21. Campus Ecology As A Means To Urban Environmental Literacy. Why and How to teach Campus ecology Campus ecology Curriculum activities demonstrations,discussions, and guided inquiries that explore the ecological design of http://www.ecostudies.org/cary8/grant/grant.html

"Campus Ecology" as a Means to Urban Environmental Literacy. Bruce W. Grant, Widener University, Chester, PA Poster presentation at the 8th Cary Conference, 27-29 April 1999, Institute of Ecosystem, Studies, Millbrook, NY. "Knowledge of a place - where you are and where you come from - is intertwined with knowledge of who you are. Landscape, in other words, shapes mindscape." - David Orr Overview This poster will describe the use of the human ecosystem of the University as curriculum to teach institutional citizenship and thereby engage students in meaningful discourse toward ecologically sound urban ecosystem design. I will show how the various topics that constitute a "campus ecology" curriculum (energy and mass flow, landscaping, dining services, student projects, etc.) educe in students a set of learning outcomes that match key components of urban ecological literacy. Contents: Poster Overview. Why and How to Teach Campus Ecology. Campus Ecology Curriculum. Representative Specific Activities. ... Acknowledgements. Why and How to Teach Campus Ecology. I offer the following quotes by Tom Kelly and David Orr to motivate the study of "campus ecology." Following these, I describe specifics of a "campus ecology" curriculum that I have designed and implemented at Widener University (

22. Appendix 5 - Schoolyard Ecology Portraits, California the SYEFEST program and led the teachers in inquiry activities. We showed themhow schoolyards and campuses could be effectively used to teach ecology. http://www.ecostudies.org/syefest/appen5ca.htm

Handbook Contents Table of Contents How to use this handbook Print and download Contact us Forums Introduction >List of Chapters Modeling as leaders Getting ready Teacher Inquiry Learning ecology Teacher reflection Teacher Plans Providing Resources On-going support Putting it together >List of Appendices Sample Activities Resources Frameworks A Portrait of SYEFEST, California By V. L. Holland (Lead Ecologist) and Lynne Dee Oyler (Lead Teacher) Summer Institute June 24-July 8 Cal Poly State University, San Luis OBISPO We began our Summer Institute with an introduction to the SYEFEST concept, followed by a discussion of participating teachers' concerns and hopes. The teachers reflected on our objectives and described their uncertainties and hopes about using their schoolyards for teaching ecological concepts. We discovered a wonderful synergy that developed as each of us contributed the best of our creative and intellectual abilities. Through SYEFEST we learned about ecological principles and processes that can be easily taught to all children using inquiry investigations on the schoolyard. Introduction The ultimate goal of the SYEFEST project is to promote quality ecological education for elementary school students by ensuring that they have the opportunity to learn ecological concepts using local organisms and environments directly. The more immediate goal is to support elementary teachers in using the environment most readily available - the schoolyard - for teaching ecology.

23. College Of Human Ecology At Kansas State University Classroom 162 Easy activities to teach Preschoolers Compassion Because of its emphasison activities, the book is for the College of Human ecology at Kansas http://www.humec.ksu.edu/fshs/directory/csmith.html

KSU HUMEC Directory Faculty Information Charles A. Smith, Ph.D., Professor and Extension Specialist Phone: 785-532-5773 Email: casmith@ksu.edu Fax: 785-532-6969 Mail: 343 Justin Hall, KSU, Manhattan, KS 66506-1403 B.S. 1968 Psychology, University of Dayton M.S. 1970 Child Development, Purdue University Ph.D. 1972 Child Development, Purdue University Teaching Interests Guidance and power in parent-child relationships, conscience and moral development, prosocial skills in young children, storytelling and children's literature Research Interests Development of conscience in young children Role in the School of Family Studies and Human Services I am a professor and state human development specialist in Kansas Research and Extension. My primary assignment involves designing, distributing, and evaluating non-credit educational programs for use with parents and children in communities across our state and nation. I am a member of the graduate faculty and enjoy working with students who are interested in community-based education. Student Involvement Because I am a full-time professional in Kansas Research and Extension, I do not teach at the undergraduate or graduate level. I may, however, teach intersession courses on topics that relate to my extension work. I enjoy visiting classes and talking with students about community-based education and issues that concern parents and children. I am interested in working with students in the development of publications for distribution to parents and teachers.

