Limited to first 40 Registrants

September 15, 2014     9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Registration Fee: $25 (will be refunded upon completion of workshop)

The N.C. Geological Survey, in partnership with the N.C. Division of Emergency Management, is offering a one-day workshop for formal and non-formal educators. Participants will learn:

• History of earthquakes that have affected North Carolina
• How to prepare for an earthquake emergency
• New earth science curriculum correlated to Essential Standards
• Hands-on activities to bring back to your classroom or group

Why You Should Attend

• Participants will receive a $75 stipend or gift certificate.
• Funding is available for substitute teacher compensation.
• Snacks and lunch are included.
• Participants will receive an earthquake education classroom kit, plus an additional kit for their school or organization.
• Participants are eligible for 0.7 CEUs or seven hours of credit toward N.C. Environmental Education Certification (criteria III).
• Registration fee of $25 will be refunded upon completion of the workshop

           (Personal checks made out to NCDENR are recommended.)  

Logistics

Date: Monday, Sept. 15

Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Location: WRESA: Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, Enka Campus

Register online at: www.wresa.org – Click on session to register.

Learn More

For more information about the workshop, please contact Randy Bechtel with the N.C. Geological Survey at 919-707-9204 or Randy.Bechtel@ncdenr.gov or The Science House Mountain Satellite Office at 828-418-0011 ext. 17 or thcowan@ncsu.edu.