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August 27, 2004

EE-NEWS@NAAEE
August 27, 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).

**NAAEE Announcement**
1. First NAAEE Annual EE Research Symposium
Sharing our Research Interests, Accomplishments and Plans

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM  November 5 and
8:00 AM -  5:00 PM November 6

The NAAEE Research Commission is pleased to invite you to Biloxi, Mississippi for the First Annual NAAEE Pre-conference EE Research Symposium. The annual symposium, unlike the more practitioner-oriented sessions of the general NAAEE conference and the associated pre-conference workshops will focus on research discussions by and for researchers. The symposium offers opportunities to discuss a range of research programs and evaluation studies that range from quantitative and mixed methods approaches through a number of qualitative traditions such as ethnography, phenomenology, narrative/autobiography, and participation action research and perspectives from interpretive and critical to postmodern, feminist, gendered and cultural studies.

Costs: $195 for NAAEE members / $250 for non-members includes lunch on Saturday.

Participants who also register for the NAAEE Annual Conference taking place from November 6-10 will receive a $50 discount off Conference Registration. For more information, contact Michael Brody, Department of Education, Montana State University at 406-994-5951 or brody@xxxxxxxxxxx
See Conference Registration for details: http://naaee.org/catalog/index.php/cPath/26_37

2. North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) 33rd Annual Conference
Casting a Wider Net for Environmental Education
November 5-11, 2004 (including pre and post conference activities)
Biloxi, Mississippi
Online registration and information are now available at http://naaee.org/conferences/
To coordinate room share, you may post information at http://naaee.org/conferences/rides_hotels.php

Don't miss these exciting presentations and special events
* Inaugural EE Research Symposium designed by researchers for researchers (Nov 5-6)
* 9 pre-conference workshops (Nov 6-7)
* 19 field trips led by knowledgeable local guides (Nov 5-7, 11)
* 2 fun-filled evenings for a taste of Mississippian hospitality (Nov 8, 10)
* 225 presentations in a variety of formats across 7 stimulating strands (Nov 8-10)

Register soon to take advantage of Early Bird registration rates, valid through September 30. More information is available at
http://naaee.org.
Opportunities for Sponsorship, Exhibits and Advertising are also available.

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Grants
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1.  DISNEYHAND TEACHER AWARDS
2.  WHALE TAIL GRANTS PROGRAM - CALIFORNIA
3.  DO SOMETHING BRICK AWARDS ANNOUNCES NEW CATEGORY
4.  YOUTH VENTURE

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International Resources
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5.  AUSTRALIAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE IN EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY
6.  SCHOLARSHIPS AT SCHUMACHER COLLEGE

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National Training
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7.  ENVIRONMENTAL CAREERS CONFERENCE - VIDEO BROADCAST
8.  WATERSHED ACADEMY TRAINING CDS
9.  ANNUAL NEW JERSEY ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE

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Resources
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10.  HANDS ON THE LAND
11.  EPA PRESENTS "AFTER THE STORM"
12.  ROBOCOW
13.  AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY (AMNH) SCIENCE BULLETINS
14.  ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION WORKS
15.  COLUMBIA RIVER VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP: AN AMAZING WATERSHED JOURNEY
16.  ASK DOCTOR GLOBAL CHANGE

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Research and Publishing Opportunities
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17.  WWF SEEKING EDUCATORS TO PILOT TEST CURRICULUM
18.  CYBERSCHOOLBUS SEEKING TEACHERS TO REVIEW CONTENT
19.  EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT TEACHER PROJECT

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FROM OUR SPONSOR
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ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION RESEARCH
Editor: Professor William Scott, University of Bath, UK

Taylor & Francis is pleased to announce that from 2005, Environmental Education Research will increase in frequency to five issues a year.

NAAEE members can still subscribe to the journal at the special rate of US$38/£23.

