From: Karen Mendelow Nelson (karenm@exploratorium.edu)
Date: Fri Feb 21 2003 - 11:27:56 PST
Message-Id: <l03130308ba7c2e2077d2@[192.168.111.185]> Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2003 11:27:56 -0800 From: Karen Mendelow Nelson <karenm@exploratorium.edu> Subject: Scholarship to Rainforest Opportunity
> FOUR TEACHER SCHOLARSHIPS,
> each as much as $1000, for our 12th annual summer program, teaming scientists
> with educators and inspiring teacher-developed curricula for local
>communities.
> Scholarship deadline is March 8. We appreciate your responsiveness
> and camaraderie in making these opportunities available.
>
> Because the program allows choice of sub-groups, it is also entirely
>appropriat
> e for families who want to share lifetime learning experiences with their
> gifted children.
>
> We have received rave reviews for this workshop expedition year after
> year. It is interdisciplinary and an opportunity that gives every participant
> a new set of glasses when they return home. We'll be in touch and appreciate
> hearing back from you.
> Warmest regards,
> --Frances Gatz Ph.D.
> fgatz@earthlink.net
>
> Here is our press release:
> - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
>
> SCHOLARSHIPS FOR AMAZON RAINFOREST WORKSHOP, INCA TRAIL PROVIDE CORNERSTONE
> IN TEACHER LEADER DEVELOPMENT
>
> The AMAZON Rainforest Workshop July 7-16, 2003 is a professional development
> opportunity for educators to work side-by-side with scientists in one
> of the most biologically diverse environments in the world.
> · Join a spirited faculty of specialists in ornithology, botany, marine
> biology, entomology, and biodiversity.
> · Ascend over 115 feet on a 1/4-mile Rainforest Canopy Walkway.
> · Visit local schools and families and see how indigenous cultures use
> the forest for medicine, food, and shelter.
> · Integrate field study with slides and support materials as a catalyst
> for local environmental education projects at home.
> Full land cost for the workshop is $1948. Academic credit through NC
> State University, budget airfare, optional Andes extensions, including
> Inca Trail July 16-25, 2003 are available.
>
> FOUR SCHOLARSHIPS, each as much as $1000, will be awarded to K-12 teachers.
> Scholarship drawing entry is simple. Deadline is March 8. Application
> form is at
> http://WWW.TRAVEL2LEARN.COM
>
> This workshop expedition is also a fabulous opportunity for families who
> want to share lifetime learning experiences with their gifted children.
> Participants may choose from sub-groups in order to address their special
> interests.
>
> For further workshop and funding information check this web site, call
> Frances Gatz 800-669-6806, or email: fgatz@earthlink.net
>
> SPONSORS &FACULTY
> NC State University, Selby Botanical Gardens (Sarasota, FL), Amazon
>Conservancy
> of Tropical Studies (ACTS), Environmental Expeditions, and contributions
> >from leaders and institutions in both the public and private sectors make
> this program possible each year. Our faculty includes:
> Marine Biologist DR. LUNDIE SPENCE, NC Sea Grant College Program
> Entomologist RANDY MORGAN, Cincinnati Zoo
> Research Biologist DR. STEVE MADIGOSKY, Widener University
> Ornithologist DR. KEN ROSENBERG, Cornell University
> Biodiversity Specialist JAN MEERMAN Belize Tropical Forest Studies
> Field Studies Coordinator DONNA KRABILL Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
> Teacher Researcher D.C. RANDLE Crossroads School
>
> Environmental Expeditions, 9335 Fraser Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910
> Frances Gatz, Ph.D., Director, Rainforest Workshops
> Fax: 301-585-4899 email: fgatz@earthlink.net
> Phone: 800-669-6806 or 301-585-7027
> Web site: WWW.TRAVEL2LEARN.COM
>
>
Karen Mendelow Nelson
Program Manager and Science Educator
Exploratorium Teacher Institute
3601 Lyon Street
San Francisco, CA 94123
karenm@exploratorium.edu
415-561-0313
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