24. EcoBeakerHS: Teach Ecology And Evolution On The Computer computer laboratories for courses covering topics in ecology, environmental science labs,and provides suggestions for discussions, activities, and assessment. http://www.ecobeaker.com/WhatIsEcoHS.html

ECOBEAKERHS: WHAT IS IT? EcoBeakerHS TM is a collection of inquiry-based computer laboratories for courses covering topics in ecology, environmental science, and evolution. The complete package includes ten laboratories, each based on a different real-world ecological system. EcoBeakerHS EcoBeakerHS Download a complete, free demo of the software to try it out. Lab Packs Population Ecology Lab Pack NEW! Lab 1: Isle Royale – Explores population growth, carrying capacity, predator-prey dynamics and energy flow between trophic levels using a simulation of the classic "Isle Royale" moose/wolf system. Ecosystem Ecology Lab Pack NEW! Lab 1: Keystone Predator - Pisaster plays the starring role in this simulation of Paine's classic investigations of food webs and competition in the rocky intertidal. Evolution and Genetics Lab Pack NEW! Lab 1: Heterozygote Advantage - Explores the classic sickle-cell anemia/malaria example of how selection pressures act to maintain a highly maladaptive allele. Lab 2: Genes of the Nene - Investigates genetic diversity and inbreeding depression using a simulation based on the Hawaiian state bird, the Nene, a species on the brink of extinction. See descriptions of all 10 Laboratories Pricing Download a FREE DEMO Workshops We offer 1/2 and full day, hands on workshops on using EcoBeakerHS. The workshop introduces the program, discusses the ecological concepts taught by the program, and take participants through 2 or 3 of the laboratories. These workshops are designed jointly by an experienced high school teacher who has used EcoBeakerHS in the classroom and an ecologist, and if possible we will send both a high school teacher and an ecologist to lead the workshop. Note that if your entire district adopts EcoBeakerHS, we will include a free workshop (some restrictions apply). We are also happy to do regional workshops for teachers from several districts. See more information on

25. DLESE Catalog System Review Results Subject ecology. This website integrates video footage and informationwith lesson plans and activities to teach students about volcanoes. http://www.dlese.org/results_search_histogram.jsp?resourcetype=Module or unit

26. DLESE Catalog System Review Results and activity uses a paper model to teach students about Subject Biological oceanography,ecology. Results 110 out of 625 for activities Sorted Alphabetically http://www.dlese.org/results_search_histogram.jsp?resourcetype=Activities

27. Ecology Club Ideas to various levels of abilities) to teach others about information about the cluband its activities on school are welcome to participate in the ecology club. http://www.eco-pros.com/ecology_club_ideas.htm

ECO-PROS Environmental Education on the Web INTERNET SAFETY KIDS - Never give out any personal identifying information over the internet or in email (such as your name, address, phone number, school or family information). Seek the advice of a parent, guardian or teacher. We prepared this information in response to a request from a young student who attends a school for the blind. She wanted some ideas for starting an ecology club at her school. Suggestions for starting an ecology club: Develop a plan and present it to your science teacher for review. Modify the plan with the advice of your teacher. Designate an adult to be club supervisor and advisor. After approval by the school, invite all students to participate. Elect club officers or committee leaders. Decide on name for club, which can be Ecology Club or another name of choice. Choose a project to begin researching and working on together. (start out with a simple project first) Think about what materials will be needed and how to obtain them.

