Hello Teachers and Administrators--

We know that it's a busy time of year, but we wanted to let you know about the Birch Aquarium Summer Teacher's Workshop coming up on July 28 - August 1. We hope to see you or some of your colleagues here at Scripps and the Aquarium!

Best--
Birch Aquarium Education


MARE Summer Workshop for Teacher Leaders and Informal Educators
Scripps Institution of Oceanography Campus and Birch Aquarium
July 28 - August 1, 2008

Join us at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO) campus and Birch Aquarium for this exciting opportunity to participate in classroom and field experiences that will highlight Southern California's marine habitats. Sandy beach exploration and plankton collection off the Scripps pier with world-class marine researchers along with daily instruction in ocean science content and hands-on activities from UC Berkeley's award winning MARE curriculum.

Instruction includes inquiry-based science teaching strategies; language and reading literacy through science instruction; addressing the needs of Ell; and effective field-based activities for students. This workshop is for those interested in effectively implementing more inquiry-based science instruction in their classroom, becoming a Teacher Leader for the MARE program within their school district or informal science institution, or to help their school or district organize and plan for the improvement of science instruction.

Workshop fee of $350 includes $100 in grade-level specific curriculum materials, lunch, snack, all field work and special events. Scholarships are available for those who demonstrate a need.

For more information please call 858-534-7336 or visit
http://aquarium.ucsd.edu/Education/For_Schools/For_Teachers/Professional_Development/