[MPWG] Fwd: [fws-imbd] "Bringing Conservation Research and Technology to Education" - Professional Development Workshop

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From: Michelle Frankel <michellefrankel at earthlink.net>
To: FWS-IMBD at lists.fws.gov
Sent: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 13:56:01 -0400
Subject: [fws-imbd] "Bringing Conservation Research and Technology to 
Education" - Professional Development Workshop

            “Bringing Conservation Research and Technology to Education” 
– Professional Development Workshop



  This course, developed by Earthspan, will engage participants in 
research projects that combine field-based methods with the advanced 
technologies used in wildlife conservation research, such as radio and 
satellite tracking technologies, GPS, remote sensing, and Geographic 
Information Systems (GIS). Now in its second year, the course is 
designed for secondary school teachers, environmental educators, 
university professors, and wildlife professionals with an educational 
mission. Participants will develop mini-research projects under the 
guidance of our team of wildlife biologists, education specialists, and 
geospatial technology experts. They will conduct research projects 
using satellite tracking data from Earthspan’s web-based GIS maps, 
environmental data from other web sites, and data collected in the 
field. Seminars offered by Earthspan and collaborating scientists will 
deepen participants’ knowledge of ecology, animal behavior, 
conservation biology, and the advanced technologies used in these 
fields. Teachers participating in the workshop will also learn how to 
apply the Eye of the Falcon Environmental Science Curriculum to 
different learning environments. The Eye of the Falcon, developed by 
Earthspan, is a standards-based curriculum for secondary schools that 
utilizes GIS, remote sensing, and satellite tracking of wildlife to 
teach core concepts in the life sciences and to involve students in 
cutting-edge scientific research and technology.



 Date: August 28-30, 2006 Time: 9:00am—5:00pm each day

  Location: Tacoma School of the Arts, 1950 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 
98402

  Registration is free of charge for successful applicants; breakfast 
and all materials included. Applications may be downloaded from our web 
site at www.earthspan.org

  Accommodations for Out-of-Town Participants:  There are a range of 
accommodation options available in Tacoma. Contact Earthspan for more 
information.

 College Credit Available

  To register or for more information contact: Dr. Michelle Frankel, 
Education Director, Earthspan, (845) 893-0776 or 
michellefrankel at earthlink.net





  
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 Michelle Frankel, Ph.D.

 Education Director, Earthspan

 (845) 893-0776

 michellefrankel at earthlink.net

 www.earthspan.org






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