1.
> Dear =
>
> The GLOBE - =
FLEXE
Project is seeking Middle School teachers for an =
> exciting =
opportunity to
participate in the 2008-2009 academic year
> pilot =
program!
>
> Application =
deadline in
June 13th. So please apply as soon as =
possible.
>
> From Local to =
Extreme
Environments (FLEXE) is a GLOBE project
> involving =
study of the
deep ocean led by
> in partnership =
with
Ridge 2000 and InterRIDGE scientists.
>
> FLEXE project =
is
focused on helping students understand Earth Systems =
> Science (ESS) =
using the
excitement of extreme environments like the =
> deep-sea to =
engage
learners. Through comparison of local environments =
> with remote
"extreme" environments, students deepen their =
> understanding =
of key
ESS concepts such as energy transfer through the =
> Earth system. =
Students
study local and deep-sea datasets and use
> on-line tools =
such as
the Student-to-Scientist FLEXE Forum and the =
> =
Student-to-Student Peer
Review System. A new feature this year will =
> allow =
participating
students the opportunity to interact with a =
> partner school
elsewhere in the
>
> To help =
teachers
prepare for this pilot, we will be offering =
> interactive, =
on-line
Teacher Training in two parts: Part 1 on August =
> 14th, 2008 and =
part 2
on August 21st 2008. FLEXE is willing to =
> explore =
alternate
solutions for teachers who want to participate but =
> have a =
conflict with
these dates.
>
> Please go to =
the
following link for the Teacher Project Brief and to =
> access the =
application:
>
> http://ww=
w.globe.gov/fsl/worddocs/FLEXEBrief_May08.doc
>
> Submit the =
completed
application to help at globe.gov
>
> APPLICATION =
DEADLINE IS
JUNE 13TH. SO IF YOU ARE A MIDDLE SCHOOL =
> TEACHER, =
PLEASE APPLY
AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
2. Get Hooked =
on
Science: Join Global POP And Go Fishing!
>
> How many =
students can
say they've "gone fishing" for science =
class?
>
> In recognition =
of
International Polar Year (IPY) http://www.ipy.org/
,
> Arctic POP has =
now
expanded to become Global POP. GLOBE Schools are =
> invited to =
join the
Norwegian POP Project to engage youth in the =
> problem of =
Persistent
Organic Pollutants (dioxin and dioxin-like
> contaminants) =
and their
accumulation in locally caught fish used for human =
consumption.
>
> Global POP =
recently
held a workshop at the fourth Globe Europe
> Regional =
Consortium
meeting that took place in
> Global POP =
invites
GLOBE schools to join Global POP
> http://sustain.no/projects=
/globalpop/
. Schools taking part in this
> international =
project
will learn procedures for correct scientific =
> sampling of =
fish,
collecting important metadata, and shipping samples =
> to the =
Norwegian
Institute for Air Research for analysis. The research =
> institute will =
utilize
a "state of the art" bioassay method on the =
> fish samples =
and
results will be provided back to the schools. =
> Students will =
evaluate
the results specifically on the levels of toxic =
> chemicals in =
fish and
on how their local levels compare to other
> regions in the =
world,
such as the
> will =
undoubtedly
motivate student discussion of sources and transport =
> of toxic =
chemicals,
specifically dioxins and polychlorinated biphenyls =
> (PCBs), and =
the
potential health im plications given the tolerable =
> intake values =
of
dioxins and dioxin-like compounds in fish muscle set =
> by the =
European commission,
World Health Organization (WHO) and
> national =
authorities.
>
> Global POP is =
also a
great way to engage in "GLOBE Across the Curriculum" =
> http://globe.gov/fsl/html/templ.cgi?curriculum&lang=3Den&=
;nav=3D1
. Join
> Earth =
Sciences,
Biology, Chemistry, and Math with Geography, Social =
> Studies, and =
more with
this exciting program!
>
> If you have =
any
questions or need assistance, please contact GLOBE =
> Europe Desk =
Officer,
Noah Newman at nnewman at globe.gov .
| Subject: | [FMSEA] NMEA/the Ocean/I need(s) your help |
|---|---|
| Date: | Wed, 21 May 2008 18:53:42 -0400 |
| From: | Jim Wharton <jimwharton at mote.org> |
| Organization: | Mote Marine Laboratory |
| To: | fmsea at marine.usf.edu |
Director, Center for School and
Public Programs
Mote Marine Laboratory
Voice | 941-388-4441, ext. 474
Cell | 772-215-6232
Visit us on the Web at www.mote.org.
Email me at: jimwharton at mote.org
Director, Center for School and
Public Programs
Mote Marine Laboratory
Voice | 941-388-4441, ext. 474
Cell | 772-215-6232
Visit us on the Web at www.mote.org.
