October 19, 2005

[Mary Ocwieja <maryo@xxxxxxxxx>]

EE-NEWS@NAAEE
October 19, 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 Announcements
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1.  CONFERENCE INFO
2.  ATTENTION COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY FACULTY MEMBERS!
3.  NAAEE GUIDELINES USED IN DEVELOPING NEW SEEC ED PROGRAM
4.  A RESOURCE YOU CAN USE: MATERIALS GUIDELINES FOR EE
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Awards, Grants, Contests
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5.  ART CONTEST FOR STUDENTS GRADES 2-4
6.  2006 YOUNG NATURALIST AWARDS
7.  EPA EE GRANT PROGRAM FOR 2006
8.  ATEEC FELLOWS INSTITUTE ~ IOWA
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International Events, Announcements, Resources
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9.  GET TEACHER EXCHANGE
10.  OAGEE ANNUAL CONFERENCE ~ CANADA
11.  ENVIROINFO-2006 CONFERENCE, AUSTRIA - CFP
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National Events, Training, Announcements
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12.  IP DEDICATES JOHN DILLON PARK
13.  WRITERS’ CONFERENCE & WORKSHOP ~ MAINE
14.  JOHNSON CONTROLS DEVELOPS NEW SUSTAINABILITY ED PROGRAM
15.  MASTERS PROGRAM IN CLIMATE SCIENCE & POLICY
16.  APPLIED EE PROGRAM EVALUATION ~ ONLINE
17.  FUNDAMENTALS OF EE COURSE ~ ONLINE
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Research and Publishing Opportunities
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18.  GREAT LAKES WATER QUALITY AGREEMENT REVIEW
19.  BORDER INSTITUTE VIII – CFP
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Resources for Students & Educators
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20.  GO WILD IN NEW YORK CITY
21.  CHILDREN'S ENVIRONMENTAL LITERATURE
22.  ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS VIDEO SERIES
23.  TERRAIN FOR SCHOOLS
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NAAEE Announcements
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1.  CONFERENCE INFO
NAAEE Board members & staff are excited about the conference next week.
You may still register online (http://naaee.org/catalog/register.php) or
bring your form
(http://naaee.org/conferences/newmexico/web_registration.pdf) for
on-site registration, which will begin in Albuquerque on Monday, October
24. You will receive your receipt on site when we have processed your
registration. We can't wait to see you there!
http://naaee.org/pages/conferences/index.html

2.  ATTENTION COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY FACULTY MEMBERS!
Please respond to our online survey by October 31, 2005.
NAAEE seeks to better understand the extent to which EE is a part of
teacher education. We want to improve and expand support for teacher
education programs at colleges and universities as part of NAAEE's
membership in the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher
Education (NCATE). If you are a faculty member in either the
environmental sciences/natural resources or teacher education
departments, your valued input is invited.
Questions? Contact Sue Bumpous, Communications Officer, NAAEE, (202)
419-0413 or sbumpous@xxxxxxxxxx
http://naaee.org/pages/HE05survey.html

3.  GUIDELINES FOR EXCELLENCE USED IN DEVELOPING NEW SEEC ED PROGRAM
Johnson Controls, Inc. uses NAAEE Guidelines for Excellence to develop
new Sustainable Energy Education & Communications (SEEC) employee
training and communications program.
Press Release: http://www.jci.com/CorpPR/Releases/cg/release929.asp

4.  A RESOURCE YOU CAN USE: MATERIALS GUIDELINES FOR EE
Looking for a resource that can help you develop quality environmental
education materials? Well, look no further. The National Project for
Excellence in Environmental Education (NPEEE), an initiative of NAAEE,
has recently revised and reprinted "Environmental Education Materials:
Guidelines for Excellence." The Materials Guidelines provide a set of
recommendations to help developers of activity guides, lesson plans, and
other instructional materials produce high quality products and to help
educators evaluate the wide array of available environmental education
materials.
The Material Guidelines and other publications in the Guidelines for
Excellence series are downloadable free of charge from the NAAEE
Web site:  http://naaee.org/npeee
Hard copies may be ordered directly from NAAEE (member/nonmember costs
apply).
http://naaee.org/pages/publications/pubdescriptions.html


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Awards, Grants, Contests
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5.  ART CONTEST FOR STUDENTS GRADES 2-4
Deadline: November 9, 2005
10th Annual Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) Art
Contest for U.S. students in grades 2-4. This years’ theme is
"Connect-4: Air, Land, Water and Life." 1st place winning entry will be
printed as the 2005 IGES greeting card and the artist will receive a
$250 savings bond. 2nd place winner receives a $100 savings bond,
3rd place receives a $50 savings bond, and all entrants receive a
certificate of participation.
http://www.strategies.org/ArtContest/2005_ContestAnnounce.html

