Teacher Conservation Series

Analyze...Conserve...Teach (A.C.T.)

This Series is Full and Registration is Closed

About the Program

Are you interested in the conservation issues that impact our ocean? In response to feedback from our recent teacher survey, we've created an exciting new Teacher Conservation Series that allows more participants to attend. It will be held on four Saturdays during the school year. (We won't have any Tuesday evening sessions.)

As teachers, you influence our world through your work with students and your examples as community leaders. Join us to learn about conservation methods and science research that helps preserve our earth.

Each Saturday A.C.T. session is focused on a different conservation theme. Listen to a respected speaker and "Analyze" issues and opportunities facing our planet. Participate in field experiences where you'll learn how to "Conserve." Engage in classroom activities that enable you to "Teach" that conservation topic to your students.

• Appropriate for teachers of grades preschool through high school.
• Priority registration is open through September 11, 2009 for those attending all four sessions.
• Registration for individual dates is on a first-come, first-served basis and opens September 12, 2009 or until our maximum number or deadline is reached.

Fee: None

Schedule: 9 a.m-4:30 p.m.

Educator Programs
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Phone: (831) 648-4862
Fax: (831) 647-4526
educatorprograms@mbayaq.org

Session Information

Marine Animal Conservation

Meet with local experts from our sea otter, great white shark and tuna research projects to investigate important issues in marine animal conservation. Tour the Tuna Research and Conservation Center, a partnership of the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Stanford University. Experience California standards-based, hands-on activities that will help your students understand conservation studies in progress. Learn more about conservation research at the Aquarium.

Plastics and Marine Debris

In many areas of the ocean, the ratio of plastic to plankton is six to one! Explore the huge problem of plastic pollution in the ocean with knowledgeable speakers. Find out about the latest research and possible solutions. Engage in classroom and field-based activities. Help your students become aware and take action to prevent marine debris.

Conservation Projects with Students

Empower your students to be conservation stewards. Discover how inquiry and project-based learning can inspire them to take action. Experienced educators will share their practices in designing successful projects and helping students better understand the environment. Engage in classroom activities and join us in a local restoration project.

Climate Change

Climate change is a hot topic! Investigate the complexity of global climate change and discover its effects on the world's oceans. Hear from respected speakers and participate in activities that help explain this important issue. Learn about our forthcoming special exhibition, "Hot Pink Flamingos…and Other Stories of Hope in a Changing Sea," which opens March 27, 2010. Learn what you can do about climate change.