Category: Teaching


April Vacation Week Education Programs

April Vacation Week

Are you looking for something to do while school’s out? Visit the National Marine Life Center! Our Marine Animal Discovery Center will be open during April Vacation Week, April 14-15 and April 17-23 from 10 am to 5 pm daily. And, from Monday through Friday, drop in to one of our educational classes. Learn more […]

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TEACHER WORKSHOP: From Solar to Polar – Designing Sustainable Solutions

Battleship Cove

Spend a week during your summer to “charge” your mind during an energy-themed course designed to help you meet the revised MA Science and Technology/Engineering Standards! Visit the Lloyd Center for the Environment, Battleship Cove, and the National Marine Life Center and delve into “hands-on, minds-on” experiences that use a variety of tools, methods, and […]

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TEACHER WORKSHOP: Making Waves – Exploring Water and Marine Science to Engage Your Students in Inquiry

Massachusetts Maritime Academy

Water, water, everywhere! The Bay State has a close relationship with water. Perhaps nowhere is this relationship more relevant than on Cape Cod, with its 560 miles of shoreline. Join us this summer as Cape Cod becomes your living laboratory for inquiry and exploration about water. Learn about water properties, coastal ecosystems, and marine science. […]

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February Vacation Week Education Programs

Animal Prosthetics

Are you looking for something to do while school’s out? Visit the National Marine Life Center! Our Marine Animal Discovery Center will be open during February Vacation Week, February 18-26 from 10 am to 5 pm daily. And, from Monday through Friday, drop in to one of our educational classes. Learn more about helping marine […]

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Take a break from the sun with our Summer Drop-In Programs!

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It’s summertime! The National Marine Life Center has a whole schedule of fun and educational summer programming. With a different animal theme every week, there’s something for everyone! LITTLE FLIPPERS CLUB Tuesdays & Thursdays at 11 a.m. Join us for a marine animal themed story time and craft project! Themes listed below. All ages welcome, […]

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Discover Marine Life This Summer!

Discover Marine Animals

Back by popular demand – “Discover Marine Life,” the National Marine Life Center’s summer day program. Dive into the world of marine animal biology and conservation as you spend a week getting to know your favorite seafaring species. Discover how wildlife rehabilitation experts tend turtles, study seals, and doctor dolphins! Learn about sharks, fish, and […]

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Teachers’ Workshop: Movers and Shakers – Exploring Earth Science and Curriculum Frameworks in the Coastal and Marine Environment

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Teacher Workshop: Movers and Shakers – Exploring Earth Science and Curriculum Frameworks in the Coastal and Marine Environment For more information and to register, visit: http://mits.org/2016-cape-cod-region/ What makes the flora, fauna and geology of Cape Cod unique? How does its natural history set it apart from the rest of Massachusetts? Spend a week exploring the […]

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April Vacation Week at the National Marine Life Center

April Vacation Week

Are you looking for something to do while school’s out? Visit the National Marine Life Center! Our Marine Animal Discovery Center will be open during April Vacation Week, April 16-24, from 10 am to 5 pm daily. And, from Monday through Friday, drop in to one of our educational classes. Learn more about helping marine […]

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NMLC Summer Programs Begin!

Discover Marine Animals

School is out! Summer is here! And the National Marine Life Center is open for the summer with a full slate of fun and educational summer programs. Join us! LITTLE FLIPPERS CLUB Tuesdays & Thursdays at 11 a.m. “Little Flippers” is a marine animal themed story time and craft project! Each week we’ll read stories […]

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Teacher Workshop: Wind, Water & Robotics: Bringing Together Physical Science, Life Science, & Engineering Design

Blue Hills Observatory

Classroom teachers and informal educators – looking for new ways to liven up your classroom? Join us for Wind, Water and Robotics, a workshop Bringing Together Physical Science, Life Science and Engineering Design! Dive into learning about the engineering design and practices as we explore the science and technology used explore the ocean environment and […]

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