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Inventory and Assessment of K-12 and Professional Teacher Development Programs in the National Estuarine Research Reserve System
L. Appendix 6: Summary Matrix of K-12 and PTD Programs
NERRS K-12 EDUCATION PROGRAM INVENTORY MATRIX
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|
Program description
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Grade Level
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# of participants per year
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Program Format
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Treasure Chests
|
Treasure
chests are boxes of artifacts, publications, models and lesson plans on
various subjects.
|
K-8th
|
100
|
Hands-on
activities, classroom lessons and materials
|
|
Classroom Curricula
|
Project
Estuary is a middle school curriculum. Estuarine Habitats is an elementary
school curriculum.
|
K-8th
|
unknown
|
Presentation,
hands-on activities, classroom lessons
|
|
Field Programs
|
Interpretive
and hands-on activities at various field locations in Reserve
|
K-12th
|
2,500
|
Guided
walk, workshop
|
|
Coastal Management workshops
|
Periodic
workshops for coastal managers
|
working profess.
|
100
|
Presentation,
guided walk, Hands-on activities, field investigation/research
|
|
Chesapeake Bay NERR, Maryland
|
|
|
|
|
Chem Craze
|
Four
(4) day summer program targeted to 5th & 6th graders. Each day focuses upon a different science
aspect with both a field and lab component. Guest experts are brought in and activities are as hands-on as
possible.
|
4th-8th
|
150
|
Presentation,
Guided walk, Hands-on activities, investigation/research
|
|
Otter Point Creek
Environmental Survey
|
This
is a class program dealing with a simulated scenario whereby the students
take on the role of an environmental survey team to evaluate a local
watershed development project. The
students must gather data, evaluate results, and offer recommendations on the
proposed development project.
|
6th-10th
|
120
|
Presentation,
Guided walk, workshop, investigation/research
|
|
Teen Adventure
|
A
summer program targeted at junior and senior high school students interested
in pursuing a career in the environmental sciences. Environmental science professionals lead workshops that involve
the students in actual work and expose the students to various careers.
|
11th-12th
|
30
|
Presentation,
guided walk, hands-on activities, workshop, investigation/research
|
|
Chesapeake Bay NERR, Virgina
|
|
|
|
|
Oyster Restoration Field
Trips
|
Students
who have been growing and monitoring oysters during the school year through
Oyster Reef Keepers of Virginia will be taken on a 1-day field trip. The field trip will have a oyster
theme and we will investigate a
restored oyster reef (count spat and mature oysters, collect nekton, perform
water quality measurements, etc.) prior to releasing the oysters grown by the
students all year. CBNERRVA will be working
in cooperation with Oyster Reef Keepers of Virginia on these programs.
|
4th-12th
|
250
|
Hands-on
activities, investigation/research
|
|
Marine Science Field Trip
|
This
1-day field program option will appear in the spring of 2003. Participants will investigate a topic of
choice (salt marsh, shallow water fish, groundwater) during a field trip
designed to allow students to gather data for use back in the classroom. Time will be taken to collect replicate
samples, record biological and physical data, ID specimens to species level
and perform other duties often used during marine science fieldwork.
|
6th-12th
|
250
|
Hands-on
activities, investigation/research
|
|
General Estuarine Field
Trip
|
The
General Estuarine Field Trip is for groups that do not have the background
preparation or ability for the Marine Science Field Trip option. This 1-day
field trip program will serve as an introduction to estuarine habitats and
species. More topics will be
addressed than the Marine Science Field trip, although in less detail.
|
4th-12th
|
400
|
Hands-on
activities
|
|
Multi-day Summer Program
|
Three
7-day long issue based programs will be conducted in the summer of 2003.
Presentations, lectures, interviews, debate, field trips and hands-on field
trips incorporating data gathering and interpretation will be used to
investigate the many stakeholder positions and fishery science involved in
managing blue crabs in the Chesapeake Bay.
|
9th-12th
|
55
|
Presentation,
hands-on activities, investigation/research, stake holder interviews
|
|
Delaware NERR, Delaware
|
|
|
|
|
Muckless Marsh Walk
|
Students
are led on a hike over and around a salt marsh. Basic plants, animals, and functions are discussed. Program also gives a generic overview of
the Reserve and the watershed.
|
K-12th
|
2000
|
Guided
walk
|
|
Beach Ecology
|
Students
conduct a dune hike, seine in the Delaware Bay, and beach comb.
|
K-12th
|
500
|
Presentation,
guided walk, hands-on activities
|
|
Horseshoe Crabs and
Shorebirds
|
Students
are introduced to the complex biological interactions between these two
species and how humans fit into the picture. Students see the animals on the beach and conduct mock research.
|
K-12th
|
2000
|
Presentation,
hands-on activities, investigation/research
|
|
Watersheds
|
Students
are given a presentation on what a watershed is. A demo is given about how pollution occurs in the
watershed. Local watershed history is
discussed.
|
K-12th
|
200
|
Presentation,
hands-on activities
|
|
Water Quality
|
Students
take an in-depth look at watersheds and how pollution that runs off into the
St. Jones River can affect the health of the entire watershed. Students use LaMotte Kits to test water at
the Reserve.
|
K-12th
|
1000
|
Presentation,
hands-on activities, investigation/research
|
|
St. Jones River Boat Trip
|
Students
are taken on a Carolina Skiff to look closely at salinity changes in the St.
