This full day workshop will introduce participants to the geologic and physical processes associated with seamounts and the rich biological communities that inhabit them, demonstrate a variety of student investigations and hands-on activities designed to guide students’ sensemaking of deep-sea phenomena, and explore additional free, online ocean exploration education resources.

Educators of grades 6-12 are invited to join a NOAA Ocean Exploration facilitator and our Education Alliance Partn

This full day workshop will introduce participants to the geologic and physical processes associated with seamounts and the rich biological communities that inhabit them, demonstrate a variety of student investigations and hands-on activities designed to guide students’ sensemaking of deep-sea phenomena, and explore additional free, online ocean exploration education resources.

Educators of grades 6-12 are invited to join a NOAA Ocean Exploration facilitator and our Education Alliance Partners for a full-day, in-person professional development workshop. Together we will explore the geologic and physical processes associated with seamounts and the rich biological communities that inhabit them.

This fun-filled, full-day workshop will include:

• An introduction to NOAA Ocean Exploration
• Several phenomena-based student investigations and hands-on activities that support current science standards
• Reflection and discussion with peer educators about how to implement these materials in the classroom
• A guided tour of additional free, online ocean education resources to bring the excitement of deep-sea exploration alive in the classroom

Registration is required and space is limited. Registered educators will receive a collection of classroom-ready resources to continue exploring these topics in their classrooms, including student investigations, videos, fact sheets, and more. Additionally, educators that attend the full day, in-person workshop will receive a Certificate of Participation and a $100 stipend.

Lessons are designed for grades 6-12, but may be adapted to additional grades.