Office of Environmental Education
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Environment and Health: Making Connections Through Water Quality Investigations
July 13 - 18, 2008
The Trinity Center - Salter Path, NC

Registration Form

This week-long teacher institute will provide an in-depth investigation of the diverse environmental science, health and civics issues related to water quality in NC. By using the interdisciplinary approach of environmental education, science teachers will learn will learn how to address important water quality issues with their students both in the classroom and in outdoor wetland environments. Hands-on, real world experiences will be emphasized - be prepared to get wet, muddy and reenergized!

Please read carefully: The Institute is open to 8th - 12th grade science teachers. Activities are correlated to 8th grade science standards and 9th - 12th grade Earth/Environmental Science and AP Environmental Science standards.

*Note: Participants must be in good physical condition. Activities will include wading, hiking, walking and other outdoor activities in hot, humid conditions.

First Name
Last Name
Male Female
Subject(s) taught
Grade level(s) taught
Number of years teaching experience

School Name
School Address
City
Zip
Public School Private School
School County
School River Basin
School Phone

E-mail you check regularly (Note: all communication prior to the institute will be conducted via e-mail)

Home Address
Home City
Home Zip
Home Phone
Cell Phone (optional)

What methods do you currently use to teach about water and water quality issues?

Are you willing to serve as a mentor and share what you experience with other teachers in your school or district?
Yes No

Are you enrolled or certified in the NC Environmental Education Certification Program?

Enrolled
Certified
Aware of program but not enrolled
Unaware of Program

Do you have any dietary restrictions of which we need to be aware?

The institute is made available by the Environmental Education Fund, with funding provided by the UNC Superfund Basic Research Program, the NC Division of Water Quality, and the Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Program. The institute is administered by the Office of Environmental Education. Partners include the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission and others.

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