How to Create a Community-Based Learning Experience for Students in Houston

CONNECTING OUR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNITYMISSION: To foster dialogue, education, and collaboration on environmental issues in the Houston / Gulf Coast region.Our vision is an environmental community recognized as a vital part of the fabric of our society. We connect concerned citizens and community leaders with 130 diverse environmental organizations. We share, support, and enhance their efforts and environmental advocacy. We do this through our programs, which include events that enhance understanding, and publications that give a balanced perspective on environmental issues.

Citizens' Environmental Coalition

Teachers, learn what’s outside your window, and how you can use it to engage elementary and middle school students in any subject.

Gain an understanding of what’s affecting Houston’s prairies, forests and marshes. Discover resources to differentiate instruction for all learners, including tech options. Connect with local informal educators that are ready to help you access TEKS-aligned resources, many of which are modified for virtual learning. Check the <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/citizens-environmental-coalition-4643584135" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">CEC Eventbrite</a> page for additional workshops, if this one sells out.Sign up on Eventbrite; limited to first 20 participants to ensure active discussion and participation. Three hours CPE credit available by participating in the live workshop on Google Meets, which works best in the Chrome browser. You will need a camera and microphone, and reliable internet.An additional three hours of CPE credit is available upon completion and submission of your own classroom project that involves community-based resources (time is approximated). Feedback will be provided, and we will connect you with resources to help make your ideas happen!Per the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students, G/T designation is up to each district. During the workshop, we provide curriculum differentiation and enrichment with depth and complexity. Please ask your district about their specific G/T requirements and feel free to contact Alicia at alicia@cechouston.org if further information is needed.Approximated Schedule:9:00 - 10:40 Overview of coastal marshes, prairies, forests, watersheds and water conservation (and gain access to teaching resources) from experts at Galveston Bay Foundation, Native Prairies Association, Project Learning Tree and Harris-Galveston Subsidence District.10:40 - 11:25 Jigsaw activity with different themes in community-based experiences. This may include: air quality, water quality, climate change, gardening, waste reduction, and human impacts on systems.11:25 Virtually WILD and common wildlife in Houston with the US Fish &amp; Wildlife Service11:45 Nature Journaling Tips12:00 Wrap UpBrought to you by the Houston Environmental Resources for Educators program (hereinhouston.org) of the Citizens&#x27; Environmental Coalition and Texas Association for Environmental Education. Questions? Email Alicia@cechouston.org.

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