28. Homepage For Tuitime, Ecology Education About New Zealand Tui For Levels 2 To 4 teaching, to encourage students to learn about New Zealand's unique ecology andto engage them in interactive games and activities that teach them knowledge http://www.tuitime.org.nz/

TuiTime was developed by the New Zealand Ecological Society (NZES) www.nzes.org.nz . Its purposes are to encourage teachers to make greater use of ecological studies in their teaching, to encourage students to learn about New Zealand's unique ecology and to engage them in interactive games and activities that teach them knowledge, attitudes and values about ecology. Hear a tui Teachers Kaiako A living world, education resource for levels 1 to 4 Activities - Quizzes Hei mahi - Pataitai Explore ecology with Tiaki tui InfoNest Rarangi Whakamarama Tiaki tui's Information Centre on ecology Home About Contact Teachers ... InfoNest

29. Activities At Sutton Ecology Centre activities at Sutton ecology Centre. the basics of this interesting sport and explorethe ecology Centre in We'll teach you all you need to know to join in the http://www.sutton.gov.uk/el/environ/ecology/events.htm

Activities at Sutton Ecology Centre Home What's New? Search Contact Us ... Environment Index Face Painting Fun! Saturday 18 January Drop in at Sutton Ecology Centre for some face painting fun, have your face painted as a wild animal or anything you like! Then enjoy a stroll around the grounds and follow the poetry trail. Drop in anytime between 10:30am and 12:30noon For more information please call Tabitha, Nikki or Jovita on 020 8770 5820 Recycled Paper Making Saturday 15 February Did you know? Every tonne of paper that is recycled not only saves trees. It also saves electricity and water used in paper production leading to a reduction of 74% less air pollution and 34% less water pollution than using paper from new pulp. For more information please call Tabitha, Nikki or Jovita on 020 8770 5820 Orienteering Fun Saturday 15 March © London Borough of Sutton 2000 General Enquiries Last updated: 02 September 2002

30. Biology Institutes Of The University Of Neuchâtel Plant Biology and ecology are the common focus of interest for teaching activities.The two institutes teach biology in common, both lectures and practical http://www.unine.ch/biol/welcome-e.html

University Main page Teaching activities, tables of contents, schedules, links, etc in french How to get here time tables and maps Presentation of the 2 institutes and 10 laboratories Common services 2nd cycle Schedules in the winter and summer terms BENEFRI Open positions Professor of Behavioural Ecology of Vertebrates European post-doc in Plant Cell Biology Last modified : 10th of February 2003 The biology laboratories are directed by a professor each and are grouped in two institutes. Institute of Zoology (director: Bruno Betschart Institute of Botany (director: Jean-Marc Neuhaus Animal Ecology and Entomology (Martine Rahier Plant Ecology and Phytosociology (Jean-Michel Gobat Ethology (Claude Mermod Evolutionary botany (Philippe Animal Physiology (Peter-Allan Diehl Microbiology (Michel Aragno Parasitology (Bruno Betschart Plant Physiology ( Felix Kessler Immunology (Michel Brossard Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (Jean-Marc Neuhaus Common services , available also for other institutes : The Botanical Garden The Electron Microscopy Laboratory (Peter-Allan Diehl) Two different automatic sequencers are now available, one in the Laboratory of Biochemistry, the other in the Laboratory of Phanerogamy

31. NSTA Press: Ecology And Evolution quality science instruction to teach students about focuses on island biogeography,ecology, and evolution The book's activities use the Galápagos Islands as a http://www.nsta.org/pubs/nstapress/pb153x/default2.asp

Grade Level Pages List Price Member Price Stock # ISBN # Ecology and Evolution: Islands of Change helps educators provide quality science instruction to teach students about the natural world and the factors that shape evolutionary processes. This book, for middle and junior high school science classes, focuses on island biogeography, ecology, and evolution. The book's activities use the Galápagos Islands as a theme but are designed to help students make connections to their local environments. Ecology and Evolution: Islands of Change builds on NSTA's experience and success with materials that relate to the Galápagos. In 1991, NSTA developed the curriculum used in association with the JASON Project's expedition to the Galápagos. In 1999, NSTA again was asked to develop activities in association with the Smithsonian Institution and Imax, Ltd. 3-D film, Galapagos . In addition to creating a Galapagos Web site , an educational poster, and a 32-page teacher's guide for the film, NSTA produced Ecology and Evolution: Islands of Change Using hands-on activities, games, and research suggestions, students will learn how the factors that shape evolutionary processes

