Green Strides Webinars: May Series

April 29th, 2013 by Sarah

The Green Strides Webinar Series provides school communities the tools to reduce their schools’ environmental impact and costs; improve health and wellness; and teach effective environmental literacy, including STEM, green careers, and civic engagement.>>> These are all the tools that help schools and districts move toward the aims of our U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools recognition award. This April, the Green Strides Webinar Series will be conducted on:

Bringing Climate Change Home (USDA)
May 1, 2013 from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Vicki Arthur will lead participants through a wide range of education resources from the U.S. Forest Service for teaching about climate change.  Learn about computer modeling  classroom activities, ClimateChangeLIVE, etc. Explore these and many more science based resources which will bring climate change closer to home; helping to answer the question, “What does climate change mean to me?”

Register here!

Drinking Water Best Practices for School and Child Care Facilities (EPA)
May 8, 2013 from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

This webinar will cover the best management practices for drinking water in a school or child care facility. Specifically, the webinar will describe practices a school or child care facility can implement to reduce lead and bacteria in their facility, how to avoid cross contamination, protect your water source, and conserve water.

Register here!

Engaging Your Community on Green Apple Day of Service (USGBC)
May 15, 2013 from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Join the Center for Green Schools in preparing for the 2nd annual Green Apple Day of Service. During this webinar we will introduce the basics on what this day means and how your community can get involved. We’ll discuss the kinds of projects you can take on to transform your classroom, school or campus, how to put a project team together, and other resources you may need along the way.

Register here!

Teacher Ranger Teacher (NPS)
May 22, 2013 from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Discover how to teach your class about the environment, outdoor recreation and our nation’s historic places by participating in the National Park Service’s Teacher-Ranger-Teacher professional development program.  This webinar will include information on opportunities to participate, how to receive graduate credit, and some examples of previous teachers’ experiences in the program.

Register here!

Authentic Student Voice and Leadership in GreenSchools! (USFS & PLT)
May 29, 2013 from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

In a growing number of Project Learning Tree GreenSchools! across the United States, students are becoming involved in decision-making activities that affect their environment and community. This webinar will feature dynamic Green Team student leaders who will share compelling and personal testimonials about the transformative power of student leadership in the Green Schools movement.

Register here!

For more information on the Green Strides Webinar Series, upcoming webinars, and past webinar recordings, please visit: http://www2.ed.gov/programs/green-ribbon-schools/webinar.html

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Sarah Brzezinski works for the Chesapeake Research Consortium as the Chesapeake Bay Program's Fostering Stewardship and Education Workgroup Team Staffer. She also serves as the content manager of Bay Backpack.

NOAA Webinar for Educators – Deepwater Canyons 2013: Pathways to the Abyss Expedition

April 12th, 2013 by Sarah

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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA’s) Office of Ocean Exploration and Research invites formal and informal educators to participate in a webinar to introduce educational resources developed for an ocean exploration mission to deepwater canyons off the mid-Atlantic coast aboard the NOAA Ship Ron Brown.  From April 30 – May 19, scientists will be using the Jason II remotely operated vehicle to explore the rugged canyon walls of Norfolk and Baltimore canyons as they seek to understand more about the connectivity of deep-sea canyon organisms, their associated microbiology and food webs, and the physical, chemical and geological conditions associated with each canyon ecosystem. Shipwrecks found in these areas will also be explored.

This 45-minute webinar will provide an introduction to the science behind the expedition, the associated Education Expedition Module, lesson plans, and classroom resources to enable you and your students to participate in the expedition online.

  • Title: NOAA Webinar for Educators – Deepwater Canyons 2013: Pathways to the Abyss Expedition
  • Date: Thursday, April 18, 2013
  • Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT

Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/115300850

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

Questions? Contact Susan Haynes, susan.haynes@noaa.gov.
Technical assistance contact Tony Cao, tony.cao@noaa.gov.

System Requirements

  • PC-based attendees required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server
  • Mac®-based attendees required: Mac OS® X 10.6 or newer
  • Mobile attendees required: iPhone®, iPad®, Android™ phone or Android tablet
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Sarah Brzezinski works for the Chesapeake Research Consortium as the Chesapeake Bay Program's Fostering Stewardship and Education Workgroup Team Staffer. She also serves as the content manager of Bay Backpack.

