Teacher's Toolbox: Resources for Teachers
Our education and outreach program is involved in climate change educational outreach in the communities and regions hosting ARM's data-gathering field sites. The goal of the education and outreach program is to develop basic science awareness and increase critical thinking skills focusing on environmental science and climate change for K-12 students. In addition, the program supports relationship building between teachers, students, scientists, and the community.
The education program complements ARM's scientific efforts because the education program staff uses ARM Climate Research Facility objectives and data to enrich students' science programs. Each site is different, and the education program staff is committed to incorporate the regional culture into the education program materials that will be developed.
Activities for the program include teacher in-service days, community and teacher workshops, Internet projects, educational kiosks, curriculum development, site tours, and support for teacher enrichment activities.