Core EnvironMentors Activities ACTIVITY EnvironMentors Orientation Event
DESCRIPTION The Orientation Event is traditionally an upbeat and fun event to provide an opportunity for students and mentors to meet one another for the first time, learn more about the program, and consider whom they might like to work with as a mentor or mentee.
TIME FRAME September
Kick Off Event
The Kick Off Event introduces students and mentors for the first time in a non-threatening, group setting. Student-Mentor Manuals will be distributed and each mentor-mentee pair will work through the Getting to Know You pages and submit completed Student Mentor Commitment Forms.
September/October
Mentor/Mentee Training Workshop
This workshop will provide a deeper understanding of the roles of mentors, the fundamentals of a mentoring relationship, and review the program calendar and expectations.
September/October
EnvironMentors Meetings
EnvironMentors meetings are where students receive the EnvironMentors curriculum, workshops, events, or meet with their mentors. It is best to have EnvironMentors meetings at least once a month, in a place that has the necessary resources needed for that meeting (i.e. computers with internet access for research).
Throughout the Year
Scientific Method and Project Design Workshop
The project design workshop will give students a greater understanding of the scientific method. Students will learn the difference between independent, dependent, and controlled variables, as well as experimental methods, sampling techniques and create a materials list.
November