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This year’s KEEN Conference theme is Got Heart? Every great educator has a heart for students that encompasses a sincere desire for each child to grow and become a successful citizen.
Thursday, February 14 • 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Outside for a Better Inside: Using Outdoor Education to Enhance Student Wellbeing FILLING

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Fishing, camping, gardening, hatching chicks, connecting science to character, survival skills, zombie apocalypse prep – who says school isn’t fun? Student-focused outdoor activities led from the teacher’s heart can facilitate meaningful teacher-student relationships and improve social-emotional growth. Find the inspiration to redesign your classes to go out into the real world by leveraging community resources and partnerships. Outdoor education can be linked to many different subjects. Gain connections, lesson plans, ideas, and free, ready-to-use resources to implement exciting activities into your classroom. Attendees will also gain free access to a Google Drive with 186 character education lesson plans.

Speakers
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Heidi Albin

Science Teacher, USD 266 Maize
Heidi Albin teaches biology, physical science, earth science, chemistry, health and agriculture at Complete High School Maize. Albin is the character education coordinator for her school and teaches career skills.  She was named the 2017 Kansas Milken Educator and a 2019 National... Read More →


Thursday February 14, 2019 1:30pm - 2:30pm CST
River Room