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Helen de la Maza — Fri, 14 Apr 2006 23:03:44 GMT

--- Click here to learn how you will benefit from being a part of the CREEC Network. More information about is available at: About CREEC. --- Click here to learn about CREEC Region 7 Activities ---

***Issues & Commentary*** - Substance, Sarcasm and Satire
***EE and Science Support Organizations for Region 7***
***Experts Online*** - regional scientists and specialists available via email
***Professional Development Programs*** - most offering university credits.
***Science and EE Employment Opportunities***
***Standards for Science, EE, and Technology***

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Student Contests

Helen de la Maza — Fri, 14 Apr 2006 22:59:15 GMT

Statewide Student Contests (Link will open in a new browser window.)

Local Student Contests

Helen de la Maza — Fri, 14 Apr 2006 22:58:22 GMT

None known at this time. Please email Manuel Aquino regarding any local student contests you would like to post on this website.

Local Funding Opportunities

Helen de la Maza — Fri, 14 Apr 2006 20:07:03 GMT

• 100+ SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS FOR MINORITY STUDENTS

http://www.creec.org/region7/stories/storyReader$383

Information on scholarships for minority students. Pass on to your colleagues and school counselors.

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Resources to consider when looking for grants

***Program officers of various agencies***
*** Private sources ***
*** Service clubs ***
***IMPORTANT:*** Don’t just ask for handouts, form relationships and partnerships in addition to requests for funds and/or materials. Can they offer volunteers, references or assistance with projects. Keep sponsors and donors informed with progress reports, thank you notes and acknowledgement in newsletters
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If you know of additional grants or funding sources please send an email to
CREEC Region 7, a fax to CREEC at (209)381-5902, or mail
Manuel Aquino
Merced County Office of Education
632 W. 13th Street
Merced CA 95340

THE SCOOP ON SOIL:

Michael Coburn — Wed, 22 Mar 2006 14:03:53 GMT

National Geospatial Development Center presents these educational pages featuring "The Soil Game,' hands-on educational materials, posters, lesson plans, and links to other soil-info resources. http://www.ngdc.wvu.edu/-hferguson/educationNGDC/.

SCIENCE & HUMAN HEALTH LESSONS (GRADES 6-8):

Michael Coburn — Wed, 22 Mar 2006 14:00:02 GMT

National Institutes of Health (NIH) site offers middle school curriculum supplements including teachers' guides to two weeks' of lessons on science and human health. http://science.education.nih.gov/customers.nsf/middleschool.htm.

CLEANSWEEP USA:

Michael Coburn — Wed, 22 Mar 2006 13:56:12 GMT

Six lessons for grades 4-8 on waste in the environment. Lessons focus on source reduction, recycling, composting, landfills, and waste to energy. http://www.kab.org/kids/educators.htm.

WILD ON WETLANDS:

Michael Coburn — Tue, 21 Mar 2006 20:55:42 GMT

Wild on Wetlands! - April 8, Los Banos Tours, agency information, and activites for kids. Will be in conjunction with the City of Los Banos Street Faire. More information is located at www.losbanos.com/streetfaire.htm. For questions contact: Janae Scruggs, Education Coordinator, Grassland Environmental Education Center/Los Banos Wildlife Area Complex, 18110 W. Henry Miller Rd., Los Banos, CA 93635 or call 209/704-4772 or email: losbanosinfo@dfg.ca.gov

CAPCO SCIENCE CLASS CHALLENGE:

Michael Coburn — Tue, 21 Mar 2006 15:34:18 GMT

Deadline: May 8, 2006.
Teachers (grades 4-9) participate in the CAPCO Science Class Challenge and win $250 to $5,000 for your school. The competition is meant to encourage students and teachers to learn about the Earth's protective upper ozone layer, CFCs, and the environment by using provided activities or their own creative methods. Teachers must be employed by a public or private school, or be a home school educator. http://www.nocfcs.org/scc/home.htm.

