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Michelle Shane KGHS Coordinator, KEEC Michelle.Shane@ky.gov Melinda Wilder EKU Melinda.wilder@eku.edu Overview Project Learning Tree Project WET Project WILD

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National Office Trained Facilitators in states and multiple countries Educators who teach others Children and Adults Diverse Cultures Common Resources PROJECTS STRUCTURE

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National Office: Washington, D.C. In all 50 States and Washington, D.C. More than 10 Countries Internationally Translated into multiple languages Aligned to National Educational Standards online Aligned to National Educational Standards online More than 90 Activities in Guide in K-8 Guide Secondary Modules PROJECT LEARNING TREE

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Mission PLT uses the forest as a "window" on the world to increase students' understanding of our environment; stimulate students' critical and creative thinking; develop students' ability to make informed decisions on environmental issues; and instill in students the commitment to take responsible action on behalf of the environment. Goals To develop students' awareness, appreciation, skills, and commitment to address environmental issues. To provide a framework for students to apply scientific processes and higher order thinking skills to resolve environmental problems. To help students acquire an appreciation and tolerance of diverse viewpoints on environmental issues and develop attitudes and actions based on analysis and evaluation of the available information. To encourage creativity, originality, and flexibility to resolve environmental problems and issues. To inspire and empower students to become responsible, productive, and participatory members of society. PROJECT LEARNING TREE

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1976 - First Guides (K-6 and 7-12) published by the American Forest Institute (now the American Forest Foundation) 1993 - Revised PreK-8 Environmental Education Activity Guide 1996 - First Secondary Module Introduced 2002 - Minnesota and Wisconsin develop Early Childhood Supplements to PLT 2005 New and Revised PreK-8 Environmental Education Activity Guide 2010 - PLT releases Environmental Experiences for Early Childhood PLT HISTORY

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Secondary Module topics: Biodiversity Biotechnology Focus on Forests Forests of the World Places We Live Focus on the Risk Municipal Solid Waste PLT OFFERINGS Service Learning

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National Office: Bozeman, Montana In all 50 States and Washington, D.C. In more than 50 Countries Internationally Translated into multiple languages Aligned to National Educational Standards online Aligned to National Educational Standards online More than 60 Activities in Guide PROJECT WATER WATER EDUCATION FOR TEACHERS

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In 2005, the Project WET Foundation formally announced its commitment to helping achieve the goals of the Decade of Water for Life, Decade of Education for Sustainable Development and the Millennium Development Goals as identified by the United Nations. Mission Reach children, parents, teachers and community members of the world with water education. Goals Publish educational materials such as Educator Guides, KIDs books and websites Build a worldwide network of educators Organize school and community water education events PROJECT WET

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1984 - Project WET program was established by the North Dakota State Water Commission 1995 - Published Project WET Curriculum and Activity Guide (White Book) 1995 2005 - Project WET published over 50 water education guides and books for children and teachers July 1, 2005 - Project WET Foundation was established as a 501(c)(3) organization 2011 Publication of updated Project WET Curriculum and Activity Guide 2.0 PROJECT WET HISTORY 1985-2011 2011- the present

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projectwet.org PROJECT WET OFFERINGS Kids in Discovery Series (KIDS)

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National Office: Houston, Texas In all 50 States and Washington, D.C. Multiple Countries Internationally Translated into multiple languages Aligned to National Educational Standards online Aligned to National Educational Standards online More than 120 Activities in Guide PROJECT WILDLIFE IN LEARNING DESIGN

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Mission Project WILD's mission is to provide wildlife-based conservation and environmental education that fosters responsible actions toward wildlife and related natural resources. Goal The goal of Project WILD is to assist learners of all ages in developing awareness, knowledge, skills, and commitment that result in informed decisions, responsible behavior, and constructive actions concerning wildlife and the environment upon which all life depends. PROJECT WILD

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1979 - Idea for Project WILD is born at Western Regional Environmental Education Council, Inc. (WREEC) 1983 - WREEC launches Project WILD Elementary Activity Guide 1984 - Release of Project WILD Secondary Activity Guide 1987 - Project WILD Aquatic Activity Guide released 1996 WREEC changes name to Council for Environmental Education (CEE) 2000 - Updates of WILD and WILD Aquatic Guides released 2004 - CEE releases Flying WILD Educator Guide 2009 - Growing Up WILD Early Childhood Guide becomes available 2012 - Project WILD Aquatic K-12 Curriculum and Activity Guide gets a makeover PROJECT WILD

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PROJECT WILD OFFERINGS

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FACILITATORS TRAINING?

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QUESTIONS?