32. Yale Peabody Museum: Peabody Fellows Program: Related Links And Resources The Changing Forest Forest ecology, Project Learning Tree, 1996, American ForestFoundation; Handson activities teach about complex environmental issues http://www.peabody.yale.edu/education/fellows/pages/resources.html

Biodiversity and Human Health Amphibians Birds Botany ... Insects I nvertebrates Mammals Ocean-Water Reptiles ... Science References for Adults Resources - Books Animals and Insects (Resources - Books) Animal Defenses: How Animals Protect Themselves, Etta Kaner and Pat Stephens , 1999, Kids Can Press, ISBN 1550744216, Students can use this book to explore animal adaptations. Grades 3-5. Creepy Crawlies and the Scientific Method: More than 100 Hands-On science Experiments for Children , Sally Kneidel, 1993, Fulcrum Resources, ISBN 1555911188, Perfect guide to teaching scientific process using the life sciences, Grades K-8. Classroom Critters and the Scientific Method , Sally Kneidel, 1999, Fulcrum Resources, ISBN 1555919693, Useful for working with animals in the classroom, offers detailed how-to information for grades 3-8. Man Eating Bugs: The Art and Science of eating Insects Mosquitoes in the Classroom: Teacher Resource Guide and Classroom Curriculum Tiger Math: Learning to Graph from a Baby Tiger , Ann Whitehead Nagda and Cindy Bickel, 2000, Henry Holt, ISBN 0805062483, Students can follow care of tiger and learn math skills.

33. Feb. 28, 2000/Texas Parks And Wildlife Awards $700,000 In Outdoor Grants Curriculumbased programs focusing on outdoor activities such as wetland ecology,species diversity in this outdoor classroom designed to teach water testing http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/news/news/000228a.htm

Media Contacts: Business Hours (512) 389-8046 news@tpwd.state.tx.us Feb. 28, 2000 Texas Parks and Wildlife Awards $700,000 in Outdoor Grants AUSTIN, Texas Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPW) has issued $700,000 in Community Outdoor Outreach Program (CO-OP) grants to 29 local groups throughout the state to increase outdoor opportunities for youths and minorities. Created in 1996, CO-OP assists and provides grants to non-profit organizations to introduce youths, minorities and adults to outdoor services, programs and facilities. Grants range from $5,000 to $30,000 to help pay for outdoor equipment, transportation and staff. Applicants requested $2.3 million in funding from an available $700,000 during the first funding cycle. This year, TPW will issue an additional $1 million in CO-OP grants appropriated by the Texas Legislature bringing available CO-OP funding to almost $1.5 million over two funding cycles. The deadline for the second funding cycle is March 1, with an additional $700,000 in grants to be distributed in May. "The additional million dollars from the Legislature will go far in providing more outdoor recreation opportunities for youths who, for many reasons, may not have the opportunity or means to spend quality time outdoors," said Darlene Lewis, TPW's CO-OP coordinator. "These grants will allow young people to camp at a state park, go fishing this summer, discover Texas wildlife and learn about habitat, and take part in aquatic activities which teach the value of clean water."