Jones River and how it affects plant and animal life. A history of the River is given, as well
as functions and values.
|
K-12th
|
1000
|
Presentation,
investigation/research, boat trip
|
|
St. Jones Reserve Canoe
trip
|
Students
will travel by canoe as a means to look closely at the salinity changes in
the St. Jones River.
|
6th-12th
|
35
|
Hands-on
activities, canoe trip
|
|
History Hike
|
Students
hike from the Reserve Center to Kingston Upon Hull, a national historic site
adjacent to the Reserve. Along the
way they are told about the historic uses of the estuary.
|
K-12th
|
100
|
Guided
walk, self-guided walk
|
|
A Fishy Situation
|
Students
dissect an estuarine fish to learn about basic fish biology and adaptations
to living in the estuary.
|
K-12th
|
300
|
Presentation,
hands-on activities
|
|
Insect Zoo
|
Students
explore both land and water at the Reserve to find insects that use the
estuary.
|
K-12th
|
300
|
Presentation,
guided walk, hands-on acitivites, investigation/research
|
|
Elkhorn Slough NERR, California
|
|
|
|
|
Elkhorn Slough
Environmental Education Program: Field Experience
|
After
completing a 1.5-day training so that they can be their own tour guides,
teachers are able to schedule their classes for field trips and have access
to 5 miles of hiking trails, a visitor center with interpretive exhibits,
teaching lab with microscopes, picnic area, and a variety of kits for
activities on the trails or in the classroom.
|
K-6th
|
10
000
|
Presentation,
guided walk, hands-on activities, workshop, investigation/research
|
|
MERITO: Cielo al Mar (Sky to Sea); (Multicultural Education for
Resource Issues Threatening Oceans)
|
As
part of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary's multicultural education
plan, we work closely with a bilingual education specialist who is developing
and testing bilingual curriculum about Elkhorn Slough wetlands and watersheds. This is a
pilot program currently being implemented at an after school program of a
nearby middle school.
|
6th-8th
|
30
|
Guided
walk, hands-on activities, investigation/research
|
|
Camp SEA Lab Monterey Bay
|
Camp
SEA Lab (Science, Education and
Adventure) is a youth-oriented marine
science education program offering week-long residential and day camp
sessions for children ages 8-13. Students learn about coastal and ocean habitats through field
experiences at ESNERR and participate in hands-on activities at several key
marine research facilities in the Monterey Bay Area.
|
K-8th
|
250
|
Guided
walk, hands-on activities, investigation/research
|
|
Nomadic Science Webcasts
|
Develop,
deploy and test the technology necessary for wireless webcasts at ESNERR in
collaboration with Henrik Kibak, a professor and science curriculum
specialist at Calif. State University Monterey Bay. Work with teachers at
selected school sites to develop accompanying curriculum.
|
4th-8th
|
35
|
Investigation/research,
distance/on-line
|
|
Great Bay NERR, New Hampshire
|
|
|
|
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Spring/Fall Natural and
Cultural Histories of Great Bay
|
These
three hour programs are designed for a grade 1-5 audience, focusing on the
natural and cultural history of Great Bay. Both staff and volunteer educators conduct the programs.
|
K-5th
|
3000+
|
Hands-on
activities
|
|
Grand Bay NERR, Mississippi
|
|
|
|
|
Celebrate the Gulf Marine
Education Festival
|
This
is an annual Marine Education Festival that we sponsor for all age groups but
especially K-8. We have approximately
40 booths set up by local resource agencies that address coastal issues and
students participate in a scavenger hunt of coastal facts at each of the
booths. The schools that send the
highest percentage of their students win a monetary award to buy science
materials for their school.
|
K-12th
|
3000
|
Hands-on
activities
|
|
Estuary Gumbo
|
This
program is based on Alex's Monsieur Detritus's Estuary Soup program only I
usually present it at outdoor earth day or conservation day activities. I pose as Chef Emerald (based on Emeril
Live) and make an estuary gumbo filled with Mississippi mud, detritus salt,
etc.
|
K-8th
|
depends
|
Presentation,
hands-on activities
|
|
Regional Science Fair
|
Our
agency is co-sponsor of the regional science fair. In addition to the sponsorship we also award Excellence in
Marine Science Awards to the students whose projects best address coastal
issues especially those that offer solutions to coastal problems. I also
partner with the Marine Ed Center to provide training to the teacher-sponsors
of the science fair.
|
K-12th
|
1000
|
Hands-on
activities
|
|
GTM NERR, Florida
|
|
|
|
|
Ocean to Estuary Walk
|
learn
about the variety of habitats found between the ocean and the estuary. The
guided tour will take you from the beach, over the dunes, through scrub
habitat, deep into the maritime hammock and out into the salt marsh.
|
6th-12th
|
500
|
Guided
walk
|
|
Salt Marsh Exploration
|
Explore
the most productive natural habitat on the planet. Discover the
interconnectedness between the salt marsh plants and animals, measure
elevation changes along a transect, and examine plant and animal abundance
with regard to elevation.
|
6th-12th
|
100
|
Guided
walk, self-guided walk, investigation/research
|
|
Fish Adaptations and
Identification
|
Students
will learn how different adaptations can tell us about how fish move and what
they eat. This program may involve fish printing or seining depending on age
and weather.
|
6th-12th
|
35
|
Hands-on
activities, art class (fish prints)
|
|
Beach Exploration
|
Explore
the living coast. Students will comb the beach for shells and other sea life.
