Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs) are learner-centered experiences that focus on investigations into local environmental issues that lead to informed action and civic engagement. It is an educational approach that is being implemented across the Chesapeake Bay watershed—and beyond. Teachers will learn how to conduct testing of local water and be able to investigate any issues that may be found. They will also learn how to create this type of learning experience with their students.
As part of the new PA Standards for Science, topics on Environmental Literacy and Sustainability are included. Join us in this interesting and engaging project to learn how to create student-centered activities for your classrooms.
This 3 part program involves:
1. Take the free 10 - hour MWEE 101 course online during May 15 - June 17, 2024.
2. Attend the free 5-hour, in-person session on June 17, 2024 from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm at the Outdoor Discovery Center located at Crooked Creek, PA
3. (Optional) In the Fall of 2024, or Spring of 2025, do a MWEE project with students in your classroom (or outside of your classroom). To support this session it can be co-faciliated by Lori Rodgers.
Teachers who successfully complete steps 1 and 2 of this program will receive a $100 stipend. This program will be limited to the first 15 registrants. Funding for this program is provided by a PA Smart Grant.
To register go to https://www.solutionwhere.com/ww/arin/
