MEEC Online » Executive Business http://www.meeconline.com MEEC Sat, 06 Nov 2010 22:44:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 Key Issues – Teacher Scholarship Program http://www.meeconline.com/key-issues-teacher-scholarship-program/ http://www.meeconline.com/key-issues-teacher-scholarship-program/#comments Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:46:11 +0000 CWray http://www.meeconline.com/?p=865 Key Issues: Bringing Environmental Issues to the Classroom is a national teacher training Institute that provides middle school educators with the process, skills and confidence to investigate current environmental issues with their students using The Keystone Center’s non-biased framework.

Apply today for one of seven teacher scholarships to attend the “Key Issues” training session in beautiful Silverthorne, Colorado this summer! During the week-long training, selected High Desert teachers will gain the skills and confidence to explore local and global environmental issues with their students using a non-biased, standards-based framework. Scholarship covers full cost of instruction, curriculum, airfare, lodging and meals. Awardees may select to attend one of three sessions held between June 22 and August 8, 2010. DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATION PACKAGES IS APRIL 22, 2010. To download an application packageclick here: 2010 Application < Components of the Key Issues Institute

Simulation
Using a simulated issue allows educators to paracticet he step of investigation. From issue identification to potential solutions and implementation, each step of the Framework is actively modeled.

Local Issue
Participants explore a local environmental issue as an example of how they can imvolve their students in an issue investigation in their community.

Small Group Explorations
During the week-long session, teachers are grouped in grade leverl-subject area configurations to discuss an explore ways to adapt Key Issues lessons to better address issues with their students.

For more information about this program contact MEEC Program Specialist Christie Robinson at 760.245.1661 ext. 6101.

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John Davis, Mojave Desert & Mountain Recycling
Robert Silvia, Cement Industry Environmental Consortium
Michael Haro, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics-Palmdale
Teresa Healy, Barstow Unified School District
Michelle Lawhead, Victoria Magathan School, Adelanto School District
Tony Penna, Inland Energy
Dave Rib, Mitsubishi Cement
Violette Roberts, Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District
Cheryl Herbert, Edwards Air Force Base
Michael Smith, Victor Valley College

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