EcoExpress.org Spring Into Science Education Teacher Education Event March 29

Isn’t it time that local science educators get celebrated? On March 29 EcoExpress will present Spring into Science Education from 3 to 6 p.m. at the historic Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia. 
            The 2nd Annual Spring into Science Education is a FREE networking event and celebration for local educators and community members. This event has a lot to offer! 
            Highlights of the Spring into Science Education include: The Premiere of the EcoExpress Documentary about the Overbrook Environmental  Education Center; Exhibits by Local Environmental and Science Education Organizations; Hands-On Activity Demonstrations; Refreshments; Prizes; And more!
            Organizations participating in Spring into Science Education include Delaware Valley Green Building Council, Earth Force, Education Advancement Alliance, Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center, iPRAXIS, Laurel Hill Cemetery, Marmota Environmental Consulting, PA Horticultural Society, Philadelphia Science Festival, Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, Stroud Water Research Center with the Philadelphia Water Department, and Weavers Way Community Programs.
            While Spring into Science Education is a free event, attendance space is limited. Teachers, educators, and community members interested in attending are encouraged to register online.
            EcoExpress, a program of GreenTreks Network, is a free resource center for local educators. EcoExpress provides captivating documentaries covering a wide range of environmental and science topics.
            Each video is accompanied by supplemental curriculum based on the Pennsylvania State Standards and School District of Philadelphia CORE Modules and Planning & Scheduling Timeline. EcoExpress helps teachers reach students with a broad range of learning styles.
            GreenTreks Network’s mission is to inspire people to take action towards a more sustainable lifestyle.


3/5/2012

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