Topic: Ocean

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DataStreme Ocean

A 13-week distance-learning course on the fluid Earth system emphasizing the atmospheric, ocean, and hydrologic sciences using real-time data, text reading, activities, and online investigations. Course materials are included and 3 graduate credits are awarded upon completion of the course.

Audience:
K-12 educators
Opportunity Type:
In person
Online
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Teachers from across the country head out to explore the Chesapeake Bay and learn more about physical oceanography through a professional development program offered by the American Meteorological Society
Project Ocean (formerly The Maury Project)

This workshop is conducted online and in person each July in Chestertown, Maryland. The course introduces educators to the foundations of physical oceanography and includes lectures, hands-on laboratory exercises, and field trips. Course materials are included and teachers receive 3 graduate credits upon completion of all course requirements.

Audience:
K-12 educators
Opportunity Type:
Field Experience
In person
Teachers from across the country head out to explore the Chesapeake Bay and learn more about physical oceanography through a professional development program offered by the American Meteorological Society
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National Ocean Sciences Bowl

The National Ocean Sciences Bowl, managed by The Consortium for Ocean Leadership, is a nationally recognized and highly acclaimed high school academic competition that provides a forum for talented students to test their knowledge of the marine sciences including biology, chemistry, physics, and geology. Teams consist of a coach and 4–5 students in grades 9–12.

Audience:
K-12 educators
Opportunity Type:
Events & conferences
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Teacher at Sea Mary Cook and school mascot Qanuk the Eagle show off a banner created by Scammon Bay School's 4th Grade class on board R/V Norseman II.
NOAA Teacher at Sea

The Teacher at Sea program provides a unique environment for learning and teaching by sending teachers to sea aboard NOAA research and survey ships to work under the tutelage of scientists and crew.

Audience:
College & university
Homeschooling
Informal educators
K-12 educators
Pre-K educators
Opportunity Type:
Field Experience
Teacher at Sea Mary Cook and school mascot Qanuk the Eagle show off a banner created by Scammon Bay School's 4th Grade class on board R/V Norseman II.
Congresswoman Lois Capps with students from an Ocean Guardian School in Carpinteria, California.
Ocean Guardian Schools

An Ocean Guardian School makes a commitment to the protection and conservation of its local watersheds, the world’s ocean, and special ocean areas. The school makes this commitment by proposing and then implementing a school or community based conservation project. Grants range from $1,000 - $4,000 per school.

Audience:
K-12 educators
Pre-K educators
Opportunity Type:
Grant
Congresswoman Lois Capps with students from an Ocean Guardian School in Carpinteria, California.
A graphic showing the frequency of tides and the tidal bulge of water due to the moon's gravitational pull. As the moon's position changes, the two tidal bulges rotate around the Earth. These bulges represent high tides, while the corresponding flatter sides indicate low tides..
Tides

Knowledge of the times, heights, and the flow of tides is of importance in a wide range of situations such as navigation through coastal waterways; construction of bridges, docks, breakwaters, and deep-water channels; and for fishing, boating, surfing, and water sports.

Focus areas:
Education
Topics:
ocean
education
tides and currents
A graphic showing the frequency of tides and the tidal bulge of water due to the moon's gravitational pull. As the moon's position changes, the two tidal bulges rotate around the Earth. These bulges represent high tides, while the corresponding flatter sides indicate low tides..
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