NEW BOOK & DVD FROM CaBAP COORDINATOR:

Michael Coburn — Tue, 21 Mar 2006 15:24:02 GMT

WestEd and Art Sussman are very pleased to announce the publication of a new book, "Dr. Art's Guide to Science: Connecting Atoms, Galaxies, and Everything Between." Published by Jossey-Bass in partnership with WestEd, the new book by Art Sussman presents the big ideas in science in an integrated, user-friendly way. It is hardcover, 256 pages, full color, and beautifully illustrated. It is designed to be used in teacher professional development, as a student text mostly in grades 6 through 10, for preservice courses, and for the general public. The website provides more information about both resources, and extends them with activities, multimedia experiences, and targeted links to high quality resources. http://www.guidetoscience.net.

SUMMER SCIENCE INSTITUTE 2006:

Michael Coburn — Tue, 21 Mar 2006 14:48:45 GMT

UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences / School of Education:
Summer Science Institute 2006, July 12, 13 & 14. Biotechology and Its Role in the Agricultural, Environmental and Life Sciences. 2 Quarter Units and Housing available. For information and registration materials: Lynn Martindale, Phone: (530) 754-6655, E-mail: lmartindale@ucdavis.edu or web site: www.aes.ucdavis.edu/events.

JIMINY CRICKET'S ENVIRONMENTALITY CHALLENGE UPDATE FOR 2007.

Michael Coburn — Tue, 21 Mar 2006 14:19:18 GMT

Jiminy Cricket's Environmentality Challenge provides an opportunity for your class and all other 5th grade classes in the state of California to "think green." It's a challenging and fun hands-on experience. It will help 5th grade students learn more about their environment, the state of California, and show them why it's cool to care about the earth. The purpose is to encourage students to think and act environmentally at school, at home and in their communities. The program is the result of a unique partnership between The Walt Disney Company, the California Environmental Education Interagency Network (CEEIN), the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Grand Prize Winner receives an all-expense-paid field trip to the Disneyland Resort and a special heroes award ceremony in April/May of 2007. PLAN FOR THE INFORMATION IN OCT. OF 2006.

FREE WATER EDUCATION RESOURCES FOR DEPT. OF WATER RESOURCES:

Michael Coburn — Thu, 16 Mar 2006 17:21:20 GMT

The Department of Water Resources now has availabe FREE resources through the Water Facts & Fun catalog at: www.publicaffairs.water.ca.gov/education/catalog.cfm. There is a DVD of the "3 in 1 Children's Video with corresponding Video Activity Packets and the new Water Supply and Uses poster. In addition, all DWR programs can be ordered on-line at www.publicaffairs.water.ca.gov/education/videos/. The cost to purchase videos and DVDs has been reduced to only $5.00 for each item. If you have any questions call Carolyn Tucker, Water Education Specialist at 916/653-9892.

Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education

Michael Coburn — Mon, 13 Mar 2006 20:58:07 GMT

Registration is now aailable for the Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education's Statewide conference: Environmental Education, From Words to Action ~ April 28-30 at Camp Hess Kramer in Malibu. There will be 80+ workshops of interest educators, great entertainment, networking opportunities, a job fair, and much more. We are honored to have Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Wookds, Saving our Children from Nature Deficit Disorder as the Keynote speaker. Professional Development Credit will be available.

Cost: For registrations postmarked by 4/1: $125, which includes five excellent buffet-style meals, snacks, Friday evening desert, lodging (dorm or camping). For a reasonable extra fee, nice motel-style rooms are available. There is also a "no food/no Lodging" rate of $60. Prices go up modestly after 4/1 and 4/15.

For complete conference information, including registration forms and workshop descriptions, go to http://www.aeoe.org.

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION WEEK APRIL 16-22, 2006:

Michael Coburn — Mon, 13 Mar 2006 14:28:13 GMT

    The National Environmental Education & Training Foundation (NEETF) is pleased to announce the second annual National EE Week.

    National Environmental Education Week will take place April 16-22, and will be the single largest environmental education event in the U.S.   It is coordinated by NEETF in cooperation with hundreds of outstanding schools, environmental education organizations, education associations, nature centers, zoos, museums, aquariums, and state and federal agencies. National EE Week is a full week of educational preparedness for Earth Day and will involved thousands of educators and millions of students.

    Free participation in National Environmental Education Week might include any or all of the following:

Signing on as a partner;
Listing national EE Week on your website and providing a link;
Announcing National EE Week to your members and constituents and encouraging participation;
Supporting and participating in environmental education activities during the week and on Earth Day April 22.

