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September 9, 2004

EE-NEWS@NAAEE
September 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).

**NAAEE Announcement**
NAAEE 2004 Conference scholarship applications are now being accepted for three categories:

a. Diversity Scholarship -- to assist individuals representing minority groups from urban areas. International and Spanish-speaking educators are encouraged to apply, valued at $350.00.
b. College Students Scholarship -- to support deserving full time junior, senior (3rd or 4th year student), or graduate students with commitment to environmental education, valued at $210.00.
c. Mississippi Educator Scholarship -- to recognize Mississippi teachers that excel in the classroom and to MS environmental educators that are in need of financial assistance, valued at $330.00.

All partial scholarships cover full conference registration and the appropriate annual NAAEE membership dues.

Deadline for Applications is October 15, 2004 and notification is October 30, 2004.
http://naaee.org/conferences/

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Grants
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1. SCHOOL FUNDING NEWSLETTER
2. NEA FOUNDATION PUBLIC SCHOOL INNOVATION GRANTS

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National Training
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3. ESTUARYLIVE CELEBRATES - ONLINE FIELD TRIP
4. ALTWHEELS FESTIVAL - MASSACHUSETTS
5. TEACHING ACROSS DISCIPLINES - NORTH CAROLINA
6. UTAH ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE
7. TEACHING THE POETRY OF RIVERS - ONLINE
8. EEAO 2004 ANNUAL CONFERENCE - OREGON
9. 2004 MISSOURI EE CAMPUS CONFERENCE
10. NIW 2004 WORKSHOP - MICHIGAN
11. WIDENING THE CLASSROOM WALLS - WASHINGTON
12. AUTUMN ECOLOGICAL FIELD STUDIES COURSE - ONLINE
13. ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION ALLIANCE OF GEORGIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
14. DR. WILLIAM B. STAPP HONORED - MICHIGAN

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Resources
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15. WWF ADVENTURES YOUNG EXPLORERS IN THE AMAZON
16. THE GLOBAL SCHOOLHOUSE
17. NONFORMAL EE PROGRAMS – GUIDELINES FOR EXCELLENCE
18. KIND NEWS
19. SKYEYE WEATHER TEACHER'S CORNER
20. JOURNEY OF THE LOGGERHEAD: INTERACTIVE DVD ON MARINE TURTLES

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Research and Publishing Opportunities
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21. EECO ANNUAL CONFERENCE - CFP
22. EE ALLIANCE OF GEORGIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE - CFP
23. 7TH GLOBAL IES CONFERENCE ON EE - CFP

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FROM OUR SPONSOR
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Environmental Education Research is available at a special rate for NAAEE members of $38/£23.
Further information can be found at: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/13504622.asp

Free sample articles from Environmental Education Research are currently available on the Education Arena at: http://www.educationarena.com/educationarena/sample/res_samples.htm

SARA - Scholarly Articles Research Alerting - is a free email alerting service delivering tables of contents for any Taylor & Francis journals prior to publication.
For registration instructions please visit: www.tandf.co.uk/SARA


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Grants
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1. SCHOOL FUNDING NEWSLETTER
Free monthly newsletter provides information and alerts on grants available to public, private, charter, faith-based Pre K-12 schools in the U.S.
http://www.school-funding-center.com/index.asp

2. NEA FOUNDATION PUBLIC SCHOOL INNOVATION GRANTS
Application Deadline: September, 15, 2004
Grants ($2,000 - $5,000) to support public school teachers, education support personnel, and/or faculty who collaborate to develop and implement innovative ideas that result in high student achievement, improve teaching and learning, including the use of technology.
http://www.nfie.org/programs/grantguides.htm


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3. ESTUARYLIVE CELEBRATES - ONLINE FIELD TRIP
Setpember 21-25, 2004 - Online
Celebrate National Estuaries Day with EstuaryLive, an interactive field trip of estuaries over the Internet. September 21-22 special fieldtrips to the Rachel Carson Reserve in Beaufort, North Carolina will be covering special topics that support the science curriculum. September 23-24 will feature live internet field trips to seven different estuaries around the United States.
http://www.estuaries.gov/neday.html

4. ALTWHEELS FESTIVAL - MASSACHUSETTS
September 18-19, 2004 - Brookline, Massachusetts
New England's largest annual alternative transportation festival has many areas designed for educators and kids including environmental curriculum from the Museum of Science, Tufts, the NE Aquarium, and MIT as well as a full set of panels and lawn show featuring all types of alternative transportation vehicles available. A breakout session on September 20th will be held at the Museum to discuss creating a more sustainable transportation vision for New England with a focused session on the topic of education.
Contact info: info@xxxxxxxxxxxxx or call Alison at 617-868-1582.
http://www.altwheels.org/altwheels_info.html

