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Environmental Science Institute
Environmental Science Institute
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
US EPA Campus, Research Triangle Park, NC
July 10-12, 2007
PDF Version of the Announcement (PDF) (1 page, 68KB, About PDF)
The US Environmental Protection Agency is hosting an Environmental Science Institute for teachers and other environmental educators. This Institute incorporates EPA’s Air Quality Workshop that qualifies for Criteria I of the Environmental Education Certification Program.
Topics and Activities:
- Content and activities that are aligned with the NC Standard Course of Study for K-12 Science
- Demonstrate "toxicology" lessons from Tox-in-a-Box
- Identify environmental health effects and risks
- Field test for ozone and other key air pollutants
- Use geographic information systems to understand ecology
- Navigate EPA=s educational web sites
- Understand ground water and pollution
- Interact with EPA experts
- Learn about "Green Buildings" and sustainability practices at EPA
- Determine your ecological footprint and take home activities to share in the classroom
- Experience outdoor learning by the lake
Benefits:
- Receive curricula, pamphlets, brochures, fact sheets, and videos to supplement the NC Standard Course of Study
- Learn EPA=s role in environmental research and management
- Experience interactive hands-on learning activities designed for classroom use
- Receive Criteria I credit for the NC Environmental Education Certificate
- Receive 2 Continuing Education Units (C.E.U.)
- All of this at NO COST!
Schedule: July 10 -12, 2007
Tuesday – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (Registration begins at 8:30 am)
Wednesday – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Thursday – 9:00 am – 12 noon
Location: US EPA Campus, Research Triangle Park, NC
For Driving Directions: http://www.epa.gov/rtp/facilities/maindirections.htm
To Apply: We can only accept 40 participants this year so please submit applications no later than June 25. Complete the application form and send to Donna Rogers at rogers.donna@epa.gov. You will receive confirmation within five days.
Application Forms
- Application Form (PDF) (1 page, 17KB)
- Application Form (Word) (1 page, 27KB)
Contact Information: Donna Rogers
e-mail:rogers.donna@epa.gov
phone: 919-541-5478
fax: 919-541-0242
Additional Information: A packet of information will be mailed to you approximately three weeks prior to the workshop. This will include directions, parking information, security requirements, lunch and snack information, etc.