EE News for March 8, 2011
North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE)

NAAEE Announcements
1. Need Help Getting to the Conference? Scholarships Announced

Awards, Grants, Contests
2. 2011 Richard C. Bartlett Environmental Education Award
3. American Association for the Advancement of Science Innovative High School Science Teacher Award
4. Endangered Species Youth Art Contest

International Events, Announcements, Resources
5. March 8 is International Women's Day
6. Eight-Day Costa Rica Trip for Educators

North American Events, Training, Announcements
7. 44th Annual EECO Conference ~ Ohio
8. 2011 EEAW-WSTA Conference ~ Washington
9. 2011 Midwest EE Conference
10. Environmental Communications Planning ~ North Carolina
11. Environmental Film Festival
12. Free Green Teacher Webinars in 2011
13. Indonesian-US Leadership Exchange
14. Sustainability Puzzle: Piecing It Together ~ Florida

Resources for Students and Educators
15. Green Teacher: From Ecological Footprints to Thoughtprints
16. Lesson Plan Database
17. Nature Center Directory
18. Nissan LEAF Educational Program
19. This Earth Day Find Out Where Recyclable Materials Go
20. ViewPure - Videos without Clutter
21. Water On the Table
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NAAEE Announcements
1. Need Help Getting to the Conference? Scholarships Announced
NAAEE's Affordability, Columbia Teacher, and North Carolina Academic Scholarships are open and accepting applications until May 11th.

http://www.naaee.org/conference/scholarships
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Awards, Grants, Contests
2. 2011 Richard C. Bartlett Environmental Education Award
Deadline: March 14, 2011
The National Environmental Education Foundation seeks to honor an outstanding U.S. middle school teacher who successfully integrates environmental education into his or her curriculum and engages students in interdisciplinary solutions to environmental challenges. The award recognizes an educator who can serve as an inspiration and model for others. The winning teacher will receive an award of $5,000 to support their work in environmental education. Two teachers will win $750 merit awards.

http://neefusa.org/bartlettaward.htm
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3. American Association for the Advancement of Science Innovative High School Science Teacher Awards
Deadline: May 27, 2011
Call for nominations of U.S. high school science teachers for the 2011 AAAS Leadership in Science Education Prize. The $1,000 prize honors a high school science teacher who has advanced science education by developing and implementing an effective strategy, activity, or program. The winner will also receive a complimentary one-year institutional subscription to Science magazine and will be invited to attend and make a brief presentation at the annual Shanghai International Forum on Science Literacy of Pre-college Students as a guest of the Shanghai Association for Science and Technology.

http://www.aaas.org/aboutaaas/awards/hs_scied_leadership/
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4. Endangered Species Youth Art Contest
Deadline: March 15, 2011
Elementary, middle, and high school teachers are encouraged to have their students participate in the Endangered Species Youth Art Contest, a key feature of the sixth annual national Endangered Species Day, celebrated on and around May 20, 2011. Winners will be chosen in four categories: K-Grade 2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, and Grades 9-12, and will receive plaques and art supply gift certificates. Teachers of the winning students will also receive gift certificates for classroom art supplies. For more information, including judging criteria and an entry form, along with a new art class lesson plan and photo gallery of endangered species, visit:

http://www.endangeredspeciesday.org
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International Events, Announcements, Resources
5. March 8 is International Women's Day
It has been 100 years since International Women's Day was celebrated for the first time around the world in 1911 with activities, commemorations, and events demanding women's empowerment and gender equality. Women and girls all over the world continue to face significant obstacles -- women still are more likely to be victimized by poverty, and affected by rising food prices or natural disasters (including the lasting effects brought on by climate change). Yet, their ongoing coping strategies, provision of basic care services to keep their families afloat, or environmental stewardship services are rarely acknowledged - or compensated. Here's an example: In the film "The Swollen Rivers", women were and still are especially affected by flooding due to traditional patterns of conduct and role models in the Pakistani society.

http://www.gwi-boell.de/web/democracy-women-pakistan-flood-swollen-rivers-3213.html
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6. Eight-Day Costa Rica Trip for Educators
June 29 - July 6, 2011
Join other educators for EcoTeach's second annual educator trip to Costa Rica at an amazing discounted rate ($995/land).

