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5th Grade Nature Art
   On Tuesday, the 5th grade classes at Echo Lake Elementary School and I created nature art sculptures. We gathered natural materials from Echo Lake Park and created sculptures in the style of Andy Goldsworthy. For more information on the Creative Nature Journaling workshops
High School Science Fair
Unique, Award-Winning Event Showcases Innovative Biotech and Biomedical ProjectsThe Northwest Association for Biomedical Research (NWABR) announces the Student Biotech Expo, the culminating event of an innovative science education outreach program. The Expo engages over 300 area high school students from 21 schools in real-world applications of new frontiers in biology and builds connections between students, teachers, and scientists!Our Student Biotech Expo provides the Seattle-area with one of its only competitive high school science fairs. However, the Expo is not your usual science fair! It differs from regular fairs in two main ways. 1) Students develop projects with the assistance of a community advisor - an individual in a science-related profession - who helps open the door for students into the world of research. 2) Students can enter life-science themed projects in 11 categories as diverse as art, music, drama, writing, and traditional scientific research. By applying their own talents to their projects, students are motivated to see the connection between science and their own lives and interests. WHEN: Wednesday, May 28, 2008WHERE: Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue, Washington AGENDA: 8:00 am Event begins, Keynote Speech; 9:00-11:30 Student Presentations/Judging; 12:30-1:00 Special Performances; 1:00 Awards Ceremony; 2:00 pm Event ends.From: NWABR
Shape Walk in My Garden
    I love to take kids on Shape Walks. We take a walk through a natural area in search of a particular shape, like hearts, spheres, branches, or zigzags. I took a Shape Walk through my own blooming garden this morning. Here's what I found.
NW Aquatic & Marine Educators Conference
Date: July 9-12, 2008Location: Friday Harbor Middle School, San Juan IslandsFresh water and marine educators from Oregon to Alaska will convene this summer in Friday Harbor for four days of learning, exploring, networking, and inspiration. Conference includes speakers, sessions, field trips, and much more. Click here for more information and registration materials.
The Science of Flight for Teachers
An aviation summer camp for teachers sponsored by Paine Field. Earn three Seattle Pacific University Graduate Credits. June 23-26 or Aug. 4-7, 2008 Participants will receive: Two hours of certified flight instruction in a Cessna 172 or Piper Cherokee; Rides in various aircraft types; Field trips to aviation related sites including Boeing, Airlift Northwest, the Museum of Flight and the Future of Flight Aviation Center; Career awareness discussions with visiting professionals from the aviation industry; Classroom instruction in the physical principles of flight; Experiments and demonstrations to take back to their classroom. For information contact either: Gary Evans(360) 629-2005 or AB7RK@aol.com; Sandy Johnson(425) 388 5102 or sandy.johnson@snoco.org.
Free Teacher Workshop on Scientific Inquiry
Approaches to Scientific Inquiry: Science Beyond the WASLAugust 17-20, 2008 at Fort Worden State ParkThe Port Townsend Marine Science Center is offering an exciting new teacher training on Scientific Inquiry based on methods developed at the Exploratorium's Institute for Inquiry and on new programs on Inquiry in the Natural Environment developed at the Port Townsend Marine Science Center. Tuition is free and covers instruction, instructional materials, and room & board at Fort Worden Conference Center. Credit and clock hour options are available for an additional cost. Enrollment is limited to 24 participants. Apply now! Click here to download a flyer, course syllabus and an application form. Or contact us directly at the PortTownsend Marine Science Center at 800-566-3932, 360-385-5582 orinfo@ptmsc.org.
Brower Youth Awards
We're looking for individuals ages 13-22 with the power and persistence to create environmental change. The Brower Youth Awards honors six young people annually with a $3000 cash award and weeklong trip to the San Francisco Bay Area. During that week, award recipients will participate in a week of media and public outreach and be recognized at an awards ceremony attended by 900 members of the public. Past winners have protected Native sacred sites from development, restored wetlands, spread awareness about threatened sea turtles, coordinated student networks pushing for a clean energy future, and more. Their impact doesn't stop there. They continue as environmental change agents, writers, organizers, visionaries, and speakers, supported by Earth Island Institute's New Leaders Initiative. Join them. Apply today for the 2008 Brower Youth Award at http://www.broweryouthawards.org. Deadline: May 15, 2008But what if you're just getting started? You've got a great idea for a new environmental organization or project and you've got peers and supporters who are as dedicated as you are. What do you do now? The Youth Venture - Lorax Challenge can give you the support you need to launch your idea, including up to $1000. Earth Island Institute has partnered with Youth Venture and Dr. Seuss Enterprises to give youth in the U.S. and Canada ages 12-20 support to launch new environmental ventures. Find out more at www.newleadersinitiative.org.Deadline for Action Plan submissions: May 31st, 2008 From: Brower Youth Awards
Educator Open House at Center for Wooden Boats
The Center for Wooden Boats is hosting an Educator's Open House on May 31st. This free event provides teachers with a window into the Center's programs. "We will have FREE boat rides - sailing, paddling, and even a cruise in our youth sailing boats! There will be a chance for you and your family to build your own toy boat. Our Artist-in-Residence invites you to join him in carving a traditional dugout cedar canoe. We will also feature Tug Boat Storytime on a 120 year old tugboat. Our Youth Program staff will be around to answer questions. Salish Seas Expeditions and Sound Experience will be here to answer questions about their programs too. "Schedule:9:00-12:00 Salmon Fishing History Workshop10:00-12:00 School-Year Sailing Classes12:30 Navigation Activity led by Salish Sea Expeditions1:00 Umiak Paddle1:30 Canoe Carving2:00 Longboat2:30 Toy Boats3:00 El Toro RidesFor more information, click here.From: Center for Wooden Boats
Natural Science Illustration for G. 9-12 Students
Introduction to Natural Science IllustrationRegistrants must be entering grades 9-12.If you love drawing, illustration and the natural sciences then this course if for you. This class will present an overview of the fundamental principles related to anatomical form and function in rendering illustrations for scientific purposes. Students will learn how to render form, using light, line, measure and perspective working in their own sketch journals in three mediums, graphite (pencil), pen and ink, and colored pencil. The class will culminate with an informal art opening where student work will be exhibited. Some drawing experience is helpful but not required. NOTE: Students will need to purchase some basic art supplies prior to the 1st class. A list will be sent out upon registration. Instructor: Elizabeth Halfacre 10 sessions: July 21-August 1, from 9am-Noon ; $425; Noncredit. Location: UW Seattle campus. For more information visit.
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