In this workshop, educators will learn about how the study of insects, pollination and habitat gets students excited, empathetic and aware of the natural world around them. Educators will learn practical ways to conduct scientific studies and observations of insects and beneficial wildlife and take action through garden-based practices that support pollination and habitat restoration. […]
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Learn to design community-connected climate lessons aligned to NJSLS, using cross-disciplinary planning and local blue/green community mapping. This hands-on session provides texts, resources, and planning tools; educators may bring climate projects for collaborative curriculum development during the interactive workshop session. |
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Learn about the mechanisms of Climate Change, the difference between climate and weather, and predicted impacts on NJ's landscapes and lands. Using the Passaic Watershed as our case study, we’ll focus on data and stories from our urban, underserved and rural communities. Hands-on demos and activities will focus on helping your students build solutions-based, resilient […] |
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Forests are essential indicators of climate and environmental health. Assess forest health with hands-on activities such as calculating carbon storage in trees and assessing soil saturation using field methods. Stream surveying highlights climate impacts occurring in local Passaic waters. Analyze field collected water quality results and learn about what the inhabitants of the stream can […] |
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Join us as we explore firsthand the impacts of climate change, built environments, past history, and environmental justice issues on Passaic River communities. Witness how flooding, CSOs, and heat island effects differentially impact the daily lives of our Passaic River communities and how changing climate will further influence these factors. Participants will engage in solutions-based […] |
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Join the Smithsonian Science Education Center to explore using transdisciplinary approaches to climate education. This session will use the Smithsonian Science for Global Goals Climate Action! Community Research Guide as […] |
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Educators explore acoustic monitoring, learning how sound reveals climate-driven behavior changes, study wood frog or bird call phenology as ecosystem indicators, and practice hands-on, place-based methods for teaching climate science. […]
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Led by the Smithsonian Science Education Center, this session introduces the Smithsonian Science for Global Goals project and a transdisciplinary approach to climate education using the Climate Action! Community Research […]
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Led by the Smithsonian Science Education Center, this session explores the Climate Resilience! Community Research Guide through a place-based lens. Pairs well with the morning session for a full look […] |
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This workshop engages teachers with real-world climate challenges, collaborating with Rutgers students to analyze geography and infrastructure, design climate-resilient solutions, and apply hands-on, place-based learning through outdoor activities. Register Here! |
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Sharing authentic journeys and experiences with your students allows them to understand from first hand experiences how climate change is impacting some of our natural communities in NJ. Using art […]
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Sharing authentic journeys and experiences with your students allows them to understand from first hand experiences how climate change is impacting some of our natural communities in NJ. Using art […] |
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Flood models are useful tools for visualizing how water moves through the landscape and impacts communities. Build your own flood model, learning myriad ways to use this tool in your […] |
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Flood models are useful tools for visualizing how water moves through the landscape and impacts communities. Build your own flood model, learning myriad ways to use this tool in your […] |
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Many educators want to turn climate awareness into action with a climate resiliency project at their site. Learn soup to nuts how to become a green infrastructure(GI) changemaker by understanding […] |
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