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3. Take the Bird Call Challenge
4. Scientist at the Smithsonian
5. Cornell Lab of Ornithology on YouTube
6. A Student’s Guide to Global Climate Change
7. National Map
8. NOVA scienceNOW
9. Other Invertebrates
10. Smithsonian Shout Webinars
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Opportunities for Educators
11. Applications deadline March 12, 2012- Samsung – Solve for Tomorrow
12. Applications deadline May 1, 2012 Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science
13. Outdoor Teaching webinars
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Opportunities for Students
14. Applications deadline Jan. 30, 2012- NASA’s DEVELOP Program
15. Application deadline February 17, 2012: National Youth Science Camp Competition
16. Applications deadline February 24, 2012: Sustainable Future Challenge for Middle School Students

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Programs
17. Dillingham: January 9-Ocean Acidification and Alaska Fisheries
18. Fairbanks- Bird Migration on Middleton Island
19. Anchorage: January 11- Unexplored Ice: Polar Bear Research in the Chukchi Sea
20. Anchorage: January 11- Landfill Methane Power Plant
21. Anchorage: January 12- Confronting Toxics: Chemicals from Everyday Products in People, Health Implications, and Solutions
22. Anchorage: January 12- Life Cycle of Stars
23. Eagle River- January 14- Avalanche Awareness training
24. Cordova/ Valdez- January 17 – Amazing New Discoveries of Dinosaurs in Arctic Alaska
25. Cordova/ Valdez – January 24-A Survey of Sport Fish Use on the Copper River Delta
26. Cordova – January 31- Trouble in Paradise: How Introduced Diseases Affect Hawaiian Forest Birds.
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Funding
27. Application deadline January 15, 2012: Water Champion Awards
28. Application deadline: January 31, 2012- Captain Planet Foundation grants
29. Beneath the Sea Funding
30. Application deadline: February 1, 2012- Wildlife Conservation Youth Engagement Grants

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Employment
31. January 6- Deadline to apply to be Intern Host Sites for the Environmental Student Summer Internship
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Volunteer Opportunities
32. Anchorage: February 4- Women of Science, Girl Scout’s STEM Program
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Workshops and Training Opportunities
1. Anchorage: January 16- Communicating Ocean Science Workshop- will teach ocean scientists, graduate students, and outreach professionals how to tell a compelling story of their scientific research. Randy Olson, author of the book Don’t Be Such a Scientist: Talking Substance in an Age of Style, director of the documentary Flock of Dodos: The Evolution-Intelligent Design Circus, and writer and director of Sizzle: A Global Warming Comedy, will lead a two hour session on communicating through story. Other workshop sessions will be dedicated to using storytelling to bring science to broad audiences. They include preparing for pre K–12 classroom presentations, communicating to the media, using YouTube to reach the masses, how to create powerful radio pieces, and how to develop virtual field trips to reach thousands of students. The workshop is free but registration is required. To participate in the workshop; contact robindublin@coseealaska.net.

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2. January 23-March 16, 2012-Sky Rangers Online Workshop for Outdoor Astronomy Interpretation – Designed for educators and interpreters from parks, nature centers, and other informal outdoor and environmental educational facilities. The free 8-week workshop will get participants out under the night sky, build confidence in locating constellations and planets, and provide the tools to interpret the sky for their audiences. Each participant will receive a free toolkit of materials for a variety of outdoor astronomy activities. http://www.afguonline.org/mod/resource/view.php?id=1857

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3. Take the Bird Call Challenge – Bird Call Challenge will test your knowledge of your local birds or those of any other zip code you choose. And you can choose to quiz yourself on just songbirds or every species of bird in the area. http://enature.com/challenge/birdcallchallenge.asp?utm_source=eNature+Master+List&utm_campaign=faf3b59d6a-On_The_Wild_Side_October_201110_5_2011&utm_medium=email
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4. Scientist at the Smithsonian- Scientists in action online videos are now available. Students can watch and read about 21 scientists at the Smithsonian including a volcano watcher, a fossil hunter, art scientist, germinator, and zoo vet. http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/scientist/index.html

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5. Cornell Lab of Ornithology on YouTube- Offers many short videos on various aspects of bird research and behavior. http://www.youtube.com/user/LabofOrnithology?_

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6. A Student’s Guide to Global Climate Change- Devoted to educating 6-8th graders with the science, impacts to society and ecosystems, and solutions to climate change. The information is presented in videos, animations, interactive graphics, and expeditions where students can explore how climate change affects places around the world. http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/kids/

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7. National Map- Is an interactive map service published by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Users can create and print high-resolution shaded relief maps of a local area, a state, or the entire U.S. A variety of data layers are available, including geology, land use/land cover, and more. http://nationalmap.gov/

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8. NOVA scienceNOW: Explore Teacher’s Guides- Offers downloadable teacher’s guides designed to be used in conjunction with the scienceNOW programs. The guides are divided into thirteen topical areas, including Earth Science, Oceanography, and more. The website also includes program segments, program overviews, and more

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/educators/subject-ocea.html

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9. Other Invertebrates- The Natural History Museum in London’s Nature Online website is designed for those visitors who can’t visit personally. Other Invertebrates offers visitors information about the world of the backbone-deficient, which comprise the majority of animals on earth. Make sure to check out many of the links to other information, including the deep ocean, natural disasters, reptiles, amphibians and fishes, and much more. http://www.nhm.ac.uk/nature-online/life/other-invertebrates/index.html
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10. Smithsonian Shout Webinars- Online Conference Series provides exchanges with experts in science, the arts, and more, offering visuals such as artworks, maps and graphics, and video clips. Archived programs include Study with the Land, Sustain the Land, and more. http://www.smithsonianconference.org/shout/schedule/

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Opportunities for Educators
11. Applications deadline March 12, 2012- Samsung – Solve for Tomorrow – Sharing the Wonder of STEM- Your school can win a part of $1,000,000 in technology. Samsung and its partners are asking teachers to participate in its contest, which will address a key academic challenge in our country: to increase the pursuit of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education. https://pages.samsung.com/us/sft/home.htm
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12. Applications deadline May 1, 2012 Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science – The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching are now open for nominations. This year is the Elementary Cycle, which is open to K-6 teachers who have taught 5 or more years. http://www.paemst.org
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13. Outdoor Teaching webinars – Green Teacher offers free, one-hour webinars lead by experienced educators. Each session features a 20-30 minute presentation and a 30-40 minute question and answer session. Check out the newest webinar, Outdoor Teaching Mistakes. http://greenteacher.com/webinars
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Opportunities for Students
14. Applications deadline Jan. 30, 2012- NASA’s DEVELOP Program- Fosters the training and development of students in the atmospheric and earth sciences. Students conduct projects that focus on the practical application of NASA’s earth science research and demonstrate how results can benefit partner organizations and local communities. Students from high school through doctoral levels are selected through a competitive application process. Students chosen by DEVELOP work on teams onsite at 10 locations nationwide. Activities are conducted during three 10-week terms per year: spring, summer and fall. http://develop.larc.nasa.gov

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15. Application deadline February 17, 2012: National Youth Science Camp Competition -is now open to Alaskan Seniors who will graduate by June 30, 2012. The National Youth Science Camp (NYSC) is a residential science education program that takes place June 27 through July 21, 2012. Delegates are challenged to explore new areas in the biological and physical sciences, art, and music with resident staff members. Opportunities are provided for delegates to present seminars covering their own areas of interest and research. A visit to Washington D.C. permits delegates to visit some of the nation’s premier scientific, governmental, and cultural facilities. Overnight excursions into the Monongahela National Forest, feature backpacking, rock-climbing, caving, mountain biking, and kayaking opportunities. Mail or ship your complete application directly to your selection coordinator (bjorn.wolter@alaska.gov). Contact information for your selection coordinator is available online at www.nysc.org.
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16. Applications deadline February 24, 2012: Sustainable Future Challenge for Middle School Students- The I-SWEEEP 3E Sustainable Future Challenge is a national contest for middle school students that aims to create a platform for young researchers in which they present their innovative projects to take on today’s challenges in energy, engineering, and environment. http://www.isweeep.org/3e-contest
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Programs
17. Dillingham: January 9-Ocean Acidification and Alaska Fisheries will be held at the Bristol ay UAF Campus (time to be confirmed) to discuss the potential and actual impacts of ocean acidification on
Alaska fisheries and livelihoods. For more information, please contact Rachel Donkersloot at rachel@akmarine.org or 907-277-5362.
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18. Fairbanks- January 9, Bird Migration on Middleton Island- This Arctic Audubon Society program will be presented at the Noel Wien Library at 7:00 PM. This program summarizes research documenting fall passerine migration on this island 130 km south of Cordova.
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19. Anchorage: January 11- Unexplored Ice: Polar Bear Research in the Chukchi Sea is the topic for Wildlife Wednesday at the Alaska Zoo from 7 to 8pm. Dr. Eric Regehr, wildlife biologist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, will discuss a new study of polar bears living on the remote sea ice between Alaska and Russia.
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20. Anchorage: January 11- Landfill Methane Power Plant will be discussed at the Anchorage Museum Auditorium from 6 to 8pm. Hear an update on this project which will in 2012 start tapping methane produced by the Anchorage Regional Landfill to power Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson (JBER). The presentation will be led by Mark Madden, Solid Waste Services Director for the Municipality of Anchorage. For more information, call 907.929.7770.
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21. Anchorage: January 12- Confronting Toxics: Chemicals from Everyday Products in People, Health Implications, and Solutions will be presented at 7pm (Reception will be held at 6:30pm) at the Anchorage Museum, Anchorage. Join Martha
Arguello, Executive Director of Physicians for Social Responsibility- Los Angeles, for a powerful presentation on preventing toxic exposures from a public health perspective. She will examine our broken chemical safety system and offer solutions to protect our health and the environment. Lecture is free and parking in the museum garage is free. For more information call 222.7714 or go to http://www.akaction.org/Take_Action/Events.html.

