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This calendar archive shows professional development events that have passed. It is made available for those who may wish to project activities that may happen next year, but no guarantee can be made that any event will be repeated, that the details will be the same, or that the time of year will be the same.
January 2006
Title: Ecology in Action: Trout in the Classroom- Date: January 7 & 21, 2006 (Sat) 9:00-5:00
- Location: Nevada State Parks conference room, 4747 Vegas Dr, Las Vegas NV
- Description: This one-credit course addresses major portions of the Life Science Standards (6 - 9) and Environmental Science Standards (11, 13, 15, & 16) from the Nevada Science Standards. Emphasis will be placed on life cycles, ecosystems, structure and function, adaptation along with process and laboratory skills. Participants will be provided with all the materials necessary to raise a batch of Tasmanian trout from eggs to fry and finally releasing the trout into the wild.
- Geographic area served: Clark County
- Cost: $45
- Target audience: classroom teachers
- Materials: classroom trout raising equipment
- Credit: one graduate credit through Southern Utah University
- Certification:
- Prerequisites: none
- Sponsor: Nevada Department of Wildlife
- Contact: Bostic, Jeff, 799-3835 x 233 (instructors Elsie Sellars & Ivy Santee)
- How to register: CCSD teachers register through Pathlore RPSCI32101
- Link: http://ndow.org/ed/trout/index.shtm
- Title: Methods of Teaching Environmental Science
- Date: January 23 - May 17, Tue 4:00-6:45
- Description: Methods of teaching environmental science. Special emphasis on outdoor education methods. Materials and media for effective teaching.
- Geographic area served: western Nevada
- Cost: UNR tuition plus $25 materials fee
- Target audience: teacher preparation students, teachers
- Materials:
- Credit: three undergraduate or graduate credits
- Certification:
- Prerequisites: 9 credits in science and science methods course; admission to teacher education
- Sponsor: UNR Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning
- Contact: Mike Robinson, , 775-784-4961 x2017
- How to register: register through ePAWS for CTL 469/669 (24910)
- Link:
Title: Our Places Tell Stoies Educator Conference- Date: January 24-29, 2006 (Tue-Fri)
- Location: University of Nevada Las Vegas, Las Vegas NV
- Description: Our Places Tell Stories: Making Connections with Our Audiences is an innovative conference for educators and others working at public lands, nature centers, museums, zoos, aquaria, and all nature- and heritage-rich places. It's for anyone interested in learning to effectively connect with audiences to create motivated stewards of the environment.
- Geographic area served: Nevada
- Cost: $65 early, $75 regular, $90 onsite, $35 Friday field trips
- Target audience: nonformal educators and interpreters
- Materials:
- Credit: 2 continuing education through UNLV
- Certification:
- Prerequisites: none
- Sponsor: Public Lands Institute and other partners
- Contact: Allison Brody, 702-895-5097,
- How to register: print registration form available on website
- Link: http://publiclands.unlv.edu/eeconference/index.htm
February 2005
Title: Project WET Nevada, Water Education for Teachers- Date: February 4 & 11 (consecutive Saturdays), 8:00-5:00
- Location: CCSN Henderson Campus, Henderson NV
- Description: Project WET believes in training. People are introduced to Project WET materials at workshops conducted by an international network of facilitators. A Project WET Workshop is an exciting, engaging and powerful learning experience, where educators of all disciplines receive the latest Project WET materials, learn to teach water education activities and walk away inspired.
- Geographic area served: Clark County
- Cost: $10
- Target audience: teachers, nonformal educators
- Materials: Project WET Curriculum & Activity Guide, others
- Credit: CCSD district credit
- Certification: Project WET certificate of completion
- Prerequisites: none
- Sponsor: US Bureau of Reclamation
- Contact: Phil Aurit, , 702-293-8427
- How to register: CCSD teachers call 799-1921 for PDE1287, nonformal educators contact Phil
- Link: http://ndep.nv.gov/bwqp/wet01.htm
- Title: Project WET Nevada, Water Education for Teachers
- Date: February 24-25, 2:00-10:00 & 8:00-5:00
- Location: Donner Springs ES, Reno NV
- Description: Project WET believes in training. People are introduced to Project WET materials at workshops conducted by an international network of facilitators. A Project WET Workshop is an exciting, engaging and powerful learning experience, where educators of all disciplines receive the latest Project WET materials, learn to teach water education activities and walk away inspired.
- Geographic area served: western Nevada
- Cost: free
- Target audience: teachers, nonformal educators
- Materials: Project WET Curriculum & Activity Guide, others
- Credit: NDE inservice credit, one unit
- Certification: Project WET certificate of completion
- Prerequisites: none
- Sponsor: Nevada Department of Environmental Protection, Great Basin Outdoor School, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
- Contact: Mary Kay Riedl, , 775-687-9454
- How to register: contact Mary Kay
- Link: http://ndep.nv.gov/bwqp/wet01.htm Flier
March 2005
- Title: Project WET Nevada, Water Education for Teachers
- Date: March 4 & 11 (consecutive Saturdays), 8:00-5:00
- Location: CCSN Henderson Campus, Henderson NV
- Description: Project WET believes in training. People are introduced to Project WET materials at workshops conducted by an international network of facilitators. A Project WET Workshop is an exciting, engaging and powerful learning experience, where educators of all disciplines receive the latest Project WET materials, learn to teach water education activities and walk away inspired.
- Geographic area served: Clark County
- Cost: $10
- Target audience: teachers, nonformal educators
- Materials: Project WET Curriculum & Activity Guide, others
- Credit: CCSD district credit
- Certification: PLT certificate of completion
- Prerequisites: none
- Sponsor: US Bureau of Reclamation
- Contact: Phil Aurit, , 702-293-8427
- How to register: CCSD teachers call 799-1921 for PDE1287, nonformal educators contact Phil
- Link: http://ndep.nv.gov/bwqp/wet01.htm
- Title: John C. Vanderburg Elementary Biosphere: Environmental Education Program
- Date: March 7, 10-11, 2006 (Tue, Fri, Sat)
- Location: Vandenberg ES, Henderson NV
- Description: The goal of this course is to familiarize teachers with the John C. Vanderburg Biosphere and to provide teachers with the knowledge they will need to make visiting the Biosphere successful. The course will provide hands-on training using classroom ready activities that will enhance teachers' environmental science education. Participants will take a simulated field trip through the Biosphere. The Biosphere Board will supply free buses to all participants who successfully complete the course.
- Geographic area served: Clark
- Cost: $60 plus materials
- Target audience: K-5 CCSD teachers
- Materials:
- Credit: one CCSD district credit
- Certification:
- Prerequisites: none
- Sponsor: Vandenberg ES
- Contact: instructors Lisa Moran & William Gilluly
- How to register: CCSD teachers call 799-1921 for PDE2577
- Link: http://www.mybiosphere.com/
Title: Water Education Institute for Elementary Teachers
- Date: March 16-18, 2006 (Fri-Sun)
- Location: Las Vegas Valley Water District, Las Vegas
- Description: The Southern Nevada Water Authority hosts a 15-hour course for teachers, which is linked to Nevada State Standards. Teachers get a chance to meet and interact with local water experts to learn more about water issues. Saturday's session consists of field trips to the Gardens at the Las Vegas Springs Preserve, the River Mountains Water Treatment Plant, and the Las Vegas Wash.
