Show Teacher Workshop for Building Climate Change Resilience - July 13, 2022 - July 15, 2022

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Organization Description:

NOAA is an agency that enriches life through science. Our reach goes from the surface of the sun to the depths of the ocean floor as we work to keep the public informed of the changing environment around them. Our mission is to understand and predict changes in climate, weather, ocean, and coasts, to share that knowledge and information with others, and to conserve and manage coastal and marine ecosystems and resources. The Pacific Islands Region is geographically isolated and composed entirely of islands and atolls that can only be reached by air or sea. It encompasses 50% of the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone and includes the State of Hawai‘i and the U.S. Territories of American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. NOAA has substantial capabilities working to address the priorities and needs of our stakeholders and partners in the Pacific Islands Region. Several NOAA centers, offices, and laboratories serve the region. There are over 30 NOAA offices and over 600 federal and contract employees in the region, with the majority of NOAA’s workforce being located on the island of Oʻahu and smaller numbers of employees spread throughout the Hawaiian Islands and territories. Within the region, we have an extensive partnership network that keeps the agency informed about priority issues, collects data and information, conducts cutting-edge research and science outreach, and helps manage our coasts and resources.

Opportunity Type:

Site Visits and Other Exposure Events

Opportunity Title:

Teacher Workshop for Building Climate Change Resilience - July 13, 2022 - July 15, 2022

Opportunity Description:

NOAA Planet Stewards, The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, and the Hawai‘i Science Teaching Association are hosting a three-day climate workshop. Educators will learn about climate change, how it's impacting Hawai‘i, and how we can engage students to take action through place-based activities grounded in Hawaiian perspectives.

 

Upper elementary, middle or high school Hawai‘i educators.

Priority registration will be given to 6-9th grade Hawai'i educators from Title I schools who come in pairs.
There are limited spaces available for this event. Travel scholarships are available for teachers on Kauaʻi, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi.

 

Workshop Goals
Build relationships with like-minded educators from across the state through collaborative conversations and engage with climate-related organizations in your community.
Participate in hands-on demonstrations and field opportunities to collect climate data that you can bring back to your classrooms.
Explore Native Hawaiian knowledge systems and practices that engage students to take action at the local level and use various methods to support community based adaptation and resilience.
Explore NOAA and partners climate curricula, citizen/community science projects, and other place-based resources that address the climate impacts in your community.

 

*This workshop is planned for in-person learning. Depending on COVID-19 safety guidelines at the time of the workshop, an alternate, virtual experience may be required. All registrants will be informed of programmatic changes.

 

Submit your application to attend the workshop 

Deadline Date:

2022-05-02

Posted:

2022-05-02