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Background<\/h3>\n

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The Lessons in Ecology and Evolution FUNdamentals (LEEF) program with Let’s Talk Science UBC recruits graduate student and postdoc volunteers to present approximately one-hour ecology and\/or evolution lessons to local Kindergarten to Grade 12 students.<\/p>\n

This program runs from October to May and brings together teachers and researchers for science outreach to classrooms. Students will be paired with one teacher from a grade level they are comfortable with. The lesson topic is selected with input from the partner teacher and is often related to the student’s area of research.<\/p>\n

Student volunteers go to the classroom to deliver the lesson. Alternatively, the lesson can take place outside on or near the school grounds, or combined with a class field trip (e.g., to Beaty Biodiversity Museum).<\/p>\n

Timeline<\/h3>\n

The total time commitment is 10 to 20 hours over the school year and includes:<\/p>\n

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  1. Wednesday October 20th 2021 at room 224 Biodiversity Research Center: Volunteer orientation<\/li>\n
  2. Wednesday November 17th 2021<\/strong> 5-6 pm at room 224\/225 Biodiversity Research Center: Instructional training, and featuring Beaty Biodiversity Museum workshop!<\/strong>
    \nFree pizza with registration (email leef@ubc.lts.com)<\/li>\n
  3. December 2021 \u2013 February 2022: creation of your module<\/li>\n
  4. January\/February 2022: Check-in and feedback session regarding your modules
    \n(Workshop 3)<\/li>\n
  5. February \u2013 May 2022: Go into the classroom and present your module!<\/li>\n
  6. Volunteering with Beaty Biodiversity Museum’s Nature Club<\/a> (First Saturday of each month). This is optional but recommended to help LEEF secure our yearly funding.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    If you cannot make it to workshops, you can still volunteer! Let us know, and we’ll catch you up.<\/p>\n

    Logistics<\/h3>\n

    Please create an account in the Let’s Talk Science Portal<\/a> and log your lesson delivery. This helps us track participation and obtain funding.<\/p>\n

    LEEF will reimburse students for up to ~$20 per lesson for supplies. Travel stipend (e.g., car mileage or car share costs) will be determined once Let’s Talk Science allows in-person visits again (Hopefully in the new year of 2022).\u00a0 Reimbursement details will be provided during training workshops. Note that expenses over $20 will need to be approved in advance by the coordinators.<\/p>\n

    Lesson Planning Resources<\/h3>\n

    Check out our Lesson Planning Resources to help you plan your lesson:<\/p>\n