The Aquarium is offering some special professional development opportunities especially for Boston Public School Teachers! Join Aquarium educators for a morning workshop in the field, followed by an opportunity to practice hands-on activities for use in the classroom. Let Aquarium educators give you the tools, the confidence and support to plan your own field experience.


Salt Marsh Exploration
For: Priority to teachers in Grades 3 – 5,
but others are welcome to attend
Date: Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Location: New England Aquarium and Belle Isle Salt Marsh, East Boston (transportation provided between site and Aquarium)
Cost: FREE, stipend of $50
Register by June 8, 2012
Space is limited!
 

Sandy Beach Tidepool Investigation
For: Priority to teachers in Grades 3 – 5,
but others are welcome to attend
Date: Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Location: New England Aquarium and Constitution Beach, East Boston (transportation provided between site and Aquarium)
Cost: FREE, stipend of $50
Register by June 8, 2012
Space is limited!
 
During the workshops teachers will:
• Learn about the salt marsh or sandy beach ecosystem
• Identify local and invasive species
• Understand the interactions between the species, including food chains and food webs
• Practice observational skills, collect and analyze data, and use scientific tools
• Connect the field experience back to the classroom through materials handed out at the workshop

Materials created through school partnerships with other BPS schools over the last two years. Activities link to the BPS science curriculum. By attending the workshop, teachers will be eligible to have support from Aquarium education staff for a field experience in Fall of 2012. 12 PDP’s available for attending both sessions.

For questions or to register, call the Teachers Resource Center at 617-973-6590 or contact us by e-mail at trc@neaq.org.