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Dates |
Various dates in June and July 2008 |
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Sponsors |
Co-sponsored by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; Texas A&M Corpus
Christi, Texas A&M Texarkana and other universities; AEP's AEP Texas operating
unit; and others. |
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Course description |
This is an environmental education graduate course for K-8 teachers (offered to
teachers of grades 7-12 at Texas A&M Corpus Christi), emphasizing the importance
of understanding air, water and waste issues which affect their community's environmental
and economic health. Designed to provide balanced information and promote partnerships
among teachers, government agencies, business and community organizations while
identifying local environmental concerns and increasing awareness of resources available
to teachers. Includes site visits, hands-on activities and field trips. |
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Who |
Texas teachers grades K-8 (grades 7-12 at Texas A&M Corpus Christi) |
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Credits |
3 hours graduate credit, 40 hours of Continuing Professional Education Credit and
45 hours required for Certificate of Recognition from the Texas Environmental Education
Advisory Committee, all courtesy of TCEQ, AEP and other sponsors. |
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When |
10 days of activities and presentations, typically 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
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Where |
Workshops will be held at participating universities in Texas. |
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Workshop project |
Develop original lesson plans, games or Web pages on air, water, waste or pollution
prevention. |
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Course number |
Will be provided upon acceptance. |
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Cost |
Non-refundable registration fee varying by location, usually less than $50. Check
with workshop director at sponsoring university. |
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Class size |
25 teachers at each location |
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Lodging |
Varies by location |
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Contact |
For more information visit the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality's website
at www.tceq.state.tx.us/nav/eq/.
For details, contact the TCEQ by sending an e-mail to
educate@tceq.state.tx.us or calling 512-239-3100. |