What’s on Tap for EE Week 2013

March 7th, 2013 by Sarah Kozicki

Photo Credit: David Munson

Hosted by NEEF, EE Week is the nation’s largest celebration of environmental education held each year the week before Earth Day and inspires environmental learning and stewardship among K-12 students. The 2013 theme, Greening STEM: Taking Technology Outdoors, will explore how technology can enhance environmental learning both inside and outside the classroom

EE Week will highlight the growing opportunity to engage today’s students in learning about the environment with new technologies that enable scientific research and develop 21st century skills, including creativity, innovation, communication and collaboration.

Among EE Week’s offerings for K-12 educators this year are a series of webinars:

  • On March 13 at 7:00 p.m. ET, join National Geographic Education and Esri to explore tech tools that engage students in citizen science projects and connect them with their local communities.
  • Then on April 3 at 7:00 p.m. ET, join EE Week and Green Teacher to learn how the Island Institute is turning student engagement with technology tools and media into a powerful venue for learning about their environment.

Google+ Hangout

And stay tuned for more details about how teachers and students can go behind the scenes with a scientist who is utilizing cutting-edge technologies to support environmental work in an upcoming EE Week Google+ Hangout. This is slated to be part of a series of biweekly Google+ Hangouts with renowned scientists leading up to Google’s third annual Science Fair.

Register for EE Week now to take advantage of these learning opportunities. There is no cost to register and participate in EE Week.

In addition to webinars, educators who register for EE Week 2013 will be able to take advantage of:

  • A free educator toolkit including tech tools, educational resources and suggested activities for engaging students in Greening STEM learning outdoors.
  • Case studies of technology in action and the educators and programs using it to enhance environmental and STEM learning and achievement in core subject areas.
  • Discounts, giveaways and special offers from our partners on environmental education tools, resources and professional development.

Stay tuned as more offerings become available. Visit www.eeweek.org/greening_stem to learn more or connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.

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Sarah Kozicki is an Education Program Coordinator for National Environmental Education Week.

Green Strides Webinars: March Series

February 28th, 2013 by Sarah

The Green Strides Webinar Series provides school communities the tools to reduce their schools’ environmental impact and costs; improve health and wellness; and teach effective environmental literacy, including STEM, green careers, and civic engagement.>>> These are all the tools that help schools and districts move toward the aims of our U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools recognition award.  This March, the Green Strides Webinar Series will be conducted on:

Integrated Pest Management in Schools: Protecting Children from Pests & Pesticides (EPA)
March 6, 2013 from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Pests and pesticides pose risks to the nearly 60 million children and staff who spend considerable periods of time in our nation’s schools. EPA recommends that schools use an Integrated Pest Management approach to reduce exposure in schools. This webinar will describe basics of school IPM, the potential health, environmental and economic benefits, and what it takes to put IPM into practice.

Register here!

Food and Fitness (NASA)
March 13, 2013 from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Many factors impact an astronaut’s ability to live and work in space. Study the efforts to improve nutrition and keep crew-members healthy. Learn about the relationship between nutrition and fitness. The activities examine techniques to make life long healthy meal and activity choices, such as determining the proper serving size, understanding food labels, and assessing proper nutritional and exercise choices.

No registration necessary. Log on here!
Taking Technology Outdoors: Geography Connections (NEEF)
March 13, 2013 from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

In this webinar, National Geographic Education will introduce FieldScope, mobile technologies and online communities and how they can be used for citizen science projects. The event will introduce storymaking with maps – how to make maps with existing data and how to collect data in the field for creating story maps.

Register here!

Radiation Exposure on Earth (NASA)
March 20, 2013 from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

This webinar features the first activity of NASA’s Radiation Challenge guide designed for middle school classroom – “Radiation Exposure on Earth.”  Discover how NASA is using radiation studies to help design long-duration spaceflight vehicles and how NASA’s space experiences are helping us here on Earth. Explore the use of sunscreen and SPF levels designed to protect us from the effects of solar UV radiation.

No registration necessary. Log on here!

For more information on the Green Strides Webinar Series, upcoming webinars, and past webinar recordings, please visit: http://www2.ed.gov/programs/green-ribbon-schools/webinar.html

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Sarah Brzezinski works for the Chesapeake Research Consortium as the Chesapeake Bay Program's Fostering Stewardship and Education Workgroup Team Staffer. She also serves as the content manager of Bay Backpack.

