The History of the Land We Live On 

Grade Span |  4th - 8th 

Workshop Description | This is a two part workshop.

We as educators are poised to help diminish the erasure of Native Californians.  By tying the natural history and the human history of your local environment together, we can support student learning in History & Social Science, NGSS, and the EP&C’s.

Session 1

Build a deeper understanding of the history of California Natives and the erasure they face, in order to bring messaging to your classroom.

Presenters | Amy Roe and Jose Marquez (tech support)

Session Materials | Slide Deck

Recording Link | Coming Soon

Tips For Teaching Kids Outdoors 

Grade Span |  K-12

Workshop Description | Research shows that environment-centered education improves student achievement.  Come learn about how to create outdoor

learning spaces that can be used from year

to year—with little extra effort or resources. 

Presenters | Michelle Roy, Joanna Trigo, Bonnie Crum, Jamie Viveros, Justin Janssen and Holli Gonzalez

Session Materials |  Resources

Recording Link

Social Emotional Learning through Nature Journaling and the Virtues

Grade Span |  9-12

Workshop Description | Looking across many different cultures, languages, faiths, and world views, are several common virtues. These virtues name aspects of our being that allow us to pursue a path of change and action. Our world will need individuals with COURAGE and RESILIENCE as we bring forth environmental sustainability, social justice, and an understanding of our role in the community of life on our planet. Nature journaling is a tool to help us see the connections in nature and our connection to nature. This change in mindset towards our planet requires a change in how we see ourselves and each other. In this workshop, you will hear an introduction to the virtues and how you can incorporate social emotional learning lessons with nature journaling. 

Presenters | Jenn Boyd

Session Materials | Slide Deck & Resources

Recording Link

May the Forest Be With You

Grade Span | 6-12th

Workshop Description | Green jobs represent one of the fastest growing and changing segments of the global economy. At the same time, today’s youth are seeking rewarding careers that help us move toward more sustainable lifestyles and greener economies. Help inspire the next generation of environmental and conservation leaders through learning more about Project Learning Tree’s supplementary curriculum titled “Green Jobs: Exploring Forest Careers”.

Learn from veteran teacher and four-time coach of the High School Forestry Challenge, Rachel Castongia, about how to successfully build a Forestry Challenge team at your school. Through the Forestry Challenge, students gain scientific knowledge and learn practical skills involved in environmental stewardship. Students participate as a team and learn important lessons of cooperation, teamwork, and public speaking. Having a forest nearby is not required.

Presenters | Rachel Castongia and Tricia Dunlap

Session Materials | Slide Deck & Resource Page 

Recording Link

The History of the Land We Live On 

Grade Span |  4th - 8th

Workshop Description | This is a two part workshop.

We as educators are poised to help diminish the erasure of Native Californians.  By tying the natural history and the human history of your local environment together, we can support student learning in History & Social Science, NGSS, and the EP&C’s.

Session 2

Leave this session with ideas of places within your curriculum where you can amplify the history and voices of Native Californians. 

Presenters | Amy Roe and Jose Marquez (tech support)

Session Materials | Slide Deck 

Recording Link

Environmental Club 101 

Grade Span |  K-12

Workshop Description | We'd like to share our experiences with having an afterschool Environmental Club and help make it easier for others to start their own club.

Presenters | Andrea Ames, Sandi Starr and Megan Smith

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Implementing Environmental Literacy K-12 

Grade Span |  K-12

Workshop Description | Implementing Environmental literacy K-12 follows the actions of 3 teachers collaborating across grade bands, districts and counties to increase the environmental literacy at each of their sites. School Gardens, Trout in the Classroom, and grant writing will be discussed as vehicles of implementation. 

Presenters | Kurt Hollan, Justin Ward, Donnia Callahan and Chris Ladwig

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NGSS & Human Impact in the Elementary Classroom 

Grade Span | K-5

Workshop Description | When you teach NGSS in the elementary classroom, you are already addressing age-appropriate human impact topics! We will dig into NGSS ESS3 (Earth and Human Activity) to discover the connections with the EP&Cs and then share lessons that have been designed to address these specific human impact NGSS standards. 

Presenters | Lesly Gates and  Renee Miller

Session Materials | Slide Deck 

Recording Link