A r c h i v e d I n f o r m a t i o n
Achieving the Goals: Goal 4 Teacher Professional Development - August 1996
U.S. Department of the Interior
* - designates programs that have a particular usefulness at the school or school district level
Afflicted with a Dream - An Aviation Education Workshop for Teachers*
Teachers are instructed in aviation educational approaches to be used in interdisciplinary classroom exercises with a focus on student motivation. Teachers have an hour of an onsite workshop and two hours of in-class follow-up activities. Recertification has a credit of 8 hours.
Robert Woody
Chief of Interpretation
Cape Hatteras Group
Wright Brothers NM
Route #1, P.O. Box 675
Manteo, NC 27954
Phone: (919) 473-211, Ext. 112
FAX: (919) 473-2595
A Home for Pearl*
A Home for Pearl is an instructional videotape and accompanying teacher's guide designed to teach elementary school students about the importance of protecting wildlife habitat. The format of four 15-minute segments allows teachers time for conducting preparatory and follow-up activities. Vocabulary words such as "habitat", "predatory", and "endangered species" appear in bold yellow type on the screen and enhance the educational value of this production. It is co-produced by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Colorado Division of Wildlife, and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. It is made available free to teachers with funding from the Phillips Petroleum Company.
Karol Media or Gene Dodge
350 North Pennsylvania Avenue
Box 7600
Wilkes Barre. PA 18773-7600
Phone: (800) 526-4773
Fax: (717) 822-8226
e-mail: KarolM@EPIX.NET
Cargo for Conservation*
Cargo for Conservation is a wildlife education program concerning the impact of illegal/mismanaged wildlife trade on federally protected animal and plant species. Hands-on wildlife items (parts and products confiscated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at U.S. ports of entry) are included with supplemental written materials. The written materials are designed for grades 4-8 but can be used effectively with older audiences. The program is sponsored by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in cooperation with the Union Camp Corporation, the National Wildlife Federation, and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. Materials are available for loan to educational institutions.
Thomas Rayl
National Fish and Wildlife Forensics Laboratory
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
1490 East Main Street
Asland, Oregon 97520
Phone: (503) 482-4191
Fax: (503) 482-4989
Earth Science Information Centers (ESICs)
Earth Science Information Centers offer nationwide information and sales service for U.S. Geological Survey map products and Earth science publications. This network of ESICs provides information about geologic, hydrologic, topographic, and land-use maps; books and reports; aerial, satellite, and radar images and related products; Earth science and map data in digital format and related application software; and geodetic data. ESICs can also provide information on private and public producers of Earth science-related products throughout the United States. For more information contact any ESIC or call (800) USA-MAPS.
Earth Science Information Center Reston
507 National Center
Reston, VA 22092
Phone: (703) 648-6045 or 800- USA-MAPS
Fax: (703) 648-5548
Earth Stewards*
Earth Stewards is a three-year pilot program based in Pleasantville/Atlantic City, New Jersey; Columbia, Missouri; Lafayette, Louisiana; Chicago, Illinois; Pierre, South Carolina; Chico, California; and Anchorage, Alaska, which empowers members of the community to become stewards of fish and wildlife habitats. At each Earth Steward site resource professionals from either the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or National Biological Survey use their expertise and facilities to develop an environmental education program with teachers, students, parents and community members. Teacher involvement in this program includes an intensive week-long program. Teachers from a variety of disciplines integrate the environmental topic into their classroom lessons and reinforce the topic by exploring myriad approaches to a conservation problem. Both before and after the week-long program, teachers reinforce what is learned through additional studies, discussion, and field trips. The programs focus on a specific topic -- such as biodiversity, wetlands, endangered species, or neotropical migratory birds -- and provides students with the opportunity to explore and understand the complexity of an issue.
Teachers receive assistance from resource professionals in developing lesson plans on a local resource issue, acquiring or assembling education kits, and selecting training workshops that will help prepare them in delivery of lessons on the selected natural resource theme. Earth Stewards provides teachers with new ways to engage students in science and other core curriculum by offering hands-on activities, professional mentors, and community stewardships projects.
Claire Cassel
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Office of Training and Education
Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: (703) 358-2504
Educating Teachers*
A continuing teacher education program that offers natural resource/earth science education through a series of two- and three-week courses. Topics of study vary from year to year. A typical program offers 3-4 credit hour graduate level courses.
