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DOCUMENT RESUME SE 056 420 ED 384 511 Rigsby, Michael, Ed.; Tooker, Lisa, Ed. AUTHOR [Proceeding and Abstracts of the 1994 National Marine TITLE Educators Association Conference.] National Marine Educators Association, Baltimore, INSTITUTION MD. 94 PUB DATE 14p. NOTE Collected Works Speeches/Conference Papers (150) PUB TYPE Serials (022) NMEA News; v10 nl Spr 1994 JOURNAL CIT MFO1 /PCO1 Plus Postage. EDRS PRICE Abstracts; Elementary Secondary Education; DESCRIPTORS *Marine Environmental Education; /Marine Biology; Education; Prograu Descriptions; Water Pollution; Workshops *Environmental Education Programs IDENTIFIERS ABSTRACT 54 This bulletin contains the proceedings and contributed papers of the 1994 abstracts for symposia, workshops and (Kr ,xville, National Marine Educators Association Conference topics covered in Tennessee, August 8-11, 1994). Some of the (1) elementary physical, chemical, and conference abstracts include: (2) infusing marine research into the biological labs and curriculum; for students and classroom; (3) marine and aquatic science programs studies program; (4) a school-wide, interdisciplinary ocean adults; that focus on (5) simulations for high school or college students (6) marine solving; marine resources, economics, and group problem minorities and women; (7) coastal and environmental education for (8) the issues and importance of global change; (9) hard bottoms; maritime studies; and writing for publication in marine science and (1) marine education. 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This year, NMEA's annual conference ium. On-site is too late. You may also is being held in conjunction with the All NMEA sessions are in the Univer- sign up for other field trips. Sessions are sity of Tennessee Conference Center. American Institute of Biological Sci- open to all. NMEA will have three days ences (AIRS). This has led to changes in List your NMEA affiliation on your reg- "(Monday-Wednesday) of concurrent ses- istration and your badge will have our normal registration procedures. sions ranging from 20-minute papers to Registration materials have been sent to NMEA on it. In addition to sessions, 4-houiworkshops. Thursday morning NMEA. members directly from AIBS. NMEA will have an office where you is free for you to go to other sessions or can meet folks. Monday evening, we'll Conference chair Valerie Chase has pro- explore local attractions like the zoo and vided answers to questions you may have a giant Sea Swap and sharing ses- science center. Sea Grant folks have a sion where you carfineet others. have about the conference. *b. meeting Thursday morning. Thursday afternoon, we'll visit the Tennessee . Aquarium in Chattanooga. How were the talks scheduled? Where are my registration materials? I tried to make sets of things which had common themes. Some things did not In late April, AIBS mailed a red, white Why ride the bus to the aquarium? fit easily together. I let the symposia set and blue registration brochure to all If you are heading home to the south, some of the themes: Bridging the Gap NMEA members. NMEA's mane was you may want to check-out of the (Monday), Achieving Diversity (Tues- listed among those of several other so- dorms, drive to Chattanooga, then con- day) and Global Change (Wednesday). cieties, so you may not have noticed it. tinue on from there. Otherwise, take the If you need to receive another copy of the Hope this helps. See you in Knoxville, bus, unless you are ready for a 2-hour, registration packet, call Valerie Chase at night drive back to the dorms on a road Valerie. (410) 576-3887 or fax your request to that may still be under construction. (410) 659-0116. Please be sure to pro- vide your name and address. Don't teachers pay half price? Registration Orochur : 45 4Sth AIRS Annual Muting Muting If you are a full-time K-12 classroom Why aren't any NMEA sessions teacher, register as a graduate student listed? and include a note on school letterhead. NMEA sessions will be listed in a pro- giving your school name, district and gram mailed to folks who have regis- subject(s) taught. The half-price special tered for the AIBS conference. Only two for teachers and students means others NMEA events require F e-registration: subsidize their costs: please do not the Auction and the Mr. and Mrs. Fish abuse this courtesy. Show ($6 for food) and the evening at the Tennessee Aquarium ($43 with bi "77.7.::;;;;... ride). They are field trips'No: 29 and 30 in the brochure. Be sure to pre-register INSIDE Look inside this issue of NMEA news for abstracts for NMEA symposia, workshops and contributed papers. And remember, NMEA members can also attend all the AIRS sessions at this year's joint conference. 