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Workshops and Training Opportunities

1.Anchorage: January 6 & 7-SEAPerch Workshop-

2. Anchorage: January 7-The Alaska Zoo Edzoocation Teacher Workshop

3. Anchorage: January 16 – 20- Alaska Marine Science Symposium

4. Anchorage: January 19- 12-week Nature and Travel Writing Class

5. Anchorage: Feb 28-Mar 2 Iditarod Winter Conference for Educators

6. Homer: Registration Deadline: February 6-  Environmental Education Methods

7. Total Concept of the Mining Industry Summer Course-

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Resources for Educators

8. The Alaska Fish ABCs coloring book: 

9. K-12: Build an Efficient Recycling Business

10. Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge movie

11. National Parks’ Web Rangers Explore Geoscience

12. Earth Science ‘Big Ideas’ Now on TeacherTube

13. Double Science Fun with Two Activities from FLINN

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Opportunities for Educators

14. Application deadline: February 17- Call for Proposals – 2012 Nation Marine Ed Conference

15. All About Mining :

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Opportunities for Students

16. Entry Deadline: January 6, 2012- Make it Short- 40 second film contest

17. Anchorage: March 31- Alaska Science Olympiad

18. Application deadline April 15- The Juneau Ice field Research Program

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Funding

19. The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Community Environmental Demonstration Project Grants

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Employment

20. Homer: Application deadline January 23- Environmental Education Intern-

21. Application deadline December 28- Statewide Coordinator for the Agriculture in the Classroom Program

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Workshops and Training Opportunities

1.Anchorage: January 6 & 7-SEAPerch Workshop- For Middle School / High School Teachers. Learn about fundamental concepts in science, engineering, and math like force and motion, buoyancy, design, and electricity while constructing a remotely operated underwater vehicle, all in an atmosphere of discovery, inquiry, and fun. All workshop materials are provided including an ROV Build Kit, Teacher and Student manuals, and black-line masters. 8am – 3:30pm each day. For more information: stemak.org/seaperch, or contact Bob  at 907-523-2342, rvieth@jedc.org.

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2. Anchorage: January 7-The Alaska Zoo Edzoocation Teacher Workshop from 9am to Noon. Teachers and paraprofessionals will have the opportunity to learn about the education programs the zoo has to offer, interact with zoo staff and animals and sign up for education programs. Space is limited. Attendance is FREE and coffee and tea will be provided. Please note this event is for teachers and paraprofessionals only. For questions or to register, contact the zoo’s Outreach Coordinator, Marla Wales, at (907) 346-2858 or outreach@alaskazoo.org.

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3. Anchorage: January 16 – 20- Alaska Marine Science Symposium- For more information, go to http://www.alaskamarinescience.org/index.html. Hear the latest in the fields of climate, oceanography, lower trophic levels, the benthos, fishes and invertebrates, seabirds, marine mammals, local and traditional knowledge, and socioeconomic research.

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4. Anchorage: January 19- 12-week Nature and Travel Writing Class will begin on January 19 in the Sierra Club office downtown. Participants in this workshop-style class will explore and refine their own writing styles, with an emphasis on the personal essay form. The class will also read and discuss works by

some of America’s finest nature and travel writers, past and present. The cost is $240. To sign up for this Thursday night class (7 to 9:30 p.m.), or for more information, contact Sherwonit at 245-0283 or akgriz@hotmail.com.

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5. Anchorage: Feb 28-Mar 2 Iditarod Winter Conference for Educators- Iditarod Educatonal Learning Projects are standards based, motivational, and a key to academic success.  Join us at the conference to learn more and experience first hand this motivational teaching tool! The first 50 teachers to register get $200 deducted formt heir registration fees.

http://iditarodblogs.com/teachers/2011/06/09/2012-winter-conference-for-educators-feb-28-march-2/

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6. Homer: Registration Deadline: February 6- , Environmental Education Methods- Discover effective education strategies used by conservation professionals to target specific resource management issues to the correct audiences. This course helps participants incorporate evaluation strategies into program planning and implementation. Participants also learn how to work with students, teachers, youth groups and their leaders, both on public land and private lands. You will begin developing a project for your site during the course, then implement and complete it as a required post-course assignment. April 17-20, 2011. No tuition charge for FWS, BLM, and NPS personnel..For participants from other agencies and organizations, there is a tuition charge of $760.00.Register online using the DOILearn system at http://www.doi.gov/doilearn/index.cfm

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7. All About Mining : Total Concept of the Mining Industry Summer Course- The course at the Colorado School of Mines is designed to provide K-12 teachers of all disciplines, administrators,

counselors, and librarians with an overview of all phases of the minerals, aggregates, industrial minerals, and solid fuels industries. Ten half-days of classroom instruction are supported with a one-day geology trip plus eight full days of field trips to operating mines and associated plants. Some financial assistance is available for non-Colorado applicants who apply before April 1. Six hours of licensure/recertification credit are awarded upon completion of the course. See http://www.AllAboutMining.org to apply. Contact Dan Witkowsky, course coordinator, at DanielWitkowsky@aol.com for more information.

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Resources for Educators

8. The Alaska Fish ABCs coloring book:  Each alphabet letter features native Alaska fish and/or a conservation/safety message. http://alaska.fws.gov/fisheries/fish/pdf/alaska_fish_abc.pdf

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9. K-12: Build an Efficient Recycling Business- On the outskirts of Cairo lies the world’s largest

garbage village, where 60,000 Zaballeen—Arabic for “garbage people”—have survived for centuries by recycling nearly 80 percent of Cairo’s waste. Can your students build a recycling business as efficient as the Zaballeen’s? Students can try their skill in Garbage Dreams, a recycling game sponsored by the PBS series Independent Lens. http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/garbage-dreams/gam

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10. Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge movie- Learn how managers are preserving habitats and wildlife in coastal Texas. Includes classroom activities. http://www.thefutureschannel.com/dockets/realworld/wild

life_refuge/index.php

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11. National Parks’ Web Rangers Explore Geoscience- The interactive Web Ranger program helps people of all ages learn about the national parks. Play more than 50 games, invent a Web Ranger name, create a personalized ranger badge, and start learning about Earth science in the national parks at http://www.nps.gov/webrangers/

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12. Movie: Recycling: Winning the War on Waste- Includes classroom activities. http://www.thefutureschannel.com/dockets/hands-on_math/recycling/index.php

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13. Earth Science ‘Big Ideas’ Now on TeacherTube- features free AGI videos to help students, educators, and others explore the “big ideas” of Earth science. These videos are supplemented by additional electronic educational resources including related classroom activities. Big Ideas videos are brief clips that bring to life the nine core Earth science concepts that everyone should know. (http://www.teachertube.com/videoList.php?thumb=no&user_id=135503&start=0&pg=uservideolist).

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Opportunities for Educators

14. Application deadline: February 17- Call for Proposals – 2012 Nation Marine Ed Conference- The Call for Proposals for the 2012 National Marine Educators

Conference, North to Alaska’s Seas: a confluence of science and culture, is now open. The conference, which will take place in Anchorage, Alaska, during June 24-28, 2012, will bring together formal and informal educators, scientists, students, and resource managers to share ideas about the world of water. Go to NMEA Conference 2012. <http://www.coseealaska.net/nmeaconference2012/> for

conference information and download the Call for Proposals

<http://www.coseealaska.net/files/alaska/2012%20NMEA%20Call%20for%20Proposals.pdf> here.

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15. Double Science Fun with Two Activities from FLINN – Students will have fun investigating the motion of water through plants using “Transpiration Demonstration”–the results are easy to see and measure. The physical science activity, “Double Replacement Reaction,” will help students understand this unique chemical change. To view and print your free write-ups of both activities please go to: http://www.flinnsci.com/Sections/MS/Activities/MS_act.asp

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Opportunities for Students

16. Entry Deadline: January 6, 2012- Make it Short- 40 second film contest- The Northwest Film Center celebrates its 40 years in the making and with that brings about MAKE IT SHORT: A 40-Second Film Contest. Entries will be screened on January 17th. In addition to an audience choice award, prizes include cash, production services and the grand prize winner will see their work screened at the Portland International Film Festival in February. There will be two categories of competition: Youth for ages 18 and younger and General for ages 19 and older. There is no entry fee. More information and entry forms are available at the Northwest Film Center’s web site: http://nwfilm.org/services/makeitshort/

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17. Anchorage: March 31- Alaska Science Olympiad- There are many categories of competition for Middle and High Schol students. http://www.alaskascienceolympiad.org/statemeet.htm

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18. Application deadline April 15- The Juneau Ice field Research Program- This is a program for high school students that will be held June 23-August 18, 2012. http://www.juneauicefield.com/

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Funding

19. The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Community Environmental Demonstration Project Grants provides one year Community Environmental Demonstration Project Grants ranging from $5,000 to $30,000 to local environmental projects that improve health and the environment throughout rural Alaska communities. Funding is made possible through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Alaska Tribal Multi-media Program. ANTHC has awarded over $300,000 since 2009. http://www.anthc.org/chs/ces/hve/community-environmental-demonstration-grants.cfm

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Employment

20. Homer: Application deadline January 23- Environmental Education Intern- Positions available are geared towards college seniors and recent college graduates. Programs based out of Peterson Bay Coastal Science Field Station and the Kasitsna Bay Laboratory. Duties will include instruction, leading beach and forest hikes, and performing routine maintenance of aquaria. Two positions available. $1,000/mo +housing. For more information, contact Jenni Medley, School Programs Coordinator, at (907) 235-6714 or Fax: (907) 235-6668.

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21. Application deadline December 28- Statewide Coordinator for the Agriculture in the Classroom Program- to build and administer a small but growing agriculturally based educational program. Agriculture in the Classroom is a 501c3 non-profit organization that gives educators and students insight into the agricultural community by providing lesson plans, for-credit teacher training and special events that focus on Alaska’s agriculture. Send resume or letter of intent to janehamilton99737@yahoo.com or call 907-803-4752.

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This electronic newsletter is sent as a service to members of the Alaska Natural Resources and Outdoor Education Association.   Share news of upcoming events, resources you have found, and other short messages that you would like to get out to your fellow environmental educators and ANROE members.   To have an item included in the electronic newsletter, email it to Laurel_devaney@fws.gov. The next newsletter will come out during the week of December 19. Please send news!!

