Summer Institute in Environmental Science

该项目将提高教师的知识和教学背景。该项目将提供90小时的环境科学和生态学教学。在24天的时间里，将探索五个环境概念。每周的指导将包括客座讲座、实践工作坊、实地考察和与社区领袖的访谈。课程将在整个7月份每天举行。作为暑期计划的一部分，参赛者将被要求提交一个小组项目。活动的结果将展示给项目的所有参与者。参与者将是来自圣路易斯大都市区的K-12教师。至少三年的教学经验。参与者必须得到主管或校长的批准才能参加并释放学院结束后的时间。

This project will improve the knowledge and teaching background of teachers. The program will provide 90 hours of instruction in environmental science and ecology. Five environmental concepts will be explored during the 24-day period. Each week's instruction will include guest lectures, hands-on workshops, field trips, and interviews with community leaders. The course will meet daily throughout the month of July. Participants will be required to submit a group project as part of the Summer Program. The results of the activity will be presented to all participants of the program. Participants will be K-12 teachers from the St. Louis metropolitan area. A minimum of three years teaching experience is required. Participants must have approval from their supervisory or principal to attend and release time for a post-institute day.