- Geographic area served: Clark County
- Cost: $10
- Target audience: K-5 CCSD teachers
- Materials: H2O: The Source, water resource kit, filled with lesson plans, activities and classroom materials
- Credit: one CCSD district credit
- Certification:
- Prerequisites: none
- Sponsor: Southern Nevada Water Authority
- Contact: 702-822-8317
- How to register: CCSD teachers call 799-1921 for PDE2386
- Link: http://h2ouniversity.org/
April 2006
- Title: Leave No Trace Training Course
- Date: April 6-7, Fri-Sat
- Location: Donald W Reynolds Community Nonprofit Center, 948 Incline Way, Incline Village, and Davis Creek Regional Park
- Description: These courses are designed for educators, guides, agency employees, and other outdoor professionals. Successful graduates of the Trainer Course gain the skills to teach Leave No Trace techniques and ethics to their clients, friends and family. Participants learn the concepts of Leave No Trace and prepare to teach Leave No Trace curriculum in a variety of settings-schools, camps, parks, wilderness and front country areas. Workshop topics include the underlying ethics and seven principles of Leave No Trace: Plan Ahead and Prepare, Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces, Dispose of Waste Properly, Leave What You Find, Minimize Campfire Impacts, Respect Wildlife, and Be Considerate of Other Visitors. See the entry for April 10 for a shorter awareness workshop.
- Geographic area served: Lake Tahoe Basin and western Nevada
- Cost: $50
- Target audience:
- Materials:
- Credit:
- Certification:
- Prerequisites: none
- Sponsor: Tahoe Rim Trail Association
- Contact: Alexis Ollar, , 289-0231
- How to register: contact Alexis
- Link:
- Title: Project WET Nevada, Water Education for Teachers
- Date: April 7-8, Fri 2:00-10:00 & Sat 8:00-5:00
- Location: Western Nevada Community College, Carson City
- Description: Project WET believes in training. People are introduced to Project WET materials at workshops conducted by an international network of facilitators. A Project WET Workshop is an exciting, engaging and powerful learning experience, where educators of all disciplines receive the latest Project WET materials, learn to teach water education activities and walk away inspired.
- Geographic area served: western Nevada
- Cost: free
- Target audience: teachers, nonformal educators
- Materials: Project WET Curriculum & Activity Guide, others
- Credit: NDE inservice credit, one unit
- Certification: Project WET certificate of completion
- Prerequisites: none
- Sponsor: Nevada Department of Environmental Protection
- Contact: Mary Kay Riedl, , 775-687-9454
- How to register: contact Mary Kay
- Link: http://ndep.nv.gov/bwqp/wet01.htm Flier
- Title: Minerals Education Workshop
- Date: April 10-12, 2006 (Mon-Wed), Wednesday optional
- Location: Cheyenne HS, 3200 W Alexander, Las Vegas NV
- Description: At the minerals education workshop, you will be presented information, ideas and activities involving geology, minerals, and mining that you can use in the classroom. There will be hands-on activities, demonstrations, exhibits, tours of operating mines, and, of course, gold panning during the evening barbecue. All activities presented are coordinated with the Nevada State Science Standards.
- Geographic area served: southern Nevada
- Cost: $20 (refundable)
- Target audience: K-12 teachers, administrator and librarians
- Materials:
- Credit: 1 Clark CSD PDE or 1 UNLV Continuing Education
- Certification:
- Prerequisites: none
- Sponsor: Nevada Division of Minerals and Nevada Mining Association
- Contact: Julanne Kaufman, , 775-829-2121 x17
- How to register: https://ssl.nevadamining.org/mineral_reg/,
- Link: http://nevadamining.org/
- Title: Leave No Trace Awareness Workshop
- Date: April 10, Monday, 9:00AM to 12:00 noon
- Location: Donald W Reynolds Community Nonprofit Center, 948 Incline Way, Incline Village
- Description: Participants receive introductory training in the skills & ethics of LNT, including the seven principles: Plan Ahead and Prepare, Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces, Dispose of Waste Properly, Leave What You Find, Minimize Campfire Impacts, Respect Wildlife, and Be Considerate of Other Visitors. See the entry for April 6-7 for a full trainers workshop.
- Geographic area served: Lake Tahoe Basin and western Nevada
- Cost: free
- Target audience:
- Materials:
- Credit:
- Certification:
- Prerequisites: none
- Sponsor: Tahoe Rim Trail Association
- Contact: Alexis Ollar, , 289-0231
- How to register: contact Alexis
- Link:
May 2006
Title: Project Citizen
- Date: May 6, Saturday
- Location: Reno
- Description: We the People: Project Citizen is a curricular program for middle grade students that promotes competent and responsible participation in local and state government. The program helps young people learn how to monitor and influence public policy. In the process, they develop support for democratic values and principles, tolerance, and feelings of political efficacy. Entire classes of students or members of youth organizations work cooperatively to identify a public policy problem in their community. They then research the problem, evaluate alternative solutions, develop their own solution in the form of a public policy, and create a political action plan to enlist local or state authorities to adopt their proposed policy. Participants develop a portfolio of their work and present their project in a hearing showcase before a panel of civic-minded community members. [Note: though this is not specifically an environmental education program, it is an outstanding approach to student-led projects that often address environmental topics.]
- Geographic area served: western Nevada & Lake Tahoe
- Cost:
- Target audience: grade 5-12 teachers, especially middle school
- Materials: Project Citizen
- Credit:
- Certification:
- Prerequisites: none
- Sponsor: State Bar of Nevada
- Contact: Marcia Stribling, , 702-317-1408
- How to register: contact Marcia
- Link: http://www.civiced.org/project_citizen.php
- Title: TRTA Trails and Outdoor Leadership Training
- Date: May 12-14, Fri-Sun
- Location: Galena Creek Park
- Description: The training programs will begin with a Layout and Design Course taught by California State Parks Karl Knapp on Friday May 12, 2006 at the Galena Creek Park in the Sierra Nevada’s near Lake Tahoe. The Maintenance, Construction, and Crew Leadership course will begin on Saturday May 13th and conclude on Sunday May 14th.
- Geographic area served: Lake Tahoe Basin and western Nevada
- Cost: varies $15 to $35
- Target audience:
- Materials:
- Credit:
- Certification:
- Prerequisites: none
- Sponsor: Tahoe Rim Trail Association
- Contact: Alexis Ollar, , 289-0231
- How to register: online registration, or contact Alexis
- Link: http://tahoerimtrail.org/leadershiptraining.html
June 2006
- Title: Project WET Nevada, Water Education for Teachers
- Date: June 3 & 10 (consecutive Saturdays), 8:00-5:00
- Location: CCSN Henderson Campus, Henderson NV
- Description: Project WET believes in training. People are introduced to Project WET materials at workshops conducted by an international network of facilitators. A Project WET Workshop is an exciting, engaging and powerful learning experience, where educators of all disciplines receive the latest Project WET materials, learn to teach water education activities and walk away inspired.
- Geographic area served: Clark County
- Cost: $10
- Target audience: teachers, nonformal educators
- Materials: Project WET Curriculum & Activity Guide, other materials
- Credit: CCSD district credit
- Certification: Project WET certificate of completion
- Prerequisites: none
- Sponsor: US Bureau of Reclamation
- Contact: Phil Aurit, , 702-293-8427
- How to register: CCSD teachers call 799-1921 for PDE1287, nonformal educators contact Phil
- Link: http://ndep.nv.gov/bwqp/wet01.htm
June 2006
- Title: Natural Science Inquiry Workshop: Outdoor Inquiries, Investigating Insects, Examining Mammals and Digging Archaelogy (available separately or as a whole)
- Date: June 19-22
- Location: Rex Bell ES, Las Vegas NV
- Description: Outdoor Inquiries: Carry out in-depth explorations of nature in your own schoolyard; learn practical strategies to support student inquiry and exploration in the natural world. Learn how to encourage close observations, construct maps, create filed guides, develop databases using different data collection strategies, ask questions, and conduct research. Develop understanding of a crucial tool for recording and asking questions of what you see, the field journal. Investigating Insects: Engage in the processes of scientific investigation through the fascinating lens of insects. Learn to classify invertebrates, discuss the benefits of complete and incomplete metamorphosis, compare insect reproductive and survival strategies, and understand that science is a human endeavor that has a history and a future. Observe, collect data, analyze findings, formulate and revise hypotheses, and develop conclusions based on reasoning from evidence. Examining Mammals: Discover the identities of five mystery mammals by studying their skulls, teeth, fur, feet, tracks, and scat. Examine the component parts of each animal, make close observations, collect and analyze data, formulate hypotheses, and by reasoning from the evidence, come to conclusions about the identities of the five mammals. Learn significant mammal-related content and at the same time become more aware of the inquiry processes practiced to learn it. Digging Archaeology: Engage in a simulated dig based on an actual archaeological site. Examine artifacts and features found on the surface level and then "excavate" the site to discover what was there 100 years ago. Make close observations of the available evidence, construct maps, collect and analyze data, formulate hypotheses, and arrive at conclusions based on the data.
