Tag: Museum Institute for Teaching Science
Teachers’ Workshop: Inquiring Minds Want to Know – How to Use Marine Science and Technology in the Classroom
Grades 3-8 Educators: Join us for summer professional development! Join the Southeast region for the summer of 2018 and dive into inquiry based learning through this exciting course. During our on-site week July 16th – July 20th you will visit the Lloyd Center for the Environment, Battleship Cove, the National Marine Life Center and the […]
Teachers Workshop: From Land to Sea – Practicing Sustainability, Modeling Solutions
Middle and High School Educators: Join us for Summer Professional Development! Sustainability. What’s the buzz all about? Learn about human threats to Cape Cod and Southeastern Massachusetts’ coastal environment and animals. Discuss real world practical solutions that make a difference to ocean sustainability such as shellfish aquaculture, which improves water quality, and sustainable farming techniques […]
TEACHER WORKSHOP: From Solar to Polar – Designing Sustainable Solutions
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 […]
TEACHER WORKSHOP: Making Waves – Exploring Water and Marine Science to Engage Your Students in Inquiry
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. […]
Teachers’ Workshop: Movers and Shakers – Exploring Earth Science and Curriculum Frameworks in the Coastal and Marine Environment
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 […]
Teacher Workshop: Wind, Water & Robotics: Bringing Together Physical Science, Life Science, & Engineering Design
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 […]
Teacher Workshop: Whale Tales and Seashore Sagas: Exploring the Marine Environment Through Inquiry & Literacy
Are you a classroom teacher or informal educator looking for new ideas? Join us for this teachers’ workshop! Whale Tales and Seashore Sagas: Exploring the Marine Environment Through Inquiry and Literacy Investigate the connections between marine science, technology, engineering, math, and literacy as you explore Cape Cod’s coastal environment. Muck around in a tidal mudflat, […]
Teachers’ Professional Development – Learning Progressions from Land to Sea
Practicing Progressions from Land to Sea: Bringing Engineering Design and Inquiry Into Your Classroom Join the Museum Institutes for Teaching Science, the Lloyd Center for the Environment, Buttonwood Park Zoo, Mass Audubon’s Oak Knoll and Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuaries, and the National Marine Life Center and dive into learning progressions from land to sea. This professional development […]
High School Teachers’ Professional Development – From Land to Sea
From Land to Sea: Integrating Science and Engineering Practices Into Your High School Curriculum This one-week professional development institute for high school educators combines content and skill development sessions taught by scientists, content specialists and professional educators. Institute partners include the Museum Institute for Teaching Science, National Marine Life Center, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, and Woods Hole […]
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🍦New Patient Alert 🍦 Meet Mud Pie! Mud Pie is a female grey seal weanling who was rescued by our friends Marine Mammal Alliance Nantucket
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Happy #VolunteerAppreciationWeek!! This week is meant to celebrate the selfless individuals who generously give their time and energy to something greater than themselves. NMLC is
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Happy #sealSaturday from Neapolitan! Neapolitan is making strides in his rehabilitation, eating fish on his own and has full water access- though he especially enjoys