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January 26, 2005

EE-NEWS@NAAEE
January 26, 2005
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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NAAEE Call for Presentations
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NAAEE 34th Annual Conference: Sustainability and EE: Focus on the Future
October 25-29, 2005
NAAEE 2nd Pre-conference EE Research Symposium: Continuing the Dialogue: Our Work and Accomplishments
October 24-25, 2005
Albuquerque, NM

Presentation Proposal guidelines and application information for the North American Association for Environmental Education's 34th Annual Conference and the 2nd Preconference EE Research Symposium are now available on http://naaee.org/conferences. Online submission of proposals is preferred and will be available by February 4, 2005. Deadline for submissions is March 22, 2005.

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NAAEE Requests Input on Strategic Plan
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NAAEE invites you to review and comment on our 2005-2010 strategic plan. This is your chance to give your feedback on NAAEE's major goals for the next five years: http://naaee.org/stratplan/fbf.php

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NAAEE Job Announcements
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NAAEE has two vacancies open for its Washington, DC headquarters office:
- Communications, Marketing and Special Projects Officer
- Office Manager
Application Deadline: February 18, 2005
To apply, please send an email with your resume attached and a cover letter to positions@xxxxxxxxx
Visit http://naaee.org/jobs/ for position descriptions and requirements.

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Awards, Grants, Contests
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1. SUMMER OPPORTUNITY FOR HS STUDENTS
2. PRESIDENTIAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS FOR TEACHERS
3. ENVIRONMENT LEADERSHIP AWARD NAMED FOR FIRST RECIPIENT

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National Events, Training, Announcements
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4. NHEE ANNUAL CONFERENCE ~ NEW HAMPSHIRE
5. BIOREGIONAL OUTDOOR ED CONFERENCE ~ UTAH
6. CERTIFIED INTERPRETIVE GUIDE TRAINING ~ WASHINGTON
7. MAEE ANNUAL CONFERENCE ~ MINNESOTA
8. EECO ANNUAL CONFERENCE ~ OHIO
9. 2005 WILDLIFE DIVERSITY CONFERENCE ~ OHIO
10. NATIONAL EE WEEK
11. DIVE INTO EDUCATION 2005 ~ GEORGIA
12. EE ALLIANCE OF GEORGIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE

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Resources for Students & Educators
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13. BBC HOW EARTHQUAKES HAPPEN
14. THE SCIENCE OF TSUNAMIS
15. ASKASIA TSUNAMI TEACHING MATERIALS
16. FLYING WILD
17. BBC CLIMATE CHANGE
18. OCEAN LITERACY
19. PLANET FRIENDLY
20. WWF SMART CONSUMERS INITIATIVE

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Research and Publishing Opportunities
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21. CHILDHOOD EE MATERIALS - RFP
22. ENVIRONMENTAL FILM & VIDEO FESTIVAL - RFP


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EE-News is a compilation of some of the new links added to the EE-Link web site over the past two weeks. Visit http://eelink.net/ for the rest of the story.
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Grants, Awards, Contests
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1. SUMMER OPPORTUNITY FOR HS STUDENTS
Application Deadline: February 15, 2005
The Hutton Junior Fisheries Biology Program, sponsored by the American Fisheries Society designed to stimulate interest in careers in fisheries science and management among groups underrepresented in the fisheries professions, including minorities and women. Students (Grades 10-12) spend 8 weeks in the summer working alongside their mentor who is a fisheries professional in their local community. Participants receive a $3,000 scholarship paid out in 6 installments over the summer months. Applications can be downloaded from the website.
http://www.fisheries.org/html/hutton.shtml

2. PRESIDENTIAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS FOR TEACHERS
Deadline: May 2, 2005
This program, established by the White House and sponsored by the National Science Foundation, identifies outstanding K-12 mathematics and science teachers in each state and the four U.S. jurisdictions. Each Presidential Awardee will receive a $10,000 award from the National Science Foundation, gifts from donors, and will be invited, with a guest, to attend recognition events in Washington, D.C. in March 2006.
http://www.paemst.org

3. ENVIRONMENT LEADERSHIP AWARD NAMED FOR FIRST RECIPIENT
January 7, 2005 - University of Virginia News
The University of Virginia’s Institute for Environmental Negotiation has established the Gerald P. McCarthy Award for Leadership in Environmental Conflict Resolution in honor of Gerald P. McCarthy, executive director of the Virginia Environmental Endowment for his leadership in fostering environmental mediation and protection of Virginia’s environment. It will be awarded annually to recognize an individual, organization, agency, educational institutions or community that fosters collaboration and has taken a leadership role in preserving and protecting Virginia’s environment. University of Virginia Institute for Environmental Negotiation web site: http://www.virginia.edu/ien/
http://www.virginia.edu/topnews/releases2005/mccarthy-jan-7-2004.html

