Posted on February 23rd, 2019 by Mary Lord
The UL Innovative Education Award awards up to $250,000 annually to U.S. and Canadian youth empowerment and nonprofit groups with proven programs that use the environment as a pathway to STEM learning (E-STEM) and community engagement. Apply by March 12, 2019.
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Tags: Contest, Curriculum, Environmental Education, Environmental Engineering, Environmental science, STEM education, UL Innovative Education Awards
Posted on July 6th, 2017 by Mary Lord
Real-time arctic research and a new teacher-proven tool for embedding engineering into your courses are among the ASEE presentations at NSTA’s annual STEM Forum & Expo in Orlando July 12 to 14. Join us!
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Posted on April 16th, 2015 by Mary Lord
Plant a tree. Snap a selfie for NASA. There are countless ways students and teachers can celebrate the 45th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22. This year’s theme: It’s Our Turn to Lead. See how your small steps can lead to big change!
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Posted on July 21st, 2014 by Mary Lord
Explore dead zones and learn about threats to undersea habitats in an engaging, video-rich education program from Earth Echo International designed to empower youth to help protect “our water planet.”
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Tags: Curriculum, Earth Echo International, ecology, Environmental Education, Environmental science, STEM education, Teacher Resources, Videos, Web Resources
Posted on April 16th, 2013 by Mary Lord
As mobile devices become increasingly embedded in daily life, they can enhance children’s experience of nature. This year’s National Environmental Education Week, which falls on April 14-20, 2013, reflects that idea in its theme – Greening STEM: Taking Technology Outdoors.
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Posted on April 14th, 2012 by Mary Lord
The environment, with its range of engaging, real-world challenges, gives teachers a chance to provide students with meaningful, hands-on experiences that reinforce STEM concepts across multiple subject areas. This year’s National Environmental Education Week, which falls on April 16 -21, 2012, reflects that concept in its theme–Greening STEM: The Environment as Inspiration for 21st Century Learning.
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