6.  2006 YOUNG NATURALIST AWARDS
Deadline: January 6, 2006
The American Museum of Natural History 2006 Young Naturalist Awards
invites students in grades 7-12 to participate in a research-based essay
contest to promote participation and communication in science. Two
winners from each grade will be selected to receive cash scholarship
awards and an expense-paid trip to New York City for the awards ceremony.
Contact Christine Economos, YNA administrator at yna@xxxxxxxx or call
212-496-3498
http://www.amnh.org/nationalcenter/youngnaturalistawards/

7.  EPA EE GRANT PROGRAM FOR 2006
Deadline: November 23, 2005
The EPA Environmental Education Grants Program is seeking grant
proposals that support environmental education projects that promote and
enhance environmental stewardship and help develop public awareness in
making informed and responsible decisions that affect environmental quality.
http://www.epa.gov/enviroed/grants.html

8.  ATEEC FELLOWS INSTITUTE ~ IOWA
Deadline: February 4, 2006
The Advanced Technology Environmental Education Center (ATEEC) announces
that applications are open for the 12th ATEEC Fellows Institute to be
held June 15-21, 2006, at the University of Northern Iowa. High school
science, math, and technology education and two-year college math,
science, and environmental technology teachers are eligible for one of
20 awards.
Contact Diane Gere, 563-323-5576 or dgere@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
http://www.ateec.org/prof_dev/fellows/app2006.htm


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International Events, Announcements, Resources
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9.  GET TEACHER EXCHANGE
Global Environmental Teachings (GET) invites you to explore the
environments of South Africa or Puerto Rico during the Summer of 2006.
This unique teacher exchange experience includes workshops, excursions,
and field expeditions with other teachers from the host location. Learn
about new teaching methods, endangered species, and build international
friendships.
Contact GET at GET@xxxxxxxx
http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/wcee/get/

10.  OAGEE ANNUAL CONFERENCE ~ CANADA
October 28-29, 2005 ~ Sudbury, Ontario Canada
Ontario Association for Geographic and Environmental Education (OAGEE)
Conference for educators "Northward Bound, Experience Sudbury" will
feature a variety of field trips and workshops offering resources,
lesson ideas, and contacts to enhance their classroom programs.
http://www.oagee.org/

11.  ENVIROINFO-2006 CONFERENCE, AUSTRIA - CFP
Deadline: February 20, 2006
Managing Environmental Knowledge - Call for Papers for the 20th
International Conference on Informatics for Environmental Protection
(EnviroInfo-2006). EnviroInfo-2006 focuses on the role of knowledge
management in advocating sustainability and environmental protection. In
2006, the 20th anniversary will be celebrated September 6-8, 2006 in
Graz, Austria, continuing the successful tradition of exchanging
environmental knowledge among the scientific community, public
administrations, NGOs, companies, and the end-users of environmental
information systems.
http://www.enviroinfo.net/


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National Events, Training, Announcements
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12.  IP DEDICATES JOHN DILLON PARK
Through a partnership between International Paper (IP), Paul Smith's
College and the state of New York in tribute to retired IP Chairman and
PSC alumnus John T. Dillon, the International Paper John Dillon Park, a
15,800-acre conservation easement in New York, was donated at a
dedication ceremony on October 10th. Scheduled to open in Spring 2006,
the park is located in the central Adirondack Mountains and among other
amenities will provide facilities designed to accommodate people with
disabilities. Park facilities will be managed and maintained by students
of Paul Smith’s College through a $1.5 million endowment, giving
students hands-on experience in managing outdoor recreation for people
with disabilities, while learning about forest management and conservation.
http://www.ipaper.com/

13.  WRITERS’ CONFERENCE & WORKSHOP ~ MAINE
June 13-16, 2006 ~ Boothbay Harbor, Maine
Fourth NEW-CUE Writers' Conference and Workshop honoring Rachel Carson
and featuring the work of Henry David Thoreau is for new and experienced
writers, educators and interested individuals. The program will include
presentations by award-winning authors, readings by participants whose
work have been selected in response to our Call for Submissions,
workshops, and guided outdoor activities, including a trip to the Burnt
Island Lighthouse.
Call for Submissions deadline: January 19, 2006
http://www.new-cue.org

14.  JOHNSON CONTROLS DEVELOPS NEW SUSTAINABILITY EDUCATION PROGRAM
New Sustainability Energy Education & Communications (SEEC) program
developed by Johnson Controls for business and government employees is
designed to help companies move toward sustainability practices and
understand the environmental, social, and financial benefits. The SEEC
10-module series of lessons was developed in cooperation with the
National Energy Foundation using the North American Association for
Environmental Education (NAAEE)'s Environmental Education Materials:
Guidelines for Excellence. Program details to be explained at the 2005
Greenbuild Show, November 9-11, 2005 in Atlanta, Georgia.
View full press release online:
http://www.jci.com/CorpPR/Releases/cg/release929.asp