Afterwards we will examine and identify the items found on the beach followed
by a slide show.
|
4th-12th
|
100
|
Guided
walk
|
|
True Crabs vs Pretender
Crabs
|
Fiddler
crab, blue crab and horseshoe crab ecology. Discussion about exotic crab
research.
|
K-8th
|
35
|
Presentation
|
|
Jacques Cousteau NERR, New Jersey
|
|
|
|
|
Shore Bowl
|
The
Shore Bowl is one of 22 high school academic competitions around the country
that serve as regional competitions for the National Ocean Sciences
Bowl. Teams of 5 students each
compete against one another to test their interdisciplinary knowledge of the
ocean sciences.
|
9th-12th
|
100
|
Academic
competition
|
|
Estuary Live
|
Live
video streaming field trips to various estuaries around the country. Students and classes can register to view
the broadcast over the Internet and submit questions to be asked live during
the broadcasts.
|
4th-12th
|
|
Presentation,
guided-walk, investigation/research, distance/on-line
|
|
North Inlet-Winyah NERR, South Carolina
|
|
|
|
|
Estuary-Net
|
Estuary-Net
is a high school water quality monitoring program first implemented by the
NERRS several years ago; the program has lost funding, but was important to
our educational programming and we have modified it somewhat and still use
classroom, field/hands-on, and follow-up activities with several of our area
high schools. We provide teachers
w/curriculum and sampling equipment, visit classrooms for presentations on water
quality issues, teach students to use test equipment in the lab and in the
field and they select sample sites to
monitor and then submit their findings to us at our Reserve.
|
9th-12th
|
Varies
by semester, but roughly 350-400 per year
|
Presentation,
investigation/research, distance/on-line
|
|
Tidal Creek Catches
|
Half-day
field trip to an intertidal salt marsh creek where participants use a variety
of sampling devices (seines, plankton & dip nets, mud cores and sieves,
water testing kits) to learn about the estuarine environment and its
inhabitants. Usually runs late spring through late fall.
|
4th-8th,
families, home school groups
|
35
|
Presentation,
guided walk, hands-on activities, investigation/research
|
|
Fishes of North Inlet
Estuary
|
This
is a program open to all ages, currently used by home school groups and also
the general public and Reserve volunteers, offered at least once each
month. This program allows hands-on
participation with Reserve scientists in the field and the lab. Participants help take the sample at the
creek, sort and identify the catch by species, and help with the length and
weight measurements of the catch. We
also include a slide show of the local fish and shrimp species and summaries
of data trends from this long-term research project.
|
4th-12th,
general public
|
75-100
|
Presentation,
guided walk, hands-on activities, investigation/research
|
|
Old Woman Creek NERR, Ohio
|
|
|
|
|
Birds with 2 Homes
|
To
increase student awareness of the neotropical bird species shared between
Northern Ohio and the Crooked Tree Wildlife Refuge Sanctuary in Belize
Central America
|
K-8th
|
1500
|
Presentation,
hands-on activities, investigation/research
|
|
Estuarine Ecology
|
A
general introduction to estuaries, their functions as wetlands and their
use. Information is based on the age
(grade) of the learner, each program is tailored to the needs of the teacher.
|
K-12th
|
1000-1500
|
Presentation,
hands-on activities, investigation/research
|
|
Jobos Bay NERR, Puerto Rico
|
|
|
|
|
Exploring Estuarine
Ecosystems at Jobos Bay
|
Students
come to the Visitor Center and they are introduced to Jobos Bay and its
estuarine and marine ecosystems through a talk with slides and a video film.
They have an opportunity to visit the exhibits then they go on a guided walk
through one of our trials.
|
6th-12th
|
2
000
|
Presentation,
guided walk
|
|
Narragansett Bay NERR, Rhode Island
|
|
|
|
|
Narragansett Bay Basics
|
This
program introduces students to Narragansett Bay and its importance as an
estuary by taking a close look at some of the bay's inhabitants. A dry touch tank and traveling aquarium
may accompany this program.
|
K-10th
|
200
|
Presentation,
hands-on activities
|
|
Sharks of Narragansett Bay
|
Discover
the truth about these not-so-cold-blooded-killers and learn which species can
be found in Rhode Island's waters.
|
3rd-8th
|
100
|
Presentation,
hands-on activities
|
|
Horseshoe Crab Hour
|
Did
you know the horseshoe crab was named after a giant one-eyed monster from
Greek Mythology? You will learn all
about the horseshoe crab's history, biology, and their importance to humans
and other animals. Current monitoring
techniques used in Rhode Island will also be discussed.
|
4th-10th
|
100
|
Presentation,
hands-on activities, investigation/research
|
|
House for Hermit Crab
|
This
Eric Carle book is used to introduce children to Narragansett Bay and its
inhabitants. The traveling aquarium
and dry touch tank may accompany this program.
|
Pre-K
through 1st
|
100
|
Presentation,
hands-on activities
|
|
Great Sharky Shark
|
In
this book, Suzanne Tate describes the life of this apex predator who himself
becomes one of the hunted when he is caught in trash left by humans. Children will learn why it is important to
keep our oceans and estuaries clean.
|
Pre-K
through 1st
|
100
|
Presentation,
hands-on activities
|
|
Crab Moon
|
This
Ruth Horowitz story relays the message that each of us must do our share to protect
our ancient mariner, the horseshoe crab. Following the story, children will make horseshoe crab picture frames
to take home.
|
Pre-K
through 1st
|
50
|
Presentation,
hands-on activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
North Carolina NERR, North Carolina
|
|
|
|
|
Field trips for specific
grade level
|
Reserve
staff direct students in the estuary for a 2 hour interpretive, hands on
learning experience based on grade level objectives and teacher requested
needs.
|
K-12th,
pre-service and college level
|
3000
|
Presentation,
guided walk, hands-on activities, investigation/research
|
|
EstuaryLive
|
EstuaryLive
is an online, interactive internet field exploration of an estuarine site.
|
K-12th, college
|
5000
|
Presentation,
guided walk, distance/on-line
|
|
Outreach
|
Programs
on coastal/estuarine topics designed for target audience
|
K-12th, college
|
500
|
Presentation,
hands-on activities
|
|
Padilla Bay NERR, Washington
|
|
|
|
|
K-12
|
Teachers
call us to request an on-site field trip lasting from 1.5 to 5 hours. These
field trips include indoor and field experiences.
|
K-12th
|
8,000
|
Presentation,
hands-on activities, investigation/research
|
|
Rookery Bay NERR, Florida
|
|
|
|
|
On-the-Water Marine
Science Programs
|
Designed
primarily for high school students. Includes 30 minute classroom presentation followed by a boat trip that
includes a variety of experiential learning activities related to estuarine
ecology and marine science. Activities vary depending on teacher's preferences, tides, time of
year, etc.