3 2 Conference Abstracts NMEA "1994 Annual marine lab. The teachers are then pro- tivity. How do humans impact this PLACE vided opportunities to incorporate cur- world? Our time together will conclude University ci Tennessee and the rent research into their classrooms with discussion and activities in our ef- Knoxville Convention Center. NMEA through activities and curriculum devel- fort to answer this question. conference headquarters will be in the opment. The interdisciplinary nature of Convention Center in Meeting Room 9. marine science crosses all subject boundaries and provides the perfect ve- SYMPOSIUM: Bridging the Gap Infus- hicle for an interdisciplinary course of Saturday, August 6, afternoon ing Marine Research into the Classroom. study. The excitement and allure of the Organized by John Dindo, Dauphin Is- NMEA Board long-range planning meeting. ocean captures the imagination and at- land Sea Lab;.Box 369, Dauphin Island, AL tention of teachers and students alike. 36528(205/861 21411. Sunday, August 7 Sharon H. Walker. Gulf Coast Re- John Dindo. Dauphin Island Sea Lab, NMEA board meeting search Lab/Mississippi-Alabama Sea AL. Dauphin Island Sea Lab's Discovery Grant, Ocean Springs, MS. Project-Ma- Hall Program Linking Research With K- rine Discovery A Series of Exemplary Monday, August 8, morning 12 Education. Environmental Education Programs. WORKSHOP: Saving the Sea: How For the past 22 years the Discovery Hall Since 1')87, Project Marine Discovery Teachers and Scientists Can Contribute Program has offered marine education (PMD) has invited K-12 students to par- to Marine Conservation in the Classroom programs to grades K-12. As a marine ticipate in interactive, hands-on experi- From Middle Schools to Colleges. research institute, the Dauphin Island ences involving: horseshoe crabs; Sea Lab links current research programs Alison D. Merow. Center for Marine endangered species; marine and aquatic to the K-12 curriculum. Scientists at the Conservation, Washington, DC 20036 pollution; marshes, estuaries, and wet- Sea Lab give talks to all grade level stu- (202/429-5609). lands; deep-sea vents and benthic com- dents and help in developing curricu- munities; fish biology; habitat loss; plant A demonstration of activities and a dis- lum for use in the program. The Hall and animal diversity; oceanic profiles; cussion of marine policy and how to af- Program is based around hands on conservation and preservation; and en- fect it. Topics covered include marine learning experiences. The Lab utilizes re- vironmental stewardship. To further fa- pollution, marine sanctuaries, fishery search vessel trips into the estuary as cilitate "bridging the gap" between management and the Marine Mammal well as salt marsh excursions to help research and the classroom, workshops Protection Act. Featured publications: make a lasting impression. The yearn and undergraduate/graduate courses Sanctuary Games, Save our Seas Curricu- for knowledge about our oceans' inservice are offered for preservice and lum, Fish for the Future: A Citizen's crosses all age barriers, including an ac- teachers. All of these programs occur at Guide and The Incidental Capture of ]Ma- tive elderhostel program. The growth in thelaboratory'sJ.L. Scott Marine Edu- research and understanding of marine rine Mammals. Come play Sanctuary cation Center and Aquarium in Bilo'i, environments helps to stimulate stu- Bingo, the Feeding Game, and learn MS. The center has about 75,1)00 guests how to translate Government Speak. dents in science classes. Networking ma- annually of which the PMD programs rine education and research programs Take away lots of materials. comprise 30,000 participants. with other NMEA members helps to keep this one of the best programs in WORKSHOP: The Marine Environ- the nation. CONTRIBUTED PAPERS: Programs ment and You: Reflections of Human Im- Rick Tinnin. University of Texas, Port That Bridge the Gap: Marine and Aquatic pacts on the Marine World with Aransas. Marine Field Experiences for Science For Students and Adults. Robyn Elementary Physical, Chemical and Bio- Teachers and Students On the Texas Gulf Dobyns , Tennessee Aquarium, Chat- logical