[SEMCO] Teachers on the Estuary- applications due soon for summer 2012 program!

[Muller, Joan (DCR)]

Reminder for teachers: TOTE applications are due soon*. If you fax your application, please follow up with e-mail to make sure your fax was received.

Full information including applications and syllabi can be found at the links below.



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a National Estuarine Research Reserve System program

Field and research-based professional development  integrating content, methods, and activities on

watersheds and estuaries

        Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Falmouth, Cape Cod, MA

        July 9 - 12, plus follow up sessions Nov. 17 , 2012, and spring 2013

        Designed for teachers of grades 7-12, others are welcome to apply.  Aligned with state and national frameworks. Perfect way to integrate STEM.

Work with local scientists and experienced coastal educators. Explore coastal habitats and carry out field studies.

Learn how to use real data and guide student investigations. Try out Estuaries 101, a web-based curriculum.

    3 graduate credits available from Framingham College for $225 or 67.5 PDPs (free)

    Workshop is free but space is limited so application is required.*  Lodging (if needed) and some meals will be provided.

    Teachers will be awarded $200 for implementation as well as $150 worth of equipment upon successful completion of course.

             * Application due by April 22. More information and application are available at

    www.waquoitbayreserve.org<http://www.waquoitbayreserve.org>  (education/teacher training)  or

TOTE is also being held this year at Narragansett Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Rhode Island and Weeks Bay Reserve in Alabama. Information about all TOTE programs can be found at  http://estuaries.noaa.gov/Teachers/Default.aspx?ID=170
Joan C. Muller
Education Coordinator
Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
508-457-0495 x107
Box 3092
Waquoit, MA 02536
joan.muller at state.ma.us<mailto:joan.muller at state.ma.us>


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