1. Nancy Peterson, PLT State Coordinator UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation http://sfrc.ufl.edu/plt/ Empowering Educators, Inspiring Youth!

2. What is PLT? Who uses it? Curriculum Resources Programs Overview

3. What (or who) is PLT? A large volunteer network of professionals who conduct educator training workshop s

4. What is Florida PLT? High quality, PreK-12 EE curriculum materials Implemented through professional development workshops Diverse, international network of partners A Comprehensive EE Program

5. Who Uses PLT? Classroom Teachers Youth Group Leaders Day Care Facilities Nature Center Staff Parents Community Groups Government Agencies Resource Professionals Museums, Zoos

6. Increase students' understanding of our complex environment Stimulate critical & creative thinking Develop the ability to make informed decisions on environmental issues Instill the confidence & commitment to take responsible action on them. PLT's Mission "Teaches Students How to Think, Not What to Think” PLT uses the forest as a "window on the world" to

7. PLT’s Curricula Easily incorporated into existing curricula Interdisciplinary Hands-on, minds-on Correlated to Standards In line with education reform

8. PLT Curricula PreK-8 EE Activity Guide (96 Activities) Energy and Society Kit On-line: Florida Urban Forests Supplement What is a Healthy Forest (on-line) Literacy and Nature (3 rd 7 4 th grades) Online Training Workshops http://sfrc.ufl.edu/plt/

9. PLT Curricula Early Childhood Experiences Activity Guide, 3-6 Year Olds Child’s need to explore & discover Communicate ideas in expressive ways Integrating music, movement, nature exploration, literature, art and cognitive components PLT Music and Movement CD *Complements Prek-8 EE Guide

10. PLT Curricula Focus on Forests Municipal Solid Waste Focus on Risk Forests of the World Places We Live (On-line in Florida) Biodiversity (Online) Biotechnology Beyond the Trees (On-line Florida focused) Climate Change (in Development) Secondary Modules (grades 9-12) PLT Activities for Families

11. GreenSchools! Incorporate PLT into curriculum Conduct environmental investigations (energy, school site, waste and recycling, water and environmental quality) Take action to create sustainable school environments

12. On-line Resources- Florida http://sfrc.ufl.edu/plt www.facebook.com/florida.plt

13. On-line Resources- www.plt.org

14. PLT Schools Designation Staff Training At least 50% of the teaching faculty from an elementary school or 50% of the teaching faculty at grade or subject level in a middle or high school have attended a Project Learning Tree educator workshop. Pre-K PLT school applicants must have 50% of the educational staff PLT certified. Designated PLT School Coordinator PLT School Coordinator encouraged to become a facilitator Benefits PLT School banner Plaque Tree Trunk of teaching aids Opportunity to participate in the professional

15. PLT EE Center Designation Hold at least one PLT educator workshop a year Have a staff member or volunteer become a PLT Facilitator Benefits An annual certificate Included in professional development opportunities Ability to apply for grant funding for environmental education projects

16. Grant Programs: PLT Grants up to $5,000 for students to complete environmental service-learning projects. Integrates community service with the academic curriculum. Combines the environmental knowledge and resources of PLT with community action initiatives. www.plt.org

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