- Geographic area served: Clark CSD
- Cost: none, stipends may be available
- Target audience:
- Materials:
- Credit: one-half to two CCSD PDE credits
- Certification: none
- Prerequisites: none
- Sponsor: Clark CSD K-5 Math and Science Services
- Contact: Mary Weisenmiller, 799-2348
- How to register: online via Pathlore, course code CPSMT21105
- Link: http://pathlore.ccsd.net/stc/student/
Title: Nevada Educators Really Doing Science (NERDS): Watershed Ecology of the Feather River
- Date: June 24-27, plus two pre-sessions and two post-sessions
- Location: UNR and Feather River watershed, Graeagel CA
- Description:
- Geographic area served: Nevada
- Cost:
- Target audience: K-8 teachers only
- Materials:
- Credit: UNR graduate credit
- Certification:
- Prerequisites:
- Sponsor: UNR, Nevada Department of Education
- Contact: Richard Vineyard
- How to register:
- Link: http://www.unr.edu/educ/raggiocenter/nerds/
July 2006
- Title: Great Basin Teachers Workshop
- Date: Jul 31-Aug 4 (Mon-Fri)
- Location: Ely NV - Camp Success & Great Basin National Park
- Description: A five day workshop with field trips and hands on experience to learn concepts related to the Great Basin Ecosystem. Three topics are offered on a rotating basis – The Cultural Great Basin (2004, 2007), The Physical Great Basin (2005, 2008), The Biological Great Basin (2006, 2009).
- Geographic area served: Lessons are based on the Geographic Great Basin which covers most of Nevada, southern Idaho and western Utah. Our class audience are teachers from Nevada (including Las Vegas) and Utah. We have had teachers from several other states attend.
- Cost: $150
- Target audience: Classes are geared toward upper grade levels (5-12) and are useful to both formal and in/formal instructors. We also work with local community college to offer classes to meet their needs. Subject area is dependant on yearly topic but we usually meet the state Standards for Science, Social Studies, Geography, and Mathematics.
- Materials: class notebook and handouts
- Credit: Inservice credits for Nevada and Utah, Graduate and Undergraduate, Continuing Education Credits, Community College credits
- Certification: none
- Prerequisites: none
- Sponsor:
- Contact: Susan Baughman, , 775 289-1827
- How to register: Pre-registration form (available on web, below), with payment sent to Eastern Nevada Landscape Coalition, P.O. Box 150266, Ely, Nevada 89315
- Link: http://nnrec.org/profdev/gbtw/ Flier
August 2006
- Title: Lamoille Institute for Teachers
- Date: Aug 7-11 (Mon-Fri)
- Location: Camp Lamoille, Lamoille Canyon, Ruby Mountains, near Elko
- Description:
- Geographic area served: all of Nevada
- Cost: $100
- Target audience: K-5/6 teachers and nonformal educators who work with these grade levels, but open to other grades; teams of teachers and community partners are encouraged, but individuals are welcome
- Materials: notebook and handouts
- Credit: two Nevada Department of Education inservice credits, or two college credits
- Certification: none
- Prerequisites: none
- Sponsor: NNREC, Nevada Outdoor School, Nevada Division of Forestry, others
- Contact: Dan Allison, , 775-882-2375
- How to register: register and pay online, or download and mail form, after May 1
- Link: http://nnrec.org/profdev/life/
- Title: Minerals Education Workshop
- Date: August 9 & 11, 2006 (Wed & Fri)
- Location: Western Nevada Community College, Carson City NV
- Description: At the minerals education workshop, you will be presented information, ideas and activities involving geology, minerals, and mining that you can use in the classroom. There will be hands-on activities, demonstrations, exhibits, tours of operating mines, and, of course, gold panning during the evening barbecue. All activities presented are coordinated with the Nevada State Science Standards.
- Geographic area served: western Nevada
- Cost: $20 (refundable)
- Target audience: K-12 teachers, administrator and librarians
- Materials:
- Credit: 1 NDE inservice or 1 WNCC
- Certification:
- Prerequisites: none
- Sponsor: Nevada Division of Minerals and Nevada Mining Association
- Contact: Julanne Kaufman, , 775-829-2121 x17
- How to register:
- Link: http://nevadamining.org/
September 2006
Title: PLT Educator Workshop for Lake Tahoe area (this workshop was delayed)- Date: Saturday, September 30, 2006, 8:30AM to 5:00PM
- Location: Tahoe City CA
- Description: The focus is on forest and fire management in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
- Geographic area served: Lake Tahoe Basin educators, open to others after September 5
- Cost: $20
- Target audience: K-12 teachers and other educators
- Materials: Project Learning Tree PreK-8 Guide and secondary materials as appropriate
- Credit: one-half Nevada Department of Education inservice credit; arrangements being made with TTUSD and LTUSD
- Certification: PLT Educator Certificate
- Prerequisites: none
- Sponsor: Nevada Natural Resource Education Council, Sierra Watershed Education Partnerships, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, Nevada Division of Forestry
- Contact: Dan Allison, PLT Faciliator, director@nnrec.org, 775-882-2375
- How to register: download the flier and registration form; mail your check and printed registration form OR register online
- Link: http://nnrec.org/profdev/plt/2006-09-30/PLT_Tahoe.pdf
October 2006
- Title: NAAEE Conference
- Date: October 10-14, 2006 (Tue-Sat)
- Location: St Paul MN
- Description: "Gathering at the Headwaters: Building EE in Society" The EE profession has much to offer society. As we strive for standards of excellence in our work, we must connect with a wider circle of people to win broader support for EE. To do so, we must demonstrate our relevance to today's challenges in both our education system and natural resource conservation. The 2006 conference will seek to examine the best of what EE has to offer in meeting those challenges and how we integrate environmental education concepts into all aspects of society, instead of staying just on the water's edge. It is time to make not only ripples but some real waves
- Geographic area served: North America
- Cost: about $395
- Target audience: all educators
- Materials:
- Credit:
- Certification:
- Prerequisites: none
- Sponsor: North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE), many other partners
- Contact:
- How to register: online at link below
- Link: http://naaee.org/pages/conferences/index.html
- Title: C3: Communicating, Connecting, Calculating - What's the Problem (Northern Nevada Math and Science Conference)
- Date: October 13-14 (Friday 3:45-9:00PM, Saturday 8:00AM-4:00PM)
- Location: Wooster High School, 1331 E Plumb Ln, Reno NV 89502
- Description:
- Geographic area served: northern Nevada
- Cost: $20 members, $30 non-members
- Target audience: K-12 math and science teachers
- Materials:
- Credit: one inservice
- Certification:
- Prerequisites:
- Sponsor: Northern Nevada Math Council and Washoe County Science Teachers Association
- Contact: Martha Robertson, 380 Edison Way, Reno NV 89502
- How to register: http://nnrec.org/news/online/C3_registration.pdf
- Link: http://nnrec.org/news/online/C3_flier.pdf
- Title: John C. Vanderburg Elementary Biosphere: Environmental Education Program
- Date: October 17, 19, 21, 2006 (Tue, Thu, Sat)
- Location: Vandenberg ES, Henderson NV
- Description: The goal of this course is to familiarize teachers with the John C. Vanderburg Biosphere and to provide teachers with the knowledge they will need to make visiting the Biosphere successful. The course will provide hands-on training using classroom ready activities that will enhance teachers' environmental science education. Participants will take a simulated field trip through the Biosphere. The Biosphere Board will supply free buses to all participants who successfully complete the course.