|
9th-12th,
college
|
1500
|
Presentation,
hands-on activities, boat trip
|
|
Sapelo Island NERR, Georgia
|
|
|
|
|
Sapelo Island History
|
Visitors
are introduced to the rich natural and cultural history of Sapelo Island,
including elements of local maritime industry, the Gullah-Geechee community
of Hog Hammock, as well as the agriculture and timber activities of the
1800s. Instructors may also wish to
include local Native American history and/or to highlight the influence of
Spanish and French settlers on the island during the 1500-1700s.
|
5th-12th
|
1100-1200
|
Presentation,
guided walk
|
|
Coastal/Barrier Island
Ecology (both Marsh and Beach
systems)
|
Programs
feature typical barrier island ecosystems including estuarine, maritime
forest and beach habitats. Field and
lab activities (seining, vegetation studies, plankton collection, etc.) highlight
the marsh and ocean systems of Sapelo Island.
|
4th-12th
|
900-1000
|
Guided
walk, hands-on activities, investigation/research
|
|
South Slough NERR, Oregon
|
|
|
|
|
Estuary Study Program - In
Search of the Treasures of South Slough
|
Students
embark on a search to discover the riches of the estuary through exploring
four different stations based on four habitat zones. Night Prowlers, World Travelers, Estuary
Soup, and Estuary Garden stations are focused on upland, salt marsh, mudflat,
and open water channel habitats.
|
4th-5th
|
1,000
|
Guided
walk, hands-on activities, investigation/research
|
|
Estuary Study Program -
Secret of the Lost Medallion
|
Students
seek the story of a medallion that describes the physical, biological, and
chemical processes that make up the estuary. They seek truths through investigation at 7 stations located along the
shoreline.
|
4th-8th
|
1,000
|
Guided
walk, hands-on activities, investigation/research
|
|
Estuary Study Program - An
Ecosystem and a Resource
|
This
program is a collection of laboratory and field based activities that has
been developed for high school students.
|
9th-12th
|
<150
|
Guided
walk, investigation/research, self-directed classroom
|
|
Estuary Study Program -
The Lore of South Slough
|
Students
investigate the history and nature of South Slough through investigative
reporting and interviews with several characters including a scientist,
Native American, transporter, settler, and logger.
|
6th-8th
|
0
|
Guided
walk, investigation/research
|
|
The International Brant
Monitoring Project
|
Students
conduct field surveys and take part in classroom activities to understand the
biology and ecology of brant geese, their habitat and migrations. The students communicate data with
students in other countries along the flyway via the internet.
|
4th-12th
|
120
|
Hands-on
activities, investigation/research, distance/on-line
|
|
Estuary Live
|
We
have participated in this internet based program for the past two years. Through a live webcast (pre-recorded in
year one) classrooms throughout
Oregon and the country are able to learn about the South Slough NERR and
research activities being conduced at the site.
|
4th-10th
|
difficult to estimate (~500?)
|
Guided
walk, hands-on activities, distance/on-line
|
|
Signs of Life - Boys and
Girls Club
|
Monthly
offering of classroom based activities at the local Boys and Girls Club. Students participate in hands-on
investigations of estuary life.
|
4th-5th
|
~90
|
Presentation,
hands-on activities
|
|
Tsalila Festival
|
This
three day festival features the story of the salmon as an important focus for
the area. Students from local schools
participate in the first day of the festival as a part of school and then
return with families over the weekend. South Slough features hands-on exhibits and guided activities.
|
K-5th
|
~300
|
Presentation,
hands-on activities
|
|
Apprenticeships in Science
and Engineering
|
2-3
High School freshman, sophomores, or juniors are competitively selected to
participate in an 8-week mentorship working with Reserve staff on science
based projects. Students are required
to present a poster and oral discussion of their work.
|
9th-10th
|
2-3
locally 200 statewide
|
Presentation,
hands-on activities, self-guided walk, investigation/research, informational
poster development
|
|
Tijuana River NERR, California
|
|
|
|
|
Tijuana Estuary Explorers
|
Tijuana
Estuary Explorers is an in-class and field trip program, targeted at 3rd -
5th grade, that meets state standards and incorporates reading, writing and
science into four comprehensive activities (what is watershed?, birds, marsh
plants and plankton) about the Tijuana Estuary and its watershed.
|
3rd-5th
|
200
|
Guided
walk, hands-on activities, investigation/research
|
|
Jr. Rangers
|
Jr.
Rangers is an after school program for kids ages 7-12 that explores estuarine
ecology, natural and cultural history, plants and wildlife. It is a statewide
program for California State Parks.
|
3rd-7th
|
520
|
Presentation,
guided walk, hands-on activities
|
|
Waquoit Bay NERR, Massachusettes
|
|
|
|
|
Grade 5 Watershed Walks
|
Students
trace the path of a rain drop flowing through the watershed that includes
their school. They make stops and keep a journal with water quality
measurements and observations to notice the differences as they pass from
fresh to salt water environments. Teachers who participate must take a
training workshop on groundwater concepts.
|
4th
5th
|
120
|
Guided
walk, investigation/research
|
|
Grade 3 Estuary Program
|
Citizens
for the Protection of Waquoit Bay, the friends group that supports many of
the educational activities of Waquoit Bay Research Reserve, has sponsored
presentations about estuaries in grade 3 classes for 5 years. The presentations, which last 30-40
minutes according to the class time available, are made by a certified
teacher with expertise in estuaries and coastal ecosystems and include live estuary animals. In the
programs, nearby estuaries and local organisms are highlighted. Connections are made in the presentation
between the estuary concepts and the grade 3 curriculum. The estuaries program includes a poster
contest, in which the third graders are invited to create colorful pictures
on a theme connected with estuaries. This year's theme is “Together We Can
Make a Difference”. The poster
component is done in cooperation with school art teachers. All participating
students and their parents are invited to a free gala art opening and
reception at the Reserve to view all the student's posters on display. The third component of the estuaries
program is a field trip to study and observe a local estuary. The field trip is optional and is
scheduled at the most appropriate date and time for the class, often in mid
to late May or early June. Parents
are invited to accompany the field trip.
