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"Though they all enjoy science at school, their traditional classroom experience with science is rather static. The structure of the Salish program allowed my students to be real scientists and experience the real challenges and joys of scientific research."
- Kerry Holland, Skyline High School Science Teacher
A Teacher's Role in Planning a Student Expedition
To make a reservation request for either our boat-based Sea Investigators program or our Sound & Source program extension, please visit our Reservation Request page.
Teachers and Group Leaders who participate in Salish Sea Expeditions' programs with their students are truly co-creators of their students' adventures. Each expedition is unique and original according to the needs and interests of the participants.
Teachers interested in providing the Salish Sea Expeditions experience to their students should contact the Salish office at nikken@salish.org. Salish staff are available to answer questions, provide informational presentations to administrators and parents, and facilitate your planning process.
For registered schools, please visit our Educator Guide page for the Teacher Guide, trip forms, and other relevant information.
New Program Extension Offering
Sound and Source is a customized, watershed-based program extension to our successful boat-based Sea Investigators program. Through Sound and Source, Salish will work with you to develop both short and longer-term inquiry opportunities and field-based science projects, allowing your students to connect with their local watershed as they repeat the process of designing and conducting their own field investigations.
Our goal is to assist you in overcoming the obstacles you face in getting your students out of the classroom. Whether it’s lacking the time to organize field excursions; money for substitutes, transportation, or equipment; or access to quality curriculum that engages students, we will help fill the gaps that prevent you from acting on these objectives.
Teacher Training
One of the most important tools we offer is an invitation to one of our free Teacher Trainings. These educational opportunities geared for the classroom educator are a valuable asset to facilitating Sound & Source projects. The 6 credit hour sails will focus on building both knowledge and skills in facilitating inquiry based learning in a field research setting, and the opportunities for integrating Salish's program into classroom curricula.
Teacher Training Dates
Inquiry Based Learning In Your Watershed
Saturday, September 25th 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Duwamish Waterway Park (see directions below)
*4 credit hours
*** This training will be at this site not aboard the boat ***
Teacher Trainings Aboard The Carlyn
Saturday, September 18th 9:00am - 4:00pm (lunch included)
Cap Sante Marina, Anacortes (see directions below)
* 6 credit hours
For more information about our programs, please explore the Sea Investigators and Sound & Source links on our Expeditions page.
Please contact Education Director, Nikken Palesch, at nikken@salish.org with any further questions.
Please click on one of the following for directions to Elliott Bay, Cap Sante, Directions to Duwamish Park and a list of What to Bring.