Coastal Systems Teacher Institute

About the Program

The Aquarium's Coastal Systems Teacher Institute is specifically designed for teachers of 3rd through 5th grade students. The program provides opportunities for teachers to:

• Engage in learning about science.
• Use coastal ecosystems to teach state content standards.
• Explore, question, investigate, collaborate and create.
• Integrate content and process skills.
• Facilitate language acquisition.

Eligibility: 3rd through 5th grade classroom teachers

Requirements:

• Attend all sessions.
• Use the curriculum materials with your students.
• Conduct a coastal system or classroom project with your students and share the project at the final follow-up session.
• Conduct an in-service for your colleagues or a family discovery event at your school site or district.

Fee: None

Stipend: Available following completion of program

Credit: Units available through CSU Monterey Bay for an additional fee

Application: Application form will be available January 2010.

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