Outstanding Opportunity for 3rd-6th grade Educators!

Oregon Forest Institute for Teachers (OFIT)

 August 8-10, 2006

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"Forests as a Window to Learning"

Engage students in learning. awaken enthusiasm, and stimulate critical and creative thinking by using the forest in your classroom. Meet benchmarks and standards and have fun!

Extend and enhance your Project Learning Tree experience with this is an advanced workshop as you immerse yourself in exploring and learning at Oregon State University's premier research forest. During the week you will have an opportunity to visit forest sites, interact with natural resource specialists, investigate forest systems, design back home applications, and network with other educators.

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Outstanding Opportunity for Educators!

VIP treatment

·  Free Workshop-lodging is provided for those traveling more than 60 miles , most meals and registration is provided. You may also 

   choose to commute.

·  Free Classroom Materials-participants receive 

  many useful materials, resources, and posters.

· PDU's or Credit available-Professional Development Units,  Continuing Education Credit, undergraduate and graduate credit available

This workshop is designed for those who

have completed a Project Learning Tree workshop.

 Register Now!

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 OFIT provides K-6 educators, with the knowledge, skills, and tools to effectively teach about forest ecology.  The program brings natural resource specialists and teachers together to deepen their understanding of the intricate interrelationships of forest ecosystems and human use of natural resources. During the week participants will be engage in “hands-on” interactive learning experiences and practices that they will be able to apply in their teaching situation. Oregon Forest Institute for Teachers (OFIT) is a forest-based teacher education program offered by the Oregon Natural Resource Education Program at Oregon State University, College of Forestry, in cooperation with the Oregon Forest Resources Institute.