New England Aquarium Teacher Resource Center

Teacher Resource Center Newsletter September 2012 Dear Educators, We hope that you had a relaxing summer and are feeling rejuvenated for a new school year! Here at the New England Aquarium Teacher Resource Center, we are excited for some very special events coming up this Fall. Read on to learn all about them, and as always feel free to contact us if you have any questions!   Sincerely,  The Teacher Resource Center Team In This Issue Educator Appreciation Saturdays Boston Harbor Educators Conference NOAA 'How Do We Explore?' Workshop 2012-2013 School Programs Educator Appreciation Saturdays          For: Educators   Dates:  Saturdays - September 22, October 13 and October 20   Check-In Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.   Pre-Registration Required.    Location: New England Aquarium    Cost: Free admission for educator and 1 guest   (regular admission rates apply for additional   guests)    Every year the New England Aquarium likes to do something special to show its appreciation for all the hard work that teachers do for their students! This year, we will be renovating our central exhibit to make Myrtle's house better than ever! Learn more about this exciting project.Because of the ongoing construction, we are changing the format of our teacher appreciation event this time around. Instead of one evening event, we will be hosting three Educator Appreciation Saturdays.    These special events include:  Educator and guest complimentary admission to the Aquarium Educator and guest complimentary tickets to a film at our IMAX Theater  Information about our exhibits with various demonstrations and presentations throughout the day by our staff  Information about our programs, field trips and classroom resources Space is limited. Pre-registration is required.   For more information and to register, click here or visit us online.www.neaq.org/educators For questions, contact the Teacher Resource Center at 617-973-6590 or trc@neaq.org. Boston Harbor Educator's Conference Stellwagen Bank Science and Education Symposium Join the Massachusetts Marine Educators (MME) and fellow marine educators to celebrate Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary's 20-year anniversary! Events will include the latest updates on sanctuary science, interdisciplinary educational workshops (K-12), a special showing of Ocean Frontiersdocumentary and presentations by keynote speakers, Dr. David Wiley (whale scientist) and Brian Skerry (photographer).   Date: September 29, 2012 Location: UMass/Boston Cost: $35 for MME members, $45 for non-MME members, $25 for students.  Pre-registrants will receive free parking pass or travel reimbursement with MBTA receipt. For more information, view the flyer or visit the MME website.  For a detailed schedule and to register, click here.    NOAA 'How Do We Explore?' Workshop  Date: Saturday, October 20, 2012  Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Location: New England Aquarium For: Educators, Grades 5-12  Cost: FREE ($50 stipend)  Application Deadline: September 28, 2012 This professional development workshop introduces Volume 2 of theOkeanos Explorer Education Materials Collection: How Do We Explore? The NOAA ship Okeanos Explorer is the Nation's first ship dedicated solely to exploring the world's ocean. Participants will learn how to use standards-based lessons and other online resources that guide classroom investigations into the innovative exploration strategies, sophisticated instrumentation and equipment used onboard the ship to explore our largely unknown oceans.  Educators who attend the full day will receive a $50 stipend. Each participant will receive Volume 2 of the Okeanos Explorer Education Materials Collection: How Do We Explore? materials related to activities presented during the workshop, a NOAA Ocean Exploration Certificate of Participation, continental breakfast and lunch. Registration opens on September 10, 2012,   and ends on September 28, 2012. Space is limited. For more information, please consult the flyer. To register, please email trc@neaq.org and put "NOAA Workshop" in the subject line. 2012-2013 School Programs  With a new school year just under way, you are sure to be looking for ways to engage your students, and what better way than to study the ocean and all its exciting inhabitants!   The New England Aquarium takes pride in being able to support learning at the Aquarium, in the field and at schools. We can help you prepare for an upcoming field trip to the Aquarium or provide a guided field visit to a local outdoor habitat. And, of course, if you can't make it to us, we can come to you!  We offer a variety of programs at schools for all age groups.   For a full listing of the programs and services that we offer, please consult our Schooling Catalog.   And of course, the Teacher Resource Center staff is available year-round to help educators. If you need ideas on how to incorporate the ocean into your curriculum or resources to support your teaching, please feel free to contact us!   For Students Marine Biologist in Training Program   Explore science at the New England Aquarium! Do you want to dive deeper into the world of marine science? From studying fish, jellies and fur seals to becoming a better scientist as you contribute to a global research project, you will join researchers and educators as we investigate the world around us in a bid to better understand and protect our blue planet. For: Students in grades 8 -10    Application Deadline:September 28, 2012    Class Schedule: Classes are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  6 Saturdays: October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17 For more information clickhere 2012 Fall Aquarium Lecture Series What do dolphins, coral reefs and glaciers have in common? The 2012 Fall Aquarium Lecture Series! This long-running program is free and open to the public with the generous support of the Lowell Institute. Join marine educators, environmental writers, artists, photographers and many more as they share their incredible passion for our marine habitats.   Click here to see the full schedule and to register for an upcoming lecture. Everyone is welcome! Walden Forum The Walden Forum is a free, public series that in pursuit of innovative thinking and creative endeavor invites experts to present their ideas and engage the community.   This fall, be sure not to miss Dr. Greg Stone as he talks to the Forum about the importance of the oceans to our survival. Dr. Stone is an ocean scientist widely known for his work with mammals and ice ecology in Antarctica, as well as with undersea technology and exploration.   Date & Time: September 13, 2012  7:30 pm Location: First Parish Meeting House  50 Cochituate Rd. Wayland, MA 01778 For more information or questions, visit the Walden Forum website or contact Tom Liszewski attom@waldenforum.org. Association of American Educators Classroom Grant AAE's classroom grants can be used for a variety of projects and materials, including but not limited to books, software, calculators, math manipulatives, art supplies, audiovisual equipment and lab materials.  For:  All educators Deadline to apply:  October 1 and March 1 For more information and to apply, visit the website. Classroom Contests Keep America Beautifulpresents  Recycle-Bowl Competition Help protect the planet while building your school's morale - compete with other schools in your state and nationwide to see who recycles the most over a four-week period.  For:   Grades K-12  Prize:   $1,000 for your school For more information and to register your school, visit the contest website. ____________________ From the Bow Seat   Ocean Awareness   Essay Contest  Do you have a student passionate about the environment and our ocean? From the Bow Seatis launching their second essay-writing contest!   For more information and details, click here.                                                      The Teacher Resource Center would like to thank National Grid, our  2009 - 2012 Corporate Sponsor, for its support of our services!   Check out the materials of the Teacher Resource Center to find activities to enhance an Aquarium field trip or to use as stand-alone activities in your classroom. You'll also find teacher guides on topics including penguins, jellies and observation and literacy skills, and the latest IMAX offerings. You can also browse our extensive collection of videos and kits, learn more about our school programs and find out about the discounts and benefits we offer to teachers like you! Contact Information    Teacher Resource Center     trc@neaq.org or  617-973-6590  ____________________________________________________________________________________

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