Get out in the field! Go up to the stars! Make this summer's professional development experiential and active.
Our commitment to you is that everything we offer will be standards compliant, classroom tested, and hands-on.
EE for 4 - 8
DDN Class for Teachers of Grades 4-8
March and April 2011, Monday Evenings via DDN
5 to 8 PM Central, 4 to 7 PM Mountain
In the spirit of "No Child Left Inside," The Outdoor Campus is offering activities, materials and credits for teachers of Grades 4 through 8. No workshop fee; tuition cost only
- Get free teaching materials with each of the topics you select
- Experience new ways to help young learners understand and find their place in the natural world
- High quality professional development without overnight travel
- Earn grad credits
1. Select two of the topics (4 three-hour classes) and earn one college credit for $40
OR
2. Select all four topics (8 three-hour classes) and earn two college credits for $80Call 605-362-2777 or email kay.gannon@state.sd.us for the course syllabus and/or to request a registration form.
Syllabus
Project WET Feb 6, Feb 13
Project Learning Tree Feb 27, March 5
Project WILD March 12, March 19
Leopold, Land and Literature March 26, April 2
NASA in Your Classroom
Bring exciting, current science from NASA into your classroom! Explore free lessons and other resources to enhance many areas of your curriculum.
A NASA Educator will lead this exciting exploration!!
June 14 & 15, 18 & 19, 2012
8:00 AM-3:00 PM
Chester School, Chester, SD
Target Audience: All K-12 Educators!!
2 Graduate/undergraduate credit hours are pending
$100 stipends for all participants with a teaching degree
Fee: A $35 non-refundable registration fee. If you complete the 30 hour workshop, the $35 registration fee will be returned with the stipend.
Payment Methods:
1) Credit Card - Please call the SD Discovery Center 605-224-8295 ;
2) Check: Mail to SD Discovery Center, 505 West Sioux, Pierre SD 57501.
To Register:
Online Registration
Call 605-224-8295
This workshop qualifies for the SD NASA Stellar Educator program.
Earth Systems K-5
June 4-6 2012
2 credits
Registration
- Online
- Call 605-224-8295
Spend one day in the classroom and two days in the field doing earth systems activities for the youngest learners using the Elementary GLOBE curriculum.
The field session consists of kayaking one of South Dakota's gorgeous rivers doing field studies along the way. No experience is necessary but a sense of adventure is as the campsites will be primitive. The trip is outfitted, no gear required beyond your personal effects.
Advanced Environmental Education
June 11-14
2 credits
Grades 5-12
Registration
- Online Registration
- Call 605-224-8295
One of our popular workshops that gets you out into the field. This multi-disciplinary workshop utilizes 21st Century skills to integrate the 4 C's (critical thinking, collaboration, communication, creativity), the 3 R's, and media/technology use to promote life long learning skills. Spend one day in the classroom and two days in the field doing research that you can bring back to your classroom.
The field session consists of kayaking one of South Dakota's gorgeous rivers doing field studies along the way. No experience is necessary but a sense of adventure is as the campsites will be primitive. The trip is outfitted, no gear required beyond your personal effects.
WET Roundup
June 19-20
1 credit
Grades 3-12
Registration
- Online Registration
- Call 605-224-8295
Get three of Project WET (Water Education for Teachers) curricula resources including the all new guide version 2.0. This two day session will provide you with the all new full color WET guide, Healthy Water, Healthy People and Discover A Watershed: Missouri River. We will be out in the field on day 2 but will not be overnight.
Lake and Stream Ecology Two Dates: June 6-8, Outlaw Ranch @ Custer July 18-20, NeSoDak@ Enemy Swim Lake Grades 6-12 2 credits Free! (includes lodging) Do you work with surface water resources? Do you teach middle or high school science classes? Do you own lake property? Do you care about South Dakota’s lakes, rivers, and streams? If yes, you need to attend one of these workshops!! Learn:
Dennis Skadsen, Workshop Coordinator 605-345-4661 ext. 118 dennis.skadsen@sd.nacdnet.net |
