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UIS Conservation Academy at Emiquon

Jennings, Sarah; Lemke, Michael J.; Dungey, Keenan E.

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Title
UIS Conservation Academy at Emiquon
Author(s)
  • Jennings, Sarah
  • Lemke, Michael J.
  • Dungey, Keenan E.
Issue Date
2011-09-01
Keyword(s)
  • Grant proposal
  • Community foundation
  • High school students
  • Science education
  • Environmental conservation
Geographic Coverage
Illinois River
Abstract
The UIS Conservation Academy at Emiquon began when a local school district approached science professors at UIS with the idea that their two educational institutions could partner together to strengthen science education for high school students, improve science test scores and increase student awareness of careers in the sciences. The proposed Conservation Academy will provide an opportunity for 10th and 11th grade students to engage in scientific activities related to various environmental fields, meet conservation scientists and professionals, view presentations about science careers, and contribute to the conservation of the environment through service activities. The location of Emiquon lends itself well to opening the Conservation Academy to CFCI area schools. School districts that have indicated a strong interest include Peoria district 150, Havana district 126 and Lewistown district 97. The Academy will take place on a designated day per week for four consecutive weeks. The students will participate in a variety of science experiments at the UIS Thirkildsen Field Station laboratory at Emiquon. To raise awareness of the Conservation Academy, UIS professors will present information at the schools. Interested students will be selected by their teachers for enrollment in the Academy.
Type of Resource
text
Language
eng
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Sponsor(s)/Grant Number(s)
Community Foundation of Central Illinois

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Funded Grant Proposals PRIMARY
Previously approved and funded grant applications by UIS Faculty