For more information, check out our newly revised website at: http://www.eeweek.org.

PROJECT WET:

Michael Coburn — Thu, 09 Mar 2006 21:43:47 GMT

Join us this spring for a California Project WET Facilitator Training!

The goal of Project WET (Water Education for Teachers) is to promote the awareness, appreciation, and knowledge of California's water resources. This seminar is fun, hands-on, action-packed, and informational. WET is for anyone interested in natural resources and environmental education and is especially useful for public and private school teachers in grades K-12. The seminar offers educators exciting new activities to use in teaching science, math, language arts, social studies, and environmental studies. Project WET activities are correlated to the State Standards for Science, History/Cocial Studies and English/Language Arts and are perfect for integrating student knowledge of science across the curriculum. Participants will be trained in the basics of how to use Project WET materials as well as in facilitation and organization skills. Each seminar participant will receive a copy of the project WET Curriculum and Activity Guide Book and a Facilitator's Handbook with all the information necessary to conduct a Project Wet workshop. California project WET is sponsored by the Water Education Foundation and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.

Staturday, April 1, 2006 9 am to 5 pm. Satanislaus County Office of Education, 1100 H Street, Modesto, CA 95370. Local contact: Trish Dunlap: TDUNLAP@stancoe.org or (209) 525-6604.

To Register contact: Brian Brown, California Project WET Coordinator, Water Education Foundation, 717 K Street, Suite 317, Sacramento, CA 95814 or (916) 444-6240.

Cost: $15.00 refundable at the door. Check made out to Water Education Foundation at above address.

ADVANCING EDUCATION THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY:

Michael Coburn — Wed, 08 Mar 2006 14:01:38 GMT

This publication, which includes a CD-ROM, is available at no cost from the Environmental Education and Training Partnership (EETAP). EETAP and the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) collaborated to produce the booklet. The publication focuses on how education and the environment can be linked to advance student learning. Included are descriptions of schools successfully implementing environmental education programs and summaries of research documenting how schools have raised test scores of their students by using the environment to help teach content in subject areas such as social studies, science, reading, and mathematics. The CD-ROM (Teaching Standards Naturally) provides a sampler of 43 free EE activities. The activites are linked to different grade levels and subject areas, making it easy for teachers to choose the ones that are right for their classroom. Through the activities teachers will experience how environmental education helps meet academic standards, boost student learning, and promote environmental literacy.

SIERRA FOOTHILL CONSERVANCY

Michael Coburn — Wed, 08 Mar 2006 02:47:39 GMT

Classes are open to the public. Reservations are required. There is a $10 per person or $20 per family charge for each class. Visit our web site at www.sierrafoothill.org and print our a registration form to send with your check, or you may call us at 855-3473. There are limited spaces for each class, so try to make your reservation early. Bring lunch and water for all daytime classes. The Classes are as follows:

Geology & Wildflowers of the Tivy Mountain Area - Sat. March 11, 2006, 9am to 3pm.
Wildflowers of the McKenzie Preserve - Sat. March 18, 2006, 9 am to 3 pm.
Birding the Mariposa Foothills - Sat. April 1, 2006, 8 am to 2:30 pm.
Wildflowers of the Mariposa Area - Sat. April 8, 2006, 9 am to 3 pm.
Natural History of Sierra Foothill Birds - Sun. April 9, 2006, 8 am to 1 pm.
Las Mariposa de Mariposa - Sat. April 22, 2006, 9 am to 12 pm.
Wildflowers of the Nelder Grove of Giant Sequoias - Sat. June 3, 2006, 10 am to 3 pm.
Wildflowers of the Grand Bluffs - Sat. June 10, 2006, 8 am to 2 pm.

For more information call 855-3473 or visit the web site at: www.sierrafoothill.org

Headlands Institute Environmental Educators Training Program:

Michael Coburn — Tue, 28 Feb 2006 14:18:41 GMT

Headlands Institute is hosting its Environmental Educators Training Program (EETP) this coming sumnmer. EETP is a unique and exciting opportunity for educators to retreat to the beautiful Marin Headlands and be immersed in Headlands Institute's style of hands-on environmental education-an award-winning style that has brought science alive for over 30 years. Run in partnership with the National Park Service, participants will spend five days exploring the natural history of the area aw wel as learn innovative teaching techniques that are easily transferable to your own classrooms. Scholarships are available. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) can also be earned through UC Berkeley Extension.

