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Designing High Impact Field Experiences with PEI and GSSC

Shared with you by Brian MacNevin, Regional Science Coordinator at Northwest Educational Service District.

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Hello PNW K-12 Formal Educators! 

Interested in providing meaningful outdoor FieldSTEM experiences for your students? Learn how to create High Impact Field Experiences that are deeply integrated with your curricula and support your classroom learning goals! In this workshop hosted by Pacific Education Institute (PEI) and Garden of the Salish Sea Curriculum (GSCC) you will: 
  • Start designing your own High Impact Field Experience 
  • Learn how community partners can support you 
  • Get outside! Participate in Garden of the Salish Sea Curriculum lessons, including a beach survey 
  • Hear from a professional in the field of disabilities and consider how to make your Field Experience accessible 
  • Develop components of your own Field Experience (not limited to marine ecology) using PEI's professional resources 
When: Saturday, April 22, 2023, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM 
Where: Blaine, WA (specific location to be provided upon registration) 
Earn: 6 free STEM clock hours and an opportunity to earn a $100 implementation stipend!
Register here or by clicking the link in the attached flier: [FLIER]

Best, 

Amy Keiper Hear me say it (she/her)

Northwest WA FieldSTEM Coordinator



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