| Dates |
Friday, April 27, 2018 |
| Location |
UWF’s Innovative Institute—Main Stage Facility, in the De Villiers Square building. 321 N De Villiers St. #301, Pensacola, FL |
| Audience |
PK-12th grade formal and informal educators |
| Focus |
Ocean Related Science, Polar Related Science |
| Opportunities |
By participating in this workshop, you will:
- Learn about “Microplastics in Antarctica” ( Alexis Janosik, UWF Scientist) and “Bluetooth Beacons” (Dr. Dave Dawson, UWF Scientist)
- Collaboratively create a lesson plan and network with teachers in your region
- Meet and work with a local scientist who is actively doing research
- Learn about MBARI’s EARTH lessons and other resources available
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| Objectives |
The purpose of the workshop is to:
- Educate, excite, and engage teachers with the concept of using near-real-time data in the classroom
- Develop curricula enabling teachers and students to utilize near-real-time data
- Increase scientific literacy and knowledge about ocean and polar science
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| Contact |
Elizabeth Eubanks: hoocaca@yahoo.com |
