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WHO: Middle and High School Science Teachers

WHAT: Join us to learn about the latest research with scientists and educators who focus on Colorado ecosystems and communities. We will hear from a variety of experts - including Western Slope and NOAA scientists, and educators at CEEE, CLEAN (the Climate Literacy, Energy and Awareness Network) and Science on a Sphere. We will focus on water resources and wildfire risk, with all workshop content tied to the CDE Science Standards and NGSS.

We will explore local data sets, lessons and practices for teaching and learning about climate science, climate literacy principles, and interactive place-based tools for engaging students with project-based learning. Additionally, we will share best practices for supporting students’ mental health and climate anxiety and resources on how to build a High School Diploma Seal of Climate Literacy program, a new option made available from the Colorado Department of Education.

• Participants will leave with a variety of classroom-ready lessons and activities, and receive 1 graduate credit from Western Colorado University

WHEN: Monday June 3rd to Tuesday June 4th

WHERE: Western Colorado University, Gunnison CO. *Low-cost lodging is available, find more information on the Summer Teacher Institute website. 

COST: Free for the first 15 teachers! Scholarships are available for the first 15 teachers that register. Contact katya.schloesser@colorado.edu with questions.