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

2.  National Office  Trained Facilitators in states and multiple countries  Educators who teach others…  Children and Adults  Diverse Cultures  Common Resources PROJECTS’ STRUCTURE

3.  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

4. 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

5.  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

6.  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

7.  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

8. 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

9.  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

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

11.  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

12. 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

13.  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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