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- Subject: 1998 Summer Course -- Operation Pathfinder
- From: Jim Lubner <jflubner@seagrant.wisc.edu>
- Date: Sun, 05 Apr 1998 20:53:27 -0500
- Reply-To: glin-education@great-lakes.net
Project COAST -- OPERATION PATHFINDER: Oceanography and Coastal Processes Education for Elementary, Middle and High School Teachers. This three-credit course, hosted by the University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute, the UW Great Lakes WATER Institute, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and St. Norbert College, will be conducted this summer for K-12 teachers from throughout the Great Lakes region. COURSE LOCATION: UW Great Lakes WATER Institute 600 East Greenfield Avenue Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53204 COURSE DATES: July 14 through July 30, 1998 COURSE SUBJECTS: Marine and Aquatic Habitats Physical and Chemical Parameters Plate Tectonics Marine and Aquatic Resources Marine Pollution Deep Sea Technologies METHODOLOGY: Presentations by scientists and educators will be complemented with demonstrations, hands-on classroom activities, field experiences (including a research cruise on Lake Michigan) and many resources. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE: Full Tuition Room and Board Travel allotment $300 Stipend 3 Semester Credits -- Graduate or Undergraduate Resource Books and Complementary Materials PARTICIPANT ELIGIBILITY: 26 K-12 in-service teachers 4 pre-service teachers (eg. undergraduates) Preference given to: minority participants and teachers of predominantly minority students. Commitment by participant to: -enroll and reside at host institution for the length of the course -develop and implement at least one teacher training workshop or staff development program for his/her district -infuse oceanic and coastal concepts and activities within the curriculum -conduct a professional presentation at state regional or national level. APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 1, 1998 APPLICATION AVAILABILITY: Application materials and more detailed course information are available from Jim Lubner at the address listed below. Formats include WORD and WordPerfect files which can be attached to email correspondence, as well as printed copies which can be faxed or mailed on request. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Jim Lubner, Education Specialist University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute 600 East Greenfield Avenue Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53204-2944 Phone: 414-227-3291 FAX: 414-382-1705 Email: jflubner@seagrant.wisc.edu Further information is also available at the following web site: http://www.jlscott.usm.edu PROJECT FUNDING: The National Ocean Partnership Program funded by the Office of Naval Research, in cooperation with the University of Southern Mississippi, St. Norbert College, Mississippi State University, the National Sea Grant College Program and Associated Universities, and the National Marine Educators Association.
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