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PAEE/NAAEE: Relaunch Of 'Outside For 5' Campaign Urges Educators To Embrace Outdoor Learning

PA Environment Daily

In addition to pandemic-related burnout, many students and teachers are facing difficult issues in their communities related to climate change, social justice, and more. This campaign is focused on engaging communities in outdoor learning as a way to provide a more enriching and healthy learning environment.

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DEP Now Accepting Applications For Environmental Education Grants; New Teaching Green Resources

PA Environment Daily

For projects that engage teachers and students (at least 30% EJ) at 3 levels: Local, State and National, an award of up to $65,000 may be considered. Applicants must also address how the projects will achieve the new State Academic Standards for Environment and Ecology and/or Science and Technology.

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Register Now! Dive Deeper Biennial Water Resource Conference For Educators Set For Sept. 28 In Harrisburg; Scholarships Available

PA Environment Daily

By Alexandra McLaughlin, Penn State News Educators who teach young people about water resources can gather valuable information for curriculum planning by participating in Penn State Extension’s “Dive Deeper Summit,” a youth water education conference slated for 8 a.m. Mason’s presentation will explore this paradox.

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Guest Essay: Why Environmental Literacy Should Be Part Of Pennsylvania’s Education Standards

PA Environment Daily

Pauletta, PA Student Member, Chesapeake Bay Foundation Board Of Trustees Since I was a child, I have always had an interest in wildlife and the environment. My first exposure to these ideas occurred in 8th grade science at Eagle View Middle School after I learned about the Chesapeake Bay and the problems surrounding it.

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Physics teachers inspire the next generation of scientists

Physics World

Indeed, for anyone who enjoys discussing fundamental scientific concepts with young and curious minds, teaching physics at secondary school promises a fun, rewarding and varied work environment. “I wanted to help and influence people, and teaching physics to secondary school students has the potential to change their whole lives.”

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Center For Private Forests At Penn State Renamed To Honor Founder Jim Finley

PA Environment Daily

Jim) Finley , an outstanding academic scholar and teacher whose pioneering work at the interface of people and forests reached hundreds of thousands of people. Finley Center for Private Forests puts Penn State at the forefront of private forestry research, teaching and practice nationwide. The James C.

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PA Assn. Environmental Educators Urge You To Attend Dec. 1 Virtual Board Of Education Committee Meeting On State Environment & Ecology & Agriculture Education Standards

PA Environment Daily

On November 30, the PA Association of Environmental Educators issued a call to attend a December 1 virtual meeting of the Board of Education Academic Standards Committee that is critical to the fate of the Environment and Ecology and Agriculture education standards. The meeting begins at 10:00 a.m. Click Here to attend via Zoom.