Analyze...Conserve...Teach (A.C.T.)
This exciting program will be held on four Saturdays during the upcoming school year. It's a repeat of the past two year cycle with some minor modifications.
September 10, 2011
Marine Animal Conservation Part I
October 29, 2011
Marine Animal Conservation Part II
February 25, 2012
Conservation Projects with Students
April 28, 2012
Plastics and Marine Debris
About the Program
Are you interested in the conservation issues impacting our ocean? As a teacher you influence our future world through your work with students and your example as a leader in your community. Join us for a series of four Saturday sessions to learn more about conservation efforts and science research seeking to preserve our earth.
Listen to a respected speaker and
analyze different issues and opportunities facing our planet. Engage in classroom activities designed to help you
teach conservation topics to your students. Participate in a field experience where we'll act on our desire to
conserve. Each Saturday A.C.T. session is focused on a different conservation theme. Teachers can register for all four or sign up for specific dates.
- Appropriate for PreK-12th grade teachers.
Fee: None
Schedule: Most take place from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Locations vary.
Deadlines:
- September 2 for September 10, 2011
- October 14 for October 29, 2011
- February 10 for February 25, 2012
- April 13 for April 28, 2012
Registration: Now available online on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have questions, please contact
educatorprograms@mbayaq.org or (831) 648-4862.
Register online
Educator Programs
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Phone: (831) 648-4862
Fax: (831) 647-4526
educatorprograms@mbayaq.org
Dates and Topics
Marine Animal Conservation Part I
September 10, 2011
Meet with local experts from our
Sea Otter and
Tuna Research Projects to investigate important issues in marine animal conservation. Tour the Tuna Research and Conservation Center, a partnership between the Aquarium and Stanford University. Experience CA state standards-based, hands-on activities that will help your students understand some of the exciting conservation studies in progress. For more information, visit:
montereybayaquarium.org/cr/research.asp.
Marine Animal Conservation Part II
October 29, 2011
Meet with local experts from our
Project White Shark and
Sea Food Watch program to investigate important issues in marine animal conservation. Experience CA state standards-based, hands-on activities that will help your students understand some of the exciting conservation studies in progress. For more information, visit:
montereybayaquarium.org/cr/research.asp.
Conservation Projects with Students
February 25, 2012
Empower your students to be conservation stewards of our future. Discover how inquiry and project-based learning can inspire your students to take positive action. Experienced educators will share their practices in designing successful projects and helping students better understand the environment. Engage in some of the classroom and field-based activities with us then create your own!
Plastics and Marine Debris
April 28, 2012
In many areas of the ocean, the ratio of plastic to plankton is six to one! Explore the huge problem of plastics pollution in the ocean with knowledgeable speakers. Find out about the latest research and possible solutions and work with us on classroom and field-based activities. Help your students become aware of, and take action to prevent, marine debris.