  • Spend two nights working with sea turtles.
  • Work on a field project with researchers from the University of Costa Rica at Veragua Rainforest and Adventure Park.
  • Hike through Arenal Volcano National Park, see hot lava flowing down the volcano, and fly through the air on a canopy zipline tour.
  • Visit an exemplary organic farm that is full of surprises.


    • Educators are welcome to bring a spouse, partner, or friend at the discounted rate. The trip cost includes: accommodations, meals, activities and entrance fees, local guide, and private transportation - basically everything! For more information pleases visit the Web site or contact Stephanie Hall at 800-626-8992 x10 or stephanie@ecoteach.com

    http://www.ecoteach.com/2011/educators/
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    North American Events, Training, Announcements
    7. 44th Annual EECO Conference ~ Ohio
    April 14-17, 2011 ~ Maumee, OH
    The Environmental Education Council of Ohio Annual Conference theme is "Charting a Course for the Future of Environmental Education."

    During the conference, participants can:
  • Explore new ways of thinking through workplace interactions and technology.
  • Discover new and rediscover little used resources at both the local and state level.
  • Map out ways to partner with other organizations to combine educational opportunities.


    • http://www.eeco-online.org/conferences/Announcement.htm
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    8. 2011 EEAW-WSTA Conference ~ Washington
    March 18-21, 2011 ~ Poulsbo, Washington
    The Washington Science Teachers Association (WSTA) and the Environmental Education Association of Washington (EEAW) present their first joint conference: Science and Sustainability, Making Connections in a Diverse World. The conference will address the central role of science and sustainability education in improving learning, instruction, assessment, and college/life preparation of Washington's diverse students.

    http://www.wstaeeaw2011.org/index.html
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    9. 2011 Midwest EE Conference
    April 7-9, 2011 ~ Rochester, Minnesota
    Environmental education has a goal of environmental literacy and, ultimately, a healthy natural environment. The conference theme, "Environmental Education: Naturally Healthy," was chosen to highlight environmental education's role in fostering the benefits of human and environmental health. Participants will consider how these benefits can shape the way we communicate about and approach our work in a world that is changing rapidly and facing complicated problems. Please join the Minnesota Association for Environmental Education for this professional development opportunity!
    http://www.minnesotaee.org
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    10. Environmental Communications Planning ~ North Carolina
    April 1 - May 16, 2011 ~ Durham, North Carolina
    How do you communicate your environmental initiatives? The Duke Environmental Leadership Program at the Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University, offers a six-week, interactive online Communications Planning course. No matter where you are, you can learn the necessary tools for developing your own successful communications plan. Register to hold your place today!

    http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/del/executiveed/courses/environmental-communications-planning
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    11. Environmental Film Festival
    March 15-27, 2011 ~ Washington, DC
    The 19th Environmental Film Festival in the Nation's Capital presents 150 documentary, narrative, animated, archival, experimental, and children's films, to provide fresh perspectives on the environment. The critical connections between energy and the environment are a major theme of the 2011 festival, featuring films from 40 countries and presenting 80 Washington, D.C., United States, and world premieres. Fifty-five filmmakers and 94 special guests will discuss their work at the festival. For a complete schedule, please visit: http://www.dcenvironmentalfilmfest.org

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    12. Free Green Teacher Webinars in 2011
    Join Green Teacher for one or more of these upcoming one-hour, free webinars for youth educators:

  • March 8: School Ground Learning, with Cam Collyer
  • March 30: Reconnecting With Nature, with Herb Broda
  • April 7: Eco-Art, with Hilary Inwood
  • April 12: Advanced Sustainability, presenter to be announced
  • May 2: Using the Environment as a Context for Learning, with Gerard Lieberman
  • May 10: Using Poetry to Learn Science, with Brian Fox Ellis


