View Workshop: Project Learning Tree
| Workshop Name | Project Learning Tree |
|---|---|
| Workshop Brochure | Not set |
| External Workshop Brochure | Not set |
| Workshop Short Desc | Project Learning Tree (PLT) is an interdisciplinary, hands-on curriculum that uses the forest as a window on the world. Project Learning Tree lessons are fun, hands-on activities with emphasis on science, reading, writing, mathematics, and social studies that engage students in learning - both outside and indoors. Topics include trees and forests, wildlife, water, air, energy, waste, climate change, invasive species, and more. All participants receive a free curriculum guide. |
| Workshop Code | Not set |
| School Year | 2025-2026 |
| Rolling Online Course | No |
| Moodle Online Course | Not set |
| Frequency | Not set |
| Online Course Type | Not set |
| Site | Not set |
| Location | Not set |
| Category | 521 - STEM (Science Kits) |
| Subcategory | Curric: Interdisciplinary Teaching |
| Provider | 529 - Professional Development |
| Location | Not set |
| Evaluation Form | Not set |
| Duration | 8.5 Hours |
| Level | SED CODES 1,2,3,4 |
| Total Workshop Days | 1.0 |
| Credit Hours | 8.50 |
| Days To Bill | 1.5 |
| Participants Must Attend All Days | No |
| District Always Pays Participant Fee | Yes |
| Participant Approval Needed | No |
| Scoring Exams | No |
| Assigned Seating | No |
| Assigned Seating By Table | No |
| Limit One District Per Table | No |
| Rep Reg Days Before Scoring | Not set |
| Workshop Full Desc | A popular resource for educators of elementary and middle school students, Project Learning Tree's PreK-8 Environmental Education Activity Guide includes 96 hands-on, multidisciplinary activities that bring the environment into the classroom, and students into the environment. Charting Diversity. Birds and Worms. Pollution Search. These are some of the fun, hands-on activities with emphasis on science, reading, writing, mathematics, and social studies that engage students in learning - both outside and indoors. Topics include trees and forests, wildlife, water, air, energy, waste, climate change, invasive species, community planning, and more. Each activity is tailored to specific grade levels and learning objectives and filled with opportunities to build critical thinking skills and differentiated instruction techniques. |
| Workshop Audience | Pk-12 Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Administrators |
| Workshop Prerequisites | Not set |
| Workshop Objectives | Participants will
-Learn and practice using the Project Learning Tree curriculum in a workshop setting -Reflect and plan out how to incorporate the Project Learning Tree curriculum into their instructional practices. |
| Assessment of Learning | -Tools, activities & curriculum plans will be created by participants
-Discussion -Resource sharing & development |
| Workshop Topics, Concepts & Resources | -Environmental Education
-STEM -Curriculum Development -Plant Science -Climate Change -NGSS/NYSSLS |
| Workshop Broadcast Notes | Not set |
| Submitted For Approval | 05/22/2025 |
| Approved | 05/22/2025 |
| Online Course Instructions | Not set |
| Online Course Url | Not set |
| Online Course Pass Code | Not set |
| CTLE Eligible | Yes |
| Social Worker Continuing Ed | No |
| Course Type | Not set |
| Alt Fee Per Participant | Not set |
| Public Notes | Not set |
| Workshop Id | 2992 |
| Added By | Matthew Bucholz |
| Boces | Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES |
| Archived Date | Not set |
| Entry Date | 03/31/2025 12:59:10 |
| Last Modified Date | 05/22/2025 14:25:57 |
CTLE Activities
- Content
- Pedagogy
Seminars
Learning Standards
- 2 Knowledge of Content and Instruction
- 3 Instructional Practice
- 7 Professional Growth