For Teachers

Sea Educator programs offer a chance for teachers to learn first-hand about our unique program offerings during a free three-hour, informal sail.  Onboard, teachers can experiment with the use of our oceanographic sampling equipment, receive a tour of the 61'  research vessel, Carlyn, discuss inquiry-based science education with the staff, help as part of the sailing crew, and talk with other teachers who have an interest in getting their students out in the field. These educational opportunities geared for the classroom educator are a valuable asset to facilitating Sound & Source projects.  The 3-4 clock hour trainings 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.

Upcoming sail: Sunday, October 7 9am-12pm, Elliott Bay Marina, Seattle, WA

Schedule for the day:

9:00      Check-in and Safety Orientation

9:15      Goals and objectives

9:20      Set Sail

9:45    Inquiry-based Activity

10:15    Scientific Method/Project Design/Prediction – Discussion of Parameters and Equipment;

10:30    Deployment/Data Collection;

11:15    Analysis/Synthesis – Motherboard;

11:30    Conclusion and evaluation; Sails & Head for Home

Upcoming training with Foss Waterway Seaport and Center for Urban Waters -
Sunday, September 30, 9am-1pm, Foss Waterway Seaport, Tacoma, WA

In addition to our typical teacher training, we are joining forces with Foss Waterway Seaport and Center for Urban Waters to offer teachers and administrators in school districts located in the Puyallup River watershed for a four-hour teacher training and roundtable discussion on Sunday, September 30 from 9am-1pm. Half this training will take place on the boat, half this training will take place at Foss Waterway Seaport in Tacoma, WA.

Schedule for the day:

9:00      Check-in and Safety Orientation

9:10      Goals and Objectives

9:20      Set Sail

9:30    Overview of Seaport/Salish/CUW programs with resources

11:00    Strike sails and return to dock

11:15    Roundtable discussion of Watershed Education Initiative

12:45    Conclusion and evaluation

Click here to register for the Fall 2012 Teacher Trainings.

Please click on the following for a list of What to Bring.