TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

MARE NEW TEACHER WORKSHOP 2008

MARE HABITAT WORKSHOPS 2008

Designed for K-8 teachers, science specialists, and informal educators, each workshop provides training in standards-rich, inquiry-based science strategies for addressing the needs of English-language learners, and ideas for incorporating technology and literacy into any science program. Each workshop focuses on a specific habitat for each grade level and includes an age-appropriate field trip that you can use with your students.

October 29, 2008 Kelp 4-6 Grades
November 6, 2008 Open Ocean 5-8 Grades
November 12, 2008 Rocky Shore K-2 Grades
November 20, 2008 Ponds Pre-K to Kindergarten
December 9, 2008 Sandy Beach 2-4 Grades
December 11, 2008 Wetlands 3-4 Grades
March 12, 2009 Coral Reefs 5-8 Grades

RSVP: 858-534-7336
TIMES: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
FEE: $75 (includes materials, lunch, and coffee break)

Scholarships are available for those demonstrating financial need.

PRINCIPLES OF SCIENCE INQUIRY FOR THE K-8 CLASSROOM!

Teach even your youngest students how to ask scientifically oriented questions, and initiate a life-long learning process of developing explanations that can connect their science knowledge base. Workshop participants will experience easy-to-use examples of hands-on science and techniques for making subtle shifts that help create a more inquiry-based atmosphere in your science classroom. This workshop also includes a brief trip to La Jolla Shores sandy beach for a low-tide investigation, offering the opportunity to practice questioning strategies in the field.
DATE:  Thursday, March 5, 2008
TIME:  9 a.m.–3 pm
FEE:  $75 (includes coffee break, lunch, and materials)
RSVP: 858-534-7336

SO-CAL ROV!

Want to get your high school students excited about literature, history, math, science, and engineering? Take part in the 9th annual So-Cal ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) Fly-off. The Southern California regional competition will be hosted by Birch Aquarium at Scripps in April 2009. Top teams will advance to the national competition hosted by Marine Advance Technology Education in June 2009. Competitors will learn to use simple, common materials to design and build a ROV. They will then use these ROVs in real-world applications of exploration and utility during the competition. For more information on the competition or advice about how to put a team together, please see ROV Flyoff or call the ROV Coordinator at 858-822-5331.

NATIONAL OCEAN SCIENCES BOWL (NOSB)

 High school teachers—gather your most interested science students and join Birch Aquarium at Scripps for the 12th annual National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB) competition. NOSB, a program of the Consortium for Ocean Leadership and its partners, is a high school academic competition on topics related to the study of the oceans through Scripps campus tours, field trips, and other ocean-related activities. This program is intended to increase knowledge of the oceans for high school students, their teachers, and their parents.

Birch Aquarium is the host site for the La Jolla Surf Bowl, the Southern California Regional Competition to be held February 21, 2009. For more information on the competition or advice about how to assemble a team, please visit the website, aquarium.ucsd.edu, or call the NOSB Coordinator at 858-534-5208.

NOSB OPEN HOUSE

September 22, 2008; 5–7 p.m.
Learn more about the National Ocean Sciences Bowl, its teams, and programs. Meet Scripps Institution of Oceanography student mentors, fellow NOSBers, and NOSB staff during this fun and informative evening. Please RSVP at 858-534-7336.

E-RESOURCES

Scripps Institution of Oceanography

Scripps Institution of Oceanography

Explorations e-magazine

explorations.ucsd.edu

CalSpace, UCSD (Earth, Oceans, & the Government)

earthguide.ucsd.edu

Scripps Library

scilib.ucsd.edu/sio/

Coastal Data Information Program

cdip.ucsd.edu

Ocean Careers

oceancareers.com

MARE

lawrencehallofscience.org/mare

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BOOKSHOP

Dive into an ocean of knowledge! A wide selection of marine science books and educational tools are available for purchase online from Birch Aquarium’s Bookshop at aquarium.ucsd.edu. Remember, teachers always enjoy a 10% discount at the aquarium bookshop!