2017 Educator Academy in the Amazon

Scholarship Deadline for 2017 Educator Academy in the Amazon $1000 Scholarships for Amazon Rainforest PD Workshop in Peru Scholarships are available for K-16 science and environmental educators for the July 1-11, 2017 Educator Academy in the Amazon Rainforest of Peru.
Application deadline is Feb. 1st, 2017.  
Join Al Stenstrup, former Director of Education for Project Learning Tree; Dr. Nancy Trautmann, Cornell Lab of Ornithology; Dr. David Pearson, Wildlife Travellers’ Guide to Peru; along with scientists Dr. Steve Madigosky, Widener University; and Randy Morgan,
Curator/Entomologist, Cincinnati Zoo as you:   Contact christa@amazonworkshops.com or 1-800-431-2624 for more information.
• Participate in citizen science projects and inquiry based field studies on a 1/4-mile Rainforest Canopy Walkway in one of the most biologically diverse environments on the planet.
• Spend a day in an Amazon village and experience the role of education in creating a sustainable future for Amazon children.
• Explore sustainability, conservation, and field work with indigenous communities in the Amazon
• Work with fellow educators to develop strategies for using the Amazon as a vehicle for incorporating STEM education, inquiry-based learning, and sustainability science education into your NGSS classroom.
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Project Learning Tree and BirdSleuth resources plus 50 Arizona State University PD hours included. Academic credit and Machu Picchu extension optional.  Get the details and download a syllabus and scholarship application at:http://www.amazonworkshops.com/educator-academy.html
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