Summer 2006 Program Dates:

Session 1: July 31-August 4
Session 2: August 14-18

Program is residential and instruction runs from 9 am - 5 pm daily, with evening and optional early morning sessions. For more information or to register, please contact: Pei-Yee Woo, Community Programs Manager, Headlands Institute, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Bldg. 1033, Sausalito, CA 94965, phone: 415-332-5771 x 22 or e-mail pwoo@yni.org. Web site: www.headlandsinstitute.org.

EPA OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

Michael Coburn — Tue, 28 Feb 2006 14:05:05 GMT

This site provides materials for teachers, students, and researchers to develop an increased knowledge of solid waste issues including waste reduction, reuse, and recycling. These resources are intended to increase environmental awareness and inspire participation in environmental activities. Information sources, tools, and data enable student researchers to collect environmental information for use in projects and reports. Curriculum, activities, games, student award and grant information, and career information are also provided.
http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/education/index.htm.

CHILDREN'S AG ART SHOW:

Michael Coburn — Tue, 28 Feb 2006 13:54:39 GMT

Deadline: March 15, 2006. California students in first through eighth grade are invited to participate in this agriculture art contest sponsored ty the California Department of Food and Agriculture in cooperation with the California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom (CFAITC). Prizes will be given for first, second, and third places in each grade level. Winning entries will be displayed and "Best in Show" announced at Ag Day at the state capitol. Send entries to: CDFA Office of Public Affairs, Ag Art Show, 1220 N Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 with name of artist, age, grade, school, teacher's name, contact phone number and address, and title of piece. For more information, contact Adrian Woodfork at AWoodfork@CDFA.ca.gov or call 916-654-0297.

EPA HISPANIC ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH WEB SITE:

Michael Coburn — Tue, 28 Feb 2006 02:05:16 GMT

This new EPA Web site in Spanish "El medio ambiente y su salud" provides information on various environmental issues and the effects among Hispanics living in the United States. A new environmental health issue will be featured each month. http://www.epa.gov/espanol/index.htm.

FREE WATER EDUCATION RESOURCES FROM DEPT. OF WATER RESOURCES

Michael Coburn — Tue, 28 Feb 2006 01:58:46 GMT

The Department of Water Resources now has available FREE resources through the Water Facts & Fun catalog at: www.publicaffairs.water.ca.gov/education/catalog.cfm. There is a DVD of the "3 in 1 Children's Video with corresponding Video Activity Packets and the new Water Supply and Uses poster. In addition, all DWR programs can be ordered on-line at www.publicaffairs.water.ca.gov/education/videos/. The cost to purchase videos and DVD's has been reduced to only $5.00 for each item. If you have any questions call Carolyn Tucker, Water Education Specialist at 916-653-9892.

CENTRAL CALIFORNIA SCIENCE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION (CCSTA)

Michael Coburn — Tue, 28 Feb 2006 01:49:08 GMT

Spring Evening at the Net...
Come, join CCSTA for an evening of networking while we honor the memory of Garland Johnson, a pioneer in excellence in science education for the Centeral Valley. We're inspired to honor him in the evening event on the eve of Earth Day 2006.

Highlights:

Tour the Coke Hallowell Center for River Studies
Celebrate the life & work of Garland Johnson
Meet and discuss events offered on Earth Day 2006
Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, wine & beer under the spring skies at the Riverview Ranch
Network with fellow science educators

Date: Friday April 21, 2006: Reception: 4:30 - 5:30 pm. Cost: $15.00. Adults only, please; spouses welcome at an additional $15.00. Space is limited, so please respond by Tuesday, April 18th. App proceeds will go to the Garland Johnson Memorial.

Please sent your check, make out to CCSTA, 8955 East South Ave., Selma, CA 93662.
Include the following:
Your Name; address; school site; phone number and email address. Confirmation and a map will be sent to this email address.

