Thursday, April 11, 2019, 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM

After the Share-A-Thon, stay for the day for the NMEA track of sessions in the same room!

Sandra Ryack-Bell, Museum Institute for Teaching Science
9:30 - 10:30 am

NMEA Chapter: Massachusetts Marine Educators (MME)

Ocean Literacy Principles addressed:
Principal 6 - The ocean and humans are inextricably interconnected.
Principal 7 - The ocean is largely unexplored.

Abstract: Immerse yourself in investigations linking engineering and marine science. Design ocean animal prosthetics, explore engineering solutions based on ocean animals and investigate aquaculture best practices.

Celia Cackowski / Bridge Ocean Education, Virginia Institute of Marine Science, College of William & Mary
12:30 - 1:30 pm

NMEA Chapter: Mid-Atlantic Marine Education Association (MAMEA)

Ocean Literacy Principles Addressed: 1, 2, 3, 6

Abstract: For decades, we've been hearing the terms "global warming" or "global climate change," but what do those terms mean to each of us? How is our world changing and why? This lesson is designed as an introductory activity exploring one facet of global climate change: sea level rise. With the help of the presenter, participants will access real scientific data to investigate and compare long-term changes in sea level from different coastal locations around the United States.

Peter McLaren, April Tucker, Susan Haynes
2:00 - 3:00 pm

Abstract: This session is designed to support educators engage students with the rich phenomena that Ocean Exploration provides through lessons aligned to the NGSS.