- Geographic area served: Clark
- Cost: $60 plus materials
- Target audience: K-5 CCSD teachers
- Materials:
- Credit: one CCSD district credit
- Certification:
- Prerequisites: none
- Sponsor: Vandenberg ES
- Contact: William Gilluly
- How to register: CCSD teachers call 799-1921 for PDE2577
- Link: http://www.mybiosphere.com/
- Title: Natural and Cultural History of the Mojave National Preserve - Part 2: Clark Mountains to Mitchell Caverns - The High Country
- Date: October 20-22, 2006, 8:00PM Friday to 3:00PM Sunday
- Location: Desert Studies Center, Mojave National Preserve
- Description: The Mojave National Preserve encompasses a region of remarkable landscape and a diverse flora and fauna unsurpassed elsewhere in the Mojave Desert. Explore those areas of the preserve between 3,500 and 5,000 feet. Class will begin at 8 pm Friday with an introductory lecture and slide presentation, and end about 3 pm Sunday at Mitchell Caverns, about a 2.5-hour drive from Las Vegas. Home base will be the oasis at Soda Springs, about a 1.5-hour drive from Las Vegas where California State University operates a field station on the site of the former Zzyzx Mineral Springs Resort. Just a few of the sites we will explore Saturday and Sunday include; the Valley Wells mill and smelter site, the Copper World Mine, Cima Dome, the Cow Cove petroglyph site (an easy 2 mile round trip hike), and Hole-in-the-Wall. Our final stop will be a guided tour of Mitchell Caverns in the majestic Providence Mountains. Upon enrollment, you will be sent information about the Center and what to bring.
- Geographic area served: Clark CSD
- Cost: $215--Includes instruction, two nights lodging at the Center (dormitory rooms & some couples rooms), and meals starting with breakfast Saturday through lunch on Sunday. Transportation is not included. High clearance vehicles recommended but not required. $10 cancellation fee if cancelled before Oct. 13; cancellation fee of $95 Oct. 13-18. No refund without replacement after Oct. 18.
- Target audience: K-6, 7-12 Science & Earth Science
- Materials:
- Credit: 1 PDE
- Certification:
- Prerequisites: none
- Sponsor: UNLV Educational Outreach
- Contact: Robert Fulton (instructor)
- How to register: call UNLV Educational Outreach, 895-3254, Fa06-2575-01
- Link: http://pathlore.ccsd.net/stc/student/psciis.dll?linkid=503367&mainmenu=STUDENT&top_frame=1
- Title: Explore the Great Outdoors
- Date: October 28, November 4 and November 11, 2006
- Location: Red Rock Canyon NCA
- Description: What is Explore the Great Outdoors (EGO)? The Explore the Great Outdoors - Part 1 is required to take students/groups on all trails at Red Rock Canyon NCA. Explore the Great Outdoors is a workshop designed for educators and children's group leaders to familiarize them with Red Rock Canyon NCA facilities, group logistics and present information about the natural and cultural history of Red Rock Canyon NCA and the Mohave Desert. Generally the workshop is eight (8) hours in length. Specialized Professional Development Workshops (PDE) for Clark Country teachers which last 8 hours are also offered at separate workshops. There is a guided tour of the visitor center and a popular trail. Hands-on involvement and sharing is highly encouraged.
- Geographic area served: Clark CSD
- Cost: $35 per part for PDE credit (must also register separated with PDE), and $10 per part without PDE credit
- Target audience: Teachers, Scout leaders, park and recreation staff, commercial tour leaders, docents and those interested in leading groups on informational educational hikes or programs are all welcome to attend. Those with special needs can be accommodated with advanced notice.
- Materials: Participants receive a workbook, posters and special information about the area.
- Credit: one PDE
- Certification:
- Prerequisites:
- Sponsor: Red Rock Canyon Interpretive Association
- Contact: Environmental Education Staff at the Visitor’s Center 702-515-5357
- How to register: download application from http://www.nv.blm.gov/redrockcanyon/PDF/EGOApp.pdf, and mail in with registration fee
- Link: http://www.nv.blm.gov/redrockcanyon/Education/greatoutdoors.htm
November 2006
- Title: Using the Whitney Mesa Nature Preserve As An Outdoor Classroom
- Date: November 2, 6 and 7, 2006 (Thu, Mon, Tue), 4:15-7:15PM, and November 4 (Sat), 8:00AM-2:30PM
- Location: David M. Cox Library (Thu, Mon, Tue), and Whitney Mesa (Sat), (We will meet at the Stephanie Lynn Craig Park on Russell Rd. & Galleria Dr.)
- Description: This course is designed to train teachers, K-12, how to implement math, science, geography, and language art into the study and discovery of the local environment of the Whitney Nature Preserve which is located in Henderson.
- Geographic area served: southern Nevada
- Cost: $60
- Target audience: K-12 teachers
- Materials:
- Credit: one PDE
- Certification:
- Prerequisites: none
- Sponsor:
- Contact: Sheila Siino & Carol Duggan
- How to register: Please register with PDE Office
- Link: flier
- Title: RPDP: Inquiry-based Science for the Kindergarten Classroom
- Date: November 7, 2006 4:00-6:00PM
- Location: Snyder ES, 4317 E Colorado Ave, Las Vegas 89104
- Description: This session is designed to explore new methods and tools to facilitate inquiry-based learning. Participants will receive a $60 stipend for this training.
- Geographic area served: southern Nevada
- Cost:
- Target audience: K teachers
- Materials:
- Credit:
- Certification:
- Prerequisites:
- Sponsor: RPDP
- Contact: Sandra Davis, 799-3835 x 236
- How to register: RPSCI11006 [FULL]
- Link: Pathlore
December 2006
- Title: Explore the Great Outdoors, Part 2 [FULL]
- Date: December 2, 2006, 8:00 - 4:30
- Location: Red Rock Canyon NCA
- Description: This course is an investigation of the biodiversity in our environment (through exploring Red Rock Canyon) using a multi-disciplinary approach across the curriculum. The teachers will gain knowledge of the environment through the use of concepts in Language Arts, Social Studies, Botany, Geology, Art, and Biology. This knowledge will give teachers the ability to provide many different curriculum essential elements to their students when experiencing the environment. Teachers taking this course will come away with additional information as a supplement to the Exploring the Great Outdoors basic workshop. Teachers will also have a method of creating an environmental experience for their students that reaches across the curriculum, and teachers will come away with actual activities and lessons that can be used in the environment and in their classroom. NOTE: Participants are requested to bring their Mojave Desert Discovery Guide which they received at the first workshop, if available. Be prepared to hike approximately 2.5 miles over uneven ground. A bag lunch is recommended.
- Geographic area served: southern Nevada
- Cost: $35 per part for PDE credit (must also register separated with PDE), and $10 per part without PDE credit
- Target audience: Teachers, Scout leaders, park and recreation staff, commercial tour leaders, docents and those interested in leading groups on informational educational hikes or programs are all welcome to attend. Those with special needs can be accommodated with advanced notice.
- Materials: Participants receive a workbook, posters and special information about the area.
