September 7, 2005

[Mary Ocwieja <maryo@xxxxxxxxx>]

EE-NEWS@NAAEE
September 7, 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).  Not a member of NAAEE?
Check out the 2005 Fall Membership Campaign (item #1 below) or online
(http://naaee.org//catalog/index.php/cPath/32).

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NAAEE Announcements
Reminder:  Early Bird Registration for NAAEE Conference is September 12, 
2005.
Register Online! http://naaee.org/catalog/register.php
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1.  GROW WITH US! NAAEE FALL MEMBERSHIP SPECIAL
2.  IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR ASST CONFERENCE MANAGER
3.  FROM ARIZONA? CHECK OUT BUS TRIP TO CONFERENCE
4.  INPUT ON NCATE STANDARDS NEEDED
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Awards, Grants, Contests
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5.  BUILD AN OUTDOOR CLASSROOM AT YOUR SCHOOL
6.  FELLOWSHIPS FOR GRADUATE ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY
7.  S'WEST GIRLS COLLABORATIVE GRANTS
8.  NEW EPA STAR FELLOWSHIPS
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National Events, Training, Announcements
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9.  EXCELLENCE IN EE WORKSHOP ~ DC and CALIFORNIA
10.  IDAHO EE ASSOCIATION RECRUITING SCHOOLS FOR EIC
11.  AMERICAN CAMP ASSOCIATION (ACA) WINTER CONFERENCE ~ INDIANA
12.  INSECTS IN THE CLASSROOM COURSE ~ ONLINE
13.  INTERNATIONAL WOLF CONFERENCE ~ COLORADO
14.  AUTUMN ECOLOGICAL FIELD STUDIES ~ ONLINE
15.  NEW-CUE WRITERS' CONFERENCE ~ MAINE
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Research and Publishing Opportunities
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16.  GRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP
17.  ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY SEEKING ACTIVITIES
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Resources for Students and Educators
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18.  NEWSLETTER PROVIDES HURRICANE AND FLOOD INFO
19.  OLOGY "THE STUDY OF" SITE FOR STUDENTS
20.  GLOBALIZATION101: A STUDENT'S GUIDE
21.  SCHOOLYARD GREENING CONSORTIUM
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NAAEE Announcements
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1.  GROW WITH US! NAAEE FALL MEMBERSHIP SPECIAL
NAAEE announces a fall membership special. New professional members can
join for only $45 until January 15, 2006. Current members -- you get
incentives if you sign up new members! Look for details in the mail
soon! New members, sign up now at
http://naaee.org//catalog/index.php/cPath/32

2.  IMMEDIATE OPENING AT NAAEE! ASSISTANT CONFERENCE MANAGER
See complete job description. No calls please. Deadline: September 12
http://eelink.net/cgi-bin/ee-link/view_jobs.cgi#2970424

3.  FROM ARIZONA? CHECK OUT BUS TRIP TO CONFERENCE
Join members of the Arizona Association for Environmental Education
(AAEE) on their own chartered bus en route to Albuquerque to attend the
NAAEE Annual Conference. Call Erin Morris at (602) 266-4417 if you have
questions about this conference and trip.
http://naaee.org/conferences/newmexico/AAEE_bus_tour.pdf

4.  INPUT ON NCATE STANDARDS NEEDED
NAAEE needs your input! Please take the time to review the document and
submit your comments by October 3, 2005. NAAEE is in the process of
developing EE program standards and the writing team has further
developed the standards framework. Now, the writing team needs to hear
from you! This draft is posted at
http://naaee.org/pages/projects/inv_to_participate.html
For additional information about the project, please contact Bora
Simmons (boras@xxxxxxx).


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Awards, Grants, Contests
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5.  BUILD AN OUTDOOR CLASSROOM AT YOUR SCHOOL GRANTS
Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation, International Paper and
National Geographic Explorer! classroom magazine are offering this
outdoor classroom grant program to help schools improve their science
curriculum by engaging students in hands-on experiences outside the
traditional classroom. This Grant program is for outdoor classroom
proposals by K-12 public schools in the United States. Grants up to
$2,000 will be awarded to at least 100 schools and grants for up to
$20,000 may be awarded to schools or school districts with major outdoor
classroom projects. Proposals are reviewed three times a year.
http://www.Lowes.com/outdoorclassroom