    • All start at 7:30 p.m. EST. Advance registration is required. By the time you receive this, more sessions will be added. For more details or to register, visit the Web site. All past webinars have been archived and can be freely viewed at your convenience.
    http://greenteacher.com/webinars
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    13. Indonesian-US Leadership Exchange
    Application Deadline: March 10, 2011
    Legacy International, in partnership with the U.S. State Department, is sponsoring the Indonesian-U.S. Leadership Exchange program to promote environmental action. Six American youth will be selected to travel to Indonesia for three weeks later this year, to gain more knowledge and skills in the fields of environmental conservation, leadership, and cross-cultural education. More information on this unique and exciting opportunity can be found here:
    http://www.legacyintl.org/our-programs/indonesia-u-s-youth-leadership-exchange/
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    14. Sustainability Puzzle: Piecing It Together ~ Florida
    March 24-27, 2011 - Starke, Florida
    Join the League of Environmental Educators in Florida's 31st annual conference, "Sustainability Puzzle: Piecing It Together," at the Montgomery Presbyterian Conference Center. This year's conference highlights include field trips, keynote speakers Dale Crider, Dr. Mark Clark, and Dr. Steven Noll, over 40 concurrent sessions, workshops, and a new poster session.

    http://leef-florida.org
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    Resources for Students and Educators
    15. Green Teacher: From Ecological Footprints to Thoughtprints
    Youth educators will find much of interest in the Winter issue of Green Teacher. Stephen Goobie challenges us to go beyond ecological footprints to also consider our "thoughtprints". Readers will find practical articles about creating eco-poetry, climate change treasure hunts, and plastic bottle greenhouses. Other important contributions include a fun way to train outdoor educators, using unconventional dramatic forms in environmental programs, converting a public school to student-led outdoor learning, and using Albert Schweitzer's teachings to promote environmental ethics to newcomers. Lastly, there are reviews of 21 exciting new educational resources.

    http://www.greenteacher.com
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    16. Lesson Plan Database
    The Science and Health Education Partnership (SEP) lesson plan database provides K-12 teachers reviewed, quality hands-on lessons created by SEP classroom partnership teams and staff.

    http://seplessons.ucsf.edu/search/node
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    17. Nature Center Directory
    Koddler.com is an online resource for parents to find local kids activities, and anyone can submit kids destinations or events to the calendar. Nature centers are encouraged to add their programs and events. Summer camp listings are a one-time fee of $40, however with the promotion code 'natureCenterCamp' the fee is waived.

    http://bit.ly/eFZ6E1
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    18. Nissan LEAF Educational Program
    As part of their commitment to education and innovation, Nissan is sponsoring an educational program for students in grades 3-8, parents, and educators about the Nissan LEAF, a 100 percent electric, no-gas car. As an all-electric car, the Nissan LEAF produces no tailpipe pollution or greenhouse gas emissions at the point of operation, and reduces dependence on petroleum. The program will be available in early April 2011.

    http://www.nissanusa.com/leaf-electric-car
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    19. This Earth Day Find Out Where Recyclable Materials Go
    Based on facts about the process of recycling in industrial countries, Where Do Recyclable Materials Go?, by Sabbithry Persad, helps children understand the importance of recycling to save natural resources and much more. From the founder of Green Solutions Magazine comes the cheery series with kids who investigate waste and clean up their community. In Where Do Recyclable Materials Go?, Tiana learns about recycling while she and her family searches for their dog Bubbles who had chased after the recycle truck. On their adventure, they explore the MURF-the MRF (Materials Recovery Facility) where they see how recyclable materials are sorted and baled for manufacturing.

    http://www.garbologykids.com
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    20. ViewPure - Videos without Clutter
    Use this tool to help remove unwanted comments and other potential problematic content from YouTube videos, so they are more suitable for the classroom.

    http://viewpure.com
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    21. Water On the Table
    Water On The Table features Maude Barlow, who is considered an "international water-warrior" for her crusade to have water declared a human right. The film asks the question: Is water a commercial good like running shoes or Coca-Cola? Or, is water a human right, like air? The camera shadows her life on the road in Canada -- including an eye-opening visit to Alberta's tar sands -- and the United States over the course of a year as she serves as the UN Senior Advisor on Water to Fr. Miguel d'Escoto Brockmann, President of the 63rd Session of the United Nations.

    http://www.bullfrogfilms.com/catalog/wott.html
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