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Professional Development

The fun is not just for your students!

Teachers can immerse themselves in learning while acquiring valuable content knowledge through hands-on 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.

Teacher workshops are held throughout the year. Adjacent to each workshop, we have noted the month when the workshop will occur. Additional information about a particular workshop will be posted 2-3 months prior to the workshop.

Workshops

Why Do We Explore?
Join NOAA and Georgia Aquarium Education Staff as they introduce The NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer Education Materials Collection for Grades 5-12, Volume 1: Why Do We Explore? During this professional development offering, participants will learn how to use standards-based lessons and other online resources that guide classroom inquiries into modern reasons for ocean exploration including Climate Change, Energy, Human Health, and Ocean Health.

Workshops dates: Fall 2012


Remote Operated Vehicle Workshop (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 while learning about ROV technology and its use in research, monitoring and exploration of national marine sanctuaries.

Workshop dates: Fall 2012


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.

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