Roger Hollevoet
Project Leader
P.O. Box 908
Devils Lake NWR
Devils Lake, ND 58301
Phone: (701) 662-8612
FAX: (701) 662-8612
Heritage Education Program*
The Bureau of Land Management's Heritage Education Program is multifaceted, providing educational experiences and teaching resources with a focus on archaeology, history, and paleontology for the school setting as well as for outdoor classrooms, museums, and other informal learning environments. Materials for educators include "Intrigue of the Past," a teacher's guide to archaeology and ideas for classroom activities.
Megg Heath
Project Manager
Bureau of Land Management Imagination Team
Anasazi Heritage Center
P.O. Box 758
27501 Highway 184
Dolores, CO 81323
Phone: (970) 882-4811
e-mail: MHeath@CO0261WP.COSO.CO.BLM.GOV
Natural Resources in Mathematics for Science for BIA Schools*
This program provides educators at BIA schools with both reference information and curricula-inspiring expertise to help 6th through 12th grade Native American students attending BIA schools understand the importance of the petroleum industry to the American society; how oil and natural gas are formed and produced; and the economic impact of oil and gas revenues to Tribal governments and individual mineral owners. Through this effort, BIA teachers will be able to better prepare their students (many of whom will become heir to tribal and family mineral resources) for future responsibilities.
William Trujillo
Senior Program Analyst
Box 25165, MS 3010
Denver, CO 80225
Phone: (303) 231-3350
FAX: (303) 231-3780
Natural Science Workshop for Teachers*
Natural Science Workshops for Teachers is a component of the University of Wyoming's Conservation connection. This cooperative effort between University personnel and land management and wildlife resource agency personnel provides distinctive learning experiences at regionally located sites around Wyoming. Teachers' exposure to Wyoming's spectacular natural resources such as mountains, forest, unique geology, pristine stream, and native wildlife and vegetation promotes the hands-on experience necessary for a good environmental and natural center.
Peg Fleming
Interpretive Specialist
P.O. Box 846
El Malpais National Conservation Area
Grants, NM 87020
Phone: (505) 287-7911
FAX: (505) 285-5041
Nuts About Nature*
Teacher workshops given through the Ozark Unlimited Resources cooperative to teachers from 21 school districts in and around Harrison, Arizona. Practical demonstrations on environmental concepts to assist teachers in these rural areas to learn more about aspects of Buffalo National River.
Douglas Wilson
Chief Park Interpreter
Buffalo National River
P.O. Box 1173
Harrison, AR 72602
Phone: (501) 741-5443
FAX: (501) 741-7286
Parks as Classrooms*
The Parks as Classrooms Program offers teachers an opportunity to use the national parks to augment classroom instruction. Emphasis in most locations is on ecological and biological principles, while at fewer locations geological, meteorological, and oceanographic principles are specified. The National Park Service offers workshops in the parks to encourage teachers to build their curricula around park resources.
Robert Huggins
National Program Director
Parks as Classrooms Program
National Park Service
P.O. Box 37127
Washington, DC 20013-7127
Project Archeology "Intrigue of the Past" Workshops*
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has developed "Intrigue of the Past," a series of activities to be used in classrooms to increase a variety of skills such as math, science, writing, and reading. The activities are based on archeology and use both technical and analytical aspects.
Judy Pace, Archeologist
Jackson District
411 Briarwood Drive, Suite 404
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 977-5400
FAX: (601) 977-5440
Project Learning Tree*
Project Learning Tree is an award winning environmental education program designed for teachers and other educators working with students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. PLT uses the forest as a "window on the world" to increase students' understanding of our complex environment, stimulate critical and creative thinking, develop the ability to make informed decisions on environmental issues and instill the confidence and commitment to take responsible action. PLT is a source of interdisciplinary instructional activities and provides workshops and in-service programs for teachers, youth group leaders, and natural resource professionals. PLT teaches students how to think, not what to think. PLT also supplements existing curricula.
