December 8, 2004

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EE-NEWS@NAAEE
December 8, 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**
CALL FOR 2004 CONFERENCE PAPER SUBMISSION ~ Deadline: December 15, 2004
NAAEE invites presenters at the 33rd Annual Conference in Biloxi to 
submit a paper summarizing your presentation for publication in the 2004 
Conference Proceedings. Only full papers of material actually presented 
at the conference will be included. Please visit 
http://naaee.org/conferences/biloxi/conf_proceedings_guidelines.htm for 
details.

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Grants
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1. TOYOTA INTERNATIONAL TEACHER PROGRAM
2. ACTION FOR NATURE YOUNG ECO-HERO AWARDS

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International Resources & Events
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3. ROYAL ROADS UNIVERSITY: MAEEC PROGRAM ~ CANADA
4. ECOTEACH ~ COSTA RICA

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National Events
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5. WINTER ECOLOGICAL FIELD STUDIES ~ ONLINE
6. NEEAP 2005 LEADERSHIP CLINIC ~ WEST VIRGINIA
7. DEVELOPING TEACHER TRAINING COURSE ~ CALIFORNIA
8. AEEA EE EXPO 2005 ~ ARKANSAS
9. ARMADA PROJECT - RESEARCH & MENTORING EXPERIENCES FOR TEACHERS
10. BIRDING WORKSHOP IN WEST TEXAS ~ TEXAS
11. IEEIA WORKSHOP ~ HAWAII
12. IEEIA WORKSHOP ~ ALASKA
13. FIRE FOCUS PLT WORKSHOPS ~ NORTH CAROLINA
14. AEOE STATEWIDE SPRING CONFERENCE - CALIFORNIA
15. NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY EDUCATION PROGRAM

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Resources
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16. POLLUTION PIPE: STREET TO STREAM
17. WATERSHED ACTION: EDUCATE THE PUBLIC
18. MY COMMUNITY, OUR EARTH (MYCOE) PROJECT

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Research and Publishing Opportunities
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19. TEACHING OUTSIDE THE BOX - CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS
20. SEEKING TEACHERS, PROGRAMS & SCHOOLS USING ENVIRO-BASED EDUCATION
21. COMMENT ON DRAFT NCATE EE PROGRAM STANDARDS

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NAAEE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
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Grants
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1. TOYOTA INTERNATIONAL TEACHER PROGRAM
Deadline: January 10, 2005
Professional development opportunity for 60 high school teachers from 
AL, CA, DC, IN, KY, MI, MO, NY, TX, and WV. A fully funded, two-week 
(June 24 - July 11, 2005) cultural/educational study program to Japan 
focusing on history, education, environment and technology, and how 
these affect industry and society. Participants will be selected through 
a competitive, merit-based process.
See: 
http://www.iie.org/Template.cfm?&Template=/programs/toyota/criteria.htm 
for criteria.
http://www.iie.org/Template.cfm?&Template=/programs/toyota/default.htm

2. ACTION FOR NATURE YOUNG ECO-HERO AWARDS
Deadline: February 28, 2005
Action for Nature (AFN) is seeking applications from students 8-16 for 
its 2005 Young Eco-Hero Awards program. The Young Eco-Hero Awards 
Program recognizes the individual accomplishments of young people who 
have carried out environmental action projects. Projects must concern 
environmental advocacy & health, protection, or research. Winners will 
receive a cash award.
http://www.actionfornature.org/eco-hero/


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International Resources
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3. ROYAL ROADS UNIVERSITY: MAEEC PROGRAM ~ CANADA
Master of Arts in Environmental Education and Communication (MAEEC) at 
the Royal Roads University, Victoria B.C., Canada, develops the 
competence and skill of environmental educators & communicators 
presenting environmental information to audiences. EEC is delivered 
through a combination of on-campus residencies and online learning. 
Contact Dr. Richard Kool: rick.kool@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
http://www.royalroads.ca/ste/

4. ECOTEACH ~ COSTA RICA
EcoTeach offers teacher lead middle school and high school student 
groups to Costa Rica to do Conservation and Endangered Species 
Protection work. Working with local schools and communities in Costa 
Rica, Ecoteach supports environmental protection and education projects 
focused primarily on the Leatherback Sea Turtles and Macaws. Through the 
coffee fund raiser program EcoTeach buys coffee directly from farmers in 
Costa Rica supporting their sustainable farming practices. The fund 
raiser program is available to any group in the US wishing to raise 
money for their local projects and $1 per bag goes to support the 
EcoTeach conservation and education projects.
http://www.ecoteach.org/


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National Training
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5. WINTER ECOLOGICAL FIELD STUDIES ~ ONLINE
January 21 - May 2, 2005 ~ Online
Montana State University On-Line Course - Environmental Science 
Education: Winter Ecological Field Studies. This course is designed for 
educators to learn and practice basic ecological field techniques and 
integrate them into their environmental, science or ecology instruction. 
This course focuses on winter field studies including aquatic, snow, 
forest, mammal and bird studies and will allow the participants to learn 
more about various ecological regions and approaches to teaching in 
nature. Looking for a good geographic distribution of educators and want 
people who will implement the field study techniques in their teaching.
Register online: http://www.scienceteacher.org/courses/edci580FldStdW.htm
http://btc.montana.edu/eft/us/

