Hello MEEA Members,
Thought some of you might be interested in this new workshop offered by Bigelow Labs this summer...enjoy!
Explore ocean science on the coast of Maine!
July 16 - July 19, 2013
Exploring Oceanography Summer Workshop
Bigelow
Laboratory for Ocean Sciences is expanding the reach of the Keller
BLOOM Program by offering professional development workshops for Maine
high school science teachers interested in collaborating with Bigelow
Laboratory scientists to enhance ocean science education in the state.
These four-day summer workshops, led by Dr. David Fields<http://www.bigelow.org/research/srs/david_fields/> and Dr. Nicole Poulton<http://www.bigelow.org/research/srs/nicole-poulton/>,
provide teachers with training, tools and hands-on research experience
so that they are better equipped to teach ocean science in their
classrooms.
Educators attending a workshop learn how to teach
fundamentals of ocean science in a local and global context. Topics
covered include the history of oceanography, the ocean's biological
pump, primary productivity and climate change.
Participants spend
a day in the field on a research cruise, attend seminars by Bigelow
scientists and engage in hands-on laboratory learning activities. All
attendees receive curriculum materials, aquatic field sampling and
laboratory equipment, and follow-up academic year support, as well as 3
Continuing Education Units. Housing near the Lab, a transportation
reimbursement and most meals are provided.
Workshop Feedback
"Thank
you for one of the best science professional development (PD)
activities I've had in a long time. Everyone was interesting and
enthusiastic about their research. Everything was well organized. It was
PD done WITH us, not just given TO us, and it includes an on-going
piece which is very important for the program's success. With much
appreciation, thank you!"
"One of my favorite workshops as it
provided time to interact with scientists regarding subject matter
understanding and authentic scientific work."
"The day out on the
boat, collecting data and then analyzing it back at the lab were
excellent -- we were given the opportunity to do the science ourselves
(practice and learn), which in turn will make it more transferable to
our students."
2013 Workshop - July 16 - 19, 2013
The
2013, "Exploring Oceanography" Professional Development Workshop will
take place from July 16th to July 19th (4 days) at Bigelow Laboratory
for Ocean Sciences. Participants include all MAINE High School and
Middle School Science Teachers. Housing near the Lab, a transportation
reimbursement and most meals are provided.
TO REGISTER: Please complete the online form<http://njpoulton.wufoo.com/forms/z7x3x5/>.
Maximum number of participants is 10. Once registered you will
receive notification of your registration, if full, all others will be
placed on a waiting list. For more information, please call
202-747-3255 or email Nicole Poulton, npoulton@bigelow.org.
Funded by the Betterment Fund and the Horizon Foundation.