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National Events, Training, Announcements
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4. NHEE ANNUAL CONFERENCE ~ NEW HAMPSHIRE
March 9, 2005 ~ Manchester, New Hampshire
Registration Deadline: March 1, 2005
2005 New Hampshire Environmental Educators Annual Conference: Fire & Ice: Exploring Global Climate Change. Professional Development workshops include: Climate Change in a Bag; Opening the Door to the Eco-Center; Climate Change in Central New Hampshire; and The Energy - Climate Change Connection. Evening presentations by Dr. Cameron P. Wake and Dr. Barry Roc.
Contact: Beth Roy (603)968-7194; beth.roy@xxxxxxxxxxxx

5. BIOREGIONAL OUTDOOR ED CONFERENCE ~ UTAH
March 4-6, 2006 ~ Utah
5th Annual Colorado Plateau Bioregional Outdoor Education Conference theme is "Stories From and About the Colorado Plateau". Presenting over 20 workshops that will give K-8 teachers numerous ideas for lessons they can incorporate into their classroom immediately following the workshop. Featured presenter Uma Krishnaswami, author of numerous children's books as well as a book for teachers, "Beyond the Field Trip: Teaching and Learning in Public Places" will be presenting "Writing In and Of Place" on Friday night.
Contact Four Corners School, BOEP Office at 435-587-2156
http://www.boep.org/

6. CERTIFIED INTERPRETIVE GUIDE TRAINING ~ WASHINGTON
March 20-23, 2005 ~ Bellingham, Washington
The National Association for Interpretation (NAI) professional certification program to recognize individuals who exhibit knowledge and skills necessary to assure quality interpretive services to all audiences. The Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG) program is one level in that program. NAI Region 10 (Pacific Northwest) will host a 32-hour CIG Workshop immediately preceding the Region's Spring Workshop at Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA.
http://www.interpnet.com/interpnet/miscpages/programs/Workshops/CIG/BellinghamMar2005.html

7. MAEE ANNUAL CONFERENCE ~ MINNESOTA
April 8-9, 2005 ~ Finland, Minnesota
The Minnesota Association for Environmental Education (MAEE) 12th Annual conference. MAEE is gearing up for more than 150 participants at the Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center (ELC) with two symposia, two panels, 25 concurrent sessions, a job opportunities table, a silent auction, and exhibits. The organization offers scholarships for teachers and a low student rate.
http://www.naaee.org/maee/Events.htm

8. EECO ANNUAL CONFERENCE ~ OHIO
March 18-20, 2005 ~ Marietta, Ohio
Environmental Education Council of Ohio (EECO) Annual Conference theme is "Confluence of Rivers, Industry, History and Ecological Systems." Conference strands are: Confluence of Responsibility and Stewardship; Confluence of Rivers and History; and Confluence of Education and the Environment.
http://www.eeco-online.org/conferences/pdfs/38th%20ANNUAL%20New.pdf

9. 2005 WILDLIFE DIVERSITY CONFERENCE ~ OHIO
March 9, 2005 ~ Columbus, Ohio
Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife conference "Big, Bold, and Beautiful Wildlife" will feature presentations involving wildlife issues and species and will begin with a salute to the recovery of the American bald eagle in Ohio.
http://www.ohiodnr.com/wildlife/workshops/wildlifediversity.htm

10. NATIONAL EE WEEK
April 10 - 16, 2005
National Environmental Education Week is a full week of educational preparation for Earth Day and will involve some 400,000 educators and 15 million students. Educators can participate by conducting environmental education programming during the Week. Check out the "To-Do List" and "Tools and Links" sections on the site for suggested activities, ideas, and resources to involve, educate, and inspire. EE Week is coordinated by the National Environmental Education & Training Foundation (NEETF)in cooperation with many other EE organizations and agencies. Sign-up to participate!
http://www.eeweek.org

11. DIVE INTO EDUCATION 2005 ~ GEORGIA
May 13-14, 2005 ~ Tybee Island, Georgia
Deadline: April 8, 2005
National Marine Sanctuary Program annual educator's workshop, will feature programs specifically adapted to address science performance standards in ocean science and other disciplines. National level educators will bring their unique programs, materials and perspectives from their part of the country.
http://www.graysreef.nos.noaa.gov/education/workshop051305.html

