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Professional Development
The fun is not just for your students!
Teachers can immerse themselves in learning and acquire valuable content knowledge through hands-on learning experiences. Our professional development opportunities are designed for teachers to explore a wide range of topics related to the unique aquatic ecosystems found around the world.
Workshops
Rivers to Reef (4 PLU’s)
During this week-long learning experience, teachers will venture into the world of water as they learn about watersheds, water quality, current aquatic issues and a variety of aquatic ecosystems. This teacher experience takes participants from the headwaters of the Ocmulgee River through the diverse waters of Georgia and eventually to Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary.
Workshop Date: June 10th-15th, 2013
Workshop full
How Do We Explore?
Join NOAA and the Georgia Aquarium Staff as they introduce Volume 2 of the Okeanos Explorer Education Materials Collection: How Do We Explore? Participants will learn how to use standards-based lessons and other online resources that guide classroom investigations into the innovative techniques, cutting edge tools and scientific processes the scientists and crew of Okeanos Explorer use in modern ocean exploration. Topics will include searching for anomalies, selecting sites for exploration, communication tools including telepresence technology, mapping techniques, water column study and operating remote operated vehicles.
Workshop Date: June 22, 2013
PLU credit available: 1 PLU is only available to those participants who have also completed Volume 1-Why Do We Explore?
Cost: no charge, grant supported
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Creeks to Coast (5 PLU's)
During this week-long summer institute, teachers will be immersed in the Chattahoochee watershed as they discover the journey the river takes from North Georgia to the Gulf of Mexico. We will examine the various uses of the river while exploring how humans impact the river’s journey.
Workshop Date: July 10th - 16th, 2013
Workshop full
Why Do We Explore? (1 PLU)
Join NOAA and the Georgia Aquarium Education Staff as they introduce Volume 1 of thee NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer Education Materials for Grades 5-12. During this professional development offering, participants will learn how to use standards-based lessons and other resources to explore topics related to climate change, energy, human health and ocean health.
Workshop Date: Fall 2013
Remote Operated Vehicle (1 PLU)
Looking to link technology with ocean exploration and research? During this hands-on workshop, teachers build their own Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV) from PVC pipe and other materials. They will also learn about ROV technology and its use in research, monitoring and the exploration of national marine sanctuaries.
Workshop Date: Fall 2013
Mysteries of H2O (1 PLU)
Looking for ways to bring chemistry to life? Join Georgia Aquarium’s team members in exploring activities that bring chemistry concepts out of the book and into your hands. Participants will explore the chemical properties of water through hands-on activities, investigate real world applications of water chemistry and make connections to ocean related concepts of density, salinity and ocean acidification.
Workshop Dates: Spring 2014
Georgia Native (1 PLU)
Come learn about some of Georgia’s amazing aquatic habitats through interactive lessons. This workshop will include a combination of hands-on activities, exhibit tours and group discussions related to curricula content.
Workshop Date: Spring 2014
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