- Credit: one PDE
- Certification:
- Prerequisites: PDE 2275 Exploring the Great Outdoors
- Sponsor: Red Rock Canyon Interpretive Association
- Instructor: Cindy Rice
- Contact: Environmental Education Staff at the Visitor’s Center 702-515-5357
- How to register: nonformals download application from http://www.nv.blm.gov/redrockcanyon/PDF/EGOApp.pdf, and mail in with registration fee; teachers register via Pathlore, PDE2405
- Link: http://www.nv.blm.gov/redrockcanyon/Education/greatoutdoors.htm
- Title: The Science of Teaching Science EDUC 5500 230 [FULL]
- Date: Tue Dec 5, Thu Dec 7, & Tue Dec 12, 2006, Thu Jan 4, Tue Jan 9, Thu Jan 11, Sat Jan 13, 2007, Tue and Thu 4:00-8:00pm, Sat 8:30-4:30pm
- Location: Cox ES, 280 Clark Dr, Henderson NV 89074
- Description: This two credit course is designed to develop the teacher's pedagogical knowledge in order to enhance the child's understanding of grade level science concepts and processes. This class will focus on new science teaching methods and examine various issues or dilemmas that arise and how to solve them. Assignment: Maintain a science notebook throughout the course, due at the end of course. Final presentation of a science lesson, on Saturday Jan. 13. Course Objectives: Participants will have the opportunity to: Explore topics in science as they relate to the National Standards and Nevada State Standards Engage in Scientific Inquiry Experience new science teaching methods and techniques throughout the course Engage in reflective practice by exchanging ideas, sharing experiences, and supporting one another's efforts. Course Requirements: Attendance is mandatory at all sessions. Maintain science notebook. Final presentation of a science lesson. Course Requirements: Attendance is mandatory at all sessions. Maintain a science notebook throughout the course to record science as a learner, due at the end of the course. Complete assigned activities within their classroom. Text: No text is required for the course. Participants will receive readings during class sessions.
- Geographic area served: Clark CSD
- Cost: $90, includes two credits
- Target audience: K-12 science teachers
- Materials:
- Credit: 2 graduate credits, Southern Utah University, Cedar City UT
- Certification:
- Prerequisites:
- Sponsor:
- Instructor: Sandra Davis
- Contact: 702-799-3835 x236
- How to register: register via Pathlore, RPSCI32602
- Link: http://pathlore.ccsd.net/stc/student/
January 2007
- Title: Trout in the Classroom
- Date: January 6, 2007, 9:00-5:00
- Location: Lake Mead Fish Hatchery
- Description:
- Georgraphic area served: southern Nevada
- Cost:
- Target audience: 4th to 6th grade teachers
- Materials:
- Credit: none
- Certification:
- Prerequisites: none
- Sponsor: Nevada Department of Wildlife
- Contact: Ivy Santee, Nevada Department of Wildlife, Angler Education, 702-486-5127 x3503,
- How to register: contact Ivy
- Link: http://www.ndow.org/learn/
- Title: RPDP Introduction to Scientific Inquiry EDUC 5450 220
- Date: Wednesdays January 10, 17, 24, and 31 February 7 and 28 March 7 and 14, 2007 (8 sessions), 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Priest ES, 4150 Fuselier Dr, North Las Vegas NV 89032
- Description: This two-credit course which is open to K-5 teachers and 6-8 science teachers will provide strategies and activities for introducing inquiry to teachers who are moving from structured, hands-on science approaches to more open-ended inquiry-based approaches to teaching science. The class includes exploration of basic principles, such as questioning techniques, for building fundamental skills of inquiry learning. Course Objectives: Participants will have the opportunity to: Engage in activities that will focus on science content knowledge (Nevada State Standards) by exploring fundamental scientific phenomena through inquiry, Explore new methods and tools to facilitate inquiry-based learning, Engage in reflective practice by sharing ideas and interacting professionally with a network of classroom teachers, Explore the use of formative assessment to facilitate learning in the classroom Course Requirements: Grading will be based on the following: Full attendance at all sessions. Maintain a notebook throughout the course. Final Assignment: Present a plan for incorporating inquiry-based practices into their work with students.
- Geographic area served: Clark CSD
- Cost: $90.00, includes two credits
- Target audience: K-5, and 6-12 science teachers
- Materials:
- Credit: 2 graduate credits, Southern Utah University, Cedar City UT
- Certification:
- Prerequisites:
- Sponsor:
- Instructor: Anna Maria Behuniak
- Contact: 702-799-3835 x 248
- How to register: through Pathlore, RPSCI22111
- Link: http://pathlore.ccsd.net/stc/student/
- Title: Using Picture Books to Teach Content Area Literacy
- Date: January 11, 2007
- Location: Rowe ES, 4338 S Bruce St, Las Vegas 89119
- Description: This course will focus on using pictures books to enrich teaching in the content areas of math, science, social studies, and language arts for all teachers. Lessons will focus on using picture books to build background knowledge and motivation, determine learning purposes, teach processes and concepts, and reinforce and apply learning.
- Geographic area served: southern Nevada
- Cost: $45
- Target audience:
- Materials:
- Credit: $15 for one graduate credit from Southern Utah University, Cedar City, Utah
- Certification:
- Prerequisites: none
- Instructor: Danita Britt
- Sponsor:
- Contact: Danita Britt, 855-7770 x5332
- How to register: online through Pathlore RPLIT82159
- Link:
- Title: Mojave Max Training
- Date: January 13 & 20, 2007
- Location: Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
- Description: Aligned with the Nevada State Science Standards, this course will give teachers first hand opportunities to study the desert tortoise and explore the habitat of the Mojave Desert. Teachers will explore the use of federal lands, including trails and facilities, as a resource for appropriate field trips for their students. Teachers will also complete hands-on activities that they can use in their classroom.
- Geographic area served: Clark CSD
- Cost: $60
- Target audience: K-5, and 6-12 science teachers
- Materials: Teacher Handbook with accompanying PowerPoint presentation; access to Mojave Max teaching kit containing books, posters, props, and tortoise specimens
- Credit: one CCSD district credit
- Certification:
- Prerequisites:
- Sponsor: Red Rock Canyon Interpretive Association
- Contact: Stacy Irvin, Mojave Max Project Coordinator, 702-258-7097, stacyi@rrcia.com
- How to register: CCSD teachers call 799-1921 for PDE2774
- Link: http://mojavemax.com/
- Title: Using Inquiry and Object Based Learning to implement Benchmark Standards
- Date: January 20 & February 3, 2007 (Saturdays)
- Location: Las Vegas Natural History Museum
- Description: This one credit course, which is open to all Pre-Kindergarten-2nd grade teachers, addresses some of the major topics of early childhood education using PK-2nd benchmarks and standards. Participants will: Experience with practical applications, Examine the guiding principles of Early Childhood Education, Become familiar with developmentally appropriate practices, philosophies, Inquiry and Object based learning, and interdisciplinary practices. This engaging , fun workshop course offered in a Museum setting includes catered lunches, snacks, and all your course materials.
- Geographic area served: southern Nevada
- Cost: $45.00 for credit
- Target audience: PreK-2 teachers
- Materials:
- Credit: one graduate credit from Southern Utah University, Cedar City, Utah
- Certification:
- Prerequisites: none
- Sponsor: Las Vegas Museum of Natural History
- Contact: Amy Page, Education Director, 702-384-3466 x226
- How to register: online through Pathlore
- Link: flier
Title: Project WET
- Date: January 20, 2007 (Sat 9:30AM - 4:00PM)
- Location: Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences (TCES), Incline Village
- Description: Project WET activities engage students with hands-on, interdisciplinary lessons that teach important concepts about water. This workshop will focus on activities relevant to the Lake Tahoe region.
- Geographic area served: Lake Tahoe Basin & Truckee River watershed
- Cost: $10
- Target audience: docents, teachers, nonformal educators
- Materials: Project WET Curriculum & Activity Guide, other materials
- Credit: none
- Certification: Project WET certificate of completion
- Prerequisites: none
- Sponsor: Tahoe Environmental Research Center, Sierra Watershed Education Partnerships, Nevada Natural Resource Education Council
- Contact: Heather Segale, 775-881-7562, hmsegale@ucdavis.edu
- How to register: Jessie Hersher, 775-881-7566, jehersher@ucdavis.edu
- Link: http://nnrec.org/profdev/wet/
Title: Project WET Nevada, Water Education for Teachers
- Date: January 20 & 27 (consecutive Saturdays), 8:00-5:00
- Location: CCSN Henderson Campus, Henderson NV
- Description: Teaching teachers to teach others about water resources" is the goal of Project WET. This goal is accomplished through an interdisciplinary "across the curriculum" water education program for K-12 teachers. It covers a wide range of water related topics in a balanced and informative manner, including surface and groundwater supplies, watersheds, water conservation, water quality, non-point source pollution issues, wetlands, water rights, management and stewardship. The workshop provides hands-on training using classroom-ready activities, demonstrations, expert guest speakers and water education materials that will enhance any educator's science curriculum.
