All+about+us

Who are we?
** Personnel: ** ** Co-ordinator ** Carol Young carolmyoung@xtra.co.nz ** Facilitators ** Bridget Glasgow Keith Hartle

What do we do?
**We run programmes of workshops in Pacific countries designed to build capacity by:**


 *  Using scientific data to enhance science education about climate change
 *  Modelling pedagogical strategies to enhance student understanding
 * S upporting schools and communities to take action for sustainable development
 *  providing Ministries and teachers with resources - Books and CD’s
 *  Co-constructing and co-facilitating the Programme with Ministry personnel and teachers
 * Mentoring local facilitators

There are two books provided to teachers


 * Water, Weather and Climate** starts with information and activities for lower primary students on the Water Cycle and the components of weather, moves in Pacific climate information and then climate change at a level appropriate for senior science students.


 * Teaching and Learning Strategies** contains many examples of literacy, experiential and thinking activities for students at all levels.