Green Strides Webinar: January Series

December 31st, 2012 by Sarah

The Green Strides Webinar Series is designed to connect school communities and state and local education officials to existing federal resources that support the three pillars identified in the U.S. Department of Education (US ED) Green Ribbon Schools recognition award program: (1) Reduced Environmental Impact and Costs, (2) Improved Health and Wellness, and (3) Effective Environmental and Sustainability Education. The series is hosted by the U.S. Department of Education, in conjunction with numerous other federal agencies. This January, the Green Strides Webinar Series will be conducted on:

Using Remote Sensing to Quantify Changes over Time (NASA)
January 9, 2013 from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

For more than 30 years, satellites have been scanning the globe collecting data on everything from weather and seasonal greening to changes in snow and ice coverage or CO2 levels in the atmosphere. This webinar session will look at simplified means of quantifying these changes in sets of images taken across weeks, years or decades of study.

No registration necessary.  Log on here!

Food for Thought: Space Food and Nutrition (NASA)
January 16, 2013 from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Space food, MMMMM good! “Food for Thought” is a NASA resource designed to explore space food and the nutritional needs of the astronauts. It includes a menu of classroom activities and other resources to address this exciting topic.

No registration necessary. Log on here!
Eyes on the Earth- Global Climate Change (NASA)
January 30, 2013 from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Fly along with NASA’s Satellites to explore earth’s vital signs and find spectacular views of Earth from Space.  Have your students follow NASA satellites and learn how they collect critical data about Earth, and  explore how your class can access recent data for air temperature, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, sea level, ozone, ice and water.

No registration necessary. Log on here!
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Sarah Brzezinski works for the Chesapeake Research Consortium as the Chesapeake Bay Program's Fostering Stewardship and Education Workgroup Team Staffer. She also serves as the content manager of Bay Backpack.

Green Strides Webinar: December Series

November 26th, 2012 by Sarah

The Green Strides Webinar Series is designed to connect school communities and state and local education officials to existing federal resources that support the three pillars identified in the U.S. Department of Education (US ED) Green Ribbon Schools recognition award program: (1) Reduced Environmental Impact and Costs, (2) Improved Health and Wellness, and (3) Effective Environmental and Sustainability Education. The series is hosted by the U.S. Department of Education, in conjunction with numerous other federal agencies. This December, the Green Strides Webinar Series will be conducted on:

President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition Programs (PCFSN)
December 5, 2012 from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Research shows that children with better health are in school more days, are better able to learn, have higher self-esteem and are at lower risk for developing chronic diseases. Representatives from PCFSN will present on a new opportunity to help schools make strides in the areas of physical activity and fitness.

No registration necessary.  Log on here or dial 1-8668233031, access code: 5696178
Solar Energy: Power for Earth, the ISS, and Exploring Other Worlds! (NASA)
December 12, 2012 from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

This webinar will introduce participants to a Problem-based Learning Activity that requires students to propose and defend a design to provide power to a lunar or Martian research habitat for six explorers. Through this activity,  students will learn about energy, power, circuits, solar energy system, power requirements for their own homes, and energy use on the ISS.

No registration necessary. Log on here!
Chipmunk Cheeks and Chicken Legs: Body Systems and Life in Space (NASA)
December 19, 2012 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Discover life as an astronaut as you learn about the effects of microgravity on various body systems. Explore the circulatory, nervous, vestibular, and musculoskeletal systems with hands-on activities and demonstrations. This webinar will include a full downloadable educator guide with background materials, readings, activities, and student challenges.

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Sarah Brzezinski works for the Chesapeake Research Consortium as the Chesapeake Bay Program's Fostering Stewardship and Education Workgroup Team Staffer. She also serves as the content manager of Bay Backpack.

SCUTES Educator Webinar

November 1st, 2012 by Sarah

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Sarah Brzezinski works for the Chesapeake Research Consortium as the Chesapeake Bay Program's Fostering Stewardship and Education Workgroup Team Staffer. She also serves as the content manager of Bay Backpack.

Green Strides Webinars: August Series

July 31st, 2012 by Andrea Suarez Falken

The Green Strides Webinar Series is designed to connect school communities and state and local education officials to existing federal resources that support the three pillars identified in the U.S. Department of Education (US ED) Green Ribbon Schools recognition award program:  (1) Reduced Environmental Impact and Costs, (2) Improved Health and Wellness, and (3) Effective Environmental and Sustainability Education.  The series is hosted by the U.S. Department of Education, in conjunction with numerous other federal agencies.  This August, the Green Strides Webinar Series will be conducted on:

Improving Air Quality with Transportation Changes
style= August 1, 2012 from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

This webinar will review simple techniques that a school can employ to reduce children’s exposure to air toxics. Many of these solutions also save schools and parents money.

