November 23, 2010November 15, 2017

7th Graders in Gilmanton Explore Nearby Ecosystem

7th Graders in Gilmanton Explore Nearby Ecosystem 11/23/10 In early September, Gilmanton science teacher Mary Fougere and her 7th grade students explored nearby Cogswell Mountain over two full days. This experience allowed students to practice the skills of field scientists and to better understand their community. Fougere credits recent training from NH Project Learning Tree …

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November 15, 2010November 15, 2017

Susan Cox – 2010 National PLT Outstanding Educator of the Year

Susan Cox received one of five awards as a national outstanding PLT educator. Susan uses and supports PLT at many levels. She served on the NH Project Learning Tree board of directors in the late 1990s, helps to organize and train middle and high school teachers in the Forest for Every Classroom program, trains teachers …

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Upcoming Events

Next Generation of Science Standards and Project Learning Tree

April 24 @ 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

This workshop will provide an overview of the three-dimensions of NGSS and how Project Learning Tree activities can help meet the standards. We will explore what is a performance assessment, delve into a few disciplinary core ideas and discuss cross cutting concepts. Project Learning Tree is an activity-based, supplementary curricula that support the teaching of conservation and science concepts. The activities are both interactive and interdisciplinary. As students are intrinsically interested in wildlife, trees and the outdoors, they readily engage in learning. Activities can be readily infused into everyday school subjects and busy classrooms. Come dressed to be outside and bring lunch. This workshop is being supported by the NH Division of Forests and Lands -Urban and Community Forestry Program.

Joint Project Learning Tree and Project WILD Workshop for Summer and After School Programs

June 21 @ 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Join us for this all day workshop to explore Project Learning Tree and Project WILD. Activity-based, supplementary curricula supports teaching of wildlife, trees and forests and related conservation education concepts Great for summer camp leaders and after school program providers looking for quick, educational activities to do indoors and -outdoors Participate in several fun and engaging outdoor activities Time to explore the guides and practice leading an activity Every participant will receive both guides. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Please bring your own lunch. Come dressed for the weather. For more information: Mary Goodyear at 271-6649 and [email protected] Judy Silverberg at 568-2503 or [email protected]