June 19-24 2006 Re: GLIN==> Ecology of Isle Royale for Teachers

[Ann Mayo Kiely <ammayo@mtu.edu>]

The correct dates for the teachers' institute below are June 19-24, 2006.

At 10:51 AM 3/29/2006, Ann Mayo Kiely wrote:
> The Isle Royale Institute and Michigan Tech University invite teachers to 
> participate in an institute at Isle Royale National Park June 19-12, 2006. 
> This one-week, field-based camping experience at Isle Royale National Park 
> prepares teachers to help students understand ecological concepts, 
> wilderness ethics, and cultural history through direct experience, 
> observation, activity, and discussion. The interactive course is designed 
> to provide elementary, middle, and high school educators with 
> standards-based professional development and time to plan, discuss, and 
> reflect on their teaching. Institute participants work in groups, sharing 
> their teaching experience and ideas with other educators.
>
> The course is lead by an educator with extensive Isle Royale experience 
> and includes five nights of wilderness camping and backpacking, visits 
> with researchers in the park, and exploration of cultural sites and a 
> variety of terrestrial and aquatic habitats.
>
> Cost: $450. The cost covers tuition and fees, course materials, 
> transportation from Copper Harbor (Michigan) to Isle Royale, six days of 
> food, and some camping equipment. Partial stipends are available for a 
> limited number of participating teachers from Michigan.
>
> Credit: 3 graduate credits through Michigan Technological University's 
> Department of Education
>
> To register, complete the web-based application 
> (http://forest.mtu.edu/iri/education.htm) by May 1, or contact Lori 
> Whitting 906-487-2263. For more course information, contact Ann Mayo Kiely 
> (ammayo@mtu.edu).
>
> Information about additional Teachers' Institutes is available at 
> http://www.ed.mtu.edu/
>
>
>
> ******************************
> Ann Mayo Kiely
> The Isle Royale Institute
> MTU, Forest Resources & Environmental Science
> 1400 Townsend Drive
> Houghton, MI 49931-1295
>
> ammayo@mtu.edu
> 906-487-4335
>
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Ann Mayo Kiely
The Isle Royale Institute
MTU, Forest Resources & Environmental Science
1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton, MI 49931-1295

ammayo@mtu.edu
906-487-4335

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