Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Scholarship & Grant $ for Amazon Rainforest PD Workshop

FYI - Please send to anyone that you think might be interested!

Schrauben, Megan (DTMB) SchraubenM1@michigan.gov via maisdmx01.muskegonisd.org 

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Subject:  Scholarship & Grant $ for Amazon Rainforest PD Workshop

 

What:  2018 Educator Academy in the Amazon Professional Development

When:  July 1-11, 2018
Grant: $1500 Vernier Software & Technology Grant for a HS/AP Science Educator

Scholarships: $1100 Amazon Workshops Scholarships for K-12 Educators
Application Deadline:  February 1, 2018 
Get more info: 
http://amazonworkshops.com/educator-academy/

 

The July 1-11, 2018 Educator Academy in the Amazon Rainforest of Peru is a cross-curricular professional development workshop for formal and informal science educators.  Highlights include:  

 

  • 21st Century Instruction:  5E Lesson Design ~ Inquiry-Based Exploration ~ STEM 
  • Inquiry Protocols & Resources:  Vernier  Software & Technology ~ Celestron Digital Microscopes
  • Global and Cultural Perspectives:  Service Learning ~ Sustainability ~ Global Education
  • NEW!  A specialized track for HS bio and environmental science educators with a focus on sustainability, conservation, and field work with the Maijuna indigenous community
  • Work side-by-side with scientists and researchers on citizen science projects and field studies.
  • Explore the ¼ mile long ACTSPeru Rainforest Canopy Walkway in one of the world's most biologically diverse environments.
  • Work with fellow educators to explore strategies for using the Amazon as a vehicle for incorporating STEM education, inquiry-based learning, and sustainability science education into your classroom.

 

Get the details and download a syllabus and scholarship application at:

http://amazonworkshops.com/educator-academy/  

 

Contact program director, Christa Dillabaugh at christa@amazonworkshops.com or 1-800-431-2624 for more information.

 

 

Megan Schrauben

Transitional Executive Director, MiSTEM Network

First Year Director, Council of State Science Supervisors

Department of Technology, Management, and Budget

Lewis Cass Building

320 S. Walnut St.

Lansing, MI  48933

Phone:  517-643-5957

Twitter:  @MeganSchrauben

Website:  www.michigan.gov/mistem

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