34. Texas Parks & Wildlife: Programs And Recreation Opportunities: Teach Texas how to teach ecology, wildlife management and environmental concepts through thisnational awardwinning training and curriculum for educators. activities are http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/involved/programs/teach/

Programs and Recreation Opportunities Teach Texas Be sure to visit the TPW Education web site and learn about our educational conservation programs , too. Community Outreach Educational Living History Programs The Blazing New Trails program includes adventure trips, outdoor skills, training and instruction. Youth explore the outdoors and natural resources of the state of Texas. The Texas Buffalo Soldier program promotes the history of the Buffalo Soldiers, Vaqueros, Negro Cowboys, Native Americans, Frontier Women and other cultural groups in Texas. Contact: 512-912-7113. Exploring Texas Roots - The ongoing cultural research identifies minority citizens, sites and properties having historical significance in Texas. The research includes archival, genealogical, oral history and ethnography. Ongoing research emphasizes the history of the 9th Cavalry and the 24th Infantry Buffalo Soldiers, the first Negro regiments to arrive in Texas after the Civil War. Contact: 512-912-7117. Exploring Texas Join the exciting world of hands-on learning and the World Wide Web in this unique program. Use real-world projects to experience local natural, cultural and historical resources. Youth create web pages featuring their projects for TPW's popular Web site. Training in project and web page development. Free. Contact: 512-389-4973

35. Educational Services: Classes Live animal presentations, games and handson activities teach students about survivalafter sunset. Creek ecology (5-8) Learn how San Mateo Creek feeds into http://www.coyoteptmuseum.org/education/classes3-8.htm

Live Animal Presentation (K-2) Have a close encounter with animals native to the San Francisco Bay Area and learn how they are uniquely adapted to their environment. Topics vary based on animal availability. Half-hour program. Bats (3-5) There are nearly 1,000 species of bats in the world. In this class, students will learn abut the biology and benefits of these diverse species. Play a bat game and meet a live bat. Birds of Prey (3-5) Explore the fascinating world of eagles, hawks, falcons and owls. Students will investigate the adaptions of these magnificent birds by engaging in hands-on activities and meeting a live raptor. California Indians (3-5) Explore the world of California Indians and learn about traditional lifeways. Students will use tools to make fire, play different roles in a Miwok family and meet an animal from an Indian story. Marsh Muck (3-8) Learn why the protection of our wetlands is so important while mucking about in the mud at Coyote Point Marsh. Note: This field based program is available Monday - Friday on days when the tide is low. The program is 2 hours in length and costs $140.

36. INHS | Educational Resources | Workbooks approach in dealing with the biology, ecology, benefits, and Control Provides backgroundmaterial and student activities to teach biological control. http://www.inhs.uiuc.edu/chf/outreach/eduresouces/eduworkbooks.html

INHS Welcome Office of the Chief Staff Opportunities CENTERS Aquatic Ecology Biodiversity Economic Entomology Wildlife Ecology RESEARCH Highlights Current Projects Completed Projects OUTREACH Outreach Homepage Speakers Bureau Educational Resources Fun Activities ... Special Events RESOURCES Collections CTAP Field Stations INHS Library ... INHS Homepage Middle School Curricular Materials Biodiversity in Illinois: Activities for Young People Includes a slide set of 40 images with script and captions to accompany the curriculum. The curriculum and slide set may be purchased individually or as a set. Wetland Wonders Instructional material takes an across-the-curriculum approach in dealing with the biology, ecology, benefits, and conservation of wetlands. Includes a large coloring poster and a slide set of 20 images to accompany the introductory material and activities. Pests Have Enemies Too: Teaching Young Scientists About Biological Control Provides background material and student activities to teach biological control. Includes book and poster. Additional set of 30 unfolded posters is available

37. Ecological Society Of America: About ESA - Bylaw on a host of different activities undertaken by teaching Issues and Experiments inecology, ESATIEE Web. of materials Issues to teach ecology, Experiments to http://www.esa.org/involved.htm

ESA Home » About ESA » Get Involved ESA Home About ESA Get Involved Staff Members ... Awards If you’re thinking you’d like to boost your involvement with the Ecological Society of America, there are plenty of opportunities for you to do so. Our members are the foundation of the Society — the more involved you become, the stronger the Society. Check out some of the ways you can increase your participation and talk to our staff about any ideas YOU may have ..we want your input! Ecological Information Network (EIN) The EIN is a database of ecological experts who have volunteered to answer questions or provide input on various scientific issues. The EIN is currently being revised to be an on-line publicly-available electronic directory of biographical and professional information regarding ecological experts. The EIN is part of the growing number of expert databases available through the National Biological Information Infrastructure . Ecological experts interested in making a contribution to science and society will want to be a part of the EIN. The EIN will be open to all scientists with expertise in all areas relevant to the field of ecology. Involvement through the EIN could include: Answering questions from and making presentations to the general public;

