Iowa Public Television, in collaboration with the ICN, has recently initiated the Environmental Careers project through an environmental education grant from the Environmental Protection Agency. The intended student outcomes of this project are increased understanding of the environmental science issues, increased understanding of science careers, and increased interest in pursuing careers in science and science coursework. The project also strives to provide teacher development concerning environmental issues, careers and resources. In an effort to meet the student outcomes and grant responsibilities, IPTV is now offering a series of new ICN sessions entitled Connecting Careers to the Environment. These ICN sessions will feature professionals in Iowa who work in careers related to positive environmental impact. During the sessions, students will learn about these careers and ways to be good stewards of the land. Sessions also focus on “living green” and how decisions people make every day have the potential to impact the earth. These sessions align to national and state initiatives and mandates for educators including Iowa Core Curriculum objectives. Connecting Careers to the Environment session topics, intended audience, dates, times are provided below. Please click on the name of the session to go to the registration page.
Geologist Iowa DNR
Audience: Grades 7-9
Date: March 9
Time: 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM
Audience: Grades 10-12
Date: March 9
Time: 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM
Field Biologist/Bald Eagles
Audience: Grades 7-9
Date: March 10
Time: 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM
Agricultural Scientist
Audience: Grades 7-9
Date: March 10
Time: 9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
Environmental Specialist
Audience: Grades 7-9
Date: March 11
Time: 9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
Science Program Manager
Audience: Grades 7-10
Date: March 11
Time: 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM
Civil Engineer
Audience: Grades 7-9
Date: March 23
Time: 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM
Environmental Agency Coordinator
Audience: Grades 7-9
Date: March 24
Time: 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
Audience: Grades 10-12
Date: April 1
Time: 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Registrants for these sessions will receive the Explore More 4 DVD set. These videos, produced by IPTV, help students understand the issues of genetic engineering, the future of energy, working landscapes and water quality.
