Climate Change/Environmental Literacy Educator Workshop

Do you recognize an urgency to understand the evidence being observed in changing worldwide Earth systems? Do you need exciting, quality resources to teach climate science and environmental literacy? Then, this is the workshop for you!

On Saturday, Sept. 24th 2011 (12:30-4:30 pm) we will be hosting a free educator workshop called, "C2S2: Climate Change," based on the ANDRILL (ANtarctic geological DRILLing research project) Flexhibit materials for the classroom and out-of-school time settings. This workshop is funded through a partnership with VBI, Virginia 4-H, ANDRILL and the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Those who attend the Sept. workshop will gain insight into climate science and experience with the Antarctica's Climate Secrets materials. They will leave with 5 posters and a DVD which includes videos and a 200+ page activity book of hands-on activities based on the 5 themes. These classroom materials were created with funding from the National Science Foundation.

Attendees at the Sept. workshop will guarantee an invitation to apply for Workshop 2 in the C2S2: Climate Change Student Summit series (Oct. 22nd, 2011, 12:30-4:30 pm) where educators will earn a stipend and CEU credits. In March, educators who attend workshop 2 will bring students to a Summit where they will work with scientists and interact with other students from around the world through video conferencing (educators will also earn a stipend for this activity).

The materials and activities presented in the workshops meet National Science Education Standards for grades 5-8, but have also been successfully used in grades K-12. The materials can be used in cross-curricular activities and can relate to SOL's in geography, math, science, and English.

All teachers, 4-H agents and informal educators are welcome to attend. To sign up to attend the workshop please visit- HERE or Contact- Dr. Kristy Collins at kdivitto@vbi.vt.edu