Are you looking for professional development opportunities? Register now for PPL’s Teaching Environmental Awareness (TEA) workshops. Over the last decade, the high-quality instructional materials, presented by nationally known and well-respected professionals, have attracted hundreds of educators from Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey.
Wildlife Forensics – CSI for the Classroom
Thursday, June 23
8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
PPL Montour Preserve
Presented by: Dan Lynch & Cheryl Trewella, PA Game Commission
Advanced registration required.
This workshop will focus on techniques and activities that teachers can use to bring wildlife crime solving into the classroom. Crime scene television shows are at an all time high and using science and clues to solve crimes is a great way to get students involved in both the sciences and the environment. Determining time of death, identification of animal species, tracking, forensic entomology and collecting evidence are all topics that will be explored. All the forensic activities will be correlated with the appropriate environment and ecology standards. Participants should expect to be involved in hands on activities both indoors and outside. Rain gear and comfortable walking shoes are a must. Act 48 hours are available. Advanced registration required—call 570-437-3131 or e-mail jdbeam@pplweb.com.
Growing Up Wild
Friday, June 24
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Susquehanna Energy Information Center
Presenter: Diane Madl, Environmental Education Specialist Supervisor,
Nescopeck State Park
Advanced registration is required. Call toll-free 1-866-832-3312.
Learn how to build on young children’s sense of wonder about nature and invite them to explore wildlife and the world around them. During the five-hour workshop, participants will sample activities and receive a curriculum and activity guide. Activities are designed for 3-7 year olds and are correlated to the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Standards and the Head Start Domains. Teachers, informal educators and early childhood caregivers may take the training.
ACT 48 credits are available to participating teachers. This program is PQAS (PA Quality Assurance System) approved. Space is limited and you must preregister. To register, call the Riverlands at 1-866-832-3312.
Wildlife Forensics – CSI for the Classroom
Thursday, July 14, 2011
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (refreshments at 8:30 a.m.)
PPL Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center
126 PPL Drive, Hawley, PA 18428
Instructors: Dan Lynch & Cheryl Trewella, PA Game Commission
Advanced registration is required.
This workshop will focus on techniques and activities that teachers can use to bring wildlife crime solving into the classroom. Crime scene television shows are at an all time high and using science and clues to solve crimes is a great way to get students involved in both the sciences and the environment. Determining time of death, identification of animal species, tracking, forensic entomology and collecting evidence are all topics that will be explored. All the forensic activities will be correlated with the appropriate environment and ecology standards. Participants should expect to be involved in hands on activities both indoors and outside. Rain gear and comfortable walking shoes are a must. Act 48 hours are available. Registration is required. To register, please contact Meg Welker, PPL supervisor of public programs at 570-253-7076 or mewelker@pplweb.com.
Nuclear Energy Seminar for Teachers (NEST)
Monday-Friday, July 25-29
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Susquehanna Energy Information Center
Presenter: Dr. David Simpson, Bloomsburg University and PPL staff
Advanced registration is required. Call toll-free 1-866-832-3312.
This course will provide educators with objective, up-to-date information about the fundamentals of nuclear power, and related nuclear power issues, emerging use of nuclear isotopes in the medical field and the safe and secure operation of PPL’s Susquehanna nuclear power plant. The course is taught by Dr. David Simpson, professor at Bloomsburg University, using PPL onsite facilities at the Susquehanna nuclear power plant as well as some off-site field trips. Classes include lectures, discussions, hands-on learning activities, field trips and tours with specialized staff from PPL and other nuclear industry agencies. ACT 48 credits are available for participating teachers.
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