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Professional Development for Educators

School Programs (pre-K-12)

Teachers: MarineQuest has programs to help you update your marine science knowledge, learn new scientific research skills and discover new ways to get students excited about marine science. You’ll also earn continuing education credit through our engaging teacher workshops.

Connect Marine Science to your Classroom

Experience the wonders of the coast with your students through hands-on classroom, field, and lab activities. There is almost no topic that cannot be taught from the perspective of marine science whether it is biology, chemistry, earth and environmental science, engineering, technology, or biotechnology.

DC Virgo students with MarineQuest instructor

Completely Customizable

Our programs are completely customizable to best meet the needs of each school and grade level, with all activities aligned with state and national education standards, including Ocean Science Literacy Principles, and highlight the different fields of study that make up marine science.

students creating windmill in MarineQuest lab

Inspire Discovery

Whether you are looking for your students to discover the marvels of the ocean in our lab, the field, your space, or cyberspace, MarineQuest has you covered!

two DC Virgo students holding a crab

Earn Credits, Learn New Ways to Engage Students

While participating in MarineQuest workshops you will meet UNCW scientists and learn how you can bring the ocean into your classroom. 

We offer programs throughout the school year that are designed to fit your busy schedule. Examples of past workshops include:

  • Field Day in the Salt Marsh
    • A full-day, hands-on venture to help you introduce your students to the wonders of wetlands. Venture into the field with the MarineQuest team to get hands-on experience on how to introduce your students to the wonders of wetlands. This workshop included scientific field collections, identification, and assessment.
  • Field Day at the Beach
    • A full-day program on beach geology and ecology – conducted at the beach! Teachers learned how to present students with a visual representation of barrier island migration and erosion.
  • How the Ocean Shapes Weather
    • Experts shared their knowledge about monitoring and predicting extreme weather and the importance of natural resources in mitigating the effects of hurricanes and other severe weather. The team from the UNCW-based Coastal Ocean Research and Monitoring Program discussed the tools needed for long-term ocean quality monitoring and evaluation.

Types of Workshops

MarineQuest offers two types of workshops:

  • After-school, three-hour workshops from 4:30-7:30 p.m. 
  • Full-day field-based workshops from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. 

Both workshops meet at the UNCW Center for Marine Science at 5600 Marvin K. Moss Ln in Wilmington.

By Attending One of These Workshops, You Will:

  • Become a member of a unique professional learning community
  • Earn MarineQuest credentials which allow you to borrow our equipment and use our lab space for lesson development when it’s available.
  • Earn Watson College of Education CEU hours which will count towards the completion of a CEU certificate.

Registration Information

Coming Soon!

 

Learn More About Teacher Workshops

Harris Muhlstein, School Programs Coordinator

Phone: (910) 962-3795

muhlsteinh@uncw.edu

UNCW Center for Marine Science
601 S. College Rd.
Wilmington, NC 28403

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