Teacher Seminar: Marine Animals & Habitats of Cape Cod & the South Coast Region
Formal and informal educators are invited to join us for a one-day teacher workshop to learn about marine animals and habitats of Cape Cod and the South Coast Region!
Date: Saturday, May 7, 2011
Time: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (includes half hour lunch)
Place: National Marine Life Center, Buzzards Bay
Cost: $60 per teacher (includes lunch)
PDP’s: 10 (through a partnership with Museum Institutes for Teaching Science, Inc.)
Course Summary: This course provides an overview of the natural history and habitats of Cape Cod and the Southcoastal region. It will include a look at the individual species morphology, physiology and behavior, as well as the conservation techniques used to protect these indigenous marine mammals and reptiles.
Course Objectives:
- Participants will gain an understanding of a marine habitat as it deals with the interrelationships between the biotic (animals) and the abiotic non-living conditions that are needed to sustain animal life.
- The group will become aware of and identify the following native marine animals: cetaceans (7-8 species); pinnipeds (4 species); reptiles (5 species) by specific features.
- Class members shall gain an awareness of local conservation efforts that are focused on native marine habitats and animals through rescue, rehabilitation and research.
- The participants shall come to understand the significance of environmental protection and problem solving in order to sustain viable populations in our marine habitats.
To Register:
Click here to register on-line. (On-line price includes a $4 processing fee.)
OR Click here for a registration form to print and mail.
Registration deadline: April 29, 2011
If you have questions, contact Kathy at 508-743-9888 x301, kzagzebski@nmlc.org.
Please note the seminar may be cancelled if we receive fewer than 10 participants.
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