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Workshops and Training Opportunities

1.      Registration deadline January 17, 2012- Connecting People with Nature through Birds

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2.      Biologist in Training

3.      Atlas of the Cryosphere

4.      Climate Interpreter

5. Global Experiment of the International Year of Chemistry-
6. Encounters Radio Experiences in the North

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Opportunities for Educators

7. Application deadline January 10, 2012- Edward C. Roy, Jr. Award for Excellence in K-8 Earth Science Teaching.

8.      Application deadline January 5, 2012- Einstein Fellowship

9.      Application deadline January 15, 2012- Science and the Public Fellows Program

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Opportunities for Students

10.  Entry deadline December 15: Alaska Sealife Center’s Coastal America’s Ocean Art Contest 

11. Application deadline December 19- Space Camp Scholarships

12.  Application deadline December 31: Apprentice Ecologist Initiative

13. Application deadline January 15, 2012- Action for Nature Young Eco-Hero Awards
14. Application deadline January 15, 2012- National Geographic Hands-on Explorer Challenge-

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Programs

15. Palmer: December 7- Alaskan Writer’s Series presents Sherry Simpson
16. Anchorage: December 8- Winter Wildlife Around Anchorage and Christmas Count Preview Anchorage
17. Anchorage: December 8- The Speed of Light
18. December 10- Making Colorful Ice Luminarias Winter Workshop-
19. Cordova/Valdez- December 17- Review of Cordova’s Winter Birds
20. Anchorage: December 21: Alaska’s Energy Picture

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Workshops and Training Opportunities

1.      Registration deadline January 17, 2012- Connecting People with Nature through Birds

Environment for the Americas and staff from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will offer the workshop, OUT8163:  Connecting People with Nature through Birds, March 12–16, 2012 in the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge, Florida.  Participants will learn to teach others basic bird identification; explore a variety of programs that connect people to nature including citizen science and mist netting birds; discuss current bird conservation issues; and discover the possibilities of inspiring interest in birds through Flying WILD.  http://www.birdday.org/education/training

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Resources for Educators

2.      Biologist in Training – This program from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is designed to guide students through a hands-on exploration of aquatic habitats.  The BiT Activity Booklet has been designed with the needs of upper elementary science teachers in mind.  Activities offer different means of collecting, organizing, and analyzing biological information, and focus on the students’ use of observation skills to make their own discoveries.  Additional resources include the BiT Activity Card geared towards younger students, extension activities, and more.  The activities correlate to National Science Education Standards, and were developed by a team of teachers and environmental education experts.http://www.fws.gov/southeast/fisheries/BiT/

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3.      Atlas of the Cryosphere- allows visitors to explore and dynamically map the Earth’s frozen regions.  Viewed from a polar perspective, the available scenes include snow cover, sea ice extent and concentration, and more.  The atlas also allows users to save custom maps for use as images in other documents and to view monthly climatologies to see how and where the cryosphere shrinks and grows over the course of a year. http://nsidc.org/data/atlas/

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4.      Climate Interpreter- This website builds capacity among informal science educators and interpreters for communicating about climate change to public audiences.  The website features past webinars as well as links to resources related to communicating about climate change with audiences in informal settings.  Be sure to check out the resources and events pages. http://www.climateinterpreter.org/

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5.      Global Experiment of the International Year of Chemistry- Celebrate the 2011 International Year of Chemistry by participating in a global chemistry experiment open to K-12 students and teachers.  Participants explore water quality issues through four activities (pH of the Planet, Salty Waters, Solar Still Challenge, and Water: No Dirt, No Germs), then share their experiment results with the global science community.  Each activity includes a teachers’ guide, a materials list, and more. http://water.chemistry2011.org/web/iyc

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6. Encounters: Radio Experiences in the North is a nationally-distributed public radio show about natural history in the North. Hosted by cultural anthropologist and award-winning writer Richard Nelson. and former NPR senior correspondent Elizabeth Arnold, the show mixes western science and native knowledge with unusual natural sound and a first person experience. Now, the program has expanded its website to include information for teachers and student researchers.  www.encountersnorth.org/wildexplorer is a carefully researched, reliable, multi-media source for students and teachers looking for information on everything wild in the north – polar bears, moose, grizzlies, and more. There are slide shows, videos, short sound clips and of course the full length radio programs (29 minutes) that make excellent teaching tools. And it’s free!

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Opportunities for Educators

7.      Application deadline January 10, 2012- Edward C. Roy, Jr. Award for Excellence in K-8 Earth Science Teaching. This award from the American Geological Institute is designed to recognize one teacher of grades K-8 for his or her leadership and innovation in Earth science education.  http://www.agiweb.org/education/awards/ed-roy/

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8.      Application deadline January 5, 2012- Einstein Fellowship- a paid fellowship for K-12 math, science, and technology teachers.  Einstein Fellows spend a school year in Washington, D.C. serving in a federal agency or on Capitol Hill.  The deadline for application is January.

http://www.trianglecoalition.org/einstein-fellows/einstein-fellow-application-process/application

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9.      Application deadline January 15, 2012- Science and the Public Fellows Program

provides funds and training to selected U.S. science and math teachers who serve under-resourced students, to enable interested and motivated students to perform independent scientific research.  Fellows may serve up to four years.  http://www.societyforscience.org/outreach

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Opportunities for Students

10. Entry deadline December 15: Alaska Sealife Center’s Coastal America’s Ocean Art Contest- There are five age categories to compete in: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, and university students. All entries will be displayed at the Alaska SeaLife Center. To see all submission guidelines go to http://www.alaskasealife.org/New/education/index.php?page=teacher-links.php. For more information, please call the Education Department at 907-224-6306 or email education@alasksealife.org. Please note for photography entries: prefer originals, but will still accept digital copies.

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11. Application deadline December 19- Space Camp Scholarships- Scholarships are available for students ages 9–18 to attend Space Camp at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. Full scholarships cover tuition, room, and board for any weeklong, age-appropriate camp and are good for one year. Transportation and incidentals are the responsibility of the scholarship recipient. Applicants may apply in one of four categories— Financial Need/Disadvantaged, Special Needs, Academic Achievement, or General. http://www.spacecamp.com/scholarships

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12.  Application deadline December 31: Apprentice Ecologist Initiative- engages youth, parents, and teachers from around the world in environmental stewardship and conservation projects.  The goals of the initiative are to elevate young people (especially at-risk and low-income kids and teens) into leadership roles by engaging them in environmental stewardship projects, empower volunteers to rebuild the environmental and social well-being of our communities, and improve local living conditions for both citizens and wildlife.  http://www.wildernessproject.org/volunteer_apprentice_ecologist.php

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14.  Application deadline January 15, 2012- National Geographic Hands-on Explorer Challenge-  students 9-14 should write an original personal essay explaining how they explore your world; what it is about exploration that inspires and excites them, and document it by photo.  http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/contests/explorer-trip-2012/

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Programs

15. Palmer: December 7- Alaskan Writer’s Series presents Sherry Simpson, Alaskan Author and writer of the recently published The Accidental Explorer and the 1998 collection of short stories The Way Winter Comes at 7pm at the Kellogg House on Spring Creek Farm, 6404 Lossing Road. All ages are welcome, light refreshments will be provided. Cost: Free, donations accepted

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16. Anchorage: December 8- Winter Wildlife Around Anchorage and Christmas Count Preview- is the topic for the Anchorage Audubon meeting at 7pm at the BP Energy Center. John Schoen (former Audubon Senior Scientist) will share a sample of his favorite wildlife photographs around the Anchorage area from fall thru early spring. He will also describe some of his experiences and techniques for capturing good wildlife images and discuss the many great

opportunities for viewing and photographing wildlife right in our backyard. Our December monthly meeting is also the final countdown to the 112th Audubon Society national Christmas Bird Count.

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17. Anchorage: December 8- The Speed of Light- is the program at the BLM Campbell Creek Science Center,5600 Science Center Drive, at 7pm Dr. Katherine Rawlins, a  professor of physics and astronomy at the University of Alaska Anchorage, will guide you through the concepts of Einstein’s theory, as well as give you her take on the controversial OPERA experiment. Stargazing will follow if the skies are clear. For more information, call 267-1241.

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18. Anchorage: December 10- Making Colorful Ice Luminarias Winter Workshop- will be held at 3pm at the Alaska Botanical Garden Office, 3701 E. Tudor # 203 – in the Sunrise Plaza Office. RSVP Required – $25 pp ($20 for ABG Members).

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19. Cordova/Valdez- December 17- Review of Cordova’s Winter Birds (PWSSC and Audubon Program) 7:00pm – Meet at the Forest Service conference room upstairs. In Valdez, meet at PWS Community College. Join the PWSSC and Cordova Audubon Society for a photographic review of Cordova’s wintering birds given by Milo Burcham. Come, refresh your memory, and learn new ways to identify our local birds! There will also be a brief planning meeting for the annual Audubon winter Christmas bird count scheduled for Saturday, December 17th.

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20. Anchorage: December 21: Alaska’s Energy Picture- Kara Moriarty of the Alaska Oil and Gas Association and Chris Rose of the Renewable Energy Alaska Project will help answer questions about energy resources in Alaska. The program begins at 7pm on Wednesday December 21 at the BLM Campbell Creek Science Center (5600 Science Center Drive). Please call 267-1241 for more information.

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Earth Science Resource of the week- A collection of web sites, aerial images, and activities compiled by a high school science teacher that are updated weekly. http://earthscienceguy.blogspot.com/

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Connecting People with Nature web site: The US Fish & Wildlife Service has revamped the Connecting People with Nature: Let’s Go Outside website. The site contains information for kids, families, educators, youth group leaders and an events calendar. www.fws.gov/letsgooutside

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National Park Service Education Resources – Offers links to education resources of more than 110 national parks. The resources include virtual field trips, lesson plans, student activities, and more. www.nps.gov/learn/curriculum.cfm

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Project Learning Tree Curriculum- Nine high school activities in PLT’s new Exploring Environmental Issues: Focus on Forests guide teaches students about forest health, watersheds, and climate change.
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Oregon’s Institute of Marine Biology Curricula- Offers online marine science lessons, developed as part of its National Science Foundation Graduates in K-12 grant. The lessons are sorted by habitat and age group. The website also offers links to additional curriculum, photo and video libraries, ocean literacy standards, and more. Check out this new resource. http://pages.uoregon.edu/oimb/Academics/GK12/

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Wonders of the Ocean- A Fisheries & Aquaculture module for students ages 8-12, helping them to understand the importance of ocean conservation and responsible fishing. The lessons address six themes through an interdisciplinary approach: the richness of the oceans; creatures inhabiting the oceans; food from the oceans; people who depend on the oceans; bad and good practices and their impacts on the oceans; and the importance of acting responsibly regarding the oceans. Each lesson includes an introduction, content, activities, and links to websites with additional resources.

http://www.feedingminds.org/fmfh/fisheries-aquaculture/wonders-of-the-oceans/en

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Opportunities for Educators
Deadline for application November 15: Agriculture in a Growing World Essay Contest- One Alaska high school social science, science, or language arts who will commit to an essay contest with the theme, ” Agriculture in a Growing World” will receive 20 copies of “The Man Who Fed the World,” by Leon Hesser. The book is a biographer of Nobel Prize winning scientist Norman Borlaug, the “father of the Green Revolution.” Interested teacher must contact Victoria Naegele, Alaska AITC, at akaitc@alaskafb.org or 982-2219.

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Deadline for application December 13- Teacher scholarships for summer courses in Denali National Park and Preserve. These field-based courses are small group intensives that expose teachers to science, research, and educational opportunities using Denali as their classroom. Most courses are three days in length. Professional development credit (1-3 hours) is made available through
the University of Alaska. For additional information and an application,
go to website at www.murieslc.org. Course list is available at

http://www.murieslc.org/static/376/teacher-trainings.

