Are you a Miami-Dade public middle or high school teacher interested in learning more about major environmental issues confronting South Florida?

The program will include a weeklong workshop from June 19-23, 2023 in Miami, followed by curriculum implementation and scientist school visits throughout the 2023-24 school year. Throughout the weeklong summer workshop, participants will combine outdoor experiences with science content presentations, active learning, and standards-aligned lessons for the classroom that exemplify one or more Earth and environmental system(s) of local relevance.

Activity modules will include learning about native and nonnative tropical plants, avian biodiversity; endangered marine species and coastal ecosystems; ancient life; iNaturalist citizen science; extreme weather, global sea-level rise, and more!

Participants will leave the workshop with lesson plans that are sure to get their students excited while being exposed to environmental and Earth systems science topics and the opportunity to work with cohort members and scientists throughout the year!

This opportunity has been graciously funded by the Batchelor Foundation.

A cohort of 12 Miami-Dade middle and high school teachers will be selected. Teachers who teach at public schools that receive Title I funds are especially encouraged to apply. Selected teachers will be required to participate in cohort activities running from June 2023-May 2024.

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Workshop Dates & Location:

This year-long cohort will begin with an initial weeklong workshop on June 19-23, 2023 at various locations around Miami, Florida, and run through Spring 2024. Participants will be responsible for travel to and from any in-person cohort activities.

A detailed agenda will be provided to participants prior to travel.

Learning Goals and Benefits:

Participants  will gain the following:

Workshop Components

Planned field trips:

Activity modules will cover topics like:

Participants will be given a detailed agenda ahead of the workshop.

Participant Expectations

In order to receive the $1,000 stipend, participants must attend all cohort activities including:

Eligibility

In order to be considered for this cohort, applicants:

Deadline:

Teachers must apply by May 1, 2023 to be considered. Teachers will be notified of selection by May 5, 2023

To apply:

Please apply online by visiting the following link: https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_die3fvXcSQQXPBc

*If you would like to first preview all questions, visit the following link to view a PDF version of the application: PDF Application

Program Collaborators:

 

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Funding Sources

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