National Environmental Education Week (EE Week) is the
nation’s largest celebration of environmental education. With support from
national sponsor, Samsung, EE Week continues its multi-year focus on connecting
the environment with STEM (science, technology, engineering & math)
learning. Building off the focus on Technology in 2013 and Engineering in 2014,
this year’s EE Week theme is Greening
STEM: Surrounded by Science.
Science provides the tools we need to better understand
the environment. Through the scientific process, we observe, test, analyze and
advance our knowledge of the world. With so many fields of scientific study
that examine the environment, there are endless connections through Green
Science education that directly relate to the forefront of real-world
scientific research and discovery. This year, EE Week is excited to explore
these connections to help educators find the most effective and engaging ways
environmental themes can be used to enrich science education.
Student achievement in STEM is key to fostering a new wave of
innovators who can creatively address complex 21st century challenges.
Environmental education can provide students with opportunities to engage in
meaningful and exciting scientific studies that can spark their interest in
STEM and empower them to take part in solutions to local environmental
challenges.
EE Week works to celebrate all of the educators who are
making a difference in the world of environmental education and STEM learning
and provide them with the tools and resources they need to continue inspiring
the next generation of lifelong environmental learners. Whether you already have a project in
mind or are looking for inspiration, EE Week registration is free and open to
everyone! By registering, you’ll stay up to date with the latest news and
announcements about EE Week, including professional development opportunities,
educator toolkits, blog posts, related news stories, grants, contest
opportunities, partner discounts and more! Visit EEWeek.org to learn more and register online at http://eeweek.org/register.