Wesley K. Anderson
Wildlife Management Biologist
Socorro Resource Area
198 Neel Avenue
Soccoro, MN 87701
Project Water Education for Teachers (WET)*
Project WET develops diverse and innovative approaches to a balanced water education program that appeals to a wide spectrum of educators and students. Responding to the varied learning styles of young people and highlighting natural and social sciences, mathematics, and the arts, Project WET is producing diverse education publications, models, and programs. States currently involved in Project WET are listed in the State Highlights section of this publication.
Dennis Nelson, Director
National Project WET
201 Culbertson Hall
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT 59717
Phone: (406) 994-5392
Suitcase for Survival*
Suitcase for Survival is a special education campaign to acquaint young people with protected wildlife and how illegal trade in these species threatens them with extinction. The program is a cooperative effort sponsored by the U.S. Fish and Zoo and Aquarium Association, the World Wildlife Fund, and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. Suitcases, donated by American Tourister, are filled with confiscated wildlife products, accompanied by educational materials. Operated nationally through zoological parks across the country, the program sponsors training classes for teachers to enable them to use the suitcases and recommends curriculum to help children understand the connection between living animals and the products in the suitcases. Teacher professional development is a major component of this program. Teachers are required to take training in order to participate in the Suitcase for Survival.
Lynn Baptista
Director of Education
American Zoo and Aquarium Association
Parks and Aquariums
7970-D Old Georgetown Road
Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone: (301) 907-7777
e-mail: LHB@AOL.COM
Teacher Conservation Workshop*
The practical workshop emphasizes the importance of conservation of natural resources, with special attention given to Mississippi's forest and forest products. The subject and field trip are conducted by foresters, conservationists, and scientists from industry and participating agencies and institutions.
Clay Moore
Natural Resource Specialist
Jackson Mississippi District
411 Briarwood Drive
Suite 404
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 977-5439
FAX (601) 977-5440
Teachers and Rangers in Partnership for Students (TRIPS)*
Teachers and Rangers in Partnership for Students workshops are conducted onsite to help teachers become familiar with park resources and to assist them in organizing their units of study to coincide with field trips. An exchange of ideas and suggestions between park staff and educators is encouraged. Recertification credit is given for participation.
Janet Brittain
Education Specialist
Petersburg National Battlefield
P.O. Box 549 Highway 36E
Petersburg, VA 23804
Phone: (804) 732-6094
FAX: (804) 832-0835
Using the Outdoors for Learning*
This is a graduate-level course for teachers and graduate level college students designed to familiarize students with challenges in natural resource management, introduce existing environmental education curricula dealing with natural resources, and nontraditional techniques in teaching concepts in ecology and natural resource management. Hands-on and active classroom and field trip time is included.
Van Waggoner
Education Specialist
Anchorage District
6881 Abbot Loop Road
Anchorage, AK 99507
Phone: (907) 267-1226
FAX: (907) 267-1267
Utah Project Archeology: Intrigue of the Past*
Project Archeology is designed to teach Utah residents about their cultural heritage so that they are equipped to make wise decisions concerning the use and protection of archeological sites. Lessons enhance Utah studies, social studies, science, language arts, art and mathematics. Activities are hands-on, address multiple learning/teaching styles, employ higher level and critical thinking skills, and can be used for cooperative learning. Archeological conservation ethics, Native American perspectives on archeology, and problem solving are emphasized. The program targets 4th to 12th grade teachers and consists of three integral components: quality educational materials; delivery of materials through 10 one-hour in-service and pre-service workshops; and ongoing professional support for educators using the program.
Jeanne Moe
Archeologist
Bureau of Land Management
P.O. Box 45155
Salt Lake City, UT 84145-0155
Phone: (801) 559-4060
Toll free: 800-722-3988
Watchable Wildlife
Watchable Wildlife will create a national network of wildlife viewing areas by forming State coalitions that consist of federal agencies, nonprofit organizations, and environmental associations. Teachers may, for a small fee, purchase a guidebook to their State's Watchable Wildlife facilities. Future plans include the development of interpretive exhibits, visitor centers, environmental and conservation programs, and educational materials. Currently, 20 States participate in this program.
Mark Hilliard, Coordinator
Wildlife Appreciation Program Manager
Western Fish and Wildlife Staff
3380 Americana Terrace
Boise, ID 83706
Phone: (208) 384-3088
Fax: (208) 384-3083
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