|
K-3rd
|
350
|
Presentation,
guided walk, hands-on activities, investigation/research
|
|
The Bay Team
|
The
Bay Team is an after-school science club for low income or underprivileged
students in grades 4-6 who live in the neighborhood of Waquoit Bay National
Estuarine Research Reserve. Bay Team
members learn about the water in the bay estuarine habitats, winds and tides,
and the creatures that live along the shore and in the water.
|
4th-8th
|
15
|
Presentation,
guided walk, hands-on activities, investigation/research, Classroom lessons
|
|
Grade 6 Estuary Program
|
All
grade 6 students in Falmouth come to the Reserve 2 classes at a time for a day
of estuary lessons.
|
6th-8th
|
375
students and 20 teachers
|
Presentation,
guided walk, hands-on activities, investigation/research, classroom lessons
|
|
Grade 8 Pond Study
|
All
grade 8 students in Falmouth participate in sampling two ponds on school
property. Each class samples 3 times per year. Data are collected and
analyzed. Students discuss and communicate results about water quality in the
ponds.
|
6th-8th
|
400
|
Presentation,
guided walk, hands-on activities, investigation/research, classroom lessons,
and data analysis
|
|
Junior Ranger Program
|
The
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Management encourages the Junior
Ranger program at the State Parks staffed with Interpretive Naturalists. It
takes different forms in different parks. At WBNERR, we sponsor a series of
one hour programs once a week for 6-12 year olds (with an accompanying adult)
on various topics the Reserve is studying.
|
K-5th
|
50
|
Presentation,
hands-on activities, investigation/research
|
|
Waquoit Bay Science School
|
This
is a week-long hands-on day program which includes estuary explorations,
modeling, experiments and aquarium observations on estuary and groundwater
topics. There are two special sections for boys and girls (grades 6-8) which
include an overnight camp out on Washburn Island.
|
K-8th
|
84
|
Hands-on
activities, investigation/research
|
|
Summer Estuary Exploration
programs
|
Various
groups (usually from camps, sailing clubs, etc) can request a hands-on
program at the Reserve which usually consists of groundwater modeling
activities and field explorations down at the estuary. They are catered to
individual group's needs.
|
K-12th
|
350
|
Presentation,
guided walk, hands-on activities, investigation/research
|
|
High School Classes
|
Programs
for high school students are presented at the school, at the Reserve, or at a
field study site. These programs include readings for students, presentations
about research, field sampling and a
follow-up project in which students prepare reports, posters, or a public
display about the topics they studied.
|
9th-12th
|
275
|
Presentation,
hands-on activities, workshop, investigation/research, distance/on-line,
scientist presentations in connection with study topic, student projects
|
|
Programs for Middle School
Students
|
Programs
are presented at the Reserve for classes of students in grades 5-8. In these classes, students are introduced
to estuaries, their ecology, and human impacts on them, and students sample
water and biology in Waquoit Bay.
|
4th-8th
|
200
|
Presentations,
hands-on activities, investigation/research
|
|
Weeks Bay NERR, Alabama
|
|
|
|
|
K-12 Environmental
Education Program
|
This
program is the curriculum (compilation of hands-on activities) that we use
with the K-12 students who come to the Reserve for fieldtrips. The activity
objectives are correlated to the Alabama Course of Study in Science for all
grade levels. The activities for K-8 are grade level specific for theme and
objectives. Activities for high school students are field oriented and focus
primarily on water quality and how it affects diversity.
|
K-12th
|
3,500-4,000 students and approx. 400 teachers and chaper.
|
Guided
walk, hands-on activities, investigation/research, distance/on-line
|
|
Teacher Theme Boxes
|
Theme
boxes are resource boxes which teachers may check-out for a period of two
weeks to use in their classroom. The boxes are designed for a range of grade
levels primarily K-4 but a couple are 5-8. Themes include reptiles and
amphibians, insects and spiders, birds and mammals, sea life, marine mammals,
bats and wetlands. The boxes include puppets, books, posters, video and
cassette tapes and water quality test kits for the older students.
|
K-8th
|
10
different boxes
|
Resource
boxes that are loaned out to teachers.
|
|
Wells NERR, Maine
|
|
|
|
|
Vital Signs
|
Uses
palm pilots and probes to test water quality and monitor salt marsh
restoration sites.
|
6th-12th
|
New
program
|
Guided
walks, hands-on activities, investigation/research
|
|
Exploring Estuaries
|
Students
come to our site and go through several stations teaching them about the
importance of estuaries and their connections to surrounding habitats
|
K-5th
|
1000
|
Guided
walk, hands-on activities
|
|
Water Quality Monitoring
Field Studies
|
Students
collect water samples from three different spots in the estuary and analyze
the samples in our teaching lab
|
6th-12th
|
300
|
Presentations,
guided walk, hands-on activities, investigation/research
|
|
Watershed Evaluation Team
|
Students
monitor water quality at 22 different sites throughout two estuaries on
Reserve property
|
6th-12th
|
50
|
Presentation,
guided walk, hands-on activities, self-guided walk, investigation/research
|
|
Microscopic Drifters
|
Students
learn about plankton, and collect and analyze plankton samples during a half
day program
|
6th-12th
|
New
program
|
Presentation,
hands-on activities
|
|
Discovery Program
|
10
different booklets designed for 2 different age levels that lead small groups
along trails of the Reserve. Equipment for the activities is included in a
backpack they borrow.
