Exploring Oceanography Summer Workshop for Maine High School Teachers

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.