This Earth Day, start talking trash in your classroom!
What happens to the waste we all produce? When does it make sense to recycle? Can trash become energy?
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Discovery Education streaming subscribers already know that new media content is added all the time. Tonight ” Out of the Wild: The Alaska Experiment” premiers on the Discovery Channel and streaming subscribers can already access corresponding video in streaming to use with their students:
I’m really excited about this series as I had the opportunity to travel to Alaska in February to work with the terrific teachers in the Anchorage School District.
Yes, we did actually see a moose!
[It probably wasn't advisable to get this close to the moose, but when will I ever get a picture like this again?]
What is “The Alaska Experiment”?
The experiment begins when nine ordinary people are abandoned off in Central Alaska with only a few essential supplies and a goal to make it back to civilization. Alaska wastes no time testing their wilderness experience and severe hunger sets in.
There are some terrific interactive features posted on the series website.
Plus, there are a few corresponding resources from How Stuff Works.
So, if you are looking for a terrific series with great classroom extensions, check out “The Alaska Experiment” premiering on April 14th at 10:00 PM ET on the Discovery Channel.
[Note: Copied from the National Blog.]
We’re looking for a few good DEN (sorry, couldn’t resist)!
Seriously, the DEN has doubled in size since last year and this amazing growth has a lot to do with our incredible DEN Leadership Councils. We are in awe of the work they have volunteered to do to make the DEN community what it is today. Wouldn’t you love to be part of these incredible groups of STAR DEs? Now’s your chance.
In order to provide the necessary support to ever-growing state-level DEN communities, give new STAR Discovery Educators the opportunity to take an active leadership role with the DEN, and allow current LC members a break (if they choose) we are starting an annual LC election process.
From now until Friday, May 15, 2009, you have the opportunity to express interest in staying active as an LC member, joining an existing LC or helping to launch a new LC.
Every STAR Discovery Educator is encouraged to formally express his/her interest by completing the self-nomination form. You will select which leadership role(s) you are interested in as well as provide a brief statement of interest that will serve as your “campaign speech” should someone else wish to be considered for the same leadership role.
In order to be considered for the Chair, Blog Coordinator or Events Coordinator roles you must serve on the DEN LC for at least one year as part of the Events Team or Blog Team. For new LCs this does not apply.
For more details about the DEN Leadership Councils including the roles, responsibilities, benefits and the election process please read the DEN LC Overview.
If you have any questions, please post them as comments on the National Blog so everyone can see the response.