5. TEACHING ACROSS DISCIPLINES - NORTH CAROLINA
October 18, 2004 - Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
Teaching Across Disciplines Using Environmental Health workshop for K-12 teachers. Explore classroom materials that use environmental health to teach across disciplines. Receive curricular materials that address North Carolina Education Standards and teacher substitute reimbursement. Choose the workshop that best meets your grade level: Grades K-4, Grades 5-8 and Grades 9-12. Upon completion of the workshop, participants will receive a Certificate of Participation (8 hours).
http://www.niehs.nih.gov/science-education/events/workshop/

6. UTAH ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE
October 22-23, 2004 - Salt Lake City, Utah
Conference theme "Tools for Teaching Diverse Communities" addressing the challenge of environmental educators effectively reaching diverse audiences. Conference strands are: Professionalization of the Field of Environmental Education; Demonstrating Quality Environmental Education; and Community Innovation.
http://www.usee.org/services/conference.html

7. TEACHING THE POETRY OF RIVERS - ONLINE
Colorado Foundation for Water Education free online lesson plans for teachers that address the interdisciplinary study of watersheds, and assist students with submissions to the River of Words Poetry Contest. Self-paced lesson plans, integrating culture, history, poetry and watershed science.
http://cfwe.org/row.asp

8. EEAO 2004 ANNUAL CONFERENCE - OREGON
October 15-16, 2004 - Oregon City, Oregon
Environmental Education Association of Oregon (EEAO) Conference theme: Educating Towards Sustainability II - Strengthening Our Roots and Building Community. An exploration of environmental education's role in sustainability. Workshop "What's Fair Got to Do With It: Diversity Cases from Environmental Educators". Online registration.
http://www.acteva.com//booking.cfm?bevaID=73099

9. 2004 MISSOURI EE CAMPUS CONFERENCE
October 29-31, 2004 - Columbia, Missouri
The 2004 "EE Campus" will have a stronger focus on professional development providing workshops that can be used for continuing education, college credit, or Category I & II of the EE Certification program. Attending the whole conference counts toward Category III - Knowledge of Additional Resources. The Share Fair will feature various curriculum materials and professional development workshops. The Regional Partners Dinner will provide opportunities to foster partnerships among EE providers in each region of the state.
Online Registration: http://muconf.missouri.edu/eecampus2004/
http://www.missouri.edu/%7Eesiwww/eecampus2004.html

10. NIW 2004 WORKSHOP - MICHIGAN
November 16-20, 2004 - Grand Rapids, Michigan
National Association for Interpretation (NAI) National Interpreters Workshop (NIW) "An Interpreter’s Voyage". Workshop participants will include natural and cultural heritage interpreters; managers from federal, state, and private organizations; tourism professionals; commercial vendors and interpretation students.
Regular registration ends October 12, 2004.
Information on Concurrent Sessions: http://www.interpnet.com/niw2004/concurrent.htm
http://www.interpnet.com/niw2004/index.htm

11. WIDENING THE CLASSROOM WALLS - WASHINGTON
October 22-23, 2004 - Seattle, Washington
Widening the Classroom Walls: Schoolyard Habitats and Urban Wildlife. Woodland Park Zoo and National Wildlife Federation workshop provides an opportunity for school communities (students, educators, administration and community members) to learn the benefits of and steps involved in creating a Schoolyard Habitats site.
Applications due: September 24, 2004
To register, contact Katie Remine, Teacher Training Coordinator at (206) 684-4834 or katie.remine@xxxxxxxx
http://www.zoo.org/

12. AUTUMN ECOLOGICAL FIELD STUDIES COURSE - ONLINE
September 13 - December 17, 2004 - Online
Montana State University Online course is designed for educators of children in grades 6-12 to learn and practice basic ecological field study techniques and integrate them into their instruction. The course focuses on autumn ecological field studies including: forest, plant landscape, human impact and bird studies. All studies will be completed outdoors in your local environment. A wide variety of field study techniques will be presented and the participants will share the results of the studies. Basic ecological concepts are presented in the context of the field studies. Participants will have many opportunities to share their views on a variety of topics related to the environment and education. 3 Graduate credits through Montana State University. Visit the website for more information and to register.
http://www.scienceteacher.org/courses/edci580FldStdA.htm

13. ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION ALLIANCE OF GEORGIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
March 11-13, 2005 - Helen, Georgia
2005 conference theme is Keys to Successful Partnerships. Environmental educators representing organizations, institutions, public and independent schools, universities, municipal, county, state and federal agencies are invited to share their experiences and discuss the following Keys for Successful Partnerships: Teaching and Training; Assessment and Evaluation; Fundraising; Communication; Sharing of Resources.
http://www.eealliance.org/conference.htm

14. DR. WILLIAM B. STAPP HONORED - MICHIGAN
September 17, 2004 - Ann Arbor, Michigan
An Ann Arbor nature area will be named after Dr. William B. Stapp to honor his life and impact who founded Ann Arbor Public School's Outdoor Education program in 1963. There will be a formal dedication of the Stapp Nature Area on Friday September 17, 2004 at the Leslie Science Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan at 3pm, followed by a reception.
Please RSVP at (734) 994-2780 or email parks&rec@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx if you would like to attend.

