Winter 2013-2014 | CREEC Region 6 e-Newsletter
Serving Amador, Calaveras, San Joaquin, Stanislaus,
and Tuolumne Counties
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| A Message from your CREEC Coordinators |
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Season's Greetings!
Fall is quickly becoming more wintry, highlighting the changes our natural world brings this time of year. Salmon are making their way up local rivers, many birds are heading to warmer climates for the season, ladybird beetles are hunkering down for the winter, and leaves are bringing their stored nutrients back to the soil. I hope you enjoy it all.
I hope you take a moment to check out the changes happening with CREEC as we become the "one-stop-shop" for environmental education supporting teachers across California.
In 2014 we will be introducing the All New CREEC.org website to teachers and administrators throughout our region and across the state. The site offers an easy-to use searchable database of all programs offered by EE providers, as well as news, events, and other resources such as newsletters, grants, and contests.
Please reach out to your Region 6 coordinators, as we're always happy to work with you!
Have a Happy Holiday Season and we wish you a prosperous New Year!
 Conni Bock
San Joaquin County Office of Education
(209) 468-9119
 Wendy Harrison Calaveras County Office of Education (209) 736-6009 wendy@creec.org
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Conferences and Institutes
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Here's a peek at what's happening in Region 6 this winter!
Capital Area Science Education Leaders (CASEL) Conference
Saturday, January 11th, 8:15 am - 12:30 pm, at SJCOE, in Stockton.
The focus this year will be on grades 6 - 12, "NGSS-Common Core Crossroads."
Preliminary break-out session topics include:
Technology in the Classroom; Shifting Practices for NGSS; Technical Communication and Notebooking via the Common Core State Standards; and Integrating Math and ELA
Forestry Institute for Teachers (FIT)
FIT provides K - 12 educators with an increased understanding and appreciation of California's forest ecosystems and the complex issues involved in managing the natural resources found in public and private forest. 4 Choices of dates and locations in summer 2014. Meals and Lodging: Free. $200 stipend upon completion and implementation of a forest related classroom unit or project. More information.
Floodplain and Delta Ecology Institute Update
 Participating teachers came back to the SJCOE to share the environmental education projects they had done with their students during the first quarter of the school year. Lots of them had done great activities from the EEI curriculum, Delta Studies, and Project WET, and the reactions of their students were quite inspirational. Email Conni@creec.org for more information.
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Mokelumne River Fish Hatchery in Clements 
This is a great place to view spawning Chinook Salmon from
mid-October through December, and spawning Steelhead Trout from December through March. Guided and self-guided tours are available for groups and individuals. For more information visit the Mokelumne River Fish Hatchery.
If you would like to raise salmon or trout in your classroom, check out the Classroom Aquarium Project (also known as Trout/Salmonids in the classroom).
School and Public Tours offered by East Bay Municipal Utilities District (EBMUD)
Rangers and volunteers for EBMUD offer tours and field trips of various features near Lakes Camanche and Pardee such as the Canal Cave Site, the Wildermuth House, and Bald Eagle Tours. To subscribe to their email list to be notified of tours, contact Ranger Steve Diers. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.
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Nature Bowl 2014 Engaging Youth in Science, Conservation and Citizenship
Nature Bowl is a cooperative team environment where 3/4 and 5/6 graders actively participate in science-based activities (correlated with the Next Generation State Science Standards) that emphasize local and regional environments.
May 6: New Melones Visitor Center 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
February 6: Coaches Workshop 4:15 PM - 5:30 PM at the Calaveras County Office of Education in Angels Camp
Inviting Teams from Amador, Calaveras and Tuolumne County Schools For more information or to request a Registration Packet, email wendy@creec.org no later than December 9, 2013.
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| California Coastal Art and Poetry Contest
Entries must be postmarked by January 31, 2014.
Prizes include gift certificates for art supplies and tickets to the Aquarium of the Pacific. More information.
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CREEC Regional e-Newsletters are a publication of the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Office, California Department of Education.
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