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Deadline for application December 30: Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators- recognizes outstanding K-12 teachers who employ innovative approaches to environmental education and use the environment as a context for learning for their students. Two teachers from each EPA region will be selected to receive the award. http://www.epa.gov/education/teacheraward/
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Green Ribbon Schools Program- The new federal Green Ribbon Schools competition encourages environmental literacy. Up to 50 schools in 2012 will be recognized as having done exemplary work in promoting environmental and sustainability education, healthy school environments, and energy efficiency with minimal environmental impact. http://goo.gl/HYCxR
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Opportunities for Students
Submissions deadline March 30- Alaska Hummingbird Festival Juried Art Show- Opportunities for Alaskan artists of all ages and abilities to showcase their work at the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center in Kecthikan from April through May 2012. The mission of the Alaska Hummingbird Festival and this art show is to educate and promote awareness of the spring migratory birds of southeast Alaska. For more information, contact Leslie Swada at 907.617.7746.

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Submissions deadline November 29: Spirit of Innovation Challenge- An annual competition for high school students, inviting them to use science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) skills to develop the innovative products of tomorrow. Along the way, teams are matched with world-renowned scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs as mentors to assist them with advanced STEM and business principles. To enter, students register online, form a team of 2-5 students, create an innovative product, and submit a one-page abstract. This year, the Conrad Foundation is looking for innovative ideas in three categories: Aerospace Exploration, Clean Energy, and Health and Nutrition. http://conradawards.org/pages/competition
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Submission deadline March 1, 2012- EngineerGirl! Essay Contest for Youth -Students are asked to write about the role of engineering in providing safe and nutritious food. Participation is open to both girls and boys in grades 3-12. All winning entries will be published on the EngineerGirl! website, and winners will receive cash prizes. http://www.engineergirl.org/
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Funding Opportunities
Application deadline December 1: Walmart Store and Sam’s Club Giving Programs
Eligible organizations include K-12 public schools/districts, charter schools, community/junior colleges, state colleges, and universities. http://walmartstores.com/CommunityGiving/10526.aspx
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Application deadline December 15- Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council (PWSRCAC) grants to Encourage Youth and Teachers (or sponsors) in the PWSRCAC region to Become Active Stewards of their Communities. Funds of up to $5,000 are available. These funds may be awarded to any student or educational group within the PWSRCAC region. Projects or activities must relate to PWSRCAC’s mission and responsibilities. For more information and to apply for a contract, please download the application at http://www.pwsrcac.org/rfprfq.html.
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Application deadline December 30: National Youth Fishing and Boating Grants
The National Youth Fishing & Boating Initiative is offering boating and fishing education grants for programs which introduce boating and fishing to minorities and underserved communities. Youth-focused boating, fishing, and conservation organizations are encouraged to apply. http://www.rbff.org/page.cfm?pageID=376

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Submissions deadline December 11: Art Under Pressure
Students are invited to use their creative sides and submit Styrofoam sculptures to travel down to the bottom of the ocean in the J/aRt contest 2012: Art Under Pressure! http://joidesresolution.org/node/2108

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Registration deadline: December 16- Ecybermission Competition- is a web-based math, science, and technology competition for students in grades 6-9. Students compete for regional and national awards while working to solve problems in their community. The challenges this year include ecosystems, the environment, and more. https://www.ecybermission.com/public/Login.aspx
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Submissions deadline January 15- National Geographic Hands-on Explorer Challenge
To enter the National Geographic Hands-on Explorer Challenge, students 9-14 should write an original personal essay explaining how they explore your world; what it is about exploration that inspires and excites them, and document it by photo. http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/contests/explorer-trip-2012/

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Programs
Juneau: November 24- Thanksgiving Bird Count- will be held for one (1) hour during the day. The URL for the count form is http://www.juneau-audubon-society.org/Birds/Thanksgiving%20Bd%20Cnt/TBC%20Form2011.pdf
or contact membership@juneau-audubonsociety.org for a copy. Any one that sends in a count form will receive a newsletter with the results early next year.

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Volunteer Opportunities
Anchorage: June 24-28- Volunteers needed for the National Marine Educators Association Conference- If you are interested in volunteering to help, contact one of the conference organizers: Robin Dublin (robin.dublin@coseealaska.org), Marilyn Sigman (msigman@alaska.edu) or Bill/Sean Hastie (hastiestuff@mac.com).
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Anchorage: Bird Treatment and Learning Center (Bird TLC) Board of Directors- Seeking energetic and enthusiastic individuals with financial, engineering and/or fundraising expertise. Candidates will be considered for openings available in December 2011. This is a working board, so please apply only if you have the time and commitment to be an active participant. To apply send letter of interest and background to execdirect@birdtlc.net.

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Employment
Anchorage: Camp Coordinator for the Alaska Zoo Education Department- This permanent, full-time position involves developing and leading zoo camp and scout programs, in addition to assisting with various education events and presentations. Interested parties should email a cover letter and resume to Stephanie Hartman at slhartman@alaskazoo.org.
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Seward: Open until filled- Education Specialist for the Alaska Sealife Center. The position is responsible for designing and presenting education programs for schools and public audiences. To see the full position description, go to http://www.alaskasealife.org/New/about-ASLC/Education%20Specialist%2008-18-2011.pdf. Start Date: As Soon As Possible. Send resume & application available at www.alaskasealife.org to ASLC, Human Resources, P.O. Box 1329, Seward, AK 99664, fax 907-224-6320, or email HR@alaskasealife.org.
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Application deadline: January 13-Denali National Park & Preserve – Science and Environmental Educator at the Murie Science and Learning Center. Deliver science-based programs ranging from one hour to multi-day field courses for all ages. Pay rate dependent upon experience, starting at $140 per day, The season begins May 14th and ends early September. To learn more about our programs and operations, visit our websites at www.murieslc.org and www.alaskageographic.org. To Apply: Email a letter of interest, a resume, and contact information for three references to employment@murieslc.org.
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Application deadline: January 13-Denali National Park & Preserve- Education Internship for the 2012 summer season at the Murie Science and Learning Center- for administrative duties, front desk operations, and program logistics for multi-day seminars. As the summer progresses, opportunities for guiding multi-day seminars and presenting educational programs may arise. Intern works a 14-18 week summer season (between mid May and early September) with a 40-hours per week schedule. Housing is provided. Internship includes a travel stipend, room and board, and a weekly stipend. To learn more about our programs and operations, visit at www.alaskageographic.org and www.murieslc.org. To Apply: Email a letter of interest, a resume, and contact information for three references to: employment@murieslc.org

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3. Open Spaces- The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service has created the Open Spaces blog to showcase some of their wildlife refuges and to offer the general public an inside view of the day-to-day operations. Blog posts profile their work in the Everglades, migratory birds, and more. Entries link to additional materials, including lesson plans and more. http://www.fws.gov/news/blog/index.cfm
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4. Sealtag.org- Researchers use high-tech electronic tracking technology for sea lion research. Students can learn more about marine mammals and use their detective skills through Alaska Crime Scene Investigations. Check back soon for a free companion science and engineering curriculum for grades 5-12. http://sealtag.org/

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5. Air Quality Workshop for Teachers: A Toolkit for Facilitators- The goal of the downloadable materials is for K-12 teachers to gain a better understanding of air quality and air pollution issues, and gain insight into topics such as global warming and climate change, calculating a carbon footprint, and the health effects of air pollution.

http://airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=learning.workshop_for_teachers

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6. Estuary Video Gallery- NOAA’s National Estuarine Research Reserve Estuary Video Gallery offers a collection of short video clips which can be the next best thing to an actual field trip to an estuary. Content is categorized into themes of Estuaries & You, Life in an Estuary, Protect & Restore, Science & Technology, and K – Elementary. http://estuaries.gov/Estuarylive/VideoGallery.aspx

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7. GPS Lesson- I Know Where You Are! for students in grades 9-12 introduces the basic principles of a Global Positioning System (GPS) and provides practice opportunities in locating specific features on a topographic map. The lesson plan includes extensions, background information, resources, learning procedures, student worksheets, and more. http://oceanservice.noaa.gov/education/lessons/where_you_are.html
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8. Rare Diseases and Scientific Inquiry- Middle school students will gain a scientific perspective on rare diseases by exploring these and other questions that bring science to life. This is the newest standards-based curriculum supplement in the award-winning series from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. http://science.education.nih.gov/customers.nsf/MSDiseases.htm
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9. Power Up! Engineering Game- This online action-strategy game for students in grades 9–12 introduces engineering principles and highlights diversity in the field. In the game, students must save the imaginary planet Helios from ecological devastation by acting as engineers and carrying out missions to supply solar, wind, and water power to the planet. This website includes an accompanying teacher’s guide and energy lesson plans. http://www.powerupthegame.org/
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Opportunities for Educators
10. November 10- Penguin Science virtual field trip- Take your students to the Adélie Penguin breeding colony at Cape Royds, Ross Island, Antarctica as they raise their chicks and cope with global climate change. Follow along with live pictures starting, November 10, 2011, check out the classroom activities, and more. http://www.penguinscience.com/
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11. Help Celebrate the 25th Year of Project FeederWatch! Project FeederWatch is an enjoyable and rewarding way to learn more about your favorite feeder birds while contributing to scientific research. The season begins November 12. Participants will receive a research kit, including ID poster, bird calendar, and complete instructions. A small fee is requested to help offset the costs of support, materials, and scientific analysis of data. http://www.birds.cornell.edu/
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12. USA Biology Olympiad- The USA Biology Olympiad (USABO) is the premiere US biology competition for high school students. After two rounds of challenging exams, 20 students are invited to a residential training program at Purdue University where they experience labs and lectures with advanced biological concepts and exacting lab skills. The top four students go on to represent the USA at the International Biology Olympiad (IBO) in Singapore July 8 to 15, 2012. Online registration is open until February 3, 2012 at http://www.usabo-trc.org. For more information, please contact Kathy Frame at kframe@cee.org.