Email me at: jimwharton at mote.org
Director, Center for School and
Public Programs
Mote Marine Laboratory
Voice | 941-388-4441, ext. 474
Cell | 772-215-6232
Visit us on the Web at www.mote.org.
Email me at: jimwharton at mote.org
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CONFERENCE OF THE MONTH
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NMEA 2008: One World, One Water =
WEBSITE OF THE MONTH
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WeirdFins
MESSAGE FROM THE =
BRIDGE
End of Year Ideas from the Bridge =
REQUESTS
Environmental Experiences Survey =
Seeking Input on Garden's Quest for Safe
Water
Seeking Underwater Video Footage =
GRANTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
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Advertise Your Cause Media =
Challenge
Digitize Marine Ecosystems Data =
Leave No Trace Grants
National Wildlife Annual Wildlife Photography
Contest
Outdoor Classroom Grants -
Outstanding Young Educator Award =
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4
Richard C. Bartlett Environmental Education
Award
Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance
Program
Schmied Scholarship
INTERNSHIPS AND TEMPORARY
OPPORTUNITIES
5
Beam Reach Killer Whale Studies -
Washington
CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS, AND =
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
Alliance of Natural Resource Outreach and Service
Programs
Approaches to Scientific Inquiry -
Washington
Aquaculture Center for Training, Education and =
Demonstration
Awareness of Coastal Habitat - =
Texas
Biomimicry: Using Nature’s Design to Revitalize =
Your
Science Curriculum - New York 6
Birch Aquarium’s MARE Summer Workshop for =
Teachers -
California
Capitol Hill Ocean Week – Washington,
DC
Coral Reef CSI
Explore Costa Rica
International Coral Reef Symposium
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7
International Pacific Marine Educators Network
Conference
Invasive Species Education -
MarineLab Courses -
North American Association for Environmental =
Education
Conference
NSTA Fall Conferences on Science =
Education
Teacher Workshops –
Teacher Trainings -
Teachers in Geosciences - Online =
Teaching Environmental Issues - Online
Water: Ecological Connections -
Whaling Heritage Symposium –
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES =
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AUVfest 2008 – Online
Coral Ecosystems
Earthwatch Education Lessons
ECOCEAN Whale Shark Photo-identification
Library
Encyclopedia Smithsonian: Science and =
Technology
Exploratorium: Microscope Imaging Station
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11
Global Wildlife Disease News Map =
Greening of the Great Lakes
Interactive Sea Turtle Activities for =
Kids
IYOR Public Service Announcements and Messaging
Campaign
IYOR Web Seminar Series
Lesson Plans Inc.
Marine Debris Video and Slidepacks =
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National Geographic Xpeditions Lesson Plans =
NSDL Wiki
Once Upon a Tide
The Search for Bonhomme Richard =
Take a Cloud Walk =
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Voyage of the Lonely Turtle
INITIATIVES, JOURNALS, and =
MORE
LandScope
National Trails Day
World Water Monitoring Day
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| Subject: | seasoned members wanted |
|---|---|
| Date: | Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:25:02 -0400 |
| From: | Ruth Schneider <Ruth.Schneider at ncmail.net> |
| Organization: | NCAFF |
| To: | jimwharton at mote.org, rbergren at sheddaquariums.org, mark.wiley at unh.edu, president at massmarineeducators.org, marine_bio at msn.com, oceaned1 at aol.com, dmsmith at citumwater.wa.us, suemorrison at comcast.net, jturner at disl.org, senemeboard at seneme.org, kroll at ripleys.com, stampm at pearlandisd.org, lkeenan at lbaop.org, amiller at dolphinquest.org, coopersm at hawaii.edu, beth.jewell at fcps.edu, Vicki Clark <vclark at vims.edu>, Lee Larkin <larkin at vims.edu> |
Hello Marine Educators,
I am looking for a few, good marine educators to help with the Buddy
Program for the NMEA conference. I need seasoned veterans of the
association to be mentors for new members. The commitment are theses: 1)
to show up at the Buddy Breakfast on Monday July 21, at 7am to meet for
buddy. (this is nothing too embarrassing planed, I promise) and 2) to
help you buddy feel comfortable as they navigate through the conference.
Essentially, introducing them to members, helping them find sessions,
showing them how much fun you can have at the evening events.
If anyone is interested or if you know of anyone in your region,
please contact Ruth Schneider ASAP.
Thank you and See you in Savannah!
Ruth Schneider
Director, Center for School and
Public Programs
Mote Marine Laboratory
Voice | 941-388-4441, ext. 474
Cell | 772-215-6232
Visit us on the Web at www.mote.org.
Email me at: jimwharton at mote.org