Labs, Curriculum and Sharing. Coast. tanooga, TN 37401 (615/265-0695). Doima Diane, Lisa Facciponti, Amy Meyer, Katrina Barrett and Catki De- For the past 19 years, the Marine Educa- Charlene Dindo. Mobile Co. Public tion Services (MES) program at the UT Schools, Dauphin Island, AL. Kids, Crabs, lisle. Mystic Marinelife Aquarium, Mystic, Marine Sciences Institute has offered and Cockle Shelly Hands-On Activities From CT 06355 (203/572-5955). field experiences to an average of 9,500 Teaching Science in Grades K-4. Incorporated in the workshop will be visiting school students each year. The "Let's Get Physical," a lab looking at the During this overview of the Christa research ves- core of the program is a 57' physical and chemical properties of McAuliffe Fellowship project entitled sel which serves as a floating classroom, water. The dynamics of marine commu- "Kids, Crabs, and Cockle Shells," partici- providing hands-on experiences ib over nities, the niches available, and the pants will see slides of developmentally 5,000 students each year. The MES pro- physical and behavioral adaptations of appropriate activities for young chil- workshops gram also hosts 17 teacher marinc organisms will be examined us- dren, teachers and parents which intro- where over 800 classroom teachers inter- ing felt boards, shadow plays and crea- duce them to Alabama's coastal act with faculty and researchers at the 4 3 academic opportunities and careers in MARE is a school-wide, inbvdiscipli- habitats. The project indudes marshes, maritime archeology. nary ocean studies program which uses an estuary, Mobile Bay, seashores and marine habitats to bririg tc 'ife the the maritime forest. Activities incorpo- Karen Blyler. Cooperative Extension, themes of science described in Project rate math and science skills and con- Washington Sate University, Puyallup. cepts related to marine environments. 2061 and the California Science Frame- The Homestead Assessment System: A Children count, group, graph, classify, The program is appropriate for work. Educational Tool To Help You Protect measure, record, report, sort, label, ex- any school, inland or coastal and is cur Your Drinking Water. amine and identify animals and plants rently being used system wide in Reno, that inhabit the coastline. These activi- In most rural areas of our country, well NV. The MARE curriculum and inserv- ties stimulate the understanding of sci- water is the major source for a home- ices provide access to challenging sci- ence application anywhere. Discussion stead's drinking water. Thus, it makes ence instruction for all students, and handouts conclude the talk. sense to prevent contaminated ground- including language minority students water from entering well areas. through hands-on sheltered instruction Brian Fong. Cape Cod Floating Class- Horce*A"Syst is a unique awareness- and cooperative learning techniques. room, Barnstable, MA. Whales and building tool that allows rural home- MARE helps schools implement a year- Other Marine Life: Translating Science stead owners an opportunity to assess long science curriculum which is articu- and Interpreting Research. how their homestead activities (water lated across subjectsond grade levels. use, farm/home waste management, This paper discusses the education fo- The year is highlighted at each school dangerous product storage, etc.) may be cus of a whale watch and marine sci- with a week-long Ocean Week celebra- affecting their groundwater/drinking ence program on Cape Cod waters. tion which includes special projects, water quality. The program uses easy, Rather than simply watching whales, guest speakers, field trips, and cross step by step worksheets that allow the the participants are provided with pre- grade student peer teaching. MARE of- owner to rank these activities. Rankings and post-trip materials that complement fers a residential Summer Institute, identify any high risk activities for the activities students engage in on whole faculty inservices, and on-site groundwater contamination and sug- board. By studying landforms and ex- support during Ocean Week. This work- gest action plans to correct the problems. amining biological and water samples, shop will include hands-on activities de- students view the big picture, how Robyn Dobyns. Tennessee Aquarium, signed for use in ethnically and whales and other marine life interact Chattanooga. The Tennessee Aquarium: linguistically diverse classrooms. within their ecosystem. Programs