The Federation of Earth Science Information Partners (ESIP) is a consortium of scientific organizations that collect, interpret and develop applications for remotely sensed data. This summer the ESIP education committee is inviting regional science teachers to join us at the summer meeting in Madison Wisconsin to learn about efforts to study and steward our planet.

Participating G6-12 educators will attend a two-day workshop that includes an option to attend the ESIP plenary presentations Wednesday morning. Teacher Workshop sessions will run all day Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon with an overall theme of Earth Science Education with an integral strand dedicated to Climate Change Education where educators learn about climate science, climate resources, and ways to effectively communicate climate change topics.

Educators will also be able to choose from several breakout sessions demonstrating ways that Earth science tools and data can be used in science classrooms. Workshop sessions will be led by ESIP members from NOAA, NASA,CIMSS and other Universities from around the country. Educators will also have a chance to brainstorm lesson plan development based on grade levels. After the workshop, teachers are invited to stay for a fun and informative poster reception Wednesday evening at the UW-Madison Pyle Center on the shores of Lake Mendota.

ESIP is looking for science teachers to join our educational community.
G6-12 educators are eligible to receive a $200.00 time & travel stipend.
(30 teachers maximum - stipend paperwork processed at workshop)

To REGISTER for the workshop, just sign up as a teacher for the ESIP summer conference at
http://esipfed.org/meetings

•  Weather and Climate Investigations,
•  Climate Literacy, Climate Change and Energy Awareness,
•  Educational Applications (Apps) for iPads

Participating teachers are encouraged to attend the July 18th evening reception and poster session where they can interact directly with ESIP scientists and enjoy an evening of social networking with regional colleagues and ESIP members from around the country. You can also learn more about the ESIP summer meeting at http://wiki.esipfed.org/index.php/Summer_2012_Meeting