Exploring Ocean Literacy through Science and Children's Literature
Friends of Casco Bay:
Exploring Ocean Literacy through Science and Children's Literature
Are you a teacher who needs recertification credits? Do you love the ocean?
Spend three days by the sea exploring the ocean world and children’s literature-- and earn credit for doing it!
When: June 28-30, 2010, 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Where: On the seaside campus of Southern Maine Community College (SMCC), South Portland, Maine
Use hands-on science activities, field experiences, relevant children’s literature, and local scientific data to learn about the marine life, water quality, and environmental issues of our coastal waters.
Every participant will take away:
• 40 ready-to-use activities in science and literacy geared to 4-6th grades, adaptable to other grade levels
• Ocean-related children’s books and reference guides
• Maps, props, and equipment for your classroom
• Consultation to tailor activities to your curriculum
• 15 contact hours for recertification purposes (1.5 CEUs)
This course is offered in conjunction with the University of Southern Maine’s Professional Development Center. By special arrangement, the cost of the course has been reduced from the University’s standard fee of $295 to $250.
Register for EDIS 1766 at (207) 780-5055 or pdc@usm.maine.edu.
Tuition: $250
Additional financial aid from Friends of Casco Bay can reduce the cost to below $200!
Contact keeper@cascobay.org or (207)799-8574.
Who should attend:
• Science teachers
• Literacy specialists
• Curriculum coordinators
• Teachers who want to immerse their classroom in the ocean
Stay by the seaside!
If you want to stay on campus, dorm rooms are available at $60.00/person/night (double or single). Southern Maine Community College’s new dorm has panoramic views of Casco Bay, Portland Head Light, and the Portland skyline. Reserve through Andrew Smaha at asmaha@smccme.edu or (207) 741-5662. Photos at http://www.smccme.edu/.