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Opportunities for Students
13. Entry deadline: December 1- River of Words Art and Poetry Contest- An international environmental poetry and art contest on the theme of watersheds for ages 5-19. The contest is designed nurture respect and understanding of the natural world by helping youth explore the natural and cultural history of the place they live, and to express, through poetry and art, what they discover. http://www.riverofwords.org/contest.html

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14. Entry deadline March 15, 2012: We Can Change the World Challenge – Encourages student teams to identify an environmental issue that has local, national, and global implications and to provide a viable, replicable solution. http://www.wecanchange.com/

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Funding Opportunities
15. Application deadline November 9: State Farm Good Neighbor Service-Learning Grant Offers grants for teachers, youth, and school-based service-learning coordinators to implement service-learning projects that culminate on Global Youth Service Day, April 20-22, 2012. Eligible programs engage youth in service-learning, promoting student learning, academic achievement, workplace readiness, and healthy communities. http://www.ysa.org/goodneighbor

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16. Application deadline: December 1- Starbucks Shared Planet Youth Action Grants – This Youth Leadership Grant Program supports organizations that provide young people ages 6-24 a continuum of services in developing creative approaches to address pressing concerns in their communities. For more information: http://www.starbucksfoundation.com/index.cfm?objectid=998EF1C4-1D09-317F-BBF7F71F7B681A12
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17. Next application deadline: December 31- Captain Planet Foundation Grants- Funds and supports hands-on environmental projects for children and youths ages 6-18. Its objective is to encourage innovative programs that empower children and youth around the world to work individually and collectively to solve environmental problems in their neighborhoods and communities. Grant amounts range from $250 to $2,500. Deadlines for submitting grant applications are March 31, June 3 , September 30, and December 31. For more information visit http://captainplanetfoundation.org/default.aspx?pid=1&tab=about
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Programs
18. Anchorage: November 9- Genes, Nets and Tides: Genetics of Bristol Bay Sockeye Salmon. What can we learn from fish DNA? will be held from 7 to 8pm at the Anchorage Zoo.For more information, contact Stephanie Hartman at (907) 346-2858, or slhartman@alaskazoo.org.
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19. Cordova and Valdez- November 8- Juvenile Herring in Prince William Sound- 7:00 p. m. In Cordova, meet at the Forest Service conference room, 3rd floor upstairs. In Valdez, meet at PWS Community College. Dr. Richard E. Thorne and Dr. Michele Buckhorn, PWSSC, will present a two part program on the herring research being done in PWS associated with the EXXON VALDEZ Oil Spill. For more information, please contact Allen Marquette (907) 429-4444, amarquette@pwssc.org
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20. Homer: November 10- The History of Salmon- Join David Montgomery, MacArthur Fellow and author of King of Fish, for a presentation about the human impacts on salmon over the last thousand years. For more information, contact Catie at catie.bursch@alaska.gov or 226-4661
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21. Ketchikan: November 11- The Continuance of Haida Art and Culture- will be presented at 7pm at the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center. Reg Davidson will give a slideshow presentation on the contemporary history of Haida art and culture. Reg Davidson is an internationally acclaimed Haida artist who creates sculptures, silkscreen prints, gold and silver jewelry, weaving, carved masks, painted drums, and regalia. One of the most prolific contemporary Haida carvers, For more information, call 228-6220 or go to www.alaskacenters.gov.
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22. Ketchikan: November 12- Arctic Dance: The Mardy Murie Story will be shown at 3pm at the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center. Free admission. For more information, call 228-6220 or go to www.alaskacenters.gov.

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23. Anchorage: November 16- Mining and Minerals in Alaska- will be presented at 7pm at the Campbell Creek Science Center, BLM resource specialists will talk about the importance of minerals in our everyday lives, describe Alaska’s rapidly growing mining industry, discuss the challenges mining operations present for federal land managers, and review the processes BLM uses to authorize mining operations and oversee mining compliance on federal lands in Alaska. Please call 267-1241 for more information.
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24. Anchorage: November 17- Rockets and Rocketry- Watch a nighttime rocket launch and build and launch your own rockets! The program begins at 7pm at the BLM Campbell Creek Science Center. Please call 267-1241 for more information.

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Funding opportunities
ACE’s Biggest Loser Energy Competition
Submission deadline January 11, 2012: NSF Informal Science Education Grants

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Programs
Homer: November 2- Jammin Salmon Discovery Lab
Fairbanks: November 7- Arctic Marine Mammals and Their Changing World
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Employment
Seward- Education Specialist for the Alaska Sealife Center
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Resources for Educators
GrantWrangler- is a free grants listing service that helps teachers find classroom grants for school funding. http://www.grantwrangler.com/

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Free Engineering and Math Software for schools [from NEON Network- Digital design, engineering and math tools and accompanying education resources are available free by contacting Ayora Berry at aberry@ptc.com.
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Opportunities for Educators
Application deadline November 30: Teacher at Sea 2012 Field Season
NOAA’s Teacher at Sea program is now accepting applications for the 2012 field season. The program accepts applications from full-time educators in these categories: K-12 teachers and administrators; community college, college, and university teachers; museum and aquaria educators; and adult education teachers. Thirty spots may be available. http://teacheratsea.noaa.gov/apply/index.html

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Application deadline November 30: National Science Teachers Association Awards
The National Science Teachers Association sponsors numerous awards for which environmental educators or their students may be eligible. http://www.nsta.org/about/awards.aspx

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Lexus Eco Challenge- Open to students in grades 6-12. Students submit an action plan on a specific environmental issue within a listed topic that affects their local community. The Challenge Air/Climate Challenge runs November 7-December 19, 2011; and the Final Challenge runs January 9-February 20, 2012. The website offers lesson plans, research links, and complete details. http://www.scholastic.com/lexus/index.asp

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Application deadline December 22: P3 Design Competition- A National Student Design Competition for Sustainability Focusing on People, Prosperity and the Planet. Competition highlights the use of scientific principles in creating innovative projects focused on sustainability. http://www.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2012/2012_p3.html

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Opportunities for Students
Entry deadline November 7: Wonders of Weather art contest – This year’s contest invites young scientists and artists to explore weather. See what it feels like outside, watch the weather report and spy out of the window. Read stories and books. Search websites. Watch movies. Then draw a picture showing what you learned.
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Entry deadline: December 20: Coastal America Student Ocean Art Contest – is open to all K-12 students in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, as well as full-time university and college students. The art contest draws upon the student’s artistic expression to convey the importance of the ocean, coasts, and Great Lakes through the seven essential principles of ocean sciences, to enhance public awareness of the importance of the ocean in the artists’ and viewers’ lives and to convey how personal actions affect the ocean. http://www.coastalamerica.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1668&Itemid=182

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Entry deadline: December 23- Disney Planet Challenge – Students in grades 3-8 identify an environmental issue in their local community and offer a solution that they manage and document from start to finish. The website offers lesson plans and other resources.

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Entry deadline December 31: President’s Environmental Youth Awards- recognizes young people for projects which demonstrate their commitment to the environment. The program is available to K-12 individuals, classes, and youth groups. Awards are presented in each of the EPA regions, and one project from each region is presented with a national award. http://www.epa.gov/enviroed/peya/index.html

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Entry deadline January 20, 2012: Living on the Ocean Planet Video Competition- High school students can submit a 2-minute video on this year’s contest theme, A Sea of Change: Development and Evolution, which includes not only biological evolution, but also our growing understanding of marine processes and the adaptations of humans to a changing ocean. http://www.nosb.org/competitions-2/nosb-video-contest/

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Entry deadline March 31- 2012 Alaska State Fish Art Contest- For K-12 students. Educators can download a free curriculum and learn how to use art as a springboard into the fascinating world of fish. K-12 students can draw, paint, and write their way to free prizes, fishing gear, and national recognition while getting to know Alaska’s state fish! For more information: http://alaska.fws.gov/fisheries/fish/contest_art.htm.

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Funding Opportunities
ACE’s Biggest Loser Energy Competition- Challenges you to reduce your school’s energy use. Begin by November 4, 2011. The school that sheds the most pounds of CO2 in 4 weeks wins $1000.

http://acespace.org/action-teams/do-projects/biggest-loser

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Submission deadline January 11, 2012: NSF Informal Science Education Grants- Encourages project proposals that incorporate activities in research and evaluation, design and development, or capacity-building. http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2011/nsf11546/nsf11546.htm

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Programs
Homer: November 2- Jammin Salmon Discovery Lab- will be held from 3 to 5pm at the Alaska Islands & Ocean Visitor Center. Participate in a salmon dissection, and learn about what salmon need from their habitat in order to survive and return. This fun, hands-on, free lab is appropriate for all ages. Sponsored by the Kachemak Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. For more information, contact Catie at catie.bursch@alaska.gov or 226-4661.

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Fairbanks: November 7- Arctic Marine Mammals and Their Changing World- will be
presented at 7pm at the Noel Wien Public Library. Polar bear tour operator and marine mammal photographer Daniel Lum is a Inupiaq Eskimo from Barrow Alaska. He will discuss coastal marine mammals and their changing world with focus on threats from oil and gas. Includes a slideshow of his spectacular photos.
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Employment
Seward- Education Specialist for the Alaska Sealife Center- This is a regular, full-time position. ASLC offers a competitive wage (DOE) and benefits package. To see the full position description, go to http://www.alaskasealife.org/New/about-ASLC/Education%20Specialist%2008-18-2011.pdf. Open Until Filled. Start Date: As Soon As Possible. Send resume &
application available at www.alaskasealife.org to ASLC, Human Resources,
P.O. Box 1329, Seward, AK 99664, fax 907-224-6320, or email
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Resources for Educators
5. Communicating Ocean Sciences web site
6. U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Open Spaces
7. U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) wildlife data on-line
8. NASA Giveaway – Space Shuttle Tiles & Space Food Kits
9. Astronomy Podcasts Online
10. Changing Planet
11. Science Week Classroom Activities page
12. BatsLIVE
13. ARTStem
14. Marine Life Encyclopedia

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Opportunities for Students
15. Entry deadline: October 29- Math Art Contest
16. Entry deadline: December 1- River of Words Art and Poetry Contest
17. Entry deadline: December 15- Sea the Change Conservation Contest
18. Entry deadline: December 31- Share the Experience Photo Contest

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Funding opportunities
19. Cedar Tree Foundation Grants
20. Green Thumb Challenge
21. Deadline: October 31- Lexus Eco Challenge

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Programs
22. Cordova: October 13th Whale Interactions with Longline Fisheries in Alaska: Current Research and Impacts to Fisheries.
23. Valdez: October 14- 2nd Annual Community Science Night-
24. Fairbanks: October 14 & 15- Interior Alaska Greenstar Electronics Recycling Depot
25. Cordova and Valdez: October 18- Adventures with a High Arctic Seabird
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26. Fairbanks: October 14 and 15- Electronics Recycling Collection
27. Anchorage: October 15- Campbell Creek Estuary Fall Clean-up-
28. Wasilla: December 3- Alaskans for Palmer Hay Flats State Game Refuge Holiday Tree Gala
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Workshops and Training Opportunities
1. Kenai: October 15- Global Climate Change and Earth Systems Workshop- For teachers in grades 4-9. Learn how to use new on-line learning modules developed by the Challenger Learning Center with a grant from NASA. Modules teach about earth systems, how systems are related and inter-dependent, and applications to climate change. The workshop is at the Challenger Learning Center in Kenai from 8:30AM –3:30PM. Participating teachers will receive a $100 stipend. For more information, contact Kathy East at Kathy.east@akchallenger.org
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2. Anchorage: October 18- Invasive Plants of Alaska for Educators Workshop- will be held in the UAA Gorsuch Commons, Room 106. Investigate the invasive plants of Alaska and how to integrate this exciting ecological issue into K-12 educational settings in this free workshop. The workshop covers the ecological and societal impacts of invasive species, identification of problematic invasive species of Alaska, and methods for invasive plant control. The course includes hands-on use of inquiry-based lessons from Alaska-based invasive plants curricula. UAA-PACE professional development credit (ED 581) available for a brokered fee and conference attendance. For more information or to register, contact katie.spellman@alaska.edu.