Register Here!

Image: via Flickr user John Picken.
Environmental Education for Everyone: EPA’s ‘K through Grey’ Resources
style= August 8, 2012 from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

EPA’s Office of Environmental Education (OEE), has a wealth of resources that educators can use in classrooms and informal educational settings, or in their development of broader curricula.  “K through Grey” will walk you through programs for students of all ages.

Register Here!

Image: via EPA OEE.
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Andrea Suarez Falken is Special Assistant and Acting Program Manager of the U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools.

Green Strides Webinar: Reducing Radon in Schools

July 16th, 2012 by Andrea Suarez Falken

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency experts will provide information about Reducing Radon in School during the next Green Strides webinar.

Effective radon control is a critical component of any comprehensive indoor air quality (IAQ) management program. Attend the Technical Webinar – Reducing Radon in Schools on Wednesday, July 18, 2012, from 2 – 3:30 p.m. EDT, to learn how to manage this pollutant.

This webinar will provide an overview of the issue of radon in schools with specific technical guidance about effective radon testing and control strategies, including how to operate and install a radon mitigation depressurization system in a school. Radon experts Josh Miller and Josh Kerber from the Minnesota Department of Health, both specialists in radon control in school environments, will be featured in this webinar.

States, districts and schools may attend this webinar to:

  • Learn about the risk of radon in schools and why it’s necessary to test every school for radon.
  • Discover effective and practical strategies for radon testing and control, including continuous radon monitoring (CRM).
  • Apply mitigation techniques, such as sub-slab depressurization and HVAC modification.
  • Get answers to your technical radon questions from leading radon experts.
  • Increase your understanding of how radon management fits into an integrated school environmental health program with the Framework for Effective School IAQ Management and how it helps meet the Department of Education’s Green Ribbon Schools requirements for Pillar Two – healthy school environments.

Register today!

This webinar is offered at no cost to participants. Don’t miss your chance to have your questions answered by experts. Send your questions to IAQTfSConnector@cadmusgroup.com by July 11, 2012.

Please note: This webinar will last approximately 90 minutes. You will need a high-speed Internet connection and a telephone line to interact with speakers and other participants. Call-in information will be provided upon registration.

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Andrea Suarez Falken is Special Assistant and Acting Program Manager of the U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools.

Green Strides Webinar: Learn About the Role Indoor Air Quality Plays in Creating a Healthy Learning Environment!

June 18th, 2012 by Andrea Suarez Falken

The Framework for Effective School IAQ Management: Six Key Drivers

Robust Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) management plans and healthy learning environments are essential components of green, healthy schools. Recognizing this importance, the first webinar in the Green Strides series will detail the role indoor air quality plays in creating a healthy school.  This webinar is co-sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the EPA Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools Program.

EPA’s IAQ Tools for Schools guidance provides schools with the tools and resources they need to create healthy indoor learning environments. Learn more about this guidance by registering for the ED’s first Green Strides Webinar on Thursday, June 21, 2012, from 1 – 2 p.m. EDT.

This free webinar will describe how the IAQ Tools for Schools guidance can help applicant schools meet the criteria for Pillar Two — healthy school environments.  Hear from ED Green Ribbon Schools and IAQ Tools for Schools about why IAQ is an essential component of green and healthy schools, and how IAQ Tools for Schools guidance helped them create a robust IAQ management plan.

States, districts and schools may attend this webinar to:

  • Discover why IAQ is an essential component of green and healthy schools.
  • Learn how robust IAQ management plans promote academic achievement.
  • Gain in-depth knowledge on how the IAQ Tools for Schools guidance provides simple, low-and no-cost resources, such as the IAQ Tools for Schools Action Kit, to create healthy learning environments.
  • Hear examples of how 2012 ED-Green Ribbon Schools met the criteria for Pillar Two.
  • Gather ideas for how your state agency can be better equipped to evaluate applicants with respect to Pillar Two.

Register today!

This webinar is offered at no cost to participants. Don’t miss your chance to have your questions answered. Send your questions to IAQTfSConnector@cadmusgroup.com by June 14, 2012.

Please note: This webinar will last approximately 60 minutes. You will need a high-speed Internet connection and a telephone line to interact with speakers and other participants. Call-in information will be provided upon registration.

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Andrea Suarez Falken is Special Assistant and Acting Program Manager of the U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools.
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