12. EE ALLIANCE OF GEORGIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
March 11-13, 2005 ~ Helen, Georgia
Early Registration Deadline: February 10, 2005
The Environmental Education Alliance of Georgia annual conference theme is "Keys for Successful Partnerships." Featuring hands-on sessions, presentations, sharing sessions, workshops, panels, field trips, keynote speakers, social events, exhibits, silent auction, and awards ceremony.
http://www.eealliance.org/conference.htm

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Resources for Students & Educators
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13. BBC HOW EARTHQUAKES HAPPEN
British Broadcasting Company website provides the slideshow "How Earthquakes Happen" with the latest news, eyewitness accounts, and background analysis on the Tsunami disaster in Southeast Asia.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/4126809.stm

14. THE SCIENCE OF TSUNAMIS
Discovery Channel "The Science of Tsunamis" features interactive maps that plot the geographic events that led to the tsunami and familiarize students with the South Asian region. Discovery Channel News: http://dsc.discovery.com/convergence/tsunami/news/news.html
http://dsc.discovery.com/convergence/tsunami/tsunami.html

15. ASKASIA TEACHING MATERIALS - TSUNAMI
K-12 teacher's resource site from Asia Society provides background essays, lesson plans, learning activities, maps, annotated links, and more. Lesson plans cover the events leading up to and the hours following the earthquake off the shores of Sumatra and the use of history to learn ways to avert a similar crisis in the future.
http://www.askasia.org

16. FLYING WILD
Flying WILD is a bird education offering for middle schools giving students the opportunity to learn through researching, planning, and hosting a school bird festival. Flying WILD is an initiative of the Council for Environmental Education (CEE) Project WILD program.
http://www.projectwild.org/flying_wild/fw_about.htm

17. BBC CLIMATE CHANGE
This informative BBC Weather Centre site discusses the many issues around climate change including: evidence, impact, adaptation, policies, and a links and chat page. Site also links to related information on weather, science and nature, health and culture, and more.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/climate/

18. OCEAN LITERACY
Sponsored by NASA's Oceanography Program, this site provides information on ocean themes and issues related to the coastal environment and global climate change. Features project and activity listings, and database of research and classroom resources.
http://www.oceanliteracy.org

19. PLANET FRIENDLY
Planet-Friendly, a nonprofit service in Canada "bringing people together over ideas that matter" with focus on themes such as peace, environment, sustainable living, food, community, and more. Hosts the GoodWorks Canada and Planet Friendly websites. Provides an extensive calendar of events as well as a wealth of resources for the curious or enviro-conscious info seekers.
http://www.planetfriendly.net

20. WWF SMART CONSUMERS INITIATIVE
Be, Live, Buy Different-Make a Difference, a joint initiative of World Wildlife Fund and the Center for a New American Dream (www.newdream.org). This initiative includes a Web site, where young people can find out about smart shopping habits. It also includes "Smart Consumers: An Educator's Guide to Exploring Consumer Issues and the Environment," a NEW 300-page toolkit with background information, 14 hands-on, creative activities, a Community Action Guide, with 25 consumer-related project ideas and step-by-step advice on organizing community projects, and Your Stuff, Your Planet poster. To find out more about the toolkit, go to http://www.worldwildlife.org/windows/education_guides.cfm#3.
http://www.worldwildlife.org/windows/consumers.cfm


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Research and Publishing Opportunities
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21. CHILDHOOD EE MATERIALS - RFP
Deadline: February 1, 2005
Formal Request for Proposals for Childhood Environmental Educational Materials - Environmental Department The City of Laredo is now accepting proposals, from qualified firms/individuals interested in providing services to produce early childhood environmental educational materials. The City of Laredo and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have partnered to create an educational packet for environmental education of children ages 3 to 5. This will consist of creation of a musical compact disk with environmental education based songs and creation of a supplemental lesson packet that will include various environmental education curriculums. All materials will be in English and Spanish. All songs, graphic art, text, etc. will become public domain upon completion of the contract.
RFP: http://www.cityoflaredo.com/Bids/Specs/FY05-044.pdf
http://www.cityoflaredo.com/Bids/Bidders.htm

22. ENVIRONMENTAL FILM & VIDEO FESTIVAL - CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Earlybird deadline: April 1, 2005
Final deadline: May 2, 2005
Call for submissions for Planet in Focus: Toronto International Environmental Film & Video Festival, September 28 - October 2, 2005. Submissions of films and videos invited in all genres, that critically examine the concept of 'environment' and challenge current human/nature relations.
http://www.planetinfocus.org/festival/submissions.shtml

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