6. NEEAP 2005 LEADERSHIP CLINIC ~ WEST VIRGINIA
June 16-21, 2005 ~ Shepardstown, West Virginia
National Environmental Education Advancement Project (NEEAP) Leadership 
Clinic for states and provinces to jump start and enhance their EE 
capacity building efforts. Representatives from the Environmental 
Education and Training Partnership (EETAP) States Program will share the 
results and lessons learned from model initiatives such as state EE 
certification, pre-service teacher training, regional systems, and 
outreach to diverse audiences. To be held at the National Conservation 
Training Center in Shepherdstown, West Virginia (http://training.fws.gov)
For more information: Amy Kowalski, NEEAP's Leadership Clinic 
Co-Coordinator at 715-346-4748 or akowalsk@xxxxxxxx

7. DEVELOPING TEACHER TRAINING COURSE ~ CALIFORNIA
February 28 - March 4, 2005 ~ San Francisco, California
Registration Deadline: January 3, 2005 (after deadline, call for 
availability)
Course focus on teachers and how to design, conduct and evaluate teacher 
training which addresses specific issues and topics relevant to their 
site or program. College Credit: 2 semester hours.
Contact Georgia Jeppesen at (304) 876-7388 georgia_jeppesen@xxxxxxx
Register on-line through the National Conservation Training Center at 
https://otis.fws.gov using the course number (OUT8161).

8. AEEA EE EXPO 2005 ~ ARKANSAS
March 11-12, 2005 ~ Conway, Arkansas
Arkansas Environmental Education Association annual Environmental 
Education Exposition at University of Central Arkansas. Keynote Speaker 
will be David Orr, known for his pioneering work on environmental 
literacy in higher education and his recent work in ecological design. 
Sessions will cover: Overcoming Burnout; Grant Writing; Schoolyard 
Habitats; How to Recruit EE Volunteers; Environmental Education 
Certification; & Expanded Poster Session.
More info: Bob McAfee, AEEA, PO Box 488, Hackett, AR, 72937, 
arkenved@xxxxxxx
http://www.uca.edu/org/aeea

9. ARMADA PROJECT - RESEARCH & MENTORING EXPERIENCES FOR TEACHERS
The ARMADA Project provides K-12 teachers opportunities to actively 
participate in ocean, polar, environmental science research and peer 
mentoring. Master Teachers develop ways to bring their research 
experiences, including scientific data, methodologies, and technology 
into the classroom. ARMADA teachers mentor new teachers and present at 
NSTA Conventions.
http://www.armadaproject.org

10. BIRDING WORKSHOP IN WEST TEXAS ~ TEXAS
April 9-12, 2005 ~ Del Rio, Texas
Deadline: March 5, 2005
Enjoy birding in desert and riparian habitats near the Rio Grande. Bird 
on working ranches, Amistad National Recreation Area, and along the 
Pecos River, Devil's River and the Rio Grande. $400 fee includes lodging 
and some meals, access to birding areas and guide services. College 
credit available.
For further details, contact Missy Harrington, 830-313-2611 or 
432-292-4848; info@xxxxxxxxxxx

11. IEEIA WORKSHOP ~ HAWAII
June 25-July 2, 2005 ~ Molokai, Hawaii
Deadline: February 1, 2005
Investigating and Evaluating Environmental Issues and Actions (IEEIA) 
Workshop. Visit beautiful and friendly Molokai while learning how to 
help students develop critical thinking skills, investigate 
environmental issues, and plan responsible citizenship action! $893 fee 
includes instruction manual for this nationally acclaimed EE program 
(based on the Hungerford issue investigation model), seven nights 
lodging, meals, and field trips. Workshop leaders are award winning 
teachers from Aka'ula school. Apply by February 1, 2005 - space is 
limited. College credit available.
For further details, contact CISDE (618-457-8927; cisde@xxxxxxxxxxx).

12. IEEIA WORKSHOP ~ ALASKA
June 19-25, 2005 ~ Seward, Alaska
Deadline: February 1, 2005
Investigating and Evaluating Environmental Issues and Actions (IEEIA) 
Workshop. Enjoy the natural wonders of Alaska while you learn how to 
help students develop critical thinking skills, investigate 
environmental issues, and plan responsible citizenship action! $683 fee 
includes instruction manual for this nationally acclaimed EE program 
(based on the Hungerford issue investigation model), six nights lodging 
(two meals daily), and field trips. College credit available. Apply by 
February 1, 2005 - space is limited.
For further details, contact Versil Withrow (618-898-1277; 
teachu@xxxxxxxxxx).