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3. Anchorage: October 18 – 21- 2011 Alaska Invasive Species Conference- The conference will include the 12th annual CNIPM Workshop and sixth annual Alaska Invasive Species Working Group Workshop. Registration is available by filling out the registration form in the brochure, and is discounted up until October12. Payment by credit card should be directed to http://bit.ly/AISC-2011. There will be Certified Pesticide Applicator and Certified Crop Advisory CEUs available for attendees. This is a great chance to catch up on all the invasive species work that has been happening in the state over the last year, as well as an opportunity to create future collaborations on many invasive species issues.

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4. Anchorage: November 4 & 5- Fire in Alaska Workshop for Educators- The interdisciplinary FIRE in Alaska K-12 teaches about all aspects of fire, including fire ecology, fire behavior, and how to live safely in the wildland-urban interface. This workshop includes content, lesson modeling, interactive activities and laboratory simulations. Participants gain their own copies of the curriculum. Fire in Alaska workshops are available for continuing education credit through UAA. Sign up by emailing Lilly Goodman-Allwright at Alaskainsights@mtaonline.net.

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Resources for Educators
5. Communicating Ocean Sciences web site- This new online resource for scientists and educators is committed to improving their knowledge about and ability to communicate science with the public. Information includes professional development opportunities, discussion groups, resources, and much more. http://cos-rop.net/
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6. Open Spaces- The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service has created the Open Spaces blog to showcase some of their wildlife refuges and to offer the general public an inside view of the day-to-day operations. Blog posts profile their work in the Everglades, migratory birds, and more. Entries link to additional materials, including lesson plans and more. http://www.fws.gov/news/blog/index.cfm
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7. IOOS Wildlife Data- U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) wildlife data is now available online, tracking monk seals and sharks. Users can plot monk seal locations, animate movement patterns, and explore how seal movement relates to their physical environment. Additionally, an international team of researchers, conservationists, commercial dive operators and government agencies have joined together to deploy and operate an array of acoustic devices to collect data on shark movement near Palau. http://www.soest.hawaii.edu/hioos/map/

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8. NASA Giveaway – Space Shuttle Tiles & Space Food Kits- NASA is giving away Space Shuttle Protective Tiles and Space Food Kits to qualified schools all across the country. Schools can make their requests via ttp://gsaxcess.gov/NASAWel.htm. Although the tiles and food kits are free, schools are responsible for shipping costs, which must be prepaid. If your school contacts have any questions, please contact Karen Warrior, at 404-332-3323 or Karen.Warrior@gsa.gov

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9. Astronomy Podcasts Online- A project started for the International Year of Astronomy, now has over 1000 podcasts available online for download. http://365daysofastronomy.org/
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10. Changing Planet- Explores the impact that climate change is having on our planet. Each of the 15 videos, 3–5 minutes long, follows scientists in the field who are studying the dramatic effects of rising temperatures in the air, in the water, and on land. Designed specifically for classroom
use, each report has a lesson plan and activities. http://communities.earthportal.org/changingclimate/topics/view/45218/
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11. Earth Science Week Classroom Activities page- More than 120 free learning activities. Activities are searchable by various criteria, including specific Earth science topics. Now you can search by grade level, science education standard, and among 24 categories of Earth science topics, from energy and environmental impacts to plate tectonics and weathering. http://www.earthsciweek.org/forteachers/classroomactivities.html.
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12. BatsLIVE – A Distance Learning Adventure uses a dynamic website, in-depth webinars and live webcasts. The program is free to all and will be provided in both English and Spanish. http://batslive.pwnet.org
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13. ARTStem -The focus of this website is on teaching and learning at the intersection of the ARTS, humanities, and the STEM disciplines. http://www.artstem.org/
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14. Marine Life Encyclopedia- Oceana, the international ocean conversation organization, has launched a searchable marine life encyclopedia with information about more than 500 marine creatures. Click on the website to explore creatures, places, and science.

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Opportunities for Students
15. Entry deadline: October 29- Math Art Contest- What does math mean to your students? Show us through sculpture, drawing, painting, or photography. Once your student’s masterpiece is complete, post it at http://mymath.shycast.com/ as an entry. $14,500 in prizes will be awarded to 12 teachers. Read more about what you can win here: http://mymath.shycast.com/

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16. Entry deadline: December 1- River of Words Art and Poetry Contest- River of Words is an international environmental poetry and art contest on the theme of watersheds for ages 5-19. The contest is designed to nurture respect and understanding of the natural world by helping youth explore the natural and cultural history of the place they live, and to express, through poetry and art, what they discover. http://www.riverofwords.org/contest.html

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17. Entry deadline: December 15- Sea the Change Conservation Contest- This contest lets participants share what fellow ocean lovers are doing to help conserve the ocean by submitting a video, voting on their favorite videos, and sending video links to their friends. http://www.padi.com/scuba/special-offers/sea-the-change/

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18. Entry deadline: December 31- Share the Experience Photo Contest- Encourages nature enthusiasts, amateur photographers, and others to explore federal recreational lands and share experiences through photos. http://www.sharetheexperience.org/

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Funding Opportunities
19. Cedar Tree Foundation Grants – Makes grants for environmental education, environmental health, and sustainable agriculture. Particular consideration is given to proposals demonstrating strong elements of environmental justice and/or conservation. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; however, it does welcome letters of inquiry and responds to those it might like to pursue further. www.cedartreefound.org/apply.html
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20. Green Thumb Challenge- Green Education Foundation (GEF) aims to connect children with nature and the healthy benefits of gardening. GEF provides schools and youth groups with beginner-friendly resources to plant gardens of any size, in addition to fun activities and standards-based lessons linking the classroom to the garden. All participants have the opportunity to be awarded a $5,000 grant in recognition of their garden project. http://goo.gl/jj9hD
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21. Deadline: October 31- Lexus Eco Challenge- Offers an opportunity for students in grades 6-12 to address environmental issues in three challenges: Land/Water, Air/Climate, and a Final Challenge. Teams have the opportunity to win $10,000 in each of the first two challenges and up to $30,000 in the final challenge. For more information: www.scholastic.com/lexus/index.asp

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Programs
22. Cordova: October 13th Whale Interactions with Longline Fisheries in Alaska: Current Research and Impacts to Fisheries. Meet at the Forest Service conference room, 3rd floor upstairs at 7:00 p.m.

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23. Valdez: October 14- 2nd Annual Community Science Night- will be held from 6 to 8pm at the Valdez Civic Center. Enjoy nature crafts. Dissect a squid, drive an ROV, check out bog life, learn how to identify animal tracks, listen to birds, and much more! Bring your friends and family! For more information or to volunteer for this event, please, contact Wendy Goldstein at wgoldstein@pwscc.edu or call 834-1689.
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24. Fairbanks: October 14 & 15- Interior Alaska Greenstar Electronics Recycling Depot- will be open to collect old and unwanted electronics for recycling at the Alaska Waste Recycling Center, 3050 Phillips Field Road, west of Peger Road, from 10am to 4pm. Fees will be charged for some items to cover the costs of recycling and hazardous waste disposal. More information about this and other recycling programs, go to http://www.iagreenstar.org/ or call 452-4152
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25. Cordova and Valdez: October 18- Adventures with a High Arctic Seabird, an Audubon program at 7:00 p.m..Meet at the Forest Service conference room, 3rd floor upstairs. In Valdez, meet at PWS Community College
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Volunteer Opportunities
26. Fairbanks: October 14 and 15- Electronics Recycling Collection- : Alaska Waste Recycling Center at 3050 Phillips Field Road – located WEST of Peger Road, from 10am to 4pm. Volunteer tasks include: cashier, filling out check-in sheets for devices to be recycled, unloading electronics from cars, sorting/stacking electronics, dismantling/destroying computer hard drives, and sorting/preparing batteries for transport. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Andrea Miller at 452-4152 or andrea@iagreenstar.org.
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27. Anchorage: October 15- Campbell Creek Estuary Fall Clean-up- will be held from 10am to 2pm. Please lend a hand to clean up small debris from two structures that were recently excavated. Bring a shovel, rake and gloves and we will provide wheelbarrows, dumpsters and refreshments. The Campbell Creek Estuary is located near 321 Selkirk Dr. Take Edinburgh Drive to Selkirk then continue down the dirt road past a gate where you can park.
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28. Wasilla: December 3- Alaskans for Palmer Hay Flats State Game Refuge Holiday Tree Gala to be held from 6 to 9pm at the Best Western Lake LucilleVolunteers are needed to prepare for the event. Call 357-8711 to find out the jobs that need to be done and to offer your services. For more information, contact Monica Gilpin, Executive Director, at director@palmerhayflats.org or go to www.palmerhayflats.org

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3. Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina October 12-15- NAAEE Annual Conference
Join environmental educators from North America and abroad, take advantage of the field experiences offered, and check out the Research Symposium.

http://www.naaee.org/conference/

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4. Anchorage: October 14 -16 – 8th Annual Bioneers in Alaska Congference- to be held at UAA. Registration is now available online at www.bioneersinak.org. Check the website for an application, or contact Terri Brown at terrib@artlover.com for information.
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5. Fergus Falls, Minnesota: October 18 – 21- Environmental Education Methods –
The Prairie Wetlands Learning Center will host OUT8160: Environmental
Education Methods in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. Explore ways environmental education can support your site’s mission and the Connecting People with Nature and Youth in the Great Outdoors initiatives. Discover ways to work with the formal and informal education community including schools, youth groups, home-schoolers and more, and develop programs and materials to address resource management objectives and educational community needs. Contact: Michelle Donlan at Michelle_Donlan@fws.gov
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6. Anchorage: November 4 & 5- Fire in Alaska Workshop – The K-12 curriculum teaches all aspects of fire, including fire ecology, fire behavior, and how to live safely in the wildland-urban interface. This workshop includes content, lesson modeling, interactive activities and laboratory simulations. Participants gain their own copies of the curriculum. Fire in Alaska workshops are available for continuing education credit through UAA. Sign up now by emailing Lilly Goodman-Allwright at Alaskainsights@mtaonline.net.
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Opportunities for Educators
7. Registration deadline: October 10: Recycle-Bowl Competition- This national K-12 recycling competition aims to establish new school recycling programs, increase recycling rates in schools that currently recycle, and provide educational opportunities about recycling and waste reduction. Prizes are available for the school in each state that collects the most recyclable material per capita. http://recycle-bowl.org/
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8. Application deadline: October 31: :Mickelson.ExxonMobil Teachers Academy
Nominate a teacher for the 2012 Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy, an all-expenses-paid professional development program for teachers of grades 3-5, to be held in the summer of 2012 in Jersey City, New Jersey. Participants will learn interactive ways to inspire their students in math and science. http://www.sendmyteacher.com/
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9. EduPERCS Seeking Pilot Teachers- EduPERCS (Partnering Educators and Researchers in Collaborative Science) is looking for a few interested teachers to help pilot the EduPERCS initiative. The purpose of the initiative is to get cutting-edge, exciting science to traditionally underserved youth. They are partnering teachers with research scientists. The teams will maintain email contact through the school year, with the scientists sharing their research projects and the teachers sharing what they learn about the projects with their students. Hurry – only a few spots remain for this year. http://edupercs.weebly.com/

