Green Eggs and Sand 2024 Teacher's on the Estuary

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Teacher's on the Estuary: Green Eggs and Sand was developed by teachers, resource managers, scientists, and stakeholders working together to meet the needs of students. It focuses on promoting an in-depth understanding of the issues, science, and management of the shorelines where horseshoe crabs, shorebirds and humans must live together.

This Green Eggs & Sand workshop will take place the weekend of June 8-9, 2024 at the St. Jones Reserve, located in Dover, DE. The workshop includes two full days of presentations from local horseshoe crab and shorebird experts, hands-on activities, as well as a midnight trip to a horseshoe crab spawning beach on the evening of June 8th.

The award-winning curriculum is composed of four modules for middle and high school level students and adults. Each module features an introductory video segment followed by a series of engaging exercises designed to expand understanding of the material.

Module 1 features lessons and activities on horseshoe crab biology/ecology.

Module 2 provides material on the relationship between horseshoe crabs and migratory shorebirds.

Module 3 outlines the human connection, including the use of horseshoe crabs for bait and human health benefits.

Module 4 presents the challenges and approaches to managing the horseshoe crab resource for multiple uses and stakeholders.

Cost: $50.00

Enkindled in Ecology: Igniting Habitat Restoration

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Join us for our Teachers on the Estuary (TOTE) workshop! This year’s workshop will focus on fire ecology and habitat restoration. Local educators are invited to join Grand Bay NERR’s science and education staff in an immersive workshop filled with activities and resources. This workshop is geared towards middle and high school teachers, but all subjects and grade levels are welcome!

This is a 2.5-day workshop with lessons in the NERR classroom, activity demonstrations, and outdoor field experiences.

Free workshop! Free CEUs!

Space limited to 12 educators. Registration is required.

Coastal Ecology Teacher's on the Estuary (TOTE)

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Participants in the Coastal Ecology Teacher Workshop get an in-depth look at Georgia’s coastal systems and discover the abundance and variety of wildlife found along our shores and in our estuary. Emphasis is placed on estuarine and marine ecology, on-going research projects at the reserve, coastal species identification and adaptations, and activity sessions.

2024 North Carolina Teachers On The Estuary

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Participating in this Teachers on the Estuary workshop will provide educators the opportunity to: experience research & field-based teacher training, enhance understanding of estuary environments using local examples, incorporate of estuary & watershed topics into classroom teaching, promote student stewardship of estuaries & watersheds, receive content aligned with national education standards and/or North Carolina Essential Standards.

Teachers on the Estuary (TOTE) Workshop: Connecting GLOBE Protocols to NERR Science

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The San Francisco Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR) and Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) Program are hosting a Teacher's on the Estuary professional learning workshop on linking GLOBE atmosphere and hydrosphere protocols to NERR science. The workshop will be held at the Bay Conference Center in Tiburon, CA on June 17-18, 2024 from 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM each day plus one-hour pre- and post-workshop virtual meetings. Teachers will have the opportunity to learn protocols and conduct field investigations, interact with local scientists and experienced educators, integrate local and national monitoring data into the classroom, and learn about Estuary Education Resources.

Educator Honorarium: $500 (minimum)

Subjects of Focus: Environmental Science, Chemistry/Physical Science, Biology/Life Science, Earth Science, Estuary Ecology, and integration into Climate Change curriculum

Workshop Outcomes:

• Educators are trained in GLOBE hydrosphere protocols: transparency dissolved oxygen, alkalinity, salinity, nitrates, pH, water temperature, electrical conductivity
• Educators are trained in GLOBE atmosphere protocols: cloud identification, air temperature, surface temperature, relative humidity
• Educators understand how GLOBE protocols can connect students to NERR research and monitoring

Teacher's on the Estuary Chesapeake Bay, Virginia NERR

Description

This Teachers on the Estuary (TOTE) workshop is a research and field-based training program offers a minimum of 15 contact hours, giving teachers the opportunity to:

• Explore coastal habitats and conduct field investigations;
• Interact with local scientists and experienced coastal educators;
• Integrate local and national monitoring data into the classroom; and
• Learn hands-on field activities highlighting our various Estuary Education Resources

Erie County Teachers on the Estuary (TOTE)

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Connecting our agricultural county to our Great Lakes. Join us to learn how what we do on the land impacts Lake Erie. Learn conservation strategies for agricultural land, your own backyard, and the lake shore. Wade in with us to study the wetland ecology, water quality, and natural resource management survey techniques and receive education materials targeted for your students. Email jennifer.bucheit@dnr.ohio.gov for more information.

Exploring the ACE Basin 2024

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During this Teacher's on the Estuary workshop, we will explore the three rivers that give the ACE Basin its name: the Ashepoo, the Combahee and the Edisto. Part of the day will be spent in the marsh or on a boat with biologists and science educators learning how to monitor the estuary and analyze the data. The rest of the day will be spent planning how to translate that research to your students through lesson plans and educational resources. This workshop will be focused on investigating coastal environmental issues and ways to promote solutions in your classroom and school.

Aina Education Teacher Professional Development with the Heeia NERR

Description

Network of 'Aina Educators
Personalized support for your project ideas
Create a portfolio to showcase your learning
$1600 stipend

For more details and to apply email freppun@hawaii.edu

Outline of Teacher's on the Estuary schedule:

July - December 2024
One online workshop and 3 in-person workshops (14.25 hours of workshop time)
Individual meetings and assignments (3.75 hours)

January - May 2025
Two in-person workshops (6 hours of workshop time)
Individual meetings, assignments, and project work (6.5 hours minimum)

Sea Turtle Conservation Teacher's on the Estuary (TOTE)

Description

This Teachers on the Estuary (TOTE) workshop is a research and field-based training program offers a minimum of 15 contact hours, giving teachers the opportunity to:

• Explore coastal habitats and conduct field investigations;
• Interact with local scientists and experienced coastal educators;
• Integrate local and national monitoring data into the classroom; and
• Learn hands-on field activities highlighting our various Estuary Education Resources

Teacher's on the Estuary 2024

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Explore marine science while learning about the estuarine ecosystem on the Mission-Aransas Estuarine Research Reserve.

Explore marine science while learning about the estuarine ecosystem on the Mission-Aransas Estuarine Research Reserve. The Mission-Aransas NERR is hosting a TOTE workshop for middle and high school teachers. This year, the workshop will look at estuarine ecology with a focus on seagrass communities and estuarine resiliency. Seagrass beds are a complex system dependent on the health of the environment and diversity of the community it supports. Teachers will engage in hands-on learning with NERR educators using real-world scientific data.

Foraging, Fishing & Farming: Eating Ecologically 20th Annual Living Environment Institute & Teachers on the Estuary (T.O.T.E.)

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Join us for Teachers on the Estuary (TOTE) and Living Environment Institute (LEI) professional development! This year's theme is “Foraging, Fishing, and Farming”!

Be a part of an excited group of educators, professionals and scientists who are out in the field undertaking investigations of our lands. You name it! This includes hands-on, engaging, multi-disciplinary, and relevant to where and what you teach. This has it all, including curriculum, connecting your students directly to experts and develop camaraderie with fellow educators. This summer we’ll be working out of Five Rivers Environmental Education Center, with a few field trips around the Hudson Valley. We spend three days learning from professionals in the field as we explore different ways people interact and use their land. We will be joined by experts from New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) and New York State Deparement of Health (NYSDOH), school staff and administrators as well as locals working in the field of ecological and sustainable farming practices. Participants will visit WILD Hudson Valley, an agroforestry farm, to learn about foraging and native farming. Another field trip will head to the Radix Ecological Sustainability Center, which promotes ecological literacy and environmental stewardship.

