Sand, Surge and Sea Level: a Teachers on the Estuary (TOTE) workshop for mid-Atlantic Educators

August 11-14, 2014

In partnership with the Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve, join us this summer for an exciting 4-day workshop focused on mid-Atlantic estuaries. You’ll increase your knowledge of the issues facing our coasts and how a changing climate will impact the mid-Atlantic region. Field studies, classroom activities and scientific presentations will make this a workshop you won't want to miss! Workshop runs from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM each day.

Participants will:

• explore lessons that cover topics such  as using real and near time data, wetlands, local plants and animals and their habitats, impacts of climate change to both animal and human communities
• increase their knowledge of the ecological issues facing our coastal areas in the mid-Atlantic.
• increase their awareness of the use of on-line data tools in the classroom including the Delaware Bay Sea Level Rise FieldScope tool and various NOAA data tools
  
• increase their confidence in teaching about estuaries using local real world science
• discover a variety of resources for use in their classrooms
• receive stipends, lunch, continuing education credits, high quality materials 

 Space is limited so register today!  

Overnight lodging available upon request for a small fee.

For questions call Melanie at 609-812-0649 ext. 206 or email to reding@marine.rutgers.edu