38. ESA: The Ecological Society Of America Strategies for Training teachers to teach ecology in the of materials for undergraduateecology education. (Not offered every year.) activities for Children http://www.esa.org/education/meetings/general_meeting_info.php

About ESA Membership Publications Meetings ... Members Only Education Office Resources Programs Meetings Education Section ... Staff Email ESA Annual Meeting General Information Regular events at the ESA Annual Meeting include the following: Symposia - six half day symposia (30 minute presentations, panel and open discussions) have been offered in the area of ecology education over the past decade, focusing on new frontiers for ecology education, pre-college and undergraduate challenges, ecological literacy, and on innovations in assessment and science reform. Workshops - several hands-on sessions (from 2 hours to full day) are offered each year, for example: Preparing to Teach - A Job Skills Workshop for Graduate Students, Strategies for Training Teachers to Teach Ecology in the Schoolyard, and Teacher - Collaborative, Open-Ended Investigations. Roundtable Discussion s - providing a forum to address pressing issues in ecology education and human affairs, e.g., Ecology in the Undergraduate Curriculum Contributed Papers and Poster Sessions - one or two sessions (15 minute presentations or posters) highlighting individual projects and/or approaches to K-16 ecology education.

39. Maui Visitors Bureau Press Kit an innovative museum with games and displays that teach about the for families who nature travel. Various hotels offer ecologyfocused activities. http://www.thelimtiacocompany.com/news/presskits/MauiVisitorsBureau/Maui-natural

Maui Visitors Bureau Press Kit Contact: Teddi Anderson The Limtiaco Company Tel: (808) 591-6599 E-mail: Teddi@TheLimtiacoCompany.com Keli`i Brown Maui Visitors Bureau Tel: 808-244-3530 E-mail: keliib@maui.net In Maui’s Natural Classroom, Travelers of All Ages are Learning About Ecology MAUI, Hawaii— Families who visit Maui should be advised – geographically speaking, the island is one of the Earth's natural wonders. Its shores encompass a national park, a massive dormant volcano, unspoiled forests and canyons, and species they won't find anywhere else on the planet. And thanks to Maui's growing number of ecology-based activities, more and more visitors are lacing up their walking shoes and getting outdoors to discover this amazing tropical wilderness. So watch out – a situation like this could seriously cut into a family's time at the beach!

40. Year Round F&W Programming: Outdoor Education Check out the new Winter ecology Program! Students will be led through a progressionof activities that teach the skills necessary to work as a team by http://www.fandw.org/yearround/outdoored.php3

Mission Statement Program Themes Registration Forms Costs and Dates ... Email Directory (suspended) I Check out the new Winter Ecology Program! SNOW (Studying Nature Outdoors in Winter) Utilizing the following programs, participants acquire tools for the future as they build skills, knowledge and community through: Teambuilding Adventures Organic Farming and Homesteading Programs Environmental Education Recreational Activities ... Evening Programs Teambuilding Adventures Teambuilding: Engage in a variety of activities that form a foundation of safety, respect, and trust by which a group can meet their collective potential. Students will be led through a progression of activities that teach the skills necessary to work as a team by cooperating and relying on each other to overcome challenges. Example games include The Great Wind Blows, Human Knot, and a Blind Trust Walk through the woods. Team Challenge Course: Participants improve their teambuilding skills and share leadership roles to bring out the best in each team member while scaling an eight-foot wall, swinging on a rope from one island to another, or figuring out how to navigate a dangerous swamp. Team Compass Work: Using teamwork and compasses, students make discoveries about nature, our farm and teamwork.

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