A Training for Wisconsin Project Learning Tree Facilitators

Presented by Al Stenstrup, National Project Learning Tree

The Cornerstone for Environmental Education: Introducing the 2006 PreK-8 Activity Guide

• Introduction to PLT and a Hike Through the New Guide, Part 1  [VIDEO, 15:11]
• Introduction to PLT and a Hike Through the New Guide, Part 2  [VIDEO, 28:48]
• Differentiated instruction and Technology Connections  [VIDEO, 31:09]
• Technology connections continued  [VIDEO, 7:42]
• Technology Conclusion, Wisconsin Connections, Workshop Best Practices for Introducing the Guide.  [VIDEO, 24:00]

Related Resources

• Wisconsin invasive species information: Wisconsin Council on Invasive Species, General information & resources, Online reading for Kids, teacher resources, K-12 publications
• Help promote the GreenWorks! Grants in your area
• Check out the online PreK-8 Guide Resources by Activity

New Secondary Module Exploring Environmental Issues: Places We Live

• Introduction (Jeopardy)  [VIDEO, 10:20]
  See the press release describing the new module. Visit PLT's Places We Live Web page to see the activities, case study links, technology connections, and more module resources.
• Module Overview & EETAP Grant Funding  [VIDEO, 24:38]
• "Community of Choices", ©Dunn Foundation  [VIDEO, 29:34]
  A video focusing on sustainable development and developing a "sense of place" as communities grow.

Related Resources

• Wisconsin Connections:
• Wisconsin Regional Planning Commissions
• Maps & Aerial Photos
• Land Use Resources, Community Planning, and Smart Growth
• Forest Legacy Program
• Land Legacy Program
• Planning For Natural Resources: A guide to including natural resources in local comprehensive planning
• Wisconsin Chapter of the American Planning Association
• 4-H's "Going Places, Making Choices" curriculum
• Madison 2200 (urban planning game for kids)
• Brownfields: Redeveloping Contaminated Property
• National Project Learning Tree:
• Environmental Education and Training Partnership (EETAP) Grants
• Learn about other PLT Secondary Modules

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