- Geographic area served: Clark County
- Cost: $10
- Target audience: teachers, nonformal educators
- Materials: Project WET Curriculum & Activity Guide, other materials
- Credit: CCSD district credit
- Certification: Project WET certificate of completion
- Prerequisites: none
- Sponsor: US Bureau of Reclamation
- Contact: Phil Aurit, , 702-293-8427
- How to register: CCSD teachers call 799-1921 for PDE1287, nonformal educators contact Phil
- Link: http://ndep.nv.gov/bwqp/wet01.htm
- Title: Southern Nevada Math and Science Conference
- Date: January 26-27, 2007 (Friday 3:30-9:00PM, Saturday 7:30AM - 1:30PM)
- Location: Green Valley High School, 460 Arroyo Grande Blvd, Henderson NV
- Description: During this two-day conference, participants choose from hands-on and demonstration sessions where they learn from experienced educators. After networking with other educators and acquiring the latest news on TI technology, teachers will return to the classroom with renewed enthusiasm for teaching and learning to share with fellow educators and students.
- Geographic area served: southern Nevada
- Cost: $50
- Target audience: K-5 Teachers & Administrators
- Materials:
- Credit: $15 for one SUU credit
- Certification: none
- Prerequisites: none
- Sponsor: Southern Nevada Mathematics Council and Nevada State Science Teachers Association
- Contact: Deena Lyons, Registration Chairperson, Del Webb Middle School, 2200 Reunion Drive, Henderson NV 89052,
- How to register: registration form online (below), or contact Deena
- Link: http://snvmath.org/conference/
February 2007
- Title: SNWA/CCSD Water Education Institute Elementary Teachers
- Date: February 1-3, 2007; 4:00-8:00PM
- Location: LV Valley Water District
- Description: This course introduces an integrated water education resource for teachers of 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th grades. This resource supplements current units of study that support the CCSD CEF. Through experiencing activities included in the resource and visiting field sites, participants will learn about conserving and protecting water supplies in Southern Nevada. They will also consider the role of water in the history and culture of the Las Vegas Valley.
- Geographic area served: southern Nevada
- Cost: $10
- Target audience: K-5 Teachers & Administrators
- Materials:
- Credit: one PDE
- Certification: none
- Prerequisites: none
- Instructors: Katheryn Grimes
- Sponsor: Southern Nevada Water Authority
- Contact: Catherine Muir, 702-258-3254
- How to register: Call contact, PDE2386
- Title: We NEED Energy (National Energy Education Development Project)
- Date: February 8-10, 2007; 4:00-8:00PM Thu & Fri, 8:00-12:00AM Sat
- Location: Southwest Gas Building
- Description: NEED students learn by doing. NEED materials are hands-on and incorporate NEED's philosophy of Kids Teaching Kids About Energy. For many teachers, NEED is their first interaction with energy education. NEED makes teaching energy easy and fun. NEED's materials are available for all grade levels from kindergarten through high school. Educators can design classroom programs that spark the interest of their students and meet course objectives. NEED materials are designed to meet, and are correlated to, the National Science Education Content Standards, as well as to many state standards. Educators who use NEED materials report that their students score better on end-of-grade testing, are more actively engaged in their own education, and develop leadership skills for their futures as members of the community.
- Geographic area served: southern Nevada
- Cost: $10 materials fee
- Target audience: K-5, 6-12 Science
- Materials:
- Credit: one PDE
- Certification: none
- Prerequisites: none
- Instructors: Lisa Davis
- Sponsor:
- Contact: 702-799-1921
- How to register: Call 702-799-1921, PDE2107 or register through Pathlore
March 2007
- Title: My Home is the Mojave Desert
- Date: March 3 & 10, 2007, 8:00 - 4:30
- Location: Lake Mead Visitor Center
- Description: This course provides hands-on environmental education lessons and activities for teachers bringing students on field trips to Lake Mead NRA. Activities support Nevada State Science Standards and will provide content information on some common plants and animals of Lake Mead NRA, as well as a cultural/historical overview of the area. Teachers taking this course will utilize scientific inquiry, explore grade level appropriate teaching methods, and links to science concepts (grades 1-8), and examine techniques for providing students with a physical and intellectual journey that can lead to greater awareness of the resource. Teachers will also receive source materials specifically tailored to the Mojave Desert. NOTE: Some light hiking required. Dress for the climate. This class will become a pre-requisite for future class field trips to Lake Mead NRA.
- Geographic area served: Clark CSD
- Cost: $10
- Target audience: CCSD teachers
- Materials:
- Credit: one PDE
- Certification:
- Prerequisites: none
- Sponsor: National Park Service, Lake Mead NRA
- Contact: Ellen Anderson & Amanda Rowland
- How to register: CCSD teachers call 799-1921 for PDE 2450 or register online in Pathlore
- Link:
- Title: Exploring the Great Outdoors
- Date: March 10, 2007, 8:00 - 4:30
- Location: Red Rock Canyon NCA
- Description: This is a required course for teachers wishing to bring students on trails to Red Rock Canyon NCA. This "hands on" course will introduce the natural, cultural, and management history of Red Rock Canyon and the Spring Mountain Range. A guided hike of the Lost Creek Trail and techniques for field classes will also be included. Participants will be eligible to apply for transportation scholarships. This course will be half classroom and half hiking. NOTE: Bring a sack lunch and dress for the climate. For additional information, contact the Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center at 515-5350.
- Geographic area served: Clark CSD
- Cost: $35
- Target audience: K-12 teachers
- Materials:
- Credit: one-half PDE
- Certification:
- Prerequisites: none
- Instructor: Cindy Rice
- Sponsor: Red Rock Canyon NCA
- Contact:
- How to register: CCSD teachers call 799-1921 for PDE2275 or register online in Pathlore
- Link:
- Title: Exploring the Great Outdoors
- Date: March 24, 2007, 8:00 - 4:30
- Location: Red Rock Canyon NCA
- Description: This is a required course for teachers wishing to bring students on trails to Red Rock Canyon NCA. This "hands on" course will introduce the natural, cultural, and management history of Red Rock Canyon and the Spring Mountain Range. A guided hike of the Lost Creek Trail and techniques for field classes will also be included. Participants will be eligible to apply for transportation scholarships. This course will be half classroom and half hiking. NOTE: Bring a sack lunch and dress for the climate. For additional information, contact the Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center at 515-5350.
- Geographic area served: Clark CSD
- Cost: $35
- Target audience: K-12 teachers
- Materials:
- Credit: one-half PDE
- Certification:
- Prerequisites: none
- Instructor: Jennifer Maggio
- Sponsor: Red Rock Canyon NCA
- Contact:
- How to register: CCSD teachers call 799-1921 for PDE2275 or register online in Pathlore
- Link:
- Title: Community Leaders in Classrooms
- Date: March 22, 2007, 9:00AM - 1:30PM
- Location: Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences, Incline Village
- Description: Community Leaders in Classrooms workshop is designed for non-formal educators providing education opportunities in the k-12 setting. This workshop will focus on strategies for working with k-12 students and how to create and sustain meaningful programs that mutually benefit schools and communities.
