Events
January 2022
Environmental Experiences for Early Childhood (online)
WHEN: Sign up for and complete the course anytime WHERE: Online WHAT: Through this self-paced online training, you will receive the Environmental Experiences for Early Childhood e-book, which contains over 130 experiences that engage young children in outdoor exploration and play, ideas for creating six Learning Centers in your classroom, and downloadable music files that encourage children to sing, dance and move. You will have the option to purchase a print version of the guide for an additional fee. CREDIT: 4…
Find out more »Treemendous Science E-Unit for K-2nd grades – Short online training
WHEN: Sign up for and complete the course anytime WHERE: Online WHAT: Through this self-paced online training, you will receive PLT’s Treemendous Science E-Unit which is designed to help K-2 students explore and collect tree data to develop understandings about how trees grow, the roles trees play in ecosystems, and the ways in which trees and humans interact. The Unit is organized around three levels, which will help you tailor your lessons depending on the needs and competencies of your student…
Find out more »Energy in Ecosystems E-Unit for 3rd-5th grades – Short Online Training
WHEN: Sign up for and complete the course anytime WHERE: Online WHAT: Through this self-paced online training, you will receive PLT’s Energy in Ecosystems E-Unit which helps students in grades 3-5 investigate the ways in which organisms depend on each other to survive and thrive. Students focus on forests – one of the largest and most complex types of ecosystems – and come to understand some of the interactions present in all ecosystems. In doing so, they learn to appreciate the…
Find out more »GreenSchools Short Online Training
WHEN: Sign up for and complete the course anytime WHERE: Online (six hour training) WHAT: Through this self-paced online training, you’ll receiving training in Project Learning Tree’s GreenSchools program, which inspires students to improve the environment at their school, home and in their community. The course provides tips on starting a GreenSchools program, how to obtain equipment and collect data, and ways to empower your students to design and lead an action project. It’s a great way for students to apply STEM skills and…
Find out more »(Start anytime!) Green Jobs: Exploring Forest Careers – Short online training and E-Book
WHEN: Sign up for and complete the course anytime. WHERE: Online (2 hour training) WHAT: The Green Jobs Online Professional Development Course is a supplement to the Green Jobs: Exploring Forest Careers guide and supports formal and nonformal educators in effectively leading activities with youth. This self-paced, interactive course provides curated videos to expand and deepen your knowledge of forest and conservation jobs, as well as teaching tips, and resources to help you modify and supplement the activities to meet…
Find out more »October 2022
Nature-Based STEM
WHEN: October 21-22, 2022. Friday, 4:30-8:30 pm. Saturday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Plus short assignments. WHERE: A.H. Bush Elementary School, Idaho Falls WHAT: Nature is naturally STEM-rich! Come to this 1-credit class to engage in hands-on inquiry activities, both indoors and out, that explore the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (along with other subjects and skills) inherent in your local environment. Receive the award-winning new Project Learning Tree Explore Your Environment K-8 Activity Guide. You'll leave eager to…
Find out more »PLT Explorations – Self-Guided Virtual Workshop – Customize to your grade level
WHEN: Begin the course and complete it anytime between October 25, 2022, and November 29, 2022. All coursework is asynchronous - completed on your own. WHERE: Online and wherever you are. A course website contains course instructions and links. WHAT: In this self-guided 1-credit training, you will select a specific PLT curriculum as your focus and complete an online training on that material. In addition, you will conduct PLT activities, explore abundant supporting resources, and reflect and plan…
Find out more »May 2023
PLT Explorations Self-Guided Virtual Workshop: Customize to your grade level May 1 – Aug 31, 2023
WHEN: Begin the course and complete it anytime between May 1, 2023, and August 31, 2023. All coursework is asynchronous - completed on your own. WHERE: Online and wherever you are. A course website contains course instructions and links. WHAT: In this self-guided 1-credit training, you will select a specific PLT curriculum as your focus and complete an online training on that material. In addition, you will conduct PLT activities, explore abundant supporting resources, and reflect and plan…
Find out more »PLT Explorations Self-Guided Virtual Workshop: Customize to your grade level Sept 1 – Dec 31, 2023
WHEN: Begin the course and complete it anytime between September 1, 2023, and December 31, 2023. All coursework is asynchronous - completed on your own. WHERE: Online and wherever you are. A course website contains course instructions and links. WHAT: In this self-guided 1-credit training, you will select a specific PLT curriculum as your focus and complete an online training on that material. In addition, you will conduct PLT activities, explore abundant supporting resources, and reflect and plan…
Find out more »October 2023
Idaho Ecosystems with WILD, WET & PLT October 24-November 28, 2023
WHEN: October 24-November 28, 2023; Zoom sessions October 24, November 14 and November 28 from 7-8:30 pm (MT)/6-7:30 pm (PT). WHAT: In this interactive virtual class, receive training and award-winning materials from Project WILD, Project WET and Project Learning Tree, with which you will engage upper elementary students in learning about Idaho ecosystems. The class includes three synchronous Zoom sessions, with most course work done separately on your own. For part of the class, you will choose one of…
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