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Resources
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15. WWF ADVENTURES YOUNG EXPLORERS IN THE AMAZON
This World Wildlife Fund site features the expedition highlights of Nick News and the Young Explorers into the Amazon. Students can learn about the rainforest and ways to help preserve the Amazon; experience the adventures of the explorers through their "Jungle Notes"; and play the "Piranha Chase" and learn about the natural treasures of the Amazon.
http://www.worldwildlife.org/amazonkids/index.cfm

16. THE GLOBAL SCHOOLHOUSE
The new home of "The Global Schoolhouse" (began in 1992) a project of Global Schoolnet international online community education project where students can find online collaborative projects organized by topic and grade level.
http://www.gsh.org/GSH/index.html

17. NONFORMAL EE PROGRAMS – GUIDELINES FOR EXCELLENCE
Nonformal Environmental Education Programs – Guidelines for Excellence comprises a set of recommendations for developing and administering high quality nonformal environmental education programs. The guidelines describe six key characteristics that can help guide the program development process: Needs Assessment, Organizational Needs and Capacities, Program Scope and Structure, Program Delivery Resources, Program Quality and Appropriateness, and Evaluation. Each key characteristic is supported by a series of guidelines and indicators that provide greater detail. The Nonformal Guidelines are the ninth volume in the National Project for Excellence in Environmental Education series has been published. 2004, 36 pp. ISBN 1-884008-89-5. $9.95 nonmember/ $7.95 NAAEE Member
http://naaee.org/publications/pubdescriptions.php/

18. KIND NEWS
Kids in Nature's Defense (KIND) monthly newspaper from the National Association for Humane and Environmental Education. Features articles, stories, and activities that help teach children about people, animals, and the environment. Students also can visit the website for related games and activities. September through May (monthly) subscription is $30 and includes 32 copies of one of three editions (grades K–2; 3–4; or 5–6), a teachers guide and an annual resource book of reproducible worksheets, calendar pages, and other materials.
http://www.kindnews.org/

19. SKYEYE WEATHER TEACHER'S CORNER
Helpful weather info links plus information on weather related topics for teachers and students. Science experiments and weather education presentation info. Elementary students enjoy asking Puffy-Q questions too.
http://www.skyeyeweather.com/learn.html

20. JOURNEY OF THE LOGGERHEAD: INTERACTIVE DVD ON MARINE TURTLES
Available September 2004 Environmental Media designed and filmed this interactive DVD in the company of countless staff and volunteers of local nesting beach monitoring programs, domestic and international agencies, colleges and universities, aquaria, nature centers, and rehabilitation programs. This interactive DVD contains GIS data, satellite tracking information, still photographs, extensive interviews, and a 26-minute video about the loggerhead and other marine turtle species.
For more information or to order: Contact Katy Garland at kgarland@xxxxxxxxxxxx, or 800-368-3382, ext. 12.
http://www.envmedia.com/production/loggerhead/index.htm


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Research and Publishing Opportunities
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21. EECO ANNUAL CONFERENCE - CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS
Deadline: October 1, 2004
Environmental Education Council of Ohio 38th Annual Conference, March 18-20, 2005 - Marietta, Ohio. Conference theme: Confluence of Rivers, Industry, History, and Ecological Systems. Presentation proposals for sessions, workshops, or field trips may be submitted. Conference Strands include Confluence of Responsibility and Stewardship; Confluence of Rivers and History; and Confluence of Education and the Environment.
http://www.eeco-online.org/38th%20ANNUAL%20New.pdf

22. EE ALLIANCE OF GEORGIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE - CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS
Presentation Proposals Deadline: September 22, 2004.
2005 conference (March 11-13, 2005) theme is Keys to Successful Partnerships. Environmental educators are invited to share their experiences and discuss the following Keys for Successful Partnerships: Teaching and Training; Assessment and Evaluation; Fundraising; Communication; Sharing of Resources.
http://www.eealliance.org/conference.htm#Presentation%20Proposals

23. 7TH GLOBAL IES CONFERENCE ON EE - CALL FOR PAPERS
September 19-23, 2005 - Agra, India
The Indian Environmental Society (IES) conference purpose is to evaluate the steps taken as a follow-up of Tbilisi at regional, national and global levels to strengthen EE and also to appraise the activities and success of programs developed and implemented on environmental education in the last three decades. Topics will include: environmental education in formal and non-formal education systems, EE and trade, media, case studies, success stories, biodiversity conservation, eco-restoration and environmental legislation and EE. Papers accepted will be printed in the proceedings of the conference.
http://www.iesglobal.org/

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