Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh, Yes! March 18
Earthwatch, a leading environmental organization, has a fellowship, Live from the Field, taking educators on a journey of action professional development with lead scientists. During their expeditions, teachers share their learning experiences directly with classrooms at home through web posts of journals, photos, lessons, suggested activities, and teleconferencing. Sometimes they’re able to accommodate requests to be placed with another awarded educator or paying volunteer (note your interest on both applications). The application deadline for NYC Fellowships was March 1, but they accept applications until the positions are filled.
If you want to be involved, but can’t get into the field, consider being a host. Fill out an application indicating your curricular interests and scheduling preferences. Based on your application, Earthwatch will match you with a field research site and Fellow who’ll respond to your students’ questions via the web and teleconferencing. Check current field sites recruiting host classrooms.
If you want to organize a group expedition with your students, friends, families, clubs, etc., they offer customized group expeditions for educators or volunteers. You can even get your students, age 16 and up, into the field with their Teen Teams program. There’s a student scholarship program for all student teams. Nominate a high school student by emailing scap@earthwatch.org.