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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.

Sea Turtle Maker Workshop

Calling all environmental educators! Trash that ends up in the ocean becomes marine debris and has major impacts on all kinds of animals, especially sea turtles. To help protect them from the impacts of marine debris, UNCW MarineQuest created the Turtle Trash Collectors (2TC) program. A key component of 2TC was the creation of dissectible sea turtle models – complete with all internal organs – used to conduct simulated necropsies and educate youth about the impacts of marine debris. October 13 - 15, 2023

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plush sea turtle

CESTEM Teacher Development

Calling all K-12 teachers! Develop meaningful STEM skills to your classroom with CESTEM. Learn how to incorporate Virtual Reality, the StarLab, robotics, 3D printing and so much more with CESTEM.

Check them out today!
students learning in a classroom with computers.

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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