15.  MASTERS PROGRAM IN CLIMATE SCIENCE & POLICY
Columbia University's new one-year Masters Program in Climate Science
and Policy trains professionals and academics to understand and manage
climate risk. This rigorous program emphasizes the problems of
developing societies. Now in its second year, the program is expanding
its financial assistance opportunities.
Contact: climatesociety@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/climatesociety/

16.  APPLIED EE PROGRAM EVALUATION ~ ONLINE
Deadline: February 20, 2006
February 20 – May 5, 2006 ~ Online
This 10-week online course is designed to assist environmental educators
and natural resource professionals in evaluating their education
programs. Developed as a cooperative effort between the Environmental
Education and Training Partnership (EETAP) at the University of
Wisconsin-Stevens Point and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
National Conservation Training Center. Participants may obtain three
undergraduate or graduate credits from the University of
Wisconsin-Stevens Point or take the course as a non-credit workshop. All
participants are eligible for the in-state tuition rate.
Contact Angela Arkin at Angela.Arkin@xxxxxxxx or Jennifer Jenquin at
Jennifer.Jenquin@xxxxxxxx for a registration form.
http://www.eetap.org/html/online_ee_courses

17.  FUNDAMENTALS OF EE COURSE ~ ONLINE
Deadline: February 6, 2006
February 6 – April 21, 2006 ~ Online
10-week online course about the fundamentals of environmental education
is appropriate for both classroom teachers and for non-formal educators
who work with students and/or teachers. Developed by the Environmental
Education and Training Partnership (EETAP) in collaboration with
national EE experts, it provides educators with the knowledge and skills
necessary to incorporate quality environmental education into their
instruction. Participants may obtain three undergraduate or graduate
credits from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point or take the
course as a non-credit workshop. All students are eligible for the
in-state tuition rate.
Contact Angela Arkin at Angela.Arkin@xxxxxxxx or Jennifer.Jenquin at
Jennifer.Jenquin@xxxxxxxx for a registration form.
http://www.eetap.org/html/online_ee_courses.php


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Research and Publishing Opportunities
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18.  GREAT LAKES WATER QUALITY AGREEMENT REVIEW
Submit comments by: November 30, 2005
Residents of the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River basin are being
asked for their input on what needs to be done to protect the water
quality of the Great Lakes as part of an initiative between the
governments of the United States and Canada to determine the future of
the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. Participate in a meeting or Web
dialogues or provide input by phone, fax, or mail.
http://www.ijc.org/en/activities/consultations/glwqa/index.php

19.  BORDER INSTITUTE VIII – CFP
Deadline:  October 28, 2005
Southwest Consortium for Environmental Research and Policy (SCERP) Call
for Papers and Presentations for their annual policy conference
“Cooperation on Planning and Operation of Transboundary Watersheds:
Sharing Data across Borders” Rio Rico, Arizona, May 22-24, 2006. All
papers are strongly encouraged to be co-authored binationally.
Contact D. Rick Van Schoik at (619) 594-0568 or scerp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
http://www.scerp.org/


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Resources for Students & Educators
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20.  GO WILD IN NEW YORK CITY
"Go Wild in New York City" (National Geographic, 2005) is an
action-packed, kid-focused introduction to the ecology of cities. The
book combines basic science with mind-bending city-specific facts and
photos (including child-pleasing spreads on cockroaches, rats and
squirrels; and sidebars on topics like horse manure, trash and worms)
and junior citizen scientist projects. Extensive online and offline
resources are provided in the end pages, and the book's Web site
features chapter-specific teaching plans created for GO WILD by the
Urban Science Education Center at Teachers College.
http://gowildnyc.org/index.html

21.  CHILDREN'S ENVIRONMENTAL LITERATURE
The updated Children’s Environmental Literature Bibliography is now
available on the Web, providing a reading list for early childhood
providers and to help teacher's meet the requirements of the No Child
Left Behind legislation.
http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/caer/ce/eek/teacher/childlit.htm

22.  ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS VIDEO SERIES
New video series "Environmental Ethics: Examining Your Connection to the
Environment and Your Community" focuses on environmental topics
(wildlife, forests, water, air, minerals) and related ethical debates.
Curriculum is aligned to national standards of education for grades 9-12
and includes teachers’ guides and student workbooks.
http://envethics.org/curriculum/overview

23.  TERRAIN FOR SCHOOLS
Education program contains science, social studies, and language arts
lessons for the high school level. Each lesson relates to an article in
Terrain magazine, which covers relevant environmental issues, and
fulfills at least one of California state standards. Archived lesson
plans also available.
http://www.ecologycenter.org/tfs/index.html


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