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Want to know more about global climate change?
What: Global Climate Change Institute for Teachers: Elementary
Where: Western Oregon University
When: Three dates to choose from
Friday, July 11, 2008
Friday, July 25, 2008
Friday, August 22, 2008
Time: 8:30-4 pm
Cost: FREE! Includes snacks and lunch. (charges apply if taking the class for one graduate credit or if you choose to stay overnight in university housing)

What to expect:

• Gain an understanding of what global climate change is and how it will impact the Pacific Northwest
• Explore ways your school and students can initiate changes to reduce your school’s carbon footprint.
• Learn how Global Climate change curriculum connects with national and state science standards
• Participate in lessons and hands-on activities suitable for use in k-5 classrooms
• Receive copies of the lessons along with supplies to take with you
• Examine children’s books that can be integrated with the global climate change curriculum
• Possible follow up school visit and assistance from GIFT staff during the 2008-09 school year

Limit: 24 elementary teachers each day
For more information contact: Dr. William Schoenfeld or Dr. Adele Schepige at gccift@wou.edu