Camp under the stars and plug into Maui's biodiversity Connect with a community of science professionals Participate in unique field research and conservation HIGHLIGHTS From Ridge to Reef: The Island of Maui, The Valley Isle, is the ideal laboratory for the study of science, and for honing science teaching methods. Join Ecology Project International (EPI) on Maui for a 9-day professional development course that will increase your ability to design and implement curricula aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). From ridge to reef, you’ll participate in a variety of research and conservation projects that will develop your teaching strategies and allow you to bring authentic field science from the islands to your classroom. Skill Building: Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to: • Read and interpret the NGSS for classroom use • Create NGSS aligned lessons using the 5E learning cycle • Implement a variety of research methods • Identify and collaborate with research and conservation partners in your community A Call for Conservation: The challenges facing Hawai'i are not unique: threats from a changing climate, fresh water resource depletion, species extinction, and pollution are critical issues around the globe. With EPI, you’ll not only develop your teaching skills, you’ll also contribute to projects that address these conservation issues, helping to preserve an ecosystem that exists nowhere else on earth. NGSS TEACHING SCIENCE WITH Dates Research & Service Hours Coursework Hours Focus Tuition 6/28-7/6, 2019 (9 days) 10 30 NGSS, lesson planning, ecology of Hawaii $1,995.00 + airfare