S.) is February 15th.

http://www.riverofwords.org/contest/index.html



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UPDATES FROM THE HILL
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7. CONGRESS IN RECESS - NO ACTION

The second session of the 108th Congress will reconvene on January 20th.


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EE RESOURCES
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8. RESIDENTIAL OUTDOOR/ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE
February 13-16 - Jefferson County Public Schools Outdoor Education,
Evergreen, Colorado

Outdoor educators from all the western states and Canada are invited to
participate in a forum for sharing common successes, issues, opportunities,
and challenges in offering children a meaningful outdoor education
experience. The theme of the 2004 conference is Environmental Education in a
Changing World. Program sessions will focus on topics related to providing
quality outdoor education in an environment of changing educational
philosophies, goals, funding, resources and situations.  Some sessions and
activities may include: Creative Writing and Outdoor Education, Curriculum
Standards and Outdoor Ed, Intern and High School Leadership Programs,
Foundation Creation and Fundraising, and site Development for Outdoor Ed.

For more information and registration forms contact Karen Cravens,
303-838-7475 or VM 303-982-8072 or kcravens@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx



9. FUNDAMENTALS OF ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION COURSE
February 16 - April 30 - Online

The "Fundamentals of Environmental Education" course strives to provide
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 have the opportunity to interact with other
educators from across the country.  Participants may obtain three
undergraduate or graduate level credits from the University of
Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

To view the course syllabus, obtain a scholarship application, or register
for the course, please visit:
http://www.eetap.org/html/online_ee_course.php



10. ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION OF ALABAMA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
February 19-21 - Camp Beckwith, Fairhope, Alabama

The theme of the EEAA conference is "Teaching in the Nursery: Developing the
Next Generation of Environmental Educators." This year's keynote speaker
will be Bernard Kuhajda of the University of Alabama Department of
Biological Sciences.

http://www.aces.edu/eeaa/main.html



11. RAPTORS IN THE CITY

Raptors in the City is a real-time, inquiry-based science and technology
program for grades 4-6 that stars the peregrine falcon. The online portion
of Raptors in the City guides children through nesting season (roughly
February to June) as they watch the still rare falcons live via cameras
mounted on skyscrapers.  The curriculum supports one semester of study, and
the students learn environmental, biological, and technological lessons, as
well as research skills, tied to national science and technology standards.
Curriculum materials and books for falcon study are available at low cost.

http://raptorsinthecity.homestead.com/ProgramInformation.html



12. GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES IN ENVIRONMENTAL ADULT EDUCATION
Darlene E. Clover, Professor, University of Victoria, Canada, Editor

This book outlines theories and practices in environmental adult education
that are emerging worldwide. Environmental adult education arises not from a
deficit platform of 'lack of awareness' and 'individual behavior
modification' - but rather from the asset belief in an existing - if
sometimes hidden - ecological knowledge of need for a deeper
socio-political, race, and gender analysis of environmental problems, and
the power and potential of democratic participation and collective action
and learning. Authors from Canada, the Philippines, Kenya, India, Mexico,
Fiji, Australia, Sudan and the United States examine areas such as
environmental racism and the legacy of colonization, self-governance and
community resistance, women's and indigenous knowledges, international
development and globalisation, feminist environmental arts-based practices,
learning resource creation, and participatory research.

http://www.peterlang.com/all/index.cfm?vSuche=vSuche&vDom=3&vRub=3060



13. SEA TO SHINING SEA - PARTNERS IN CONSERVATION

The Sea to Shining Sea - Partners in Conservation webcast is global in
nature, covering topics and issues from Alaska to Texas. This archived
webcast is divided into three major topical areas - A Sense of Place:
Understanding the Habitat, Wildlife: Adaptations and Concerns, and Human
Impact and Involvement. Within each topic one can look at the perspectives
from Alaska, Texas and the nation as a whole. The information provided on
the Web site is intended as a guide for educators for further classroom
activities and exploration. Topics, guiding questions, curriculum standards,
Internet resources and activity ideas are included.

http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/expltx/eft/



14. YES! MAGAZINE - FREE SUBSCRIPTION

YES! offers teachers and students inspiring case studies of practical,
positive solutions to a broad range of environmental and social justice
challenges.  By casting a spotlight on these everyday heroes, young and
old, at home and abroad -- YES! offers hope, inspiration, and a sense of
what is possible. Educators find YES! a powerful tool for informing students
about ecological and social problems while also providing hopeful solutions
and channels for constructive action. Teachers are eligible for a free
one-year subscription to this quarterly journal.

http://www.yesmagazine.org/education/teacheroffer.cfm


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