Environmental Education in Tennessee
     
Project WET Tennessee

WET stands for Water Education for Teachers. Project WET provides formal and nonformal educators with curriculum, materials, and training in water education for students K-12. We conduct teacher workshops, develop educational materials, and support environmental education in Tennessee. Project WET Tennessee is housed in the Center of Excellence for Field Biology at Austin Peay State University but workshops take place at various locations. We are affiliated with Project WET USA and Project WET International Foundation.

News & Information
Teachers and non-formal educators of K-12 are invited to take a fun and educational walk in a stream - GO CREEKING with Project WET!
Sunday, September 19, 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, at the St. Columba Conference Center in Memphis, the location of the TEEA (Tennessee Environmental Education Association) Conference.
Project WET is supported by The Center of Excellence for Field Biology at Austin Peay State University.

We list workshops on the EEinTennessee web site, but feel free to call our office for updates or information at (931) 221-6480.
The Project WET Facilitator Mentoring Program provides a system for training new workshop facilitators at their own pace and with the support of seasoned facilitators. It allows Project WET to train new facilitators through an on-going process and in a way that values their experience and respects their busy lives.

Events
Project WET Workshop in Goodlettsville - Water Education for Teachers
Thursday, Jul 29, 2010 9 AM to 3 PM
Moss Wright Park Visitor's Center - Project WET (Water Education for Teachers) Workshop in Goodlettsville for K-12 Teachers
"Creeking" with Project WET - a field trip for teachers and other educators of K-12
Sunday, Sep 19, 2010 9 AM to 12 PM
Teachers and non-formal educators of K-12 are invited to take a fun and educational walk in a stream - GO CREEKING with Project WET! Sunday, September 19, 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, at the St...
Adventure Science Center Project WET Workshop!!!!
Saturday, Oct 16, 2010 9 AM to 3 PM
Adventure Science Center - All public and private school teachers and non-formal educators, park rangers, nature center and museum staff, and teachers-in-training are invited to attend this hands-on fun workshop about Tennessee's water resources to help students become environmental stewards.
  Related Organizations
Project CENTS Page  
Conservation Education Now for Tennessee Students offers educator workshops in Project Learning Tree, Project WILD and Project WET.

APSU Environmental Education Center
APSU Environmental Education Center, or "the farm"

Austin Peay State University in the Sundquist Buil
Room D132


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Hours of Operation
8:00-4:30 M-F

Address
Austin Peay State University, 8th Street and College Street
Rm D132 Sundquist Science Complex
Clarksville, TN 37040   (MapQuest)
Directions
I-24 to Clarksville. Exit 11. West on Wilma Rudolph Blvd toward Clarksville. Wilma Rudolph Blvd becomes College Street. Sundquist Science Complex is located on the corner of 8th Street and College Street. A parking permit is required on campus.

Phone
(931) 221-6480
(931) 221-7019

Website  apsu.edu/wet

Contacts


Michelle Rogers
(931) 221-6480  State Coordinator, Project WET Tennessee

Mission
The mission of Project WET is to reach children, parents, educators and communities of Tennessee with water education. Our goal is to promote awareness, appreciation, knowledge and stewardship of water resources through training and classroom-ready teaching aids.

Cost of Programs/Admission
Most Project WET workshops and activities are free to participants.

Features
Teachers who complete a six-hour workshop receive the 500-page Project WET Curriculum & Activity Guide. Some workshops include a field trip to a stream to collect macroinvertebrates and check water quality.

Accessibility
Workshops take place at different locations. If you plan to attend and need any accommodations, please call 931-221-6480.

Specific Locations Served
Project WET Tennessee serves formal and nonformal educators throughout Tennessee.

Additional
Workshops generally accommodate 20-25 educators and should be scheduled at least six weeks in advance.

Related Topics
  • Environmental Education Organization
  • Nonprofit Group
  • Permanent Education Staff
  • Volunteer Opportunities or Service Learning
Posted 10/11/2006 9:46 AM
Updated   4/23/2010


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