August 2017 – Iowa Conservation Education Coalition

Engaging Students in High Quality Project-Based Learning Through the Ames Students Aiding Pollinators (ASAP) Project at Ames High School

August 10, 2017August 11, 2017 by iowaeeadmin

by Mike Todd, Ames High School Science Teacher “I think I’m done,” Josh says as he turns a computer to show me his first draft of the ASAP logo that will be used on every other student pollinator project. As our conversation develops and he takes notes about the critiques I offer up, he realizes … Read moreEngaging Students in High Quality Project-Based Learning Through the Ames Students Aiding Pollinators (ASAP) Project at Ames High School

Nature-based Classroom Icebreakers

March 16, 2017August 10, 2017 by ICEC

Here are great ways to start infusing the natural world into your classroom every day and why not start out on the first day of school! Who Am I? For this activity tape or pin the name of a wildlife species on the back of each participant and make sure everyone has paper and a … Read moreNature-based Classroom Icebreakers

Congratulations to the 2017 Conservation Teacher of the Year Award Winners!

August 9, 2017 by iowaeeadmin

ICEC, with the co-sponsorship of the Iowa Soil Conservation Awards Program, is proud to have awarded Sue Sparrow Meggers and Louis Beck as this year’s Division I and II Conservation Teacher of the Year! This award is given annually to two classroom teachers who are creating awareness in their classrooms and beyond about the need … Read moreCongratulations to the 2017 Conservation Teacher of the Year Award Winners!