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Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention Project Forestry Conference
Halifax Community College, 100 College Dr, Weldon, NC 27890, USA Halifax Community College, 100 College Dr, Weldon, NC 27890, USA Extension Forestry
3 months ago
Description:
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JULY 13, 2018
Roanoke Electric Cooperative’s Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention Project is hosting this conference in partnership with forestry and natural resource agencies and organizations from the state, federal, and private sectors. The purpose of this conference to inform and educate North Carolina and Virginia landowners on available programs and technical assistance.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: ALTON PERRY OFFICE-252-539-4602
TOLL FREE-1-800-433-2236 EXT 602
aperry@roanokeelectric.com
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To Register: http://go.ncsu.edu/ncplt_nczoo (you will need to create an account)
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To Register: http://go.ncsu.edu/ncplt_jordanlake (you will need to create an account)
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Registration Deadline: November 7, 2018
Questions? Andrew Snyder andrew.snyder@ncagr.gov or 919-542-1154
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Differentiated instruction? Technology connections? Literature links? STEM? The PLT activity guide covers it all!!! The PreK-8 guide is correlated to the Common Core (math and ELA) as well as to the NC Essential Standards (science and social studies). Participants will learn about the materials through direct engagement in the PLT activities throughout the workshop. Please bring a bag lunch and prepare to be outside!
Please make a personal commitment to attend to ensure there are enough materials and space for everyone. Cancellations made by November 7th will receive a $10 refund. Cancellations after this date will not receive a refund.
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9am - 4pm
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To Register: http://go.ncsu.edu/ncplt_jordanlake (you will need to create an account)
Workshop Fee: $20
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This workshop will cover the PLT K-8 guide and the secondary module, Focus on Forests. Participants will receive copies of both curriculum guides. Activities in both guides are correlated to the NC Standard Course of Study and Essential Standards. You can view our correlations on this web page.
Join other K-12 classroom and nonformal educators as we explore activities in the Project Learning Tree K-8 Curriculum Guide. The PLT activity guides are provided free of charge to participants through support from the NC Forestry Association. CEU renewal credits are available. This workshop qualifies for Criteria I in the EE Certification Program.
Differentiated instruction? Technology connections? Literature links? STEM? The PLT activity guide covers it all!!! The PreK-8 guide is correlated to the Common Core (math and ELA) as well as to the NC Essential Standards (science and social studies). Participants will learn about the materials through direct engagement in the PLT activities throughout the workshop. Please bring a bag lunch and prepare to be outside!
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