Read on to learn about the UW Pipeline Project’s Environmental Alternative Spring Break, a program that connects groups of undergrad students with elementary and middle school students in rural and tribal communities around WA during Spring Break through environmental science projects. In order to prepare curriculum, UW Pipeline Project has a winter seminar that they are recruiting for. The application was just released, and is due on Nov. 30th:
Environmental Alternative Spring Break
Application Due November 30th, 2015
Want to do something meaningful with your Spring Break? Apply for Environmental Alternative Spring Break!
What: The UW Pipeline Project provides opportunities for undergraduates to spend their spring break connecting with students in rural or tribal communities throughout Washington State. Environmental Alternative Spring Break (EASB) provides the unique opportunity for UW students to plan and design their environmental science curriculum during winter quarter. In addition to teaching, EASB also emphasizes the importance of deepening community relationships across Washington State. Each team seeks out ways to get involved in the community during their week of teaching.
When & Requirements:
- Winter Quarter Preparation Seminar: EDUC 401 P / TH 4:30-5:50 PM
- Service Learning – Gain experience teaching during winter quarter teaching in a local school or local environmental organization
- Spring Break Trip: March 20th – 25th
How:
- Apply by November 30th. You will be notified mid December
- To see more information on sites, reflections from past participants, and photos please visit their blog!
- Questions? Contact the EASB Coordinators Kelli Katzer (kkatzer@uw.edu) or Meili Powell (meilip@uw.edu)