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Monday, July 11, 2016Community Events

Teachers’ Professional Development Workshop

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 geological and topographical features of the Cape and investigating the earth science concepts that are relevant to the Cape’s distinctive coastal environment. Uncover evidence of Cape Cod’s glacial history and examine landforms, sub-surface topography and changing coastlines to understand and explain its current but changing landscape. Learn and practice core sampling techniques in a tidal marsh before returning to the lab to analyze soil layers that will provide a look back through geological time. Locate and examine kettle holes, learn how they form, and identify the plant and animal species that depend on them for survival. Visit science laboratories in Woods Hole and witness some of the science and engineering practices and instruments involved in studying the ocean processes. Tour a marine animal hospital and examine how Cape Cod’s unique geology impacts the biological communities in the region.

Over the course of the institute, gain experience with using the Science and Engineering Practices to create exciting inquiry-based, minds-on, hands-on, interdisciplinary STEM investigations for your classroom. Engage with earth science to see what really makes the arm of Massachusetts, Cape Cod, unique.

Partners: National Marine Life Center, Thornton Burgess Society, Mass Audubon’s Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Course Dates: July 11-15 (8:30 am – 3:30 pm); Half Day Introductory Session June 18; Half Day Fall Callback November 5
Registration Fee: $350/participant; $325/participant for team of 2 or more teachers from the same school district
PDPs and Graduate Credit: Cambridge College (3 credits, 67.5 PDPs; $150), Framingham State University (3 credits, 67.5 PDPs; $225); 40 PDPs available without graduate credit. PDPs and graduate credit will be awarded after participation in the Fall Callback.


When:
from Monday, July 11, 2016 8:30 AM
thru Friday, July 15, 2016 5:30 PM
Where:
National Marine Life Center ( and other locations)
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