- Geographic area served: Lake Tahoe Basin, and beyond
- Cost: $10
- Target audience: nonformal educator who work with schools
- Materials:
- Credit: none
- Certification: none
- Prerequisites: none
- Instructor: Christine McMorrow, Heather Segale
- Sponsor: Sierra Watershed Education Partnerships (SWEP), Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC), Tahoe Resouce Conservation District (TRCD)
- Contact: Christine McMorrow, 530-525-9457, christine@4swep.org
- How to register: contact Christine
- Link: http://nnrec.org/profdev/clc/
April 2007
- Title: Exploring the Great Outdoors, Part 2
- Date: April 14, 2007, 8:00 - 4:30
- Location: Red Rock Canyon NCA
- Description: This course is an investigation of the biodiversity in our environment (through exploring Red Rock Canyon) using a multi-disciplinary approach across the curriculum. The teachers will gain knowledge of the environment through the use of concepts in Language Arts, Social Studies, Botany, Geology, Art, and Biology. This knowledge will give teachers the ability to provide many different curriculum essential elements to their students when experiencing the environment. Teachers taking this course will come away with additional information as a supplement to the Exploring the Great Outdoors basic workshop. Teachers will also have a method of creating an environmental experience for their students that reaches across the curriculum, and teachers will come away with actual activities and lessons that can be used in the environment and in their classroom. NOTE: Participants are requested to bring their Mojave Desert Discovery Guide which they received at the first workshop, if available. Be prepared to hike approximately 2.5 miles over uneven ground, bring a sack lunch and dress for the climate. For additional information, contact the Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center at 515-5350.
- Geographic area served: Clark CSD
- Cost: $35
- Target audience: K-12 teachers
- Materials:
- Credit: one-half PDE
- Certification:
- Prerequisites: Exploring the Great Outdoors PDE2275
- Instructor: Jennifer Maggio
- Sponsor: Red Rock Canyon NCA
- Contact:
- How to register: CCSD teachers call 799-1921 for PDE2405 or register online in Pathlore
- Link:
Title: Project WILD Aquatic - Date: April 28 (Saturday), 8:00-4:00
- Location: Wahoe Lake State Park
- Description: Due to staff reductions, Nevada Department of Wildlife and Washoe Lake State Parks will be limiting the number of staff-led group tours at Washoe Lake Wetlands to Mondays and Wednesdays. Attend our training and self- lead your own class on an alternate day! Or,
simply gain some great resources to use in your classroom. The training includes resources on: basic birding skills, aquatic insects, local plant identification, Project WILD Aquatic activity guide with indoor and outdoor lessons that meet state science and language
arts standards - Geographic area served: western Nevada
- Cost:
- Target audience: teachers, nonformal educators
- Materials: Project WILD Aquatic Guide
- Credit: one-half unit Nevada inservice credit
- Certification: Project WILD certificate of completion
- Prerequisites: none
- Sponsor: Nevada Department of Wildlife
- Contact: Jill Olson, 775-334-3808 or
- How to register: contact Jill
- Link: flier
May 2007
Title: Project WET Nevada, Water Education for Teachers
- Date: May 5 & 12 (consecutive Saturdays), 8:00-5:00
- Location: CCSN Henderson Campus, Henderson NV (May 5) & Forever Earth, Calville Marina, Lake Mead (May 12)
- Description: Teaching teachers to teach others about water resources" is the goal of Project WET. This goal is accomplished through an interdisciplinary "across the curriculum" water education program for K-12 teachers. It covers a wide range of water related topics in a balanced and informative manner, including surface and groundwater supplies, watersheds, water conservation, water quality, non-point source pollution issues, wetlands, water rights, management and stewardship. The workshop provides hands-on training using classroom-ready activities, demonstrations, expert guest speakers and water education materials that will enhance any educator's science curriculum.
- Geographic area served: Clark County
- Cost: $10
- Target audience: teachers, nonformal educators
- Materials: Project WET Curriculum & Activity Guide, other materials
- Credit: CCSD district credit
- Certification: Project WET certificate of completion
- Prerequisites: none
- Sponsor: US Bureau of Reclamation
- Contact: Phil Aurit, , 702-293-8427
- How to register: CCSD teachers call 799-1921 for PDE1287, nonformal educators contact Phil
- Link: http://ndep.nv.gov/bwqp/wet01.htm
- Title: Project WILD
- Date: May 19 (Saturday), 8:00-5:00
- Location: Nevada Department of Wildlife offices, 4747 W Vegas Dr, Las Vegas
- Description: Project WILD is a wildlife focused conservation education program for K-12 educators and their students. Emphasizing wildlife because of its intrinsic value, Project WILD addresses the need for human beings to develop as responsible citizens of our planet.
- Geographic area served: southern Nevada
- Cost:
- Target audience: teachers, nonformal educators
- Materials: Project WILD Guide
- Credit: one-half unit CCSD PDE credit
- Certification: Project WILD certificate of completion
- Prerequisites: none
- Sponsor: Nevada Department of Wildlife
- Contact: Margie Klein, 702-486-5127 x3502
- How to register: contact Margie
- Link: flier
June 2007
- Title: Project WILD Aquatic
- Date: June 2(Saturday), 8:00-5:00
- Location: Nevada Department of Wildlife offices, 4747 W Vegas Dr, Las Vegas
- Description: Project WILD is a wildlife focused conservation education program for K-12 educators and their students. Emphasizing wildlife because of its intrinsic value, Project WILD addresses the need for human beings to develop as responsible citizens of our planet. WILD Aquatic emphasizes aquatic wildlife and aquatic ecosystems.
- Geographic area served: southern Nevada
- Cost:
- Target audience: teachers, nonformal educators
- Materials: Project WILD Aquatic Guide
- Credit: one-half unit CCSD PDE credit
- Certification: Project WILD certificate of completion
- Prerequisites: none
- Sponsor: Nevada Department of Wildlife
- Contact: Margie Klein, 702-486-5127 x3502
- How to register: contact Margie
- Link: flier
- Title: Nevada Educators Really Doing Science (NERDS): Oregon Tidepool Ecology
- Date: June 12-17 field experience, additional pre- and post-sessions
- Location: Oregon
- Description: NERDS is for teachers who are serious about improving their science inquiry teaching skills and who will commit to the implementation of science inquiry in their classrooms on an ongoing basis. NERDS is NOT a shopping expedition, a free trip, or a leisurely tour. Come prepared to work, learn deep content, engage in exciting investigations, and share collegial experiences that will change your teaching forever.
- Geographic area served: Nevada
- Cost: $470 plus
- Target audience: K-12 teachers
- Materials:
- Credit: six graduate credits through UNR Extended Studies
- Certification:
- Prerequisites: none
- Sponsor: Raggio Research Center at UNR and others
- Contact:
- How to register: online registration at http://www.unr.edu/raggiocenter/nerds/, deadline March 15
- Link: http://www.unr.edu/raggiocenter/nerds/pdf/NERDS-2007-flyer.pdf
- Title: Forestry Institute for Teachers (FIT)
- Date: Four week-long workshops are offered: Jun 17-23 Plumas County, Jun 25-30 Tuolumne County, Jul 8-14 Shasta County, and Jul 15-21 Humboldt County.
- This workshop is designed for California teachers and California curriculum, but is open to Nevada teachers on a space-available basis. Please check the FIT website.
- Title: Nevada Educators Really Doing Science (NERDS): Ecology of the Feather River Watershed
- Date: June 23-28 field experience, additional pre- and post-sessions
- Location: Plumas County CA
- Description: NERDS is for teachers who are serious about improving their science inquiry teaching skills and who will commit to the implementation of science inquiry in their classrooms on an ongoing basis. NERDS is NOT a shopping expedition, a free trip, or a leisurely tour. Come prepared to work, learn deep content, engage in exciting investigations, and share collegial experiences that will change your teaching forever.
- Geographic area served: Nevada
- Cost: $470 plus
- Target audience: K-12 teachers
- Materials:
- Credit: six graduate credits through UNR Extended Studies
- Certification:
- Prerequisites: none
- Sponsor: Raggio Research Center at UNR and others
- Contact:
- How to register: online registration at http://www.unr.edu/raggiocenter/nerds/, deadline March 15
- Link: http://www.unr.edu/raggiocenter/nerds/pdf/NERDS-2007-flyer.pdf
- Title: Out of the Classroom and Into the Community
- Date: June 28-29, 2007
- Location: Sagehen Creek Field Station, Truckee CA
- Description: This workshop will focus on how to use service learning to enhance your teaching and your students' learning! Appropriate for those new to service learning and experienced practicioners! This workshop is FREE to region 3 teachers and community partners. Space is limited.