Further details on the journal and the special rate can be found by visiting: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/13504622.asp

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Grants
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1. DISNEYHAND TEACHER AWARDS
Nomination Deadline: October 15, 2004
The DisneyHand Teacher Awards honor full-time creative, inspiring teachers across the United States who showcase creativity in the classroom and assist in developing creative teaching strategies in their school districts. Teachers can be nominated by students, former students, students' parents, principals, or members of the community. Honorees and their respective schools will receive grants from the Walt Disney Company. Honorees will also participate in professional development and recognition events.
http://disney.go.com/disneyhand/learning/teacherawards/nominate.html

2. WHALE TAIL GRANTS PROGRAM - CALIFORNIA
Application Deadline: December 10, 2004
The California Coastal Commission's Whale Tail Grants Program for schools and nonprofits to apply for funding to support programs that encourage people to value and take action to improve the health of California's coast, marine life, or inland watersheds, with an emphasis on reaching underserved students and members of the public. Educational beach maintenance and coastal habitat restoration programs are also eligible. Applicants may request any amount up to $50,000, and 25-50% of the funding will be allocated in small grants under $10,000. $413,500 will be distributed.
See www.coastforyou.org for more details and the application and guidelines, or call (800) Coast-4U.
http://www.coastal.ca.gov/publiced/plate/GuideWTgrants2004-5.pdf

3. DO SOMETHING BRICK AWARDS ANNOUNCES NEW CATEGORY
Deadline: November 1, 2004
The BRICK Award program has added a new category to the BRICK Awards for young leaders age 19-25! The 19-25 category will have 6 finalists and 3 winners. The 18 and under category will still have 12 finalists and 6 winners. The Do Something BRICK Awards program honors and funds the efforts of dynamic leaders age 25 and under who have devised and implemented innovative solutions to problems in their local communities in the areas of community building, health and the environment. Each BRICK winner in the "18 and under" category receives a $5,000 higher education scholarship and a $5,000 grant for continued community work. Winners in the "19-25" category each receive a $10,000 grant for continued community work. All winners receive engraved bricks, pro bono services, and other support and recognition.
http://www.dosomething.org/brick-awards.htm

4. YOUTH VENTURE
Youth Venture provides seed money grants of up to $1,000 for new youth-created, youth-led, sustainable ventures that benefit the community. Youth ages 12-20 who want to start a new ongoing environmental club or organization can get guidance on how to plan, organize, and launch their venture, along with funds for start-up expenses. Visit the website to get information and start the application process.
http://www.youthventure.org/


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International Resources
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5. AUSTRALIAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE IN EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY (ARIES)
ARIES is the first national institute devoted to the research of education for sustainability and will undertake a range of research projects aimed at better understanding methods of motivating and engaging organisations, governments, communities, and individuals into making changes for environmental sustainability.
http://www.pr.mq.edu.au/events/index.asp?ItemID=1566

6. SCHOLARSHIPS AT SCHUMACHER COLLEGE - UK
The College has Educational Foundation of America (EFA) Scholarships available for the following two courses:
HOLISTIC SCIENCE (October 3-22 2004) with Brian Goodwin, Stephan Harding, Arthur Zajonc, Craig Holdredge and Francoise Wemelsfelder.
FUTURE SENSE (November 7-26 2004) with Mary Midgley, John Lash, Jules Cashford and Anne Baring. The College is located in the UK, but these Scholarships are available to US citizens only and are worth up to 80% of course fees.
Full details of courses and application procedures can be found on the website: http://www.schumachercollege.org.uk/


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National Training
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7. ENVIRONMENTAL CAREERS CONFERENCE - VIDEO BROADCAST
October 5, 2004
The Green Careers Conference will take place via a live video teleconference broadcast to provide information pertaining to sustainable careers. Eight environmental employers on two panels will provide inside information on how to get into a great career that sustains our environment.
http://www.environmentalcareer.com/conference.htm

8. WATERSHED ACADEMY TRAINING CDS
Watershed Academy is offering a free CD version of the online watershed training program. Each module is interactive and written in a style to optimize understanding by general audiences. Used by a number of professors as a framework for their college courses. Orders for up to 50 CDs require no special approval. Request: "Watershed Academy Web on CD" publication no. EPA 841-C-03-001 by email: ncepimal@xxxxxxx, call: 800-490-9198, or visit website: http://www.epa.gov/watertrain/getCD.html
http://www.epa.gov/watertrain/

9. ANNUAL NEW JERSEY ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE
January 6-8, 2005 - Lawrenceville, New Jersey
Each year hundreds of formal and nonformal educators from across New Jersey gather together to network, improve their skills, and expand their knowledge. Over 50 concurrent sessions, two keynote presentations, and several full and half-day professional development workshops.
Contact: ANJEEconference@xxxxxxxxx
http://www.anjee.net


