Teach Earth Fellowship

Teach Earth Fellowship

Overview: A hands-on, professional development program for teachers to participate in valuable scientific research and translate field experience into classroom instruction.

Target Audience:

Teachers from underserved schools and communities

Program Details:

Activities:

- Participate in scientific research expeditions
- Work with facilitators to translate field experience into lesson plans
- Develop curriculum for own schools and communities

Goal: Improve science and environmental education across the country

Outcome: Teachers gain hands-on training in science education and practical expedition experience

Contact:

Email: fellowshipawards@earthwatch.org

Phone: (800) 776-0188

Background: Earthwatch grants over $500,000 per year in fellowships through highly competitive, need-based application process to students and teachers who would not otherwise have ability to participate. For many teacher fellows, their Earthwatch expedition is the first time they have received hands-on training in science education in many years, if ever.