6.  FALL 2006 FELLOWSHIPS FOR GRADUATE ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY
Application Deadline: October 18, 2005
EPA Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Fellowships For Graduate
Environmental Study for master's and doctoral level students in the
environmental fields of study. The fellowship provides up to $37,000 per
year of support for approximately 15 new fellowships.
Contact: Stephanie Willett at 202/343-9737 or willett.stephanie@xxxxxxx
http://es.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2006/2006_gro_fellow.html

7.  S'WEST GIRLS COLLABORATIVE GRANTS ~ TX, LA, AR, OK, NM
Deadline: November 1, 2005
The Southwest Girls Collaborative is funded by a grant from the National
Science Foundation. This program provides small grants (up to $1000) to
individuals and groups working together to create a program to support
girls in science, math, technology, and engineering.
http://www.tcet.unt.edu/scgcp/events/kickoff/

8.  NEW EPA STAR FELLOWSHIPS
Application Deadline: October 18, 2005
Approximately 100 new fellowships will be awarded for research in
environmental fields of study through the EPA Science to Achieve Results
(STAR) program. The STAR program provides educational support for
full-time masters and doctoral level students who plan to pursue
environmental careers, with a focus on developing future leaders in
environmental science, education, assessment, and restoration efforts.
Information on STAR fellowships is available at:
http://www.epa.gov/ncer/fellow
Contact: Suzanne Ackerman, 202-564-4355 / ackerman.suzanne@xxxxxxx


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National Events, Training, Announcements
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9.  EXCELLENCE IN EE WORKSHOP ~ DC & CALIFORNIA
September 22, 2005 ~ San Francisco, California
Contact Lori Mann by September 19 for California workshop.
Email: lomann@xxxxxxxxxxxxx or call 650-342-9378
http://naaee.org/news/CA_wkshop_excellence_in_EE.pdf
September 26, 2005 ~ Washington, DC
Contact Rachael Bayer by September 19th for DC workshop.
Email: rbayer@xxxxxxx or call: 202-463-2475
http://naaee.org/news/DC_wkshop_excellence_in_EE.pdf
Training in Excellence Part 1:  Program and Material Self-Review
Training in Excellence Part 2: Reviewer Team Workshop
Excellence has no end-point. There is always the next step to take, the
next small improvement, the next new idea, the next enhancement. NAAEE
(North American Association for Environmental Education) provides tools
to help you move your programs and materials closer to a level of
excellence.

10.  IDAHO EE ASSOCIATION RECRUITING SCHOOLS FOR EIC
Apply by: December 15, 2005
Idaho EE Association announces 12 schools from throughout the Greater
Yellowstone Ecosystem now have access to the innovative educational
approach, The EIC Model. This project is made possible by a two-year
grant from The Turner Foundation Inc. Selected teaching teams from four
schools each in Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming will receive professional
development in The EIC Model. This will include a week-long training
institute, assistance with resource development, and evaluation services.
Interested teachers should contact their state’s EE organization:
Idaho EE Association: Donny Roush, 208-232-5674 or donny@xxxxxxxxxxx
Montana EE Association: Melynda Coble, 406-586-4200 or
director@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Wyoming Association for EE: Sue McGuire, 307-734-5461 or
smcguire@xxxxxxxxxxx
http://www.idahoee.org/

11.  AMERICAN CAMP ASSOCIATION (ACA) WINTER CONFERENCE ~ INDIANA
November 15 and 16, 2005 ~ Underwood, Indiana
A professional development opportunity for anyone involved with camping
- in programs, maintenance, operations or administration! The ACA Winter
conference will be a great networking opportunity with educational
sessions in 3 track areas: programs, management, and operations; keynote
by Peg Smith, Executive Director of the national American Camp
Association; social networking event; t-shirt exchange & other fun stuff.
Registration information online at www.acacamps.org/in, or email
acaindiana@xxxxxxxxxxxx
http://acacamps.org/in/

12.  INSECTS IN THE CLASSROOM COURSE ~ ONLINE
Insects in the Classroom Online Course explores the use of insects as
teaching tools in K-12 education. Aligned with No Child Left Behind
standards, the course focuses on teaching science concepts and
developing critical thinking skills. The online self-paced program
offers continuing education credits through Texas A&M University.
http://cecoe.tamu.edu/insects.htm

