Smokey the Bear Hat and All
Acadia National Park invites you to spend part of next summer immersed in its incredible nature and history. One to three classroom teachers will be selected to be a park teacher-ranger and learn about the science behind the scenery of one of America’s most loved parks. The summer schedule changes daily and can include such experiences as observing the night sky on an astronomy program, traveling to an offshore island and finding the remains of its human history, taking water quality measurements of park lakes and streams, experimenting with field collection methods during a three day Bio Blitz, practicing the latest low impact camping techniques with Leave No Trace masters, researching and presenting an interpretive program for park visitors from around the world, sharing science teaching ideas with other
educators during a three day institute … activities are individualized to the interests and strengths of each teacher-ranger.
Teacher-rangers design classroom lessons related to their park expereince and also wear
their park uniform to school during National Parks Week the following
spring.
A ranger uniform (including the Smokey hat!), weekly stipend, and shared housing, if needed, is provided. Check out the newsletter highlighting last summer’s teacher-ranger program by clicking here. You can find more information and an application online by clicking here.
The deadline for applying is JANUARY 11, 2010. If you have any questions about this unique opportunity, please contact the Education Coordinator Cynthia Ocel. Spread the word to other teachers you know who may be interested. Teachers from any grade level or content area are welcome. They are particularly interested in having Maine teachers participate.
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Acadia National Park Education Office
P.O. Box 177
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
207 288-8822 acad_education_office@nps.gov
http://www.nps.gov/acad/forteachers
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