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Are you an educator? If not, do you know of a Jersey City teacher who might be interested in Educational Summer Adventure?

I was contacted by Tamisha and Jennifer informing me of this great opportunity for JC and/or Hudson County teachers to learn how to bring learning into the outdoors.

For the very first time, Honeywell and New Jersey Audubon Society have partnered together to create a unique, hands on summer program for teachers in Bergen and Hudson County. Teachers will learn firsthand, how to bring text book learning to practice in outdoor environments – the Hackensack Watershed in particular.

This program is open to all middle and high school, science and social studies teachers in Bergen and Hudson. Teachers will not only receive instruction on how to energize and teach students about their environment, but they will also receive a stipend, classroom resource materials, and professional development hours among other incentives. Deadline to apply is June 6th. <Download registration form (PDF Format)>

What will the teachers gain?

• Experience the watershed, firsthand.
• Support your curricula with lessons & activities correlated with the NJ CCCS.
• Meet with professionals in the environmental field.
• Earn 30 PD hours.
• Receive a weekly stipend for attending.
• Receive NJ-specific materials and other resources

Honeywell Institute for Ecosystems Education
Where : Hackensack Watershed
Who can participate : Bergen and Hudson County Educators
When : August 18-22, 2008
Website : http://www.njaudubon.com/Education/Summerinstitute.html
Contact Persons : Tamisha Hallman and Jennifer Castro
Email Addresses : tamisha.hallman@winningstrat.com | Jennifer.Castro@honeywell.com
Contact Numbers : (973)286-8298

Read the rest for the Press Release…

MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J. – May 6, 2008 – Honeywell (NYSE: HON) and the New Jersey Audubon Society (NJAS) today announced the launch of a new summer program, the Honeywell Institute for Ecosystems Education, for Bergen and Hudson County teachers to learn inquiry-based techniques to inspire their students to learn about natural systems and environmental issues. The program combines classroom instruction with outdoor experiences within the Hackensack Watershed.

Twenty-eight middle and high school science and social studies teachers will receive sponsorships to participate in the program. Teachers will roll-up their sleeves and explore forested and field habitats as well as freshwater streams and tidal salt marshes with environmental educators and naturalists. The discovery techniques will help teachers understand how they can extend their classrooms to the outdoors and offer students hands-on lessons about geology, watershed dynamics, habitat health, land use and human-ecosystems dependencies. Throughout the week, teachers will participate in the same activities they can use with their students. The primary focus will be on providing age-appropriate ecological and environmental content as well as modeling the scientific process.

“Our goal is to enhance teachers’ abilities to use the outdoor environment to create fun, thought-provoking experiences that encourage students to take an active role in their own learning process,” said Dale Rosselet, vice-president for Education, New Jersey Audubon Society. “Learning by doing can transform a text-book lesson into a real, relevant student experience using field studies as the basis for teaching required curriculum components.”

Teachers will visit geologic sites, take an eco-cruise, tour a utility company and explore a variety of habitats to understand watershed dynamics and experience first-hand the process of inquiry-based learning.

“As one of the world’s leading technology companies, Honeywell is committed to inspire the next-generation of innovators with careers in science, math, engineering and environmental studies,” said Tom Buckmaster, President, Honeywell Hometown Solutions. “Working with the New Jersey Audubon Society as one of our world-class partners, Honeywell will continue to build on its portfolio of engaging, life-changing programs that improve the skill set and create new opportunities for teachers and students, one classroom at a time.”

NJAS has a nearly 50-year history of teaching experience-based nature studies and conservation in the state. A teacher from Brookside School in Allendale, NJ said, “Learning how to better structure my lessons to emphasize inquiry and to let ‘experience’ drive the lesson,” was the most helpful information I received after attending one of the NJAS workshops.”

Hosted August 18 through 22, 2008, the program is open to all middle and high school science and social studies teachers in Bergen and Hudson Counties. Registrations are due by June 6, 2008. Teachers interested in applying or with questions can visit www.njaudubon.com/Education/Summerinstitute.html or call (609) 861-0700 x13.

All selected participating teachers will receive free tuition for one-week summer institute, classroom resource materials, a monetary stipend for program completion and 30 hours of professional development credit. The program is aligned with New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards in Science and Social Studies. Teachers will receive assistance on how to integrate program content into their existing curriculum.

Honeywell Institute for Ecosystems Education is part of Honeywell Hometown Solutions, the company’s corporate citizenship initiative, which focuses on four areas of vital importance: Family Safety and Security; Housing and Shelter; Science and Math Education; and, Humanitarian Relief. More information on Honeywell Hometown Solutions can be found at: www.honeywell.com/hhs.

Honeywell International is a $37 billion diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry; automotive products; turbochargers; and specialty materials. Based in Morris Township, N.J., Honeywell’s shares are traded on the New York, London and Chicago Stock Exchanges. For additional information, please visit www.honeywell.com.