13.  INTERNATIONAL WOLF CONFERENCE ~ COLORADO
October 1-4, 2005 ~ Colorado Springs, Colorado
International Wolf Center presents: Frontiers of Wolf Recovery:
Southwestern U. S. and the World Frontiers of Wolf Recovery is a
landmark gathering of experts, educators, and concerned citizens from
more than 20 countries who will bring together the world's collective
knowledge about wolves and wolf-human coexistence. Register online.
http://www.wolf.org/wolves/wolfconference/wolf_2005.asp

14.  AUTUMN ECOLOGICAL FIELD STUDIES ~ ONLINE
September 19 - December 9, 2005 ~ Online
Montana State University On-Line Course - Environmental Science
Education: This course is designed for educators of students in grades
6-12 who are interested in integrating inquiry oriented,
experienced-based, environmental studies into their educational program.
Looking for a good geographic distribution of educators and people who
will eventually implement the field study techniques in their teaching.
Register online: http://www.scienceteacher.org/courses/edci580FldStdA.htm
http://www.scienceteacher.org/courses/edci580FldStdA.htm

15.  NEW-CUE WRITERS' CONFERENCE ~ MAINE
June 13-16, 2006 ~ Boothbay Harbor, Maine
The Fourth NEW-CUE Writers' Conference and Workshop in honor of Rachel
Carson will highlight the work of Henry David Thoreau. Featured speakers
for the event will include Lawrence Buell, Jane Brox, Jeffrey Cramer,
Ted Levin and Jennifer Sahn. Outdoor activities include guided hikes,
tidepool explorations, and visits to the Maine Botanical Gardens and the
Burnt Island Lighthouse. NEW-CUE is dedicated to supporting the efforts
of writers and educators, and it offers events that are limited to 100
participants, making it possible to focus on the individual.
http://www.new-cue.org


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Research and Publishing Opportunities
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16.  GRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP
Deadline: November 1, 2005
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) invites
applications for Graduate Research Fellowships in the National Estuarine
Research Reserves System. This program funds high-quality research
focused on improving coastal zone management while providing students
with hands-on training in conducting ecological monitoring. Projects
must address coastal management issues that relate to non-point source
pollution, estuarine ecosystem restoration, biodiversity and effects of
invasive species, and sustaining estuarine ecosystems. The stipend
amount is $20,000.
http://nerrs.noaa.gov/Fellowship/

17.  ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY SEEKING ACTIVITIES
The Astronomical Society of the Pacific is beginning work on a national
professional development project to help small- to medium-sized nature
centers, science museums and natural history museums engage their
visitors in more astronomy explorations. Submit information and
suggestions on quality astronomy activities that are already in use in
informal education settings to Suzy Chippindale at:
schippindale@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
mailto:schippindale@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx


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Resources for Students and Educators
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18.  NEWSLETTER PROVIDES TIMELY INFORMATION ON HURRICANES & FLOODS
This month, the Information Exchange for Marine Educators e-newsletter
provides a list of hurricane and flood resources for teachers and
students. The newsletter from NOAA's National Marine Protected Areas
(MPA) Center always includes information about a myriad of different
educational programs and activities, funding sources, and professional
development opportunities. For the latest newsletter, view
http://www.mpa.gov/information_tools/education.html#InfoExchange. The
website includes archives of the information gathered to date, in
addition to the latest newsletter and subscribing information. For more
information, contact phyllis.dermer@xxxxxxxxx

19.  OLOGY "THE STUDY OF" SITE FOR STUDENTS
American Museum of Natural History website providing age appropriate
materials for students (grades 1-6) to explore subjects such as
biodiversity, marine biology, paleontology and Earth. Links to a
teachers section with education guides and suggestions for after school
activities.
http://www.ology.amnh.org

20.  GLOBALIZATION101: A STUDENT'S GUIDE
Created by scholars at the Center for Strategic and International
Studies, Globalization101.org teaches high school and college students
about policy aspects of globalization related to civics, environment and
economics, without any fees or charges. The site is aligned to state
standards and includes issue briefs, news analyses, lesson plans, video
interviews with experts, and useful links. The content also aligns with
course requirements for AP Environmental Sciences.
For more information contact, Rebecca Weiner: (202) 741-3936 or
g101@xxxxxxxxx
http://www.globalization101.org/

21.  SCHOOLYARD GREENING CONSORTIUM
The District of Columbia Schoolyard Greening Consortium's Web site aims
to provide teachers and program providers with the resources, tools and
inspiration to begin a schoolyard greening project on their school grounds.
http://www.dcschoolyardgreening.org


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the NAAEE/EE-Link search engine index?
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