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Opportunities for Students
10. Entry deadline: October 14- Earth Science Week Contests
The goal of Earth Science Week, October 9-15, 2011is to encourage students, educators, and the public to explore the natural world and learn about geosciences; this year’s theme is Our Ever-Changing Earth. The Earth Science Week 2011 contests include a photography contest – A World of Change in My Community; a visual arts contest – Picturing Our Ever-Changing Earth; and an essay contest – How Change Shapes Our Planet. http://www.earthsciweek.org/contests/

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11. EcoChallenge- is a Northwest Earth Institute event that demonstrates the collective impact of many people making sustainable changes in their everyday lives. From October 1-15, 2011, participants are challenged to change one habit for the Earth.

http://www.ecochallenge.org/

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12. Entry deadline: October 31: International Photography Contest for Kids
The National Geographic International Photography Contest is accepting photos from kids between the ages of 6 and 14. The categories are: animals, scenery, people and humor. http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/contests/photo-contest-rules/
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13. Submission deadline: February 1- ExploraVision Contest- challenge students to use their imaginations and the tools of science to propose scientifically feasible technologies that could exist 20 years into the future. The program encourages K-12 students of all interest, skill, and ability levels to create and explore a vision of future technology by combining their imaginations with the tools of science. http://www.exploravision.org/
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Funding Opportunities
14. Application deadline September 30: Kids in Need Teacher Grants
Kids In Need Teacher Grants provide K-12 educators with funding to provide learning opportunities for their students through innovative projects. Projects qualify for funding if they make creative use of common teaching aids, approach the curriculum from an imaginative angle, or tie nontraditional concepts together for the purpose of illustrating commonalities. http://www.kidsinneed.net/grants/
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15. Application deadline: October 5- Explore Fund- The North Face Explore Fund grant program supports organizations that encourage youth outdoor participation, focusing primarily on creating more connections between children and nature, increasing access to both front and back country recreation as well as providing education for both personal and environmental health. http://www.explorefund.org/
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16. Application deadline: October 14: Outdoor Nation Grants- is accepting applications from young people ages 18-28 who are interested in connecting other youth with America’s natural and cultural heritage through outdoor experiences. http://www.outdoornation.org/grants
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17. Application deadline: November 8- EPA Environmental Education Grants
EPA’s Office of Environmental Education has announced a request for proposals for its 2011 Environmental Education Sub-grants Program with plans to award one agreement in each of its 10 regions. Check the website for scheduled conference calls.

http://www.epa.gov/education/grants.html

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18. Application deadline November 11- Connecting Math to Other Subjects Grants
This grant from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics funds the creation of classroom materials or lessons connecting mathematics to other fields for grades 9-12. http://www.nctm.org/resources/content.aspx?id=1328

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Programs
19. Fairbanks: October 1- Owlpalooza! at the Alaska Bird Observatory. Adults and kids of all ages are invited to drop in anytime from 12-2 PM at the ABO Center for Education & Research. Meet four different species of live owls and check out hands-on activities and displays all about Alaska’s owls. For more information, call 451-7159.
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Opportunities for Educators
4. Application Deadline: Friday, 30 September Now Accepting Applications for PolarTREC Teachers 2012-2013.
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Opportunities for Students
5. Entry deadline March 31, 2012: Alaska State Fish Contest
6. November 1- Submission deadline: First annual Alaska Fish photo Contest
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Resources for Educators
7. Bill Nye’s Climate Laboratory- http://www.billsclimatelab.org/
8. Chemistry to Dye for- http://nstacommunities.org/blog/2011/05/06/chemistry-now-we
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9. The Habitable Planet-Environ. Science Grades 9-12- http://www.learner.org/courses/envsci/
10. EARTH Science Site- http://earthscienceguy.blogspot.com/
11. New Game on SciJinks, Satellite Insight- http://scijinks.gov/satellite-insight.-
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Funding opportunities
12. Nomination deadline: October 17- The Clorox Company’s Power a Bright Future school grant program
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Programs
13. Fairbanks-Now through September 30- Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Migrations Anchorage:
14. Anchorage- September 16 – 22- Second Annual Food Festival
15. Cordova-September 17- Wild Berry Festival
16. Eagle River- September 17- Fall in the Chugach Photography Workshop
17. Homer-September 23- Public Lands Days
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Volunteer Opportunities
18. Fairbanks: September 17-Interior Alaska Green Star electronics recycling
19. Anchorage: September 24 – Celebrate National Public Lands Day
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Workshops and Training Opportunities
1. Fairbanks: September 24 – 26- Alaska Math & Science Conference. The 2011 conference theme is STEM Education: Foundation for Alaska’s Future. For more information about the conference: http://bit.ly/2011akmathsciconference

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2. Fairbanks: Registration deadline September 28: Project WET and Project Learning Tree workshop October 7-8- PLT/WET are hands-on, interdisciplinary, supplementary activities that focus on the natural world. Through water and the forest, participants learn concepts and gain skills in core subject areas. Cost is $50.00. This workshop is available for C.E.U credit via UAA (*additional fee for credit). To register email: Tami Seekins at education@gci.net.

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3. Palmer- October 7 & 8- Fire in Alaska Workshop for Educators- The Alaska K-12 curriculum is designed to engage and inspire students to learn about all aspects of fire, including fire ecology, fire behavior, and how to live safely in the wildland-urban interface. This action-packed workshop includes content, lesson modeling, interactive activities and laboratory simulations. Available for continuing education credit through UAA. Space is limited, sign up now by emailing Lilly Goodman-Allwright at Alaskainsights@mtaonline.net

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Opportunities for Educators
4. Application Deadline: Friday, 30 September Now Accepting Applications for PolarTREC Teachers 2012-2013- PolarTREC (Teachers and Researchers Exploring and Collaborating) —a program of the Arctic Research Consortium of the U.S. (ARCUS)—is a professional development program for educators, which pairs teachers with researchers to improve science education through authentic polar research experiences. Teachers are invited to submit an application to participate in field research learning experiences during the 2012 (usually Arctic) or 2012-2013 (usually Antarctic) field seasons. For further information, please contact PolarTREC at: Email: info@polartrec.com, Phone: 907-474-1600. Apply at the PolarTREC website: http://www.polartrec.com/teachers/application/2012

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Opportunities for Students
5. Entry deadline March 31, 2012: Alaska State Fish Contest- Original artwork of any official state-fish or Ontario designated fish is eligible. The web site also includes curriculum for educators. For more information and an application, visit: http://www.wildlifeforever.org/contest

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6. November 1- Submission deadline: First annual Alaska Fish photo Contest sponsored by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, in partnership with Stewart’s Photo Shop in Anchorage. We are looking for high resolution photos taken in Alaska that: convey information about the natural seasonal behaviors and habitats of Alaska’s fishes; depict fish that are alive (ideally under water or held partially/fully submerged in the water); depict their different seasonal behaviors/habitats/life cycle stages; capture the unique nature of subsistence, personal use, recreational, & commercial fisheries. First prize is a Kodak Easyshare Sport waterproof camera donated by Stewart’s! Contest details, rules and entry form are at http://alaska.fws.gov/fisheries/fish/index.htm. For more information, contact katrina_mueller@fws.gov.

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Resources for Educators
7. Bill Nye’s Climate Laboratory- http://www.billsclimatelab.org/- An interactive web site where students are given a climate briefing, then can choose a mission including growing green, citizen science, waste not, and power in your hands, They receive a score depending on their actions and choices.
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8. Chemistry to Dye For- http://nstacommunities.org/blog/2011/05/06/chemistry-now-week-13-chemistry-to-dye-for/- Part of a blog with many different types of activities produced by the National Science Teachers’ Association. This installment explains with text and videos, changes that have been made to dyes over time.
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9. The Habitable Planet-Environ. Science Grades 9-12- http://www.learner.org/courses/envsci/- is a multimedia course for high school teachers and adult learners interested in studying environmental science. The Web site provides access to course content and activities developed by leading scientists and researchers in the field. Units include: Atmosphere, Oceans, Ecosystems, Human population dynamics, and others.
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10. EARTH Science Resource of the Week- http://earthscienceguy.blogspot.com/- Includes activities and videos to create hands-on demonstrations in the classroom.

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11. New Game on SciJinks, Satellite Insight- http://scijinks.gov/satellite-insight.- A sea of critical real-time weather data floods into the satellite’s memory grid! A storm full of tornadoes is brewing! The Sun is about to blast out a huge solar flare that could destroy satellites! To save lives and protect expensive instruments, the GOES-R weather satellite must not lose any of the data it is collecting. You can help! The new Satellite Insight game on SciJinks challenges you to keep GOES-R’s incoming data “buffer” from overflowing. Keep it going as long as you can and try to beat your best time!
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Funding Opportunities
12. Nomination deadline: October 17- The Clorox Company’s Power a Bright Future school grant program gives kids the power to grow and transform through playing, creating, and exploring inside and outside the classroom. A $50,000 grand-prize grant will help fund a new or ongoing program. Schools also have a chance to win $25,000 grants in each of the Play, Create,or Explore categories. One school will also receive a special judges’ choice grant of $25,000. For more information and to nominate your school, visit. www.PowerABrightFuture.com/NSTA-

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Programs
13. Fairbanks-Now through September 30- Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Migrations will be displayed at the Noel Wien Library. Learn more about migrations of birds, Porcupine caribou herd, and bowhead whales at the Library! Books by Alaskan authors about Arctic Refuge conservation, wildlife, and people are highlighted. For more information email Pam Miller at .pam@northern.org
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14. Anchorage: September 16 – 22- Second Annual Food Festival- at the Bear Tooth Theatre, at 7:30pm. The film festival will include several exciting and informative films such as Farmageddon, Ingredients, and Dinner Rush. Enjoy entertaining and thought provoking films and meet local food advocates. Beartooth will have weeklong specials featuring local Alaskan ingredients. Visit Bear Tooth Theatre’s website at http://beartooththeatre.net/movies.htm under coming attractions for more information.

