Environmental Science for Educators examines the basic principles of upstate New York's natural history, including animals, plants, geology, habitat types and astronomy. The natural history of the area will be presented through lectures, laboratory studies, and field visits. The "how-to" of running student field study trips, from the schoolyard to the state park, will be discussed. A survey of common environmental activity guides will enable students to use these and other guides when developing programs or curricula for children. Students will be required to build an environmental education lesson and present it to the class. Fulfills the Liberal Arts and Sciences laboratory science requirement. Course fee of $25 is required. Co-requisite: BIOL 106X [Fall, Spring] Liberal Arts/Sciences Elective