Interact with an interdisciplinary group of professionals focused on providing you with valuable information to take back to your classroom on a topic all students can relate to: the land we live on right here in New York State. Get ideas, get resources, and get excited! We look forward to seeing you!

Date: Tuesday–Thursday, July 9–11, 2024

Time: 9 AM–4 PM; lunch provided Wednesday, half day Thursday 9-1.

Cost: $75.00 for materials, supplies, and refreshments

CTLE Credits for NYS Certified Teachers and Administrators: 22 hours

Cuyahoga County First Ring Teachers' TOTE

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High school science teachers will wade in with us to study wetland ecology, water quality, and natural resource management survey techniques. Learn from our in-house science professionals about how to access our real-time water quality data and receive education materials targeted for your students. For more Teacher's on the Estuary information, email Jennifer.bucheit@dnr.ohio.gov

Environmental Education Certification TOTE

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If you are a formal or non-formal educator, you should consider earning a professional certification in Environmental Education (EE). This program includes a week-long workshop and independent projects that will refine your EE skills and provide guidance on the Environmental Education Certification competencies and policies. This is a field course where Old Woman Creek is used as the classroom to learn the science of wetlands and estuaries as well as the pedagogy of environmental education.

Teachers on the Estuary: Blending Art and Science to Understand Impacts of Climate Change on Salt Marshes

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Immerse yourself in the beautiful setting of the Narragansett Bay Research Reserve to learn and witness first-hand the impacts of climate change and rising sea levels on salt marshes. Learn about current research and monitoring projects from Reserve staff and return to your classroom with local data to share this story with your students. We'll be joined by local artist and educator Wendy Fachon and RISD graduate student Julia Woznicki, who will co-lead a nature drawing session highlighting the plight of the Saltmarsh Sparrow as it faces rising sea levels. Weather pending, enjoy a boat ride to a nearby island and bird rookery. This Teacher's on the Estuary workshop content is designed for upper elementary, middle and high school science teachers. Participants will be given $500 to use towards outdoor learning and/or stewardship projects with their students.

Teachers on the Estuary: Observation and Monitoring on Land and Water

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We are putting teachers on the estuary again this summer by offering a free workshop that will provide educators with activities to bring back to their classes. The workshop will train up to twelve educators in water quality and weather monitoring, nature journaling, and marine organism investigations, while exploring the marsh and intertidal habitats on foot and the estuary by kayak. It is geared towards middle and high school science teachers, though other educators are welcome to apply.

The three-day Teachers on the Estuary workshop will get teachers outside on the estuary and marsh, learning by doing. It will also expose teachers to Reserve scientists, who will present on current research and provide applicable ways of teaching scientific concepts back in the classroom. This TOTE workshop will equip teachers with activities they can replicate with their students. Time for reflection while nature journaling and processing with fellow teachers will be provided each day.

Each teacher will receive a $150 stipend, as well as $150 worth of equipment to use with students. Teachers traveling a distance will also receive free lodging in Wells. Breakfast snacks and lunch are provided each day of the workshop.

2024 TOTE-Conservation Educator Training with GTM Research Reserve and Guy Harvey Certification

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This professional development/educator training will focus on conservation and coastal resilience. The training will last two full days, and switch between GTM Research Reserve hosting one day and the Guy Harvey Foundation hosting the other. GTM (GTM NERR) will also be collaborating with Rookery Bay NERR and Apalachicola NERR. Program content has been aligned and shared so teachers can use both days to count toward their TOTE hours.

Teachers on the Estuary: Science and Social Emotional Learning

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How can Meaningful Watershed Education Experiences enliven learning and support social-emotional learning and wellness for students and teachers? Join the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration and Maryland's Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve during this dynamic five-day Teacher's on the Estuary program to explore cultural coastal habitats and iconic communities. Participants will practice mindful engagement with the environment and conduct field investigations with local scientists and community leaders. This course is designed to model a Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience (MWEE) through participant-driven field experiences and authentic research conducted by a community of educators in an immersive, joyful, and supportive environment. To best utilize our time together, participants are encouraged to complete the MWEE 101 online course prior to the in-person event. Length & Location: Five consecutive days of field-based, collaborative learning at Chesapeake Bay Foundation's Karen Noonan Memorial Environmental Education Center for a 5-day, 4-night onsite stay; dorm-style housing provided. Cost: $75, reduced fee due to support from a generous sponsor and Maryland's Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve.

