55th Annual JCCASAC Conference

Our overarching primary goal is to maintain relevant, positive and optimistic teaching even in the current environmental climate. How? Come learn about the magic of watersheds as essential ecosystems and universal outdoor classrooms, using the NOAA MWEE teaching platform. We will spend the first half of the workshop running through an accelerated sample Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience (MWEE) focusing on relevant issues in a local watershed. Participants will divide into small group teams to survey/research problems in the simulated watershed, come back together to share results, and then brainstorm positive action projects. The second half of the workshop will have you adapting all four steps of this curricular approach (MWEE) to your own fabulous teaching style and/or unique learners. Equally wonderful, participants will leave with access to a network of other alternative education professionals providing a rich resource of pro-tips, tools, and support. And chocolate.