CALIFORNIA BUILDING A PRESENCE (CABAP): SCIENCE POINT OF CONTACT

Michael Coburn — Tue, 28 Feb 2006 01:35:28 GMT

CABAP is acollaboration of the California Department of Education, the California Science Teachers Association, the California Science Project, the K-12 Alliance, WestEd and County Offices of Education, with funding from the National Science Teachers Association. By registering with CABAP and becoming a Point of Contact for your school/program, you will receive two free books science educators. http://www.cabap.org.

WINNING WITH GREEN:

Michael Coburn — Mon, 27 Feb 2006 14:06:41 GMT

A Leed Focus Seminar For Construction & Demolition Recycling:
Learning Outcomes From This Half-day Seminar IncludeS:

LEED Project Requirements for C&D Reuse & Recycling
Overview of the USEPA/CMRA C&D Tool Kit
C&D LEED Project Case Studies
C&D Policies and Best Management Practices

March 16, 2006 - 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
CalEPA Buliding/California Integrated Waste Management Board
Coastal Hearing Room
1001 I Street
Sacramento, CA 95812

March 22, 2006 - 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Energy Resource Center
9240 E. Firestone Blvd.
Downey, CA 90241
CMRA SoCal Luncheon Meeting 12 pm - 1:30 pm

Both events are FREE. Registration is required. Please register online at www.CHPS.net or call 1-877-642-CHPS.

CENTRAL CALIFORNIA SCIENCE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION

Michael Coburn — Tue, 21 Feb 2006 20:59:40 GMT

The Central California Science Teachers Association (CCSTA) is promoting practical science for students and other educators.

Come, join CCSTA for an evening of networking while we honor the memory of Garland Johnson, a pioneer in excellence in science education for the Central Valley. We're inspired to honor him in the evening event on the eve of Earth Day 2006.

Date: Friday, April 21, 2006.

Reception: 4:30 - 5:30 pm: Dedication to follow.

Arrive at the San Joaquin River Parkway Center

Reception
Tour
Dedication

Highlights:

Tour the Coke Hallowell Center for River Studies
Celebrate thelife & work of Garland Johnson
Meet and discuss events offered on Earth Day 2006
Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, wine & beer under the spring skies at the Riverview Ranch
Network with fellow science educators

Cost: $15.00: Adults only, please; spouses welcome at an additional $15.00. Space is limited, so please respond by Tuesday, April 18th. All proceeds will go to the Garland Johnson Memorial.

Please send your check, made out to CCSTA, to:

8955 East South Avenue, Selma, CA 93662

Send your email address, since confirmation and map will be sent to this email address.

Jiminy Cricket Environmentality Challenge:

Michael Coburn — Tue, 21 Feb 2006 13:57:59 GMT

I would like to take this time to thank all of the 5th grade teachers in Region7 (Central Valley) who are participating in the Jiminy Cricket Environmentality Challenge. I wish all of you good luck and if there is anything I can do, please feel free to contact me.

Dr. Michael Coburn, Coordinator Region 7.

TEACH THE RIVER

Michael Coburn — Wed, 15 Feb 2006 20:46:27 GMT

Scholarships are available for both formal (K-12) and non-formal educators to attend the February 256h main Teach the River symposium at C.A.R.T. The deadline to register is approaching quickly, February 20th is only 5 days away. Teach the River is a great way for educators to "recharge their batteries"!

For more details on scholarships, or registration in general, call (559) 248-8480 x110. To find information on the web, visit www.riverparkway.org and click on the Teach the River link to download the registeration form and this year's wonderful booklet filled with a variety of exciting workshops and fieldtrips. This is also the first year we are offering several other classes and fieldtrips for the general public, runnig now through May 2006, so let your friends and family know too!

CDE RESOURCE CATALOG:

Michael Coburn — Tue, 07 Feb 2006 15:11:36 GMT

New! Educational Resource Catalog The California Department of Education has built an outstanding system of content standards anbd created an effective, credible system that holds schools accountable for educating all children. The resources presented in this catalog are designed to provide quality information for educators, families, and caregivers to enhance students' lives and ensure students' success in school and beyond. http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/pn/rc/documents/catalog2006.pdf.

STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD

Michael Coburn — Tue, 07 Feb 2006 15:04:03 GMT

The Water Boards are comprised of the State Water Resources Control Board in Sacramento and nine regional water boards throughout the state. The boards dserve collectively as the state agency responsible for ensuring the quality of California's water. Toward this end, the Water Boards have developed the Water Quality Units of study specifically for 4th through 6th grade levels. These instructional tools use the educational process known as "service learning," integrating inquiry-based learning with real-world, hands-on experiences. The lessons aim to improve the water running off of school campuses and from adjacent communities. Called the Water Quality Service Learning Program, the curriculum meets specific grade-level state standards while increasing students' awarencess of polluted runoff and how it impacts local waterways and the environment. Of added value, the program was designed to support the Education and the Environment Initiative passed by the California Legislature in 2003, a unified strategy to bring education about the environment into Calfiornia schools.

Additionally, the Water Boards created a Web-based learning tool, featuring an online mentor. Log onto www.waterlessons.org for additional resurces and support, including an archived training session.

FREE WATER EDUCATION RESOURCES FROM DEPT. OF WATER RESOURCES:

Michael Coburn — Tue, 07 Feb 2006 14:53:52 GMT

The Department of Water Resources now has available FREE resources through the Water Facts & Fun catalog at: www.publicaffairs.water.ca.gov/education/catalog.cfm. There is a DVD of the "3 in 1 Children's Video" with corresponding Video Activity Packets and the new Water Supply and Uses poster. In addition, all DWR programs can be ordered on-line at: www.publicaffairs.water.ca.gov/education/videos/. The cost to purchase videos and DVD's has been reduced to only $5.00 for each item. If you have any questions call Carolyn Tucker, Water Education Specialist at (916) 653-9892.

TULARE COUNTY SCIENCE FAIR:

Michael Coburn — Tue, 07 Feb 2006 14:45:50 GMT

This year the Science Fair, with the help for its advisory board, will be offering cash awards to the winning projects in each category, as well as offering a cash award to the teacher of the winning project in each category. For mor einformation about the Tulare County Science Fair go to: www.tcoe.org/sciencefair.

Michael Coburn — Tue, 07 Feb 2006 14:38:47 GMT

TULARE COUNTY SCIENCE OLYMPIAD:

Michael Coburn — Tue, 07 Feb 2006 14:35:43 GMT

For more information about Science Olympiad go to: www.tcoe.org/scienceolympiad.

TULARE COUNTY STEM ENTREPRENEURIAL AWARDS:

Michael Coburn — Tue, 07 Feb 2006 14:32:37 GMT

The new STEM Entrepreneurial Award is a wonderful program that was developed in conjunction with the Economic Develoopment Corporation of Tulare County and TUCOEMAS Federal Credit Union. This year, the program will award two Tulare County students $1,000 scholarships. Juniors and seniors who excel in science, technology, engineering and/or mathematics and can demonstrate a viable business idea in the form of an essay may apply. The deadline is approaching soon - February 17 - so please share this opportunity with your students!

FREE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION RESOURCE AVAILABLE AGAIN:

Michael Coburn — Tue, 07 Feb 2006 14:26:06 GMT

    EETAP has reprinted "Advancing Education Through Environmental Literacy". The publication, which includes a CD-ROM, is now available again at no cost from EETAP. EETAP and the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) collaborated to produce the popular booklet.

   The publication focuses on how education and the environment can be linked to advance student learning. Included are descriptions of schools successfully implementing environmental education programs and summaries of research documenting how schools have raised test scores of their studetns by using the environment to help teach content in subject areas such as social studies, science, reading, and mathematics.

   The CD-ROM (Teaching Standards Naturally) provides a sampler of 43 free EE activites. The activities are linked to different grade levels and subject areas, making it easy for teachers to choose the ones that are right for their classroom. Through the activities teachers will experience how environmental education helps meet academic standards, boost student learning, and promote environmental literacy. To order visit the EETAP web site at: www.eetap.org. You may also view and download an on-line version of the CD-ROM on the EETAP web site.

TULARE COUNTY SCIENCE FAIR:

Michael Coburn — Fri, 27 Jan 2006 14:20:27 GMT

This year the Science Fair, with the help for its advisory board, will be offering cash awards to the winning projects in each category, as well as offering a cash award to the teacher of the winning project in each category. For more information about the Tulare County Science Fair go to: www.tcoe.org/sciencefair.