|
K-5th
|
300
|
Hands-on
activities, self-guided walk
|
|
Self Guided Field Trips
|
Teachers
bring their classes and, using Reserve background information, curriculum,
and equipment, explore a topic that fits within their curriculum
|
K-12th
|
1500
|
Hands-on
activities, self-guided walk, investigation/research
|
|
Kachemak Bay NERR, Alaska
|
|
|
|
|
Estuarine Ecology Research
|
During
this field trip investigation, students learn about functional values of
estuaries, especially coastal marshes, past and present KBNERR research
projects and new ecological information on the local estuaries.
|
4th-8th
|
500
|
Presentation,
guided walk, hands-on activities, investigation/research
|
NERRS PROFESSIONAL TEACHER DEVELOPMENT INVENTORY
|
|
Program description
|
Grade Level
|
# of participants per year
|
Program Format
|
|
ECO (Educate Colleton
Outdoors)-Project
|
The
ECO (Educate Colleton Outdoors)-Project works to provide hands-on learning
opportunities for the middle and high school teachers of Colleton County, SC.
Through field trips, workshops, and conferences, the ECO-Project strives to
educate and encourage the teaching of environmental science within the
classroom especially focusing on the ACE Basin. |
6th-12th |
25-30 |
Presentation, guided walk, hands-on activities, workshop, investigation /research, conferences |
|
Apalachicola NERR, Florida
|
|
|
|
|
Teacher Training
|
Periodic
workshops for teachers related to local topics or Reserve curricula. |
K-12th |
20 |
Workshop |
|
Chesapeake NERR, Maryland
|
|
|
|
|
Physics & Chemistry in
Environmental Science
|
This
is a workshop that was developed for education conferences and other related
gatherings of formal and informal educators. The purpose is to reveal aspects of physics and chemistry that can be
related in a fun and easy manner to environmental science. |
6th-12th
& Informal Educators |
100 |
Presentation, hands-on activities, workshop |
|
Chesapeake NERR, Virgina
|
|
|
|
|
Restoration on the York
River
|
These
3-day teacher trips are designed to give teachers a working understanding of
important local estuarine habitats by using restoration of those habitats as
a theme. Presentations by restoration
experts and hands-on field trips will be used during the program. |
K-12th |
35 |
Presentation,
hands-on activities |
|
Estuarine Aquarium Keeping
|
This
1 (or two)- day teacher training will instruct teachers how to maintain
estuarine aquaria in their classroom. Specimen collection identification life history and transportation will be covered in the field. Demonstration tanks will be created during
the program. |
K-12th |
20 |
Presentation,
hands-on activities |
|
Delaware NERR, Delaware
|
|
|
|
|
Introduction to the DNERR
|
Teachers
come to an all day workshop to learn how the DNERR can add to their classroom
learning. |
K-12th |
50 |
Presentation, guided walk, hands -on activities, workshop, investigation /research |
|
Introduction to the
Estuary
|
Teachers
learn basic estuarine ecology and are given an introduction to the St. Jones
Watershed. |
K-12th |
30 |
Presentation, guided walk, hands-on activities, workshop, investigation /research |
|
Green Eggs and Sand
|
Green
Eggs and Sand (GES) is a weekend workshop that teaches teachers how to use
the GES curriculum and gives them background information on the science and
management of horseshoe crabs and shorebirds. |
6th
-12th |
100 |
Presentation, hands-on activities, workshop, investigation /research |
|
Elkhorn Slough NERR, California
|
|
|
|
|
Elkhorn Slough
Environmental Education Program: Teacher Training
|
This
is a 1.5-day teacher workshop designed to provide educators with the
information and tools needed to lead an informative and enjoyable field
experience for their students. They
receive a curriculum packet, review the interpretive exhibits in our visitor
center and spend most of the time in the field getting hands-on experience
with the various curriculum activities designed for the trails or
classroom. From the pallet of choices
presented, the teachers choreograph their own program appropriate for the age
of their students, emphasizing the themes and topics being covered in the
classroom. |
K-8th |
35-80 |
Presentation, guided walk, hands-on activities, workshop, investigation /research |
|
Great Bay NERR, New Hampshire
|
|
|
|
|
It’s All Connected
Curriculum Teacher Training
|
Great
Bay curriculum for teachers |
|
20 |
Workshop |
|
GTM NERR, Florida
|
|
|
|
|
Bringing Estuaries Into
the Classroom
|
Teachers
learn hands-on classroom activities that can be used to demonstrate concepts
relating to estuarine ecology. Most
activities use easily obtained, inexpensive materials. Teachers receive copies of all the
instructions and other printed materials to take home. |
6th-8th |
30 |
Presentation,
guided walk, hands-on activities, workshop |
|
Collectors Permit Workshop
|
Teaches
proper collection, transportation of animals and rules and regulations for
collecting marine species along with alternatives to collecting live
specimens. Provides teacher with State of FL collecting permit. |
K-12th |
20 |
Presentation,
hands-on activities |
|
How to do Field Studies
with your Students
|
Currently
putting a program together that will teach how to use scientific equipment
out in the field, includes data collection and fieldtrip safety. |
6th-8th |
15 |
Presentation, investigation /research |
|
Hudson River NERR, New York
|
|
|
|
|
Collaboration with
Clearwater's Hudson River Teacher Training Program
|
The
Hudson River Sloop Clearwater offers a week-long training program for
teachers during the summer. Teachers
are exposed to the natural, historical and cultural, and industrial histories
of the Hudson River. Hudson River
NERR provides the field-based portion of the training, via interpreted canoe
trips to a reserve site: Tivoli Bays. |
K-12th |
15-20 |
Presentation,
guided walk, hands-on activities, guided canoe trips |
|
Collaboration with Hudson
River Ecology Course
|
The
Hudson River Ecology Course is a week-long teacher training program which
focuses on the natural, physical, historical and industrial history of the
Hudson River. The Reserve provides the field-based portion of the
training: a guided canoe trip the
Iona Island Reserve site. |
