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Confluence: February 2002, Vol. 4, No. 2
Education & Outreach

GLOBE: K-12 Environmental Monitoring Program
GLOBE (Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment) is a hands-on, school-based science and education program in which students engage in hands-on studies in atmosphere, hydrology, soils, land cover, and phenology in collaboration with scientists and other GLOBE students around the world. GLOBE teachers receive training at GLOBE professional development workshops and are provided with teacher's guides and continuing support. Those interested must submit proposals by March 1, 2002. For more information, visit http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2002/nsf02013/nsf02013.htm.

Online Watershed Game
This site offers interactive online learning modules, games and simulations in art, nature, science, history and geography for grades three and higher. Two games currently posted allow students to transform a barren plain into a healthy prairie and test their watershed knowledge.
http://www.eduweb.com/adventure.html.

Watershed Academy Web and On-Line Certificate Program
Courses are designed to provide a broad overview of watershed management. The goal of the program is to assist states, local governments, and grass roots organizations in their efforts to protect and restore the nation's watersheds. The Academy now offers a new on-line certificate program. To receive a certificate, you must complete 15 modules and pass the self-tests. See http://www.epa.gov/watertrain/.

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