Teacher's on the Estuary – Rivers2Lake Education Program: Summer Institute 2024

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For the past twelve years, the Rivers2Lake education program has built a community of educators dedicated to sharing the Great Lakes with their students. The program has trained and mentored 1114 teachers, helping them integrate Lake Superior research, history, policy, and stewardship into their classrooms. Rivers2Lake teachers engage PK-12 students in outdoor and inquiry-based learning well beyond their year of participation. Working with partners including the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Ojibwe, the Great Lakes Aquarium, the National Park Service, and the Superior Rivers Watershed Association, Rivers2Lake brings the Great Lakes Literacy Principles to life. Rivers2Lake is run by the education program at the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve in Superior, Wisconsin.

Goal: The Rivers2Lake Education Program (Rivers2Lake) uses the Lake Superior watershed and the St. Louis River, its largest US tributary, as a foundation for authentic, experiential teacher and PK-12 student learning and increased Great Lakes literacy.

Objectives:

1. Educators who participate in Teacher's on the Estuary - Rivers2Lake Education Program engage in a supported change process with professional mentors, resulting in career-long confidence in, and commitment to, using interdisciplinary, outdoor, and inquirybased learning focused on Lake Superior.

2. Rivers2Lake teachers integrate place-based information and data, educational materials, regional experts, and a personal understanding of the Lake Superior Watershed into curriculum, resulting in engaging educational content that improves Great Lakes Literacy.

3. Through learning and stewardship actions focused on the Lake Superior Watershed, students in Rivers2Lake classrooms demonstrate understanding of the Great Lakes, develop a stronger sense of place, and increase their commitment to stewardship.

4. By participating in outdoor and inquiry-based learning experiences with Rivers2Lake teachers and mentors, students in Rivers2Lake classrooms demonstrate improved academic learning and engagement.

5. Rivers2Lake fosters the development of a dynamic and expanding professional learning community of teachers, non-formal educators, natural resource professionals and others committed to Great Lakes-centered learning.

Apply Now! Accepting applications from February 15 - May 3, 2024

The Jacques Cousteau Reserve's Teachers on the Estuary Workshop: Making Climate Connections

Description

This Teachers on the Estuary (TOTE) workshop is a research and field-based training program offers a minimum of 15 contact hours, giving teachers the opportunity to:

• Explore coastal habitats and conduct field investigations;
• Interact with local scientists and experienced coastal educators;
• Integrate local and national monitoring data into the classroom; and
• Learn hands-on field activities highlighting our various Estuary Education Resources

A bird’s eye view: Observation & Monitoring

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The Connecticut National Estuarine Research Reserve is offering its inaugural Teachers On The Estuary (TOTE) workshop August 12-14, 2024. We’ll explore how climate change is impacting saltmarsh sparrow populations and how scientists monitor osprey nests. Researchers and guests speakers from the University of Connecticut and Connecticut Audubon will lead us in the field to show us the work they do. You'll walk away with new knowledge, new skills, and new ideas for learning and monitoring in your classroom and schoolyard. More information can be found here.

Teachers on the Estuary: From Cypress to Salt Marsh

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Explore the Black River freshwater ecosystem to the estuarine habitats of North Inlet during this two day workshop; watershed adventures will begin near the river's headwaters at the Black River Cypress Preserve in Andrews, SC on Saturday, October 5th, then teacher participants will travel to the salt marshes of North Inlet estuary at Hobcaw Barony on Saturday, October 12th to 'Wade In' to these productive habitats for hands on, feet wet learning!