13. FIRE FOCUS PLT WORKSHOPS ~ NORTH CAROLINA
February 11-12, 2005 ~ Clayton, NC, Contact: clemmonsesf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
or 919-553-5651
February 25-26, 2005 ~ Southern Pines, NC, Contact: kim.hyre@xxxxxxxxxx 
or 910-692-2167
Project Learning Tree PreK-12 Fire Focus workshops will stress the 
effects of fire on overall forest health and forested ecosystems. 
Participants will receive the PLT Prek-8 Activity Guide and high school 
modules.
http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/nreos/forest/plt/fire.htm

14. AEOE STATEWIDE SPRING CONFERENCE - CALIFORNIA
April 15-17, 2005 ~ Petaluma, California
The Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education (AEOE) annual 
statewide conference California’s People and Places: How California’s 
diverse ecosystems shape our population and how its people shape the 
landscape, past, present and future. The conference will include over 60 
workshops, keynote speakers, entertainment, and a job fair. The 
conference workshop strands include Historical California: It’s People 
and their connection to the Environment, California Today: People and 
our connection to Our Environment, California Neighborhoods and Issues 
of Environment, Pedagogy/The Art of Teaching, Hands-on Curriculum, 
Ecosystem Science and Natural History, and Leadership and Diversity.
http://www.aeoe.org/conference/spr05/

15. NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY EDUCATION PROGRAM
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) National Marine 
Sanctuary Program education mission is to enhance public awareness, 
understanding and appreciation of the marine environment. Features the 
Dive Into Education Marine Science Program for teachers to support ocean 
literacy in the classroom; and the Living Classrooms program, an ocean 
field studies program for teacher and student teams to participate in 
activities focused on marine sanctuaries and ocean conservation.
http://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/education


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Resources
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16. POLLUTION PIPE: STREET TO STREAM
Two-page [pdf] for students in Grades 6-12 on non-point sources of 
pollution found in runoff and the effects of development on watersheds. 
Shows the relationship between urban development and impervious ground 
cover created by streets, parking lots, and roofs. Provides a list of 
pollutants found in runoff, as well as some steps that can be taken to 
prevent water pollution. From the Center for Global Environmental 
Education (CGEE).
http://cgee.hamline.edu/watershed/action/background/Pipe.pdf

17. WATERSHED ACTION: EDUCATE THE PUBLIC
Information for Grades 6-12 teachers to plan educational activities for 
students to protect and clean up watershed environments. Projects 
include trash cleanup, stencilling storm drains, testing soil nutrients, 
composting, planting to prevent erosion, and water quality monitoring. 
Instructions are provided, and links to related information are provided 
for teachers and students. From the Center for Global Environmental 
Education (CGEE).
http://cgee.hamline.edu/watershed/action/projects/public_ed.htm

18. MY COMMUNITY, OUR EARTH (MYCOE) PROJECT
Deadline: March 1, 2005
Geographic Learning for Sustainable Development program for middle 
school, secondary school, and university youth from around the world to 
take a hands-on approach to learning geography by developing a project 
that proposes solutions to issues of sustainable development in their 
communities. The focus during this phase is Water, Sanitation, and Human 
Settlement in support of the UN Millennium Goals to reduce poverty and 
improve the lives of people around the world. MyCOE provides free online 
resources for students use in these projects.
http://www.geography.org/sustainable/


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Research and Publishing Opportunities
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19. TEACHING OUTSIDE THE BOX - CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS
Deadline: January 31, 2005
Share your knowledge, experience, ideas and techniques for the 2005 
Teaching Outside the Box - Creative Uses of Nature in Education 
conference (April 29 - May 1, 2005) at Snow Mountain Ranch in Granby, 
Colorado. One $25 stipend per presentation will be awarded to help cover 
the cost of materials at the conference.
http://www.caee.org/outside.htm#presenter

20. SEEKING NAMES OF TEACHERS, PROGRAMS, & SCHOOLS USING 
ENVIRONMENT-BASED EDUCATION
Deadline: January 30, 2005
Seeking names of K-12 teachers, formal instructional programs, or 
schools for a research project investigating what makes teachers able 
and motivated to use the environment as a theme or context for their 
teaching. Teachers of interest use environment-based or EIC-like 
approaches, where the environment is used as a context for integrating 
subject areas, as the source of real world projects and learning 
experiences, and as a means to improve academic outcomes (as opposed to 
teachers who use EE materials or field trips on an infrequent/isolated 
basis).
Contact: Dr. Julie Athman Ernst University of Minnesota, Duluth SpHC 
110, 1216 Ordean Court Duluth, MN 55812
Phone: 218-726-6761 Email: jernst@xxxxxxxxx

21. COMMENT ON DRAFT NCATE EE PROGRAM STANDARDS
Deadline: January 12, 2005
NAAEE needs your input!! NAAEE is an organizational member of National 
Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and is in the 
process of developing environmental education program standards for 
NCATE. The writing team has met and drafted an initial standards 
framework. Now, the writing team needs to hear from you! Currently, 
NCATE has program standards in 20 different disciplines. In many states, 
the NCATE/state partnership agreement requires colleges and universities 
to address the NCATE program standards as part of the NCATE 
accreditation review process. Consequently, the development of NCATE EE 
Program Standards is an important effort for the environmental education 
community. These standards, when fully developed and approved, will 
impact environmental education in schools.
Please take the time to review the document and submit your comments by 
January 12, 2005.
This first draft is posted at 
http://naaee.org/projects/ncate_stds_feedback.pdf

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