Salish Sea Expeditions' Fall Teacher Trainings

Salish Sea Expeditions invites you to join us this fall for a free teacher training! We will be hosting a training for both our marine science program on board the Carlyn, our 61' sailing vessel, as well as a training that orients teachers to our innovative stormwater research extension program we've designed to complement our popular boat program. These educational opportunities geared for the classroom educator are a valuable introduction and asset to facilitating student-designed, field-based science research. Both 3 and 6 credit hour courses (credits are offered through the Puget Sound Educational Service District), will focus on building knowledge and skills in coordinating inquiry based learning approaches, and orient you to a variety of field research methods that will help your students investigate both marine and terrestrial environments. Both trainings are independent of one another. Ultimately, these workshops are aimed at helping your students make valuable connections between the ecology of their local watershed and the Puget Sound.

Salish staff trained in guiding powerful learning experiences will share their professional expertise and unique and complementary perspectives as educators, scientists, naturalists, resource managers, and mariners in a variety of education settings. Together we will explore the range of challenges and possibilities we share in providing effective science research and learning opportunities to students in the Puget Sound region. Those interested in exploring the experience of a Salish Sea Expedition with your students might find these trainings particularly informative.

There is limited space available! To register or inquire more about this offering, please contact Education Director, Nikken Palesch, at nikken@salish.org