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15. Cordova-September 17- Wild Berry Festival- will be held from 5 to 11pm. A Wild Berry Cook-off is the main event in Cordova, with great prizes awarded for best drink, finger food, side dish, entree, dessert, most creative and best in show–all including local wild berries as an ingredient. A Berry Patch Walk and Silent Auction of homemade jams and liquors round out the evening. For more information, contact 907-424-3334.
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16. Eagle River- September 17- Fall in the Chugach Photography Workshop- will be held from 11am to 4pm at the Eagle River Nature Center. Professional nature photographer Carl Battreal will take participants on a 2-4 mile walk practicing hands-on nature photography. Registration required. For more information or to register, contact 907-694-2108, Fax 907-694-2119 or email info@ernc.org.
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17. Homer-September 23- Public Lands Days Celebration at the Alaska Islands & Ocean Visitor Center from 7 to 8:30 pm beginning with a public program and photo exhibition and concluding with a Walk in Beauty – Art on the Beluga Slough Trail from 7:40 to 8:30. We’ll toast the partners that came together to bring a private landholding in the Heart of Homer into public ownership for all to enjoy. For more information, call 907-226-4619.

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Volunteer Opportunities
18. Fairbanks: September 17, -Interior Alaska Green Star electronics recycling- Volunteer tasks include: cashier, filling out check-in sheets, unloading cars, sorting/stacking electronics, dismantling computer hard drives, and sorting/preparing batteries for transport. Times: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Andrea Miller at 452-4152 or andrea@iagreenstar.org.
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19. Anchorage: September 24 – Celebrate National Public Lands Day from 9 to 1pm. Come out and help improve the trail from the Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd. to Tudor Street and West toward the foot bridge at Elmore. Check-in 8:30am at Albrecht Ball Fields Parking Lot. Wear work boots, gloves and dress for weather. Thank You Lunch is provided. For more information, contact Abigail Harding at 343-4121, Fax 332-1676 or go to http://muni.org/parks.
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Opportunities for Educators
4.Application Deadline: Friday, 30 September Now Accepting Applications for PolarTREC Teachers 2012-2013-
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Opportunities for Students
5.Homer: Application deadline: September 16- Beluga Slough and Bishop’s Beach Photo
Contest
6.Application deadline: November 30- Energy Awareness and Conservation Public Service Announcement competition
7.Ten80 Student Racing Challenge
8.The Real World Design Challenge
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Resources for Educators
9.The Balanced Equation Curriculum-
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Funding opportunities
10.Deadline for pre proposal: September 30- The Sprir of Conservation Migratory Bird Program Funding.

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Programs
11.Juneau: August 30, September 5, 6 & 10- The Last Mountain-
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Volunteer Opportunities
12.Anchorage: Saturdays through October 1 – Spenard Farmer’s Market
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Employment
13.Seward: Education Specialists for the Alaska Sealife Center.
14.Yakutat: Classroom Assistant for an Americorps Position with SAGA and the Yakutat School District.
15.Cordova: Science Education Director for the Prince William Sound Science Center
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Workshops and Training Opportunities
1.Fairbanks: September 24 – 26- Alaska Math & Science Conference. The 2011 conference theme is STEM Education: Foundation for Alaska’s Future. For more information about the conference: http://bit.ly/2011akmathsciconference
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2.Anchorage: September 22- Nature and Travel Writing Class – Anchorage essayist and author Bill Sherwonit will teach a 12-week nature and travel writing class beginning Sept. 22, in the Sierra Club office downtown. The cost is $240. To sign up for this Thursday night class (7 to 9:30pm), or for more information, contact Sherwonit at 245-0283 or akgriz@hotmail.com. Further information about the teacher is also available at www.billsherwonit.alaskawriters.com.
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3.Juneau: September 27 – 29- JUNEAU – Energy Pathways to Alaska’s Future 7th Annual Alaska Rural Energy Conference: will be held in Centennial Hall. The Conference is offering a large variety of technical sessions covering new and ongoing energy projects in Alaska, as well as new technologies and needs for Alaska’s remote communities. With 24 technical sessions and many additional breakout sessions, the conference provides important information for all sectors of the Alaskan community. For more information, go to http://www.uaf.edu/acep/rec/.

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Opportunities for Educators
4. Application Deadline: Friday, 30 September Now Accepting Applications for PolarTREC Teachers 2012-2013- PolarTREC (Teachers and Researchers Exploring and Collaborating) —a program of the Arctic Research Consortium of the U.S. (ARCUS)—is a professional development program for educators, which pairs teachers with researchers to improve science education through authentic polar research experiences. Teachers are invited to submit an application to participate in field research learning experiences during the 2012 (usually Arctic) or 2012-2013 (usually Antarctic) field seasons.

For further information, please contact PolarTREC at: Email: info@polartrec.com, Phone: 907-474-1600.
Apply at the PolarTREC website: http://www.polartrec.com/teachers/application/2012

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Opportunities for Students
5.Homer: Application deadline: September 16- Beluga Slough and Bishop’s Beach Photo
Contest – Who can enter? Amateur Photographers. Photos must be taken in Beluga Slough or on Bishop’s Beach and owned by the entrant. Entries must be digital files, 3MB minimum size. Photos will be displayed at the Alaska Islands & Ocean Visitor Center and online. Email entries to PhotoContest@IslandsAndOcean.org. For more information, contact Sharon Baur at 907-299-1132 or email sharon.baur@yahoo.com or Marianne Aplin at 907-226-4619 or email marianne_aplin@fws.gov.

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6.Application deadline: November 30- Energy Awareness and Conservation Public Service Announcement competition- For the competition, teams of up to three students will produce a 30-second PSA promoting a component or components of efficiently using and conserving energy.
All Alaska students, grades 9-12, are eligible to participate. The top three PSA entries will win prizes: Apple iproducts for the students and cash for the classroom for their faculty advisor. The grand prize winning entry/ entries will air on statewide television. More information is available at

http://www.akenergyefficiency.org/educators/9_to_12

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7.Ten80 Student Racing Challenge- features an integrated science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) curriculum for students in grades 6–12. Student teams work collaboratively to design, build, and race model remote-controlled cars against those of other
student teams across the country. The curriculum teaches students about aerodynamic design, chassis setup, mechanical engineering, and math modeling (collecting data and making graphs). http://www.studentracingchallenge.com/TeamSite.html

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8.The Real World Design Challenge – is an annual competition that provides high school students, grades 9-12, the opportunity to work on real world engineering challenges in a team environment. Students will utilize professional engineering software to develop their solutions
and will also generate presentations that convincingly demonstrate the value of their solutions.

http://www.realworlddesignchallenge.org/

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Resources for Educators
9.The Balanced Equation Curriculum- This standards-aligned curriculum introduces students in grades 9–12 to global sustainability and chemistry’s role in developing long-lasting solutions. It features 10 interdisciplinary lessons that involve students in discussions about the importance of considering people, their needs, and their environment. For example, in The Sustainability Corps, students explore the chemistry of healthy water through role play and experimentation with different water filtration techniques. http://www.dow.com/education/equation.htm

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Funding Opportunities
10.Deadline for pre proposal: September 30- The Sprir of Conservation Migratory Bird Program Funding. The program is a partnership between ConocoPhillips and the National Fish & Wildlife Foundation that annually provides support for Bird Habitat Conservation Projects in areas where ConocoPhillips has an operating presence. The program supports projects that protect, restore, or manage habitats for migratory birds; benefit declining, threatened, or endangered species; generate measurable outcomes; and provide opportunities for ConocoPhillips employee participation and volunteerism Eligible applicants include nonprofit 501© organizations, educational institutions, and local and state units of government. Typical grant awards range from $25,000 to $200,000. Projects should be completed within two years. For more information, go to http://www.nfwf.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Charter_Programs_List&TEMPLATE=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&CONTENTID=20408

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Programs
11.Juneau: August 30, September 5, 6 & 10- The Last Mountain- will be shown at the Gold Town Movie Theater at 7pm on all dates except September 10 when it will be shown at 4pm. The documentary is about the Coal River Valley in West Virginia, where citizens groups with the help of environmental attorney Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are trying to stop big coal companies from continuing to dynamite mountain peaks to get at a major source of this country’s largest single source of electric power – coal. For more information, contact Southeast Alaska Conservation Council (SEACC) at 586-6942.

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Volunteer Opportunities
12.Anchorage: Saturdays through October 1 – Spenard Farmer’s Market- is seeking volunteers to assist with Saturday operations. We are the only volunteer-run market in Anchorage, so without the unending enthusiasm of our friendly volunteers, we won’t be able to provide this service. Please contact laura_minski@yahoo.com to ask about potential

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Employment
13.Seward: Education Specialists for the Alaska Sealife Center. The position is responsible for designing and presenting education programs for schools and public audiences. Variable hours, including mornings, evenings and weekends as needed. To see the full position description, go to http://www.alaskasealife.org/New/about-ASLC/Education%20Specialist%2008-18-2011.pdf. Open Until Filled. Start Date: As Soon As Possible. Send resume & application available at www.alaskasealife.org to ASLC, Human Resources, P.O. Box 1329, Seward, AK 99664, fax 907-224-6320, or email HR@alaskasealife.org.
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14.Yakutat: Classroom Assistant for an Americorps Position with SAGA and the Yakutat School District. This position will start on September 6th or as soon as possible thereafter. This is a full term (11 month) AmeriCorps position; a monthly stipend and education award will be provided to the successful candidate. To apply follow the “Apply Now” button at www.servealaska.org to the AmeriCorps website. Once there, complete the online AmeriCorps application. For more information contact the Recruiter at recruiter@servealaska.org or call 907-790-6412. For full position description, go to http://www.servealaska.org/images/stories/Yakutat_School_District_2011-12.pdf.
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15.Cordova: Science Education Director for the Prince William Sound Science Center-The Science Education Director will help oversee delivery of our current portfolio of education programs including: Community outreach, Classroom-based “Discovery Room” for grades K-6, Underwater Robotics for middle school, and summer camps and outdoor “experiential” education programs in oceanography and conservation for teens. The full position announcement is located at: http://www.pwssc.org/whatsnew/employment.shtml. To Apply, Submit letter of interest, resume and three references electronically to Nancy Bird, PWSSC President at nbird@pwssc.org. Position Open until filled.

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