HP TEACHING GRANT INITIATIVE:

Michael Coburn — Tue, 24 Jan 2006 14:57:56 GMT

The Hewlett-Packard Technology for Teaching Grant Initiative will award grants of $30,000 or more to selected K-12 public schools using a collaborative, team-based approach to implementing technology integration projects. The deadline to apply is February 15. For more information, visit: http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/grants/us/programs/tech_teaching/index.html.

TEACH THE RIVER 6TH ANNUAL

Michael Coburn — Wed, 18 Jan 2006 21:56:03 GMT

Discover the wonders where you live with classes and field trips offered from January through May all located in the Fresno area.

A day for teachers and program leaders - February 25, 2006: February 25 is a special day of workshops and exhibits just for you. Join the fun and come away with a wealth of ideas, resources, and networking connections for both the standards based science and the creative activities you want to provide your students. Academic credit is available from CSU, Fresno for an additional fee. Location: Center For Advanced Research and Technology (CART) in Clovis. Cost: $50.00. Registration includes a day of workshops, lunch, goodie bag and a field trip of your choice. Payment is due by February 20.

Opportunities for community members - January through May: Spend some fascinating time with local scientists and teachers and broaden your experience of the world around you. Enjoy a nature walk, a canoe tour to look for bald eagles, a local Native American study, and so much more. Classes and field trips are designed to delight and inform everyone in the family.

You are invited to visit www.riverparkway.org and browse through the workshops and field trip opportunities ath await your enthusiastic participation throughout the spring of 2006. Questions visit the above web site or call (559) 248-8480 Ext. 110. SEE YOU THERE!

The Stewardship Council Grants:

Michael Coburn — Wed, 18 Jan 2006 21:45:22 GMT

This Stewardship Council is a private, nonprofit organization that was extablished in 2004 as part of the settlement of the Pacific Gas and Electric Company's (PG&E) bankruptcy. The Stewardship Council will fund organizations in Northern and Central California that increase and improve underserved youth access to quality cultural relevancy in outdoor programming. Grants will be given in three phases in the upcoming year: up to $20,000 (next deadline: June 8), up to $50,000 (deadline: Feb. 21) and $50,000 and above (deadline: Feb. 21). Visit: www.stewardshipcouncil.org for more information.

EARTHWORKS ENTERPRISES:

Michael Coburn — Tue, 17 Jan 2006 14:56:28 GMT

EarthWorks Enterprises is looking for a person with experience working with at-risk youth to be their part-time program director. To act as Program Director: supervising youth and volunteers; overseeing program effectiveness; serving as program advocate; serving as liaison to schools, youth agencies and parents; developing new programs and responses to the community as appropriate. Serve as a member of the EarthWorks staff team which includes the farmer manager, program director, administrative assistand and executive director. Report directly to the executive director. For more information contact: Connie Yost, EarthWorks Enterprises, 6260 Hill Ave., Whittier, CA 90601, cbyost@charter.net or 562-696-6271.

2006 CALIFORNIA SCIENCE EDUCATION CONFERENCE

Michael Coburn — Tue, 17 Jan 2006 14:47:39 GMT

The California Science Teachers Association is actively seeking classroom science teachers to present one-hour workshops at the 2006 California Science Education Conference, October 19th-22nd, in San Francisco, CA. Nearly 3,000 science educators from throughout the state will gather for this highly-regarded annual professional development opportunity.

Classroom teachers are invited to share best practices, pedagogy, labs, lessons, and units in the following content areas for all grades:

Life Science
Earth Science
Physical Science
Intgrated Science
Literacy
Technology

About the Conference: The California Science Education Conference is the largest statewide professional development event in the state designed specifically for science teachers. Now in its 15th year, the conference continues to provide science educators of all grade levels with the content knowledge and pedagogy they need to deliver quality science education to California's students.

We invite you to submit a proposal online at: http://www.cascience, org/proposals.html. Deadline: February 13, 2006. The Californai Science Education Conference is presented by: The California Science Teachers Association, 3800 Watt Avenue, Suite 100, Sacramento, CA 95821. Telephone: (916) 979-7004. email: conference@cascience.org. Web: http://www.cascience.org.