Register NOW for Summer Water Quality Teacher Institute - July 12-17

Environment & Health: Making Connections through Water Quality Investigations
July 12 – 17, 2009 at the Trinity Center in Salter Path, NC

If you are a science teacher in 8th-12th grades, then check out this FREE professional development experience! This week-long teacher institute will provide you with an in-depth investigation of the diverse environmental science, health and civics issues related to water quality in NC. By using the interdisciplinary approach of environmental education, you will learn how to address important water quality issues with your students both in the classroom and in outdoor wetland environments. Hands-on, real world experiences will be emphasized--be prepared to get wet, sandy and re-energized!

You'll have incredible experiences with a variety of outstanding environmental educators, researchers and scientists, come home with a wealth of new ideas and instructional resources including curriculum-related materials, enjoy excellent food and lodging at beautiful Trinity Center in Salter Path, NC, and complete CEU and Environmental Education Certification Credits. Content and activities are aligned with the NC Standard Course of Study for Earth/Environmental Science (Goals 1 and 4), AP Environmental Science (Goals 4 and 5) and 8th Grade Science (Goal 3).

You will be expected to commit to the entire institute, share your experiences and mentor other teachers in your school or system and incorporate learned skills and experiences into your lesson plans and teaching. Participants should be in good physical condition, as activities will include hiking, walking, wading and other activities in hot, humid conditions.

To apply, fill out the Online Application (www.eenorthcarolina.org/summer_form.html).

Please note: Because there are a limited number of seats available for this Institute, we require a $100 deposit to reserve your slot once your application has been accepted. Your check will not be deposited unless you cancel without a suitable replacement. It would then be considered a tax-deductible gift to the Environmental Education Fund. The check will be returned to you upon check-in at the Trinity Center on July 12.

The institute is made available by the Environmental Education Fund, with funding provided by the Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Program and the UNC Superfund Basic Research Program. Institute administration provided by the NC Office of Environmental Education.

For questions and additional information, contact Sarah.Yelton@ncmail.net, call 1-800-482-8724 or visit our web site at http://www.eenorthcarolina.org/.