[SEMCO] Mass. Marine Educators Conference

[Sheri DeRosa]

Calling All Teachers!  Register by April 14th for this conference and save!

 

Massachusetts Marine Educators 30th Woods Hole Conference

Saturday, April 29, 2006                                Redfield 
Auditorium, WHOI

8:30 AM - 4:30 PM                                         PDPs Available

30th Anniversary Dinner 5:00-8:30 PM

 

Conference Theme: Oceans and Climate

Join us for the 30th annual Massachusetts Marine Educators conference at 
the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) as we investigate Oceans 
and Climate. Come hear marine scientists speak about their latest 
research, then try out frameworks-linked lessons led by master 
educators. You will be sure to find Oceans and Climate a hot topic for 
your students, as you collect teaching resources, exchange ideas, and 
earn PDPs. Top off your learning with a sampling cruise or an insider's 
tour of local institutions!

COST: $50 (includes lunch and teaching materials)

Register by April 14 and save $5.

Use this form or find registration info at www.massmarineeducators.org/ 
<http://www.massmarineeducators.org/>

Questions? contact Pat Harcourt (508) 457-0495 x 106 
pat.harcourt at state.ma.us <mailto:pat.harcourt at state.ma.us>

 

Plan to stay for the 30th anniversary dinner-you're invited!

 

Conference Schedule:

8:30 - 9:00       Registration and sign up for afternoon workshops and tours

9:00-9:15         Welcome and overview of conference

9:15-10:15       Ruth Curry, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution: 
Oceans and Climate

10:15-10:30     Break with complimentary coffee and donuts; explore exhibits

10:30-11:30     Dr. David Mountain, National Marine Fisheries Service: 
Climate Change                               and Fish in the Gulf of Maine

11:30-12:00     MME Annual Business Meeting and Awards 

 

12:00-1:00       Lunch: enjoy a complimentary cup of Cape Cod chowder

 

1:00-2:00         Abby Manahan, Bigelow Labs: Phytopia CD, A Marine 
Teaching Resource

                          All attendees will receive the Phytopia CD

2:00-2:30         Presentation of door prizes

 

Afternoon workshops and tours: choose from several topics and locations

 

2:30-3:30       Workshops: Choose from sessions where you can try out 
lessons about                             oceans and climate, working 
with scientists, fish, or eelgrass restoration, 
                                  presented by   experienced teachers 
and collect teaching materials and ideas.

 

3:30-4:30      Tours: Visit Woods Hole docks, labs, and resource centers 
and learn about                         the amazing ocean research and 
technology supported by the science                                    
institutions in Woods Hole

OR

2:30-4:30         Experience sampling in Woods Hole waters with the 
educational group                              OceanQuest on a 2-hour 
cruise aboard the 54 foot "Sea Star" 
(pre-                                                registration required)

 

5:00-6:00         Social reception at Fisher House, Church St, Woods Hole

6:00-8:30         MME Anniversary dinner at Fisher House, Church St., 
Woods Hole

Directions: From the Bourne Bridge rotary, travel south on Route 28. At 
the second rotary on Route 28, travel halfway around to continue south 
to the town of Falmouth. After a traffic light, continue straight for 
about half a mile and bear right at the Gulf station onto Woods Hole 
Road. Travel four miles to WHOI's facilities in the village of Woods 
Hole. Redfield is the first large brick building on the right as you 
enter Woods Hole village, just after you pass School Street. Limited 
street parking is available in the village, and the WHOI lot across from 
Redfield will be available to attendees.

______________________________________________________________________________

Registration Form

 Name: _________________________________________________________________

 Address:________________________________________________________________

 City:_______________________________  State: ______  
Zip:____________________

 E-mail:_________________________________________

___ Conference registration:  $50.00 includes MME membership 

            OR                       

___ Register by April 15: $45.00 includes MME membership 

 

___ MME 30th anniversary dinner $25.00 (must register by April 21)

___ Total    Please send a check made out to MME for the appropriate 
amount to:

                  Gail Brookings, 184 Highland Street, Taunton, MA 
02780                                             

¨ Sign me up for the Ocean Quest afternoon sampling cruise ($15 payable 
on the day of the conference)     

Questions? contact Pat Harcourt (508) 457-0495 x 106 
pat.harcourt at state.ma.us <mailto:pat.harcourt at state.ma.us>

 

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