10-27-2004, 02:29 AM
[size 2]CUSTER STATE PARK, S.D. - Custer State Park is hosting two educator workshops in early November. Both workshops are designed to provide educators with indoor and outdoor learning experiences that can be incorporated into existing school curriculum. Most importantly, both workshops are geared toward activities within conservation education and the wise use of our natural resources.[/size]
[size 2]"These workshops are an excellent way for teachers and administrators to learn about the outdoors and how to bring the natural world into the classroom," said Bradley Block, chief of interpretation for the park. "What better setting to learn about the outdoors than actually conducting activities in Custer State Park?"[/size]
[size 2]Tagging up with Pheasants Forever, the first workshop is named "Go WILD about Leopold" and is being held on Nov. 5-7. This workshop offers a combination of the Leopold Education Project and Project WILD. Both activities are innovative, interdisciplinary and use hands-on techniques. Participants will learn strategies of how to get students involved in the outdoors, while enhancing their land ethics. The curriculum is geared for teachers in every grade level. The cost is $75 per participant and covers two nights lodging, all associated meals and workshop materials.[/size]
[size 2]The second workshop is titled Advanced Project Learning Tree: Burning Issues in the Forest and is being slated for Nov. 12-14. This workshop focuses on fire ecology in the Black Hills to help participants gain a better understanding of the complexity of environmental issues. Educators will be provided with the tools and instructional techniques to aid students in examining issues objectively, collect and analyze data and become involved in the decision-making process. In addition, skills will be shared to enhance critical thinking activities, as well as inform the participants that forest management is a wise practice. The cost is $65 per participant and covers two nights lodging, all associated meals and workshop materials.[/size]
[size 2]Custer State Park provides teacher workshops every spring and fall season. Once these two workshops are concluded, the next educational activity will take place on April 29 - May 1, 2005. [/size]
[size 2]"Custer State Park has partnered with some wonderful educational groups these past few years to assist teachers with activity ideas, credit hours and educator networking across the state," said Block. "The park is looking forward to the continuation of these workshops into the future." [/size]
[size 2]For more information or to request registration materials, interested educators are encouraged to contact Bradley Block, Chief of Interpretation, at (605) 255-4828.[/size]
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[size 2]"These workshops are an excellent way for teachers and administrators to learn about the outdoors and how to bring the natural world into the classroom," said Bradley Block, chief of interpretation for the park. "What better setting to learn about the outdoors than actually conducting activities in Custer State Park?"[/size]
[size 2]Tagging up with Pheasants Forever, the first workshop is named "Go WILD about Leopold" and is being held on Nov. 5-7. This workshop offers a combination of the Leopold Education Project and Project WILD. Both activities are innovative, interdisciplinary and use hands-on techniques. Participants will learn strategies of how to get students involved in the outdoors, while enhancing their land ethics. The curriculum is geared for teachers in every grade level. The cost is $75 per participant and covers two nights lodging, all associated meals and workshop materials.[/size]
[size 2]The second workshop is titled Advanced Project Learning Tree: Burning Issues in the Forest and is being slated for Nov. 12-14. This workshop focuses on fire ecology in the Black Hills to help participants gain a better understanding of the complexity of environmental issues. Educators will be provided with the tools and instructional techniques to aid students in examining issues objectively, collect and analyze data and become involved in the decision-making process. In addition, skills will be shared to enhance critical thinking activities, as well as inform the participants that forest management is a wise practice. The cost is $65 per participant and covers two nights lodging, all associated meals and workshop materials.[/size]
[size 2]Custer State Park provides teacher workshops every spring and fall season. Once these two workshops are concluded, the next educational activity will take place on April 29 - May 1, 2005. [/size]
[size 2]"Custer State Park has partnered with some wonderful educational groups these past few years to assist teachers with activity ideas, credit hours and educator networking across the state," said Block. "The park is looking forward to the continuation of these workshops into the future." [/size]
[size 2]For more information or to request registration materials, interested educators are encouraged to contact Bradley Block, Chief of Interpretation, at (605) 255-4828.[/size]
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