Project Kindle

Project Kindle

Overview: Provides highly motivated teachers with training and experience needed to bring a group of their students into the field on Earthwatch expeditions.

Target Audience:

Teachers who are highly motivated to lead student groups in field research

Program Details:

Training Provided:

- How to recruit students
- How to communicate with parents
- How to set up scholarships

Support: Teachers receive comprehensive training on organizing immersive hands-on science experiences

Outcome: Ensures more teachers have tools and support to organize field-based science learning for their students

Result: More students gain access to transformative field research experiences

Background: Earthwatch recognizes extremely high demand for education programs—routinely receives 10-20 times more applications than funded opportunities. Project Kindle expands capacity for teachers to provide these opportunities.