Formal Educators: Teaching Reading, Writing or Math with EE; Teaching Science or Social Studies with EE; Creating and Supporting EE Teams in a School; Building Administrative Support for EE; Grantsmanship for Teachers (finding, applying for and implementing); Assessing EE Impacts on School Learning Objectives; EE Research for Formal Programs Non Formal Educators: Developing a Business Plan; Building Support (Members and Donors); Reaching Diverse Audiences; Aligning Programs With Missouri Standards; Assessing EE Impacts on Behavior or Learning; EE Research for Non-Formal programs Content (these are subject matter presentations, not demonstrations of curricula): Climate Change, Weather Patterns; Population Growth; Energy - Traditional, Alternatives, Conservation; Water - Cycle, Pollution, Quantity; Air Pollution; Sprawl; Endangered Species; Environmental Law; Other Envirothon and Stewardship (coach the Envirothon Coaches): Soils/Land Use; Aquatic Ecology; Forestry; Wildlife; Recreational Impacts on Natural Resources;
Conference Theme: Educating for Sustainability Keynote Address Lessons Learned: How Students Can Transform a School. Sustain Mizzou Plus! Environmental Literacy Working Group: If you represent an Educational Institution, Organization, Agency or Business interested in EE, come share what you are doing - Friday 3:00-5:00 pm, Commerce Bank Education Center Lobby Friday Night Social Time: Exhibitors: Connect with the Educational Institutions, Organizations, Agencies and Businesses that can help you succeed with Environmental Education. Share Fair: Connect with other educators and find out from a practioner what really works in the classroom or in the field. Certification: The Conference qualifies as a Category III requirement! Look for information on Professional Certification at the MEEA table. Conference Location: http://www.mobot.org/education/strc/faq.asp (for a map) Conference Hotel: Registration: Exhibitor Registration:
Share Fair The Share Fair is free to all individuals registered fro the conference to share information about a project, program or curriculum they use to teach (no home-based businesses please.) Share Fair participants will have 1/2 a banquet table to display information. The Share Fair will be open from 12:00 - 1:30. DIGS: Drop-in Interest Groups During the lunch break we invite you to participate in our "Drop-in Interest Groups" or DIGs. These are informal get togethers among individuals with a common issue, interest or problem. You can participate by joining a group that has been set up, or by setting up your own group. To set up a group, email Jan Weaver (weaverjc@missouri.edu) with a brief description of the topic your group will cover, your contact information and a name for your group. We'll find you some space and post your DIG description and meeting place in the Discovery Center. Currently Scheduled DIGs
A limited number of scholarships are available for attendees. To apply, please send a one page, double-spaced essay explaining how you plan to use the conference experience to enhance your ability to provide environmental education in a formal or nonformal setting.
Attn: Nadine Ball - EMAIL: nball@maryville.edu; FAX: (314) 529-9921; MAIL: School of Education, Maryville University, 1350 Conway Rd., St. Louis MO 63141 Winners will be notified Oct. 21, and will be reimbursed at the conference. Sponsor and CoSponsors Sponsor: Missouri Environmental Education Association CoSponsors: |
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