K-12th |
15-20 |
Presentation,
guided walk, hands-on activities, guided canoe trips |
|
NYS DEC Hudson River
Teacher Training Program
|
The
NYS DEC based at StonyKill Farm offer a week-long program for teachers,
introducing them to the natural, physical, historical and cultural aspects of
the Hudson River Estuary. The Reserve
provides the field-based portion of the training, with a guided canoe trip to
a Reserve site. |
K-12th |
10-15 |
Presentation,
guided walk, hands-on activities, guided canoe trips |
|
Hudson River Educators'
Series
|
The
series consists of day-long programs offered twice a year which focus on
specific aspects of the Hudson River Estuary.The day offers a combination of presentations, workshop
activities and (where appropriate) field programs. |
K-12th
& Informal Educators |
150 |
Presentation,
guided walk, hands-on activities, guided canoe trips |
|
Jacques Cousteau NERR, New Jersey
|
|
|
|
|
Marine Activities
Resources and Education (MARE)
|
Marine
Activities Resources & Education (MARE) is an interdisciplinary K-8 whole school change program that engages teachers, students, parents,
administrators, and the community to transform elementary and middle schools
into dynamic laboratories for the study of the ocean. MARE is a supplemental
curriculum, designed to enrich science instruction for all students while promoting
equity, language acquisition and academic excellence among English language
learners. The MARE curriculum focuses
each grade level on a different ocean habitat. Individual teachers at MARE schools use the thematic curriculum
at their own pace throughout the year as a vehicle to coordinate and
integrate their science instruction. At each grade level, the MARE habitat
curriculum provides a minimum of 10 weeks worth of inquiry-based hands-on
activities, covering an integrated treatment of earth & physical science,
biology, environmental issues, mathematics, language arts/literature, social
studies, art, music and drama. |
K-8th |
35-40 |
Presentation, hands-on activities, workshop, investigation /research |
|
COSEE Coastal
Observatories Workshop
|
This
workshop is designed to provide middle and high school educators with an
appreciation and understanding of a variety of coastal habitats, scientific
research being conducted in these habitats, and a particular emphasis on the
importance, research, and data associated with coastal ocean
observatories. This program is a
collaborative effort between the partners of the Mid-Atlantic Center for
Ocean Science Education Excellence (MA-COSEE) - MA-COSEE partners include
Rutgers Marine and Coastal Sciences, the Jacques Cousteau NERR, Stevens
Institute of Technology, University of Maryland, Virginia Institute of Marine
Sciences, NY Aquarium and Hampton University. |
6th-12th |
12 |
Presentation, hands-on activities, workshop, investigation /research |
|
MARE Summer Institute
|
The
Marine Activities Resources and
Education (MARE) program conducts a professional development institute each
summer for ~40 educators. MARE is an
interdisciplinary, whole-school program that teaches basic concepts and
principles across a variety of subjects using marine science content as a
learning vehicle. |
K-8th |
35-40 |
Presentation,
guided walk, hands-on activities, workshop |
|
Advanced MARE workshops
|
A
series of workshop conducted over 4-5 days that serve to provide educators
with advanced training in the science, content, and curricula associated with
the Marine Activities Resources and Education (MARE) program. These workshops go into greater depth and
detail than the MARE Summer Institute. |
K-8th |
20-25 |
Presentation,
guided walk, hands-on activities, workshop |
|
Coastal Observatories
Workshop
|
A
workshop designed to familiarize middle and high school educators with the
technology, research and data associated with coastal ocean observatories and
the surrounding coastal habitats |
6th-12th |
12-20 |
Presentation, guided walk, hands-on activities, workshop, investigation /research, distance /online |
|
Administrators Workshop
|
A
one-day annual workshop to inform administrators from around the state about
the education programs we offer and how they can get their staff/schools involved
in incorporating the ocean sciences into the classroom |
K-8 Administr. |
20 |
Presentation,
guided walk, hands-on activities, workshop |
|
Middle School Ocean
Science Workshop
|
A
multi-day workshop to introduce middle school educators to various pedagolical
techniques and curricula to bring ocean sciences into the classroom as an
interdisciplinary learning tool |
6th-8th |
15 |
Presentation,
guided walk, hands-on activities, workshop |
|
C.O.O.L. Classroom
Workshop
|
A
workshop to provide professional development for educators in using the
C.O.O.L. Classroom with their students. The C.O.O.L. Classroom is a series of Internet-based lessons that are
focused on the research, technology and data (real-time) of the Rutgers
Long-term Ecosystem Observatory in the coastal Atlantic Ocean. |
6th-12th |
20 |
Presentation,
guided walk, hands-on activities, workshop, distance/online |
|
Kachemak Bay NERR, Alaska
|
|
|
|
|
Current Issues in Science
Education: Coastal Climate Change and the Intertidal Environment
|
Intertidal
Environment. A 2.5-day classroom and field oriented course designed to enable
teachers and their students to become involved in real life science by making
observations and collecting data that can be used by local scientists
studying change in Kachemak Bay and global scientists studying climate change
around the world. Students learned how to set-up a coastal monitoring program
in their school (following new GLOBE protocols. Strategies for teaching
environmental science were explored through field activities conducted in sandy,
muddy, and rocky intertidal environments. |
4th-12th |
15-25 |
Presentation,
hands-on activities, Workshop, investigation/research, hands-on computer |
|
Current Issues in Science
Education: Physical Oceanography research and its techniques
|
This
three-day course presents lab demonstrations and strategies for teaching
science concepts and process skills based on current research studies and
findings about the local and regional environment. This unit will focus on