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Resources
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10. HANDS ON THE LAND
Hands on the Land (HOL) is a network of field classrooms stretching across America from Alaska to Florida and is sponsored by Partners in Resource Education, a collaboration of five Federal agencies, a non-profit foundation, schools, and other private sector partners. HOL provides a national network of field classrooms to enhance kindergarten through high school student-learning. Site provides teaching materials, resources for students, educational program information, teacher bulletins, and more.
http://www.handsontheland.org

11. EPA PRESENTS "AFTER THE STORM"
The Environmental Protection Agency is airing a half-hour television special about watersheds and stormwater runoff on The Weather Channel, Saturday, September 18, 2004 at 8:00 pm and 11:00 pm EST. "After the Storm" explores how polluted runoff threatens the nation's waters. VHS copies are available free for educational purposes by calling 800-490-9198 or emailing: ncepimal@xxxxxxxx
http://www.epa.gov/weatherchannel

12. ROBOCOW
Web-based animation featuring a new superhero, Robocow. Robocow flies over agricultural horizons, rescuing us from ill-advised practices endangering the quality of surface waters. For students in grades 6-10. >From the Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration of Canada's Agriculture and Agri-Food Ministry.
http://www.agr.gc.ca/pfra/flash/robocow/en/robocow_e.htm

13. AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY (AMNH) SCIENCE BULLETINS
The AMNH Science Bulletin Website has been updated to provide news on recent discoveries in biodiversity, Earth sciences and astrophysics. The bulletins present current science news stories through video stories, 3-D graphics, and interactive satellite data visualizations.
http://sciencebulletins.amnh.org/

14. ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION WORKS
Data, studies and case examples of how environmental education has a measurable impact on environmental protection and improved student learning include better results on standard tests. The EE-works is a service of the National Environmental Education and Training Foundation (NEETF).
http://www.TheEEWorks.org

15. THE COLUMBIA RIVER VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP: AN AMAZING WATERSHED JOURNEY
Learn about Columbia River history, geology, the headwaters region, First Nations and Native Americans culture, current issues and challenges to the river, make educational connections, and provide glimpses of sustainability about the future of the river with readings on the river from multiple perspectives. Designed for middle and high school students and teachers in conjunction with Tramline, an award-winning creator of virtual field trips. A web product of the Columbia Basin Environmental Education Capacity Building Initiative (CBI).
Contact: Kim A. Freier, Ed.D. kfreier@xxxxxxxxxxxx
http://cbi.wsu.edu

16. ASK DOCTOR GLOBAL CHANGE
A reference service provided by Global Change Research Information Office (GCRIO) that assists in finding information and data relevant to global environmental change. Provides students with a searchable collection of answers to questions about issues related to climate change and students can submit questions of their own and explore related links.
http://gcrio.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/gcrio.cfg/php/enduser/home.php


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Research and Publishing Opportunities
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17. WWF SEEKING EDUCATORS TO PILOT TEST CURRICULUM
The World Wildlife Fund is finalizing the latest Windows on the Wild curriculum guide, "Building Better Communities" and are looking for formal and nonformal educators to help pilot test activities. Pilot testers will receive a free copy of Smart Consumers: An Educator's Guide to Exploring Consumer Issues and the Environment or another Windows on the Wild publication of their choice.
For information on trying out one or more activities with your students this fall, please contact Florence Miller at 202-778-9559 or florence.miller@xxxxxxxxxx
http://www.worldwildlife.org/windows/windows.cfm

18. CYBERSCHOOLBUS SEEKING TEACHERS TO REVIEW CONTENT
The United Nations Cyberschoolbus is looking for teachers and curriculum supervisors to review content and lesson plans being developed. The site provides students a wide variety of educational and fun resources. Reviewers will receive free materials for their classroom.
http://cyberschoolbus.un.org/survey/surveyq.html
http://www.un.org/Pubs/CyberSchoolBus/index.html

19. EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT TEACHER PROJECT
K-12 Teachers are invited to complete an online survey and join an email discussion about Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). The project aims to explore teachers' interests in and resource needs related to ESD, and connect teachers interested in ESD. Find out more on the website!
Contact: Beth Covitt at b.covitt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
http://www.griffith.edu.au/centre/ecocentre/esdiscussion/

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