[SEMCO] SPACE STILL AVAILABLE for teacher workshop at NMLC, Sat 5/7

[Kathy Zagzebski]

We still have a few spaces available for the following teacher workshop this Saturday, May 7th, at the National Marine Life Center.  Visit www.nmlc.org or e-mail kzagzebski at nmlc.org for information or to register.

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TEACHER SEMINAR: MARINE ANIMALS & HABITATS OF CAPE COD & THE SOUTH COAST REGION

Formal and informal educators are invited to join us for a one-day teacher workshop to learn about marine animals and habitats of Cape Cod and the South Coast Region!

DATE: Saturday, May 7, 2011
TIME: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (includes half hour lunch)
PLACE: National Marine Life Center, 120 Main Street, Buzzards Bay
COST: $60 per teacher (includes lunch)

PDP's: 10 (through a partnership with Museum Institutes for Teaching Science, Inc., www.mits.org)

COURSE SUMMARY: This course provides an overview of the natural history and habitats of Cape Cod and the Southcoastal region.  It will include a look at the individual species morphology, physiology and behavior, as well as the conservation techniques used to protect these indigenous marine mammals and reptiles.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. Participants will gain an understanding of a marine habitat as it deals with the interrelationships between the biotic (animals) and the abiotic non-living conditions that are needed to sustain animal life.
2. The group will become aware of and identify the following native marine animals:  cetaceans (7-8 species); pinnipeds (4 species); reptiles (5 species) by specific features.
3. Class members shall gain an awareness of local conservation efforts that are focused on native marine habitats and animals through rescue, rehabilitation and research.
4. The participants shall come to understand the significance of environmental protection and problem solving in order to sustain viable populations in our marine habitats.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This course is linked to Massachusetts curriculum standards and is suitable for teachers of primary school, middle school, and high school.  Teachers will receive a packet of information along with activities they can use in the classroom.

TO REGISTER:
Register on-line at www.nmlc.org.  (On-line price includes a $4 processing fee.)
OR Visit www.nmlc.org for a registration form to print and bring with you Saturday.

If you have questions, contact Kathy at 508-743-9888 x301, kzagzebski at nmlc.org.

Cheers,
Kathy

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  Kathy Zagzebski
  President & Executive Director
      The National Marine Life Center
      P.O. Box 269, 120 Main Street
      Buzzards Bay, MA  02532-0269
  phone:  508 743-9888 x301
  cell:  774 313-8850
  fax:  508 759-5477
  e-mail:  kzagzebski at nmlc.org
  web:  http://www.nmlc.org/
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