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EE-News for November 18, 2009
Awards, Grants, Contests
* 1. FY2010 EPA Environmental Education Grant Solicitation
* 2. 2010 Spirit of Innovation Awards
* 3. Sea World & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund
* 4. Young Travel Writers and Artists Contest
International Events, Announcements, Resources
* 5. Deep Ecology & Sustainable Living Short Course ~ Costa
Rica
National Events, Training, Announcements
* 6. Celebrate National Bird Day
* 7. Master of Arts in Urban Environmental Leadership at Lesley
University
* 8. NOAA's Teacher at Sea Program: A Free Teacher Research
Experience
Resources for Students and Educators
* 9. '100 Heartbeats' Premieres November 22nd
* 10. Free Online Redwood Education Kit
* 11. Green-energy Academies to Open in Some California High
Schools
* 12. NWF Be Out There(tm) Campaign
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Awards, Grants, Contests
1. FY2010 EPA Environmental Education Grant Solicitation
Deadline: Postmark by December 15, 2009
EPA seeks proposals to support environmental education projects that promote
environmental stewardship and help develop knowledgeable and responsible
students, teachers, and citizens. EPA issues EE grants from Headquarters as
well as its Regional offices. The same educational priorities are used for both
-- the EPA funding amount requested determines whether the grant is awarded
from a Region or from Headquarters. Regional offices fund projects from $5,000
to $50,000. EPA Headquarters funds projects from $50,001 to $200,000. Following
instructions is an important part of the application process. Read the entire
notice but pay particular attention to Section 2. Complete the Application and
Budget Form.
http://www.epa.gov/enviroed/grants.html
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2. 2010 Spirit of Innovation Awards
Deadline: December 15, 2009
This Conrad Foundation awards program is an annual competition that challenges
teams of high school students to create innovative products for use in one of
four categories: aerospace exploration, space nutrition, renewable energy, and
green schools. Teams and their coaches will compete for more than $100,000 in
cash prizes; be designated as Pete Conrad Scholars; have the opportunity to
commercialize their products for general market use; and receive annual
memberships to the Conrad Foundation, Sigma Xi, the American Institute of
Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), and the National Science Teachers
Association-the Foundation's official education advisor.
http://www.conradawards.com
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3. Sea World & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund
Deadline: December 1, 2009
Grants of up to $25,000 will be awarded to US and international nonprofits,
government agencies, zoos, aquariums, and higher education institutions working
to conserve, protect, or rehabilitate wildlife.
http://www.swbg-conservationfund.org/
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4. Young Travel Writers and Artists Contest
Deadline: November 30, 2009
This Young Travel Writers and Artists Contest from Rand McNally, "I Love Costa
Rica's Rain Forest!" is for students up to 5th grade to submit original stories
and artwork. Complete information on prizes and contest rules are listed on the
Web site:
http://smartpoodlepublishing.com/contest.html
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International Events, Announcements, Resources
5. Deep Ecology & Sustainable Living Short Course ~ Costa Rica
July 25 - August 7, 2010 ~ Costa Rica
This two-week short course is being offered by Earth Education International
(Costa Rica) and Humboldt State University. Participants can receive three
undergraduate or graduate credits. The course includes field site visits and
local travel. It is open to students from any university worldwide and to
non-students.
http://www.earthedintl.org/Summer.htm
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National Events, Training, Announcements
6. Celebrate National Bird Day
January 5, 2010, marks the 8th annual National Bird Day celebration.
Today nearly 12 percent of the world's 9,800 bird species may face extinction
within the next century, and millions of captive birds lead miserable lives
languishing in cages. Participate by hosting a bird-related event. A full suite
of information and activities can be found on the Web site.
Free National Bird Day posters are available to educators! Contact Monica
Engebretson for more information at monica@bornfreeusa.org or (916) 447 3085 x
210
http://www.NationalBirdDay.com
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7. Master of Arts in Urban Environmental Leadership at Lesley University
This 32 credit program brings students together four weekends each semester for
experiential fieldwork, face-to-face discussions and seminars. Between weekend
sessions, students conduct independent research and reading, and interact
online. Students in the program investigate urban ecology, environmental
justice, urban environmental history, sustainability and international urban
development, all with an eye on the way human forces shape the urban
environment.
http://lesley.edu/gsass/environmental_studies/uel/...
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8. NOAA's Teacher at Sea Program: A Free Teacher Research Experience
Application Deadline: December 31, 2009
Are you an educator interested in gaining first-hand research experience on an
ocean research ship? Explore the opportunities offered by the National Ocean
and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Teacher at Sea program. This program
gives teachers a clearer insight into our ocean planet, a greater understanding
of maritime work and studies, and environmental literacy by fostering an
interdisciplinary research experience.
http://teacheratsea.noaa.gov
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Resources for Students and Educators
9. '100 Heartbeats' Premieres November 22nd
100 Heartbeats, the next premiere in MSNBC's Future Earth series, will tell
compelling stories of some of Earth's cherished animal species that are
dangerously close to extinction. Famed naturalist Jeff Corwin focuses on
survival and renewal of creatures large and small, not extinction.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29840099/ns/msnbc_tv-f...
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10. Free Online Redwood Education Kit
Educators and Parents -- Save the Redwoods League is proud to announce a new
suite of online resources to support you in your redwood education efforts.
This site has both online activities and ideas for students to get out into
nature and explore their environment.
http://education.savetheredwoods.org/kit
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11. Green-energy Academies to Open in Some California High Schools
Five California high schools plan to open academies next year focused on a
green-energy curriculum with funds from the state of California and Pacific Gas
and Electric. Students will concentrate on science, technology, engineering,
and math, and will have internship opportunities as well.
http://www.insidebayarea.com/education/ci_13457224
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12. NWF Be Out There(tm) Campaign
The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) has teamed up with the newly released
film Where the Wild Things Are, to launch Be Out There(tm), a national campaign
to get families and kids to spend daily time outdoors to connect with the
natural world. Explore ideas for wild outdoor fun, download the Where The Wild
Things Are poster and activity guides, learn ways to find amazing wild
creatures, build a fort, and more from the Web site:
http://www.nwf.org/beoutthere/
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