Facing the Future
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Facing the Future
imagine.wsu.edu
Imagine Tomorrow challenges high school students to seek new ways to support the transition to alternate energy sources. Students research complex topics, then innovate technologies, designs. $100,000 in cash prizes will be awarded.
Facing the Future

Facing the Future The United Nations Climate Change conference in Copenhagen begins on Monday. If you are looking for an interdisciplinary lesson for your classroom to engage your students on the issues being discussed at the conference check out "Energy Policies for a Cool Future". Download the entire middle school or high school unit for free.

www.facingthefuture.org
An interdisciplinary, self-contained two-week unit aligned with national education standards that lays the foundation for understanding some of the forces behind climate change and its connections to numerous social, economic, and environmental factors.
Facing the Future
www.fundforteachers.org
Fund for Teachers provides grants directly to teachers, supporting their professional learning. Their experiences come in many forms, and share the purpose of enhanced teaching skills. We believe that by experiencing personal and professional potential, teachers inspire students.
Facing the Future
Location:Bremerton, WA
Time:9:00AM Saturday, December 5th
Facing the Future
www.tolerance.org
Free lessons designed to use with Barack Obama's historic speech on race in the classroom.
Facing the Future
edition.cnn.com
The plastic Ziploc bag thrown in the trash in Seattle, Washington, spent a week traveling 300 miles to an Oregon landfill. The old Apple iBook that was recycled is a month into its journey.
Facing the Future
disney.go.com
Disney’s Planet Challenge is a free nationwide, project based learning adventure that empowers students to make a difference in their schools, homes and communities. Students submit a project on an environmental issue and can win prizes including a trip to Disneyland.
Facing the Future
usspringpromo.acer.com
Acer and Intel are accepting nominations for Acer's School Library Technology Makeover Contest, which will award 10 new Acer Aspire Timeline notebook computers, valued at nearly $10,000, and two all-in-one desktop computers to a deserving school library.
Facing the Future

Facing the Future Scholarships areavailable for February 22-April 18, 2010 session of 8-week online professional development courses offered by iEARN-USA. Email rustin@us.iearn.org for more information.

us.iearn.org
iEARN-USA's 8-week facilitated online courses guide educators in evaluating and aligning global projects with curriculum standards as part of an integrated project plan.
Facing the Future
cts.vresp.com
Together, we're a Movement. We need your help in creating our Blueprint for Action that will guide the future of the Global Development sector. Learn more and voice your opinion at Blue Print for Action.
Facing the Future
wssef.org
Are you looking for a place where students can share their science and engineering ideas? The Washington State Science and Engineering Fair (WSSEF) offers an opportunity to participate in a premiere educational Fair.
Facing the Future
www.earthday.net
Earth Day Network's successful history of working with teachers, PTAs, students and school administrators has led us to develop a long term, national campaign on green schools. Find information about healthy food, curriculum, policy & civics, and green facilities.
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Facing the Future Visit our recommended resource of the week:

portal.acs.org
Global Challenges/Chemistry Solutions is a series of podcasts describing some of the 21st Century’s most daunting problems, and how cutting-edge research in chemistry matters in the quest for solutions.
Facing the Future
earthday.net
For ideas and information on recycling and waste reduction at school facilities.
Facing the Future
www.americancouncils.org
A wide variety of cultural exchange, study abroad, and research programs are available to participants chosen by open, merit-based competition.