are de- a "Fresh" Look at Freshwater Habitats. signed by dynamic and experienced WORKSHOP: Fish Banks, Ltd., The educators in response to teacher needs Informal institutions translate science Simulation That Changes the Way Your for the public. Get a "fresh" new per- and area curricular requirements. A fo- High School or College Students Think science spective on the freshwater habitats of cus is on techniques to translate About Marine Resources, Economics and the Tennessee River. Follow the river into English, interpreting research find- Group Problem Solving. Kam Burnette- from its origins as a small spring high in ings for visitors. Kurie Institute for Policy and Social Science the Appalachian Mountains as it flows Research, University of New Hampshire, Steve IL Russell. Marine Option Pro- over hills and plains, creating habitats Durham 03824 (603/862- 2186). gram, University of Hawaii, Honolulu. for various life forms. The Tennessee Experiential Opportunities in Maritime Fish Banks, Ltd. is an engaging group and Ohio Rivers flow into the mighty Archeology and History at the University simulation, assisted by one micro -com- Mississippi River. Hundreds of miles puter, that illustrates the dynamics of re- of Hawaii. downstream, great swamps are formed newable resource management. This in the low lying Mississippi delta. As The University of Hawaii's Marine Op- interdisciplinary progrim enhances criti- fresh water gives way to salt, the Gulf of tion Program has, over the past six cal thinking, comn,unication and group Mexico is formed, teeming with life nur- years, developed a field school training problem solving skills, reinforces the tured by the freshwater veins of the program in maritime archeology survey- use of technology-in teaching and con- land. ing techniques. The goals of the field veys principles of economics and envi- school are to teach a strong conserva- ronmental science. Certified as an tion ethic in regards to submerged cul- Monday, August 8, afternoon exemplary educational program by the tural resources and to provide basic . US Department of EducatiOn, it is one of WORKSHOP: MARE: A School-Wide, training in skills (scientific diving, un- the National Diffusion Network's "Edu- Interdisciplinary Ocean Studies Program, derwater and shoreline mapping and cational Programs that Work." De- Using Marine Habitats to Bring to Life the surveying and video and photo docu- signed by Dr. Dennis Meadows for Themes of Science. Roberta Dean, mentation) necessary to conduct non-in- adult policy makers, Fish Banks, Ltd is MARE, Lawrence Hall of Science, Univer- vasive surveys of these resources. This , effective with high school and College sity of California, Berkeley, CA 94720 and ac- paper will discuss the mechanics students. It is used in 36 nations and all (510/642-5008). complishments of the field school and 50 states: the importance of incorporating mari- time archeology and history into the ma- rine curriculum at all training levels. It will also briefly discuss post-secondary 5 4 Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, MS Scott Stratton. Monterey Bay Aquar- CONTRIBUTED PAPERS. Bridging 39566 (601/374-5550). ium, Monterey, CA. Live from Monterey The GapImproving Understanding of Canyon. Science Through Teacher Education Pro- David Lloyd Scott. Environmental grams and New Technological Applica- Studies Center, Mobile Co. Public This presentation will focus on various tions. Joy Wolf. Sea World, San Diegc, Schools, Mobile, AL. A Wetlands Experi- elements of Live from Monterey Canyon, CA 92109 (6191226-3640). ence for Inner-City Elementary School Stu- a cooperative educational program sup- dents. ported by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Lynda R. Flage, Eric Pyle, Jay and the Monterey Bay quarium Re- Calkins and Steve Oliver. University Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consor- search Institute (MBARI). Live video of Georgia, Athens. Identifying key ele- tium, in cooperation with Auburn Uni- from a remotely operated unmanned ments of a successful inservice teacher versity and the Alabama Sea Grant submersible operating deep in the Mon- course: an evaluation of a two-week resi- Extension Service, piloted a project to terey submarine canyon is beamed via dential field course, Using the Marine enhance the fourth grade science pro- microwave from a research.ship to the gram in Mobile County's inner-city Environment for Integrating Math, Sci- auditorium at