- Geographic area served: Truckee River Watershed
- Cost: free, includes food, lodging in cabins, materials and travel costs
- Target audience: classroom teachers
- Materials: yes
- Credit:
- Certification:
- Prerequisites: none
- Sponsors: Region 3 Service Learning Network and Sierra Watershed Education Partnerships
- Contact: Deb Bruns, bruns@ycoe.org, 530-668-3781 or Christine McMorrow, christine@4swep.org, 530-525-9457
- How to register: contact above, or registration form at http://4swep.org/news/ServiceLWorkshopJUNE07regform.pdf
- Link: http://4swep.org/news/ServiceLearningWorkshopJUNE2007.pdf
July 2007
- Title: The Earth As a Classroom (TEAC)
- Date: July 9-15 field experience, additional pre- and post-sessions
- Location: Lake Tahoe and Mammoth Lakes
- Description:Earth Science is often considered a "lesser" science, but what could be more exciting than teaching and learning about plate tectonics, earthquakes and volcanoes? And what could be more engaging than having real-time seismic data streaming into your classroom so your students can "see" earthquakes as they happen and join other schools and the researchers at the Nevada Seismological Laboratory in the Nevada K-12 Seismic Network? Requirements for the course include keeping a field journal, writing a paper on field experience topics, and developing and teaching an Earth Science module in your own classroom. We will also address pedagological topics such as assessment, teaching strategies for Earth Science, and differentiated instruction.
- Geographic area served: Nevada
- Cost: $270 plus
- Target audience: K-12 teachers
- Materials:
- Credit: three graduate credits through UNR Extended Studies
- Certification:
- Prerequisites: none
- Sponsor: Raggio Research Center at UNR and Nevada Seismological Laboratory at UNR
- Contact:
- How to register: online registration at http://www.unr.edu/raggiocenter/teac/, deadline March 15
- Link: http://www.unr.edu/raggiocenter/teac/pdf/TEAC-2007-flyer.pdf
- Title: Water Education Institute for Secondary Teachers
- Date: July 12-13 (Thu-Fri); 8:00-5:00 both days
- Location: LV Valley Water District
- Description: This course introduces an integrated water education resource for teachers of grades 7-12. This resource supplements current units of study that support the CCSD CEF. Through experiencing activities included in the resource and visiting field sites, participants will learn about conserving and protecting water supplies in Southern Nevada. They will also consider the role of water in the history and culture of the Las Vegas Valley. Field trip to Las Vegas Wash and River Mountains Water Treatment Plant.
- Geographic area served: southern Nevada
- Cost: none
- Target audience: 7-12 Teachers & Administrators, other educators
- Materials:
- Credit: one PDE for $10
- Certification: none
- Prerequisites: none
- Instructors:
- Sponsor: Southern Nevada Water Authority
- Contact: Catherine Muir, 702-258-3254
- How to register: Call contact, PDE2324
- Link: http://www.h2ouniversity.org/html/teacher_wei.html
- Title: Great Basin Teachers Workshop (GBTW) - Project Archaeology
- Date: Jul 22-26 (Sun-Thu)
- Location: Ely NV - Camp Success & Great Basin National Park
- Description: A five day workshop with field trips and hands on experience to learn concepts related to the Great Basin Ecosystem. Three topics are offered on a rotating basis – Project Archaeology (2007), The Physical Great Basin (2008), The Biological Great Basin (2009).
- Geographic area served: Lessons are based on the Geographic Great Basin which covers most of Nevada, southern Idaho and western Utah. Our class audience are teachers from Nevada (including Las Vegas) and Utah. We have had teachers from several other states attend.
- Cost: $150
- Target audience: Classes are geared toward upper grade levels (6-12) and are useful to both formal and in/formal instructors. We also work with local community college to offer classes to meet their needs. Subject area is dependant on yearly topic but we usually meet the state Standards for Science, Social Studies, Geography, and Mathematics.
- Materials: class notebook and handouts
- Credit: Inservice credits for Nevada and Utah, Graduate and Undergraduate, Continuing Education Credits, Community College credits
- Certification: none
- Prerequisites: none
- Sponsor:
- Contact: Martha Braddock, 775-289-1802,
- How to register: contact Martha
- Link: http://nnrec.org/profdev/gbtw/
- Title: Lamoille Institute for Teachers (LIFE): Water and Wetlands
- Date: Jul 30-Aug 3 (Mon-Fri)
- Location: Camp Lamoille, Lamoille Canyon, Ruby Mountains, near Elko
- Description:
- Geographic area served: all of Nevada
- Cost: $100
- Target audience: K-5/6 teachers and nonformal educators who work with these grade levels, but open to other grades; teams of teachers and community partners are encouraged, but individuals are welcome
- Materials: notebook and handouts
- Credit: two Nevada Department of Education inservice credits, or two college credits
- Certification: none
- Prerequisites: none
- Sponsor: NNREC, Nevada Outdoor School, Nevada Division of Forestry, others
- Contact: Dan Allison, , 775-882-2375
- How to register: register and pay online, or download and mail form, after Feb 1
- Link: http://nnrec.org/profdev/life/
August 2007
- Title: Project WET Curriculum and Water Festival Workshop
- Date: Aug 14 (Tue) & Aug 25 (Sat)
- Location: Churchill County Junior High School, Fallon NV
- Description: This action-packed, hands-on workshop is for anyone interested in natural resources and environmental education, and is especially useful for educators interested in offering water festival activities to their students. Project WET activities engage students with hands-on, interdisciplinary lessons that teach important concepts about water. Project WET activities are designed to satisfy the goals of educational programs by complementing existing curricula rather than displacing or adding more concepts. Project WET activities provide many opportunities to address curricular objectives and educational standards. These interdisciplinary activities are designed for students in grades K-12 and are perfect for use in formal and non-formal education settings. This workshop will focus on activities relevant to middle school grades. All activities are correlated to the State Standards for Science, History/Social Studies and English/Language Arts. The goal of Project WET (Water Education for Teachers) is to promote awareness, appreciation, and knowledge of our water resources.
- Geographic area served: Churchill and surrounding counties
- Cost: free
- Target audience: K-5/6 teachers and nonformal educators who work with these grade levels, but open to other grades; teams of teachers and community partners are encouraged, but individuals are welcome
- Materials: Participants will receive a copy of the Project WET Curriculum and Activity Guide and other resource materials.
- Credit: 0.5 credit for one day, 1.0 credit for both days of Nevada Department of Education inservice credit
- Certification: none
- Prerequisites: none
- Sponsor: Project WET Nevada & Nevada Department of Environmental Protection (NDEP)
- Contact: Mary Kay Riedl, 775-687-9454,
- How to register: contact Mary Kay
- Link: http://nnrec.org/profdev/wet/WET_Fallon_2007-08.pdf
- Title: Exploring California Diversity
- Date: August 20-21, 2007
- Location: Sagehen Creek Field Station, Truckee CA
- Description: This workshop is hosted by UC Berkeley and will focus on how to incorporate the many facets of California biodiversity into the K-12 curriculum. You will learn how to incorporate elements of service learning with teaching biodiversity and how to integrate academic subjects to teach about biodiversity.
- Geographic area served: everywhere
- Cost:
- Target audience: K-12 teachers
- Materials:
- Credit: yes
- Certification:
- Prerequisites: none
- Sponsors: Berkeley Natural History Museums and Sierra Watershed Education Partnerships
- Contact: Betsy Mitchell, 510-643-7426, betsyjm@berkeley.edu or Christine McMorrow, 530-525-9457, christine@4swep.org
- How to register:
- Link: flier
