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Earth Science by Design Leadership Workshop
For school leaders, college faculty, and staff developers
Choose from two locations and times: June 20-22, Cambridge, MA or June 25-27, Portland, ME
 | Learn how the Earth Science by Design professional development program brings "Understanding by Design" to Earth Science.
| | See how ESBD helps teachers enhance their content and pedagogical knowledge and how to facilitate this experience with teachers.
| | Analyze examples of ESBD science units which teachers have created and hear how the ESBD approach has affected teachers.
| | Work with staff developers who have conducted the ESBD program with teachers.
| | Receive all materials needed to offer the program, including a copy of the ESBD Handbook for Professional Developers and access to the ESBD Web Site.
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For more information and to register, visit http://www.esbd.org/
Earth Science by Design(ESBD) is a year-long program of professional development which may be offered by a school, district, or other organization to middle and high school Earth science teachers. Funded by the National Science Foundation, ESBD is a field-tested, effective way to develop the pedagogical and content abilities of teachers.
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Outdoor Classroom Grant
URL: http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=pg&p=
AboutLowes/outdoor/index.html
Who May Apply: All K-12 public schools in the United States (excluding Puerto Rico) are eligible.
Application Deadline: Grants are reviewed three times a year -- in December, April, and August.
Description: Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation, International Paper, and National Geographic Explorer! classroom magazine are offering grants up to $2,000 (in some cases, grants for up to $20,000 may be awarded) to provide schools with resources to improve their science curriculum by engaging students in hands-on experiences outside the traditional classroom. At least 100 schools will receive grants they can use to build a new outdoor classroom or to enhance a current outdoor classroom.
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