| |
Real World Math--Release Party
Facing the Future would like you to join them on Monday, May 11th from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at the 2100 Building in Seattle to celebrate the release of our latest textbook: Real World Math: Engaging Students through Global Issues.
All teachers attending this event will receive a complimentary copy of the Real World Math teacher's guide. The 15 lessons, data sets, problems and supplemental materials on foundational algebra and geometry build mathematics knowledge along with the important skills of critical thinking, collaboration, and global perspective. Classroom activities, real world data sets, topical readings, and action project resources engage students in contextual math around issues like climate change, financial literacy, and global health.
A short program will begin at 5:45p.m. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided. For questions about the event and to RSVP by May 4th, email Sheeba Jacob or call 206-264-1503.
Facing the Future is a national non-profit education organization based in Seattle. For more information about Facing the Future, visit here. From: Facing the Future
Videos of Young Environmental Heroes
1000 Voices Archive includes stories that remind us that good, focused environmental work continues. The 1000 Voices Archive, produced and promoted by Creative Counsel, is a significant video collection of 1000 stories of real activist heroes who demonstrate their values through their actions each and every day.
At Earth Island, we are pleased to present 9 inspiring leaders from the environmental movement, all of whom were under 23 when they won the Brower Youth Award for their work. Watch short films about leaders like Erica Fernandez, a 16-year-old Latina who successfully opposed a multi-billion dollar liquified natural gas facility off her coast or Ivan Stiefel who helps organize youth for a better environment in Appalachia.
From: Brower Youth Awards
Summer Camps at Burke Museum
From climate change to girls in science, dinosaurs to natural history, the Burke Museum has something for every child this summer. Find out more here. 2009 Camp Themes:- Little Dinos! ~ For children entering kindergarten & 1st grade
- Dinos! ~ For children entering 2nd & 3rd grades
- Dr. Mossbreath's Mystery ~ For children entering 4th & 6th grades
- Girls in Science ~ For girls entering 7th & 9th grades
- Climate Quest ~ For students entering 10th & 12th grades
From: Burke Museum
Global Youth Leadership Institute
The World Affairs Council is pleased to announce that applications are now available for our second annual summer institute for secondary school students. To be eligible, students must currently be in grade 8, 9, or 10, and must be able to find their own transportation to and from the UW campus for each of the five days. There is no cost to the student.
This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about world issues and develop leadership skills. Please help us spread the word among teachers, parents, and students.
The Global Youth Leadership Institute is funded in part by the Institute for National Security Education and Research, at the UW, and WAC members.
Dates: June 22-26, 2009
Time: Approx. 9:00-4:00 each day
Location: UW Seattle campus Applications: Click here. Due by April 20, 2009 (postmarked) From: World Affairs Council
Earth Event at Pacific Science Center (May 2nd)
On May 2, the Pacific Science Center will host a day-long special event showcasing Earth, with over twenty hands-on activity stations all facilitated by local scientists. Activities will take place from from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Visitors can find out how scientists use satellites to understand hurricane intensity, the Northern Lights, Earth's atmosphere and more. Participants include researchers from UW, Microsoft, the National Weather Service and others.
Throughout the month of April, PSC will also hold "research days" on Thursdays and Saturdays for the public to meet with scientists in a conversational setting and engage in hands-on activities related to their research. For the April schedule and other information, visit here.
From: NASA Space Grant
Earth Day Photo Contest
The Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) is holding an Earth Day photo contest, asking middle school students to capture the changes in their local environment.
Between April 22-29, 2009, student participants will take a photograph of something that is changing in their local environment, whether it's in the backyard, outside the school, in a local park, or off in the distance toward the horizon. Students will then research and write an explanation of the photograph (400 words or less).
The top three winners will receive a digital camera, digital photo frame and digital photo keychain, respectively. Entries must be received by e-mail or postmarked by May 9. Winners will be announced on the IGES Web site around June 2, 2009.
For more instructions, visit here.
From: IGES
|
|
