"This course, designed for 5th-9th grade teachers, will cover techniques in field studies, animal collecting, ecological monitoring and water chemistry while giving participants an introduction to marine ecology. A diversified teaching approach will reinforce and extend both science process and content skills, and will connect to the New York State Science Learning Standards, and heavily feature the NGSS Science and Engineering practices. Multi-faceted teaching approaches will utilize group investigations, audio-visual presentations, journaling, and interactive learning strategies. 

Field trips to Coney Island beach and a local marsh will immerse participants in both the ecological importance of salt marshes and sandy shore habitats, as well as prepare teachers to take students on these outings. Teachers will sharpen inquiry skills with science investigation design and reflect in journals on the pedagogical applications of the course content to their curriculums. Each participant will also receive supplemental instructional resources."

Dates: July 28 - Aug 2, 2025 8:00am-4:00pm
Location: New York Aquarium