Ocean Science
Professional Development Workshop

These four-day workshops are for teachers of grades 4-5 to explore the dynamic relationships in the marine environment from Puget Sound to the Olympic Coast to the deep ocean. Bring the excitement of marine ecology and ocean science to your students through these hands-on science content courses taking place at the Seattle Aquarium from July 28-31 and the Olympic Natural Resource Center in Forks, WA from August 4-7, 2008.

These workshops are designed to better prepare teachers to facilitate an inquiry-based, marine science-rich experience necessary to bring students to higher standards and understanding of ocean literacy principles. Participants in these courses will be eligible for free admission to the Seattle Aquarium, and a field trip to a local beach, including free transportation for your class. Registration is required and space is limited. Participants will receive a stipend of $50.00 per day, and graduate credits or clock hours are available.

Contact:

Karen Matsumoto
karen.matsumoto@seattle.gov at the Seattle Aquarium for more information (phone 206.386.4303) on the July course and

Jacqueline Laverdure
jacqueline.laverdure@noaa.gov of Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary for more information on the August course (phone 360.457.6622 ext. 21).

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