In a few sentences, explain why you feel participating in six full days of our institute will benefit your professional development goals. What do you want to get out of the institute (e.g. new knowledge, activities, lessons, etc.)?
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In a few sentences, explain what experience you have with science. What training do you have in Ecology, Biology, Earth Sciences, the scientific method, scientific journaling, sampling, rapid assessment or other field investigations? What do you currently teach about climate change? If you do not currently teach climate change, what has held you back, or prohibited you from doing so?
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In a few sentences, explain how you hope to bring this information back to your students. Describe the students you work with (grade, subject, ability).
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