oceanography research and its techniques. |
6th-12th |
15-20 |
Hands-on
activities, investigation/research |
|
Current Issues in Science
Education: Focus on Watershed and Aquatic Science
|
This
3 day course will introduce students to basic watershed and aquatic science
concepts of stream dynamics, water quality, and stream and wetland habitats;
develop your confidence in teaching environmental science using current
environmental scientific research and research techniques in the local or
regional environment; present field demonstrations of these concepts and a classroom
unit for rearing salmon in the classroom; demonstrate stream monitoring and
sampling techniques for fish, aquatic insects, and water quality; and survey
recent watershed research studies and techniques for fish and resource
management issues in the Kachemak Bay Watershed. |
4th-12th |
15-25 |
Hands-on
activities, investigation/research |
|
North Carolina NERR, North Carolina
|
|
|
|
|
Coastal Explorations
|
A
Coastal Exploration provides some general activities for use in the classroom
as well as some basic information about Estuaries and their importance. Teachers and educators learn about North
Carolina's 2 million acres of estuaries and their importance in our seafood
industry; general ecological concepts; and impacts on estuaries. |
4th-12th
& Pre-service teachers |
75 |
Presentation,
guided walk, hands-on activities, workshop |
|
EstuaryLive
|
How
to use EstuaryLive and integrate into curriculum |
K-12th & college and technology coordinat. |
20 |
Guided
walk, hands-on activities, workshop, investigation/research, online |
|
Coastlive
|
Topical
online interactive seminars with scientists and educators |
6th-12th
& pre-service teachers |
15 |
Presentation,
workshop, distance/online |
|
Old Woman Creek NERR, Ohio
|
|
|
|
|
L.A.K.E.R.S
|
Lake
Aware Kids Engaged in Relevant Science. (LAKERS) is a workshop for teachers
about Lake Erie and the Great Lakes Ecosystems. |
6th-12th |
50 |
Presentation,
hands-on activities, workshop, investigation/research |
|
Project WET
|
Project
WET is a national nonprofit water education program for teachers, grade K-12. The goal of Project WET is to facilitate
and promote awareness, appreciation, knowledge, and stewardship of water
resources. |
K-12th |
100 |
Presentation,
hands-on activities, workshop |
|
Padilla Bay NERR, Washington
|
|
|
|
|
Clockhours
|
Padilla
Bay offers credit for professional teacher continuing certification. These
credits can be offered at approved classes, conferences, workshops etc. |
K-12th |
100 |
Presentation, guided walk, workshop, investigation/research |
|
Sapelo Island NERR, Georgia
|
|
|
|
|
Coastal/Barrier Island
Ecology
|
One,
two, and three-day programs can be arranged for groups of 10-30
teachers. Instruction and materials
highlight the ecology and wildlife of barrier island systems (estuarine,
upland and beach habitats) as well as the history of Sapelo Island. |
4th-8th |
120-150 |
Presentation,
guided walk, hands-on activities, workshop, investigation/research |
|
South Slough NERR, Oregon
|
|
|
|
|
Marine Activities and
Resource Education (MARE)
|
MARE
has been adopted by the local Coos Bay School District as their science
curriculum. We have been working with
a partnership to promote development of a teacher training institute for MARE
while conducting training for MARE teachers. |
K-8th |
20-30 |
Presentation,
guided walk, hands-on activities, investigation/research |
|
Estuary Study Program
|
Teachers
participate with parent volunteers in 4-6 hours of training on-site to gain
background knowledge in estuary ecology and the delivery of site based
curricula. |
4th-12th |
80-100 |
Presentation,
guided walk, hands-on activities |
|
Waquoit Bay NERR, Massachussetts
|
|
|
|
|
Teacher Training
|
Staff
at the Waquoit Bay Reserve present teacher training programs as individual
presentations and in series. 10 Professional Development Points are available
for each workshop. Topics include groundwater, watersheds, estuaries, coastal
dynamics and geology, renewable energy, climate change, weather, water
quality monitoring, field trip techniques, and data analysis. |
4th-12th
& Vocational-technical teachers; informal educators |
80 |
Guided
walk, hands-on activities, workshop, investigation/research, online |
|
Project WET
|
Project
WET (Water Education for Teachers) is a national program to train teachers to
use a curriculum and activity guide to promote awareness, appreciation,
knowledge, and stewardship of water resources. We conduct teacher trainings
and provide support for WET festivals at schools. |
K-12th
& Informal Educators |
15 |
Hands-on
activities, workshop, curriculum |
|
Museum Institute for
Teaching Science (MITS)
|
Museum
Institute for Teaching Science is a state-wide consortium of informal science
education museums. They sponsor 2-week long institutes across the state
during the first two weeks of July. Last year our portion of the institute
focused on renewable energy. This year we will be focusing on sustainable
schools. |
4th-8th |
20 |
Hands-on activities, workshop, investigation /research |
|
Presentations at
Professional Conferences
|
Teacher
training presentations are made at professional teacher conferences. These
presentations serve to reach regional and national audiences of teachers with
estuarine and coastal science topics. |
4th-12th |
80 |
Presentation,
hands-on activities, workshop, distance/online |
|
Weeks Bay, Alabama
|
|
|
|
|
Non-point Source Pollution
and Watersheds for Educators
|
This
is a two and a half day workshop for educators both formal and informal about
non-point sources of pollution in watersheds. The workshop has been conducted
for six years and draws participants from the entire state. |
6th-12th
& General Public |
25 |
Workshop |
|
Wells NERR, Maine
|
|
|
|
|
Project WET
|
Teacher
training workshop about water resources |
K-12th |
50 |
Presentation,
guided walk, hands-on activities, workshop |
|
Project Wild
|
A
teacher workshop on wildlife, the environment, and conservation |
K-12th |
40 |
Workshop |
|
Project Learning Tree
|
A
teacher workshop about environmental education and fostering stewardship. |
K-12th |
20 |
Workshop |
|
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