Connecting with Marine Science
Teacher Institute

About the Program

Are you interested in current topics and issues in marine science? Are you looking for dynamic experiences to invigorate your teaching practice and your students' learning? If yes, then come have fun with us this summer!

This institute provides opportunities to:

• Explore standards-based inquiry activities focused on a variety of topics.
• Go behind the scenes to learn about our current research projects, new exhibits and the operation of a world-class aquarium.
• Engage in discussions with scientists and experts in the field.
• Use hand-held technologies such as mobile phones and netbooks to explore local field sites and engage in standards-based classroom activities.
• Collaborate with colleagues and learn about the project-based science process and how it fits into your classroom.
• Network with other high school teachers for support and advice throughout the year!

You will return to your classroom with skills and materials to:

• Implement new hands-on, inquiry-based activities that introduce your students to diverse science and conservation topics relating to your science standards.
• Integrate different technologies into your activities including hand-held devices and Web 2.0 applications.

Topics will include:

• Climate change science
• Physics, chemistry, and biology of the kelp forest
• Marine debris and plastic pollution
• Sustainable seafood
• Much, much more!

This summer, re-energize with the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Connecting with Marine Science Teacher Institute and spark your students' desire to explore, investigate and understand their world. Priority is given to teams, so invite your colleagues!

Eligibility: 9th through 12th grade teachers