Energy & Our Carbon Footprint: Regional & Global Issues
.Energy & Environmental Research CenterUniversity of North DakotaGrand Forks, NDNovember 18 (9-5) & 19 (9-3), 2011 |
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| Carbon footprint, climate change, and greenhouse gases are sprinkled throughout the media and in everyday conversations. But what do they really mean—scientifically and for our daily lives?This Teacher Institute will use Master Teachers presenting Model Lessons using video clips and documentaries, various technologies and STEM instructional strategies that can stimulate students’ thinking and learning about:
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| Professional Development Credit is available from University of North Dakota and North Dakota State University for teachers and school administrators who attend the two-day Institute. Minnesota Continuing Credit Hours are available from Prairie Public Education Services. Participants may earn a $100 stipend for writing and submitting a media-rich lesson plan as part of the Institute. |
Quotes from attendees of previous Prairie Public Institutes |
| * I would love to attend again and bring my co-workers! * All sessions were fab! * I really found it worthy, practical, educational and motivating. * Super two days. One of the best workshops I’ve ever attended! * Great workshop – lots of interesting ideas. * I liked how different this institute was. * Excellent! Really appreciate the reflective times after lesson. * All materials seemed very useful! |
Master Teacher Application Documents |
| * Criteria for Master Teacher Selection * Master Teacher Application Cover Page * Master Teacher Application * Administrator Statement of Support |
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