Envirolution Welcomes New Project ReCharge Teachers
Thanks to the Nevada Governor’s Office of Energy (NGOE) and funding from Tesla, Project ReCharge is being expanded into new six new schools while reaching over 1,500 new students during the 2018-2019 Academic Year.
The program was launched with a 3-day summer intensive training in July followed by a full day of training in August, with another day of training taking place on September 22. There will be monthly PD trainings throughout the year.
On behalf of the Project ReCharge team and partners, we welcome our new educators and look forward to supporting them for years to come!
Want to Join the Project ReCharge Team? See below for more information.
Teacher Feedback on Summer Training
During Project ReCharge professional development sessions, teachers get to experience numerous hands-on, energy focused activities that they will engage their students with throughout the year as part of the 8-12 week curriculum.
Teachers were surveyed about their experience at the summer training, here are some of the highlights: Twelve of the thirteen teachers responded that they learned useful teaching strategies during the PD. All of the teachers felt that interacting with other teachers during the PD was useful. 100% of the teachers said they’d recommend this PD course to a colleague.
"This was hands-down the best PD session I’ve attended. If nothing else, the time and thought put into the material kits is absolutely amazing."
"Loved it! Day went by fast so that means my students will love working on this too! Excited to bring this back to the classroom."
Join us at the NSTA Conference in Reno
October 11-13
National Science Teacher Association (NSTA) conferences offer the latest in science content, teaching strategy, and research to enhance and expand professional growth. Teachers take advantage of this opportunity to collaborate with science education leaders and their peers. This year's NSTA conference is being held in Reno on October 11-13th.
Envirolution is honored to present one of our Project ReCharge hands-on lessons with the help of master teachers, Todd Markey and Terin Kirk on Thursday, October 11th 8:00-9:00am.
Click here for more information on the program or to register.
Community Cleanup on September 15
Envirolution is seeking volunteers to help with our Pickett Park cleanup this Saturday, September 15 between 10am and 12pm at 250 Kirman off Mill and Ryland. Envirolution will provide all the cleanup gear, lemonade and snacks.
Envirolution adopted Pickett Park and performs quarterly cleanups as part of KTMB's Adopt-a-Park Program. Volunteers of all ages are welcomed are merely need to show up at the park to assist. UNR students can receive volunteer credit by signing up on GivePulse
Vote for Envirolution! in NV Energy Power of Good Giveaway beginning September 25
With just a few clicks, you can help Envirolution reach more teachers and students, with a chance to win $10k-$30k!
Envirolution is participating in the NV Energy power of Good contest and voting will take place September 25--28 with winners being announced October 5.
Look for links on Envirolution's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and be sure to vote daily to show your support!
New Envirolution Team Member:
Chaja Hogeweg
Chaja began working for Envirolution this month in design, video and marketing. She comes to us from Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space where she was an AmeriCorps VISTA member.
Chaja grew up in Amsterdam and studied at The Willem de Kooning Academy Rotterdam University, a Dutch academy of media, art, and design. She majored in Animation Video and Design and worked as a freelance designer and animator, mostly for environmental non-profits that fit with her values. After marrying a Midwestern man in 2015, Chaja restarted her career in the USA.
Chaja has a great love for the Reno outdoors and loves spending time in nature, camping, hiking, and backpacking. This is why it is important to her that kids learn about sustainability, and make sure that future generations can enjoy nature as much as she does.
Welcome to the Team Chaja!
Want to Become a Project ReCharge Teacher?
For the first time, beginning in 2019, Envirolution will offer a winter training on January 8-10.
Interested and qualified teachers can fill in a pre-application at anytime and we will notify you of upcoming training sessions. Preference is given to two or more teachers applying from the same school. Click here for MORE INFORMATION on the application process for becoming a Project ReCharge teacher.
UNR Intern
Sarah Ko is interning this Fall as a researcher on a UNR Community Based Research Project for Envirolution. She will assist Envirolution in implementing a survey on the needs of STEM teacher across Nevada.
Sarah is from Las Vegas and is entering her third year at UNR where she is majoring in environmental sciences with an emphasis in soil biogeochemistry, as well as minoring in geotechnology. Sarah's hobbies include drawing and reading.
There are many ways you can support Envirolution. Find out how!
Envirolution is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire and empower the next generation of leaders and workers who will drive the growth of a sustainable economy. EIN: 20-8274660.
