Teacher of the Year
GCAGS $1,000 Award for Excellence in the
Teaching of Natural Resources in the EarthRequired Materials
- Cover sheet (use online nomination form or MS Word document posted below)
- Teacher's philosophy of teaching (summarized in paragraph form)*
- Description of teaching units (summarized in paragraph form)*
- Letter of recommendation from colleague*
- Letter of recommendation from administrator*
*Include this information/attach documents to online nomination form OR mail all documentation to Chairperson
Note: All required materials must be submitted.
Award Requirements
- Three years full-time teaching experience
- Teaches at least one unit per year on natural resources
- Unit fits definition of natural resources as stated in application Note: All requirements must be met.
Content Guidelines
- Teaching should include: scientific study of these resources; origin of resources; discovery of resource; extraction of resource; historic use and present use; conservation of resources; preservation of the environment; reclamation; use of earth science knowledge in informed decision making
- Unit will be evaluated on: depth and breadth of concepts; creativity of presentation; balanced treatment of information regarding societal need and environmental issues; clarity and accuracy of expression; overall excellence in teaching
Additional Comments
- The award will include $500 for use under the teacher's supervision for educational purposes and $500 for personal use by the teacher.
- To forward a GCAGS Teacher of the Year to the American Association of Petroleum Geologists same Award for $5,000, with AAPG focus on energy resources development, teachers who include subjects in this area should receive their special consideration.
- In concert with the 1966 National Science Education Standards a teacher's use of the inquiry approach in teaching should be given extra consideration.
Forms
$1,000 Award for Excellence in the
Teaching of Natural Resources in the Earth