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Teacher Workshops 2006

This year, the 25th Anniversary of the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary, provides a special opportunity for teachers and educators to learn about ocean concepts, student monitoring projects, and current research related to the Gulf of the Farallones through FMSA's teacher workshops. Opportunities and registration information below.

Coastal Ecosystem Workshop: Wonders of the San Mateo Coast                

This workshop will focus on the rugged, diverse coastal ecosystems of San Mateo County. Participants will develop their science knowledge and research skills and will address the practical and philosophical questions of how to engage students in environmental monitoring projects. Featured guest speakers include Dr. Tom Niesen, Marine Invertebrate Zoologist from San Francisco State University. Participants will join sanctuary staff on field trips to rocky intertidal and sandy beach sites to participate in coast-wide monitoring efforts and will learn how to incorporate inquiry-based monitoring projects into their curriculum. Please note that workshop presentations, activities and content are geared towards middle and high school biology and environmental science teachers, however all teachers and educators are welcome.

DATES:  Thursday and Friday, August 10-11, 10 AM – 4:30 PM.

LOCATION:  Point Montara Lighthouse, 25 miles south of San Francisco on Hwy One.

LODGING:  Participants may spend the night at the lighthouse. Four double occupancy rooms have been reserved in advance.  Rates for overnight accommodation are $25/person or $50/room.

STIPEND: The workshop is free. All teachers, grades 6-12, will receive a $50 stipend for their attendance. Stipends are supported by NOAA's California B-WET grants program.

REGISTER: Download a registration form here or contact us to receive a registration form via fax, email, or mail.

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Teachers at Sea

FMSA's Education Department would like to help you become one of NOAA's Teachers at Sea!

Teachers at Sea get the opportunity to take part in a NOAA research cruise, interact with Sanctuary scientists and managers, and develop new educational materials and activities for their students.

The goals of the Teacher at Sea program are:

1. To promote an ocean focus in public education.
2. To build a working community of scientists and educators who will build an interdisciplinary exploration of ocean issues for students.
3. To encourage and inspire more active public participation in monitoring, conserving, and sustaining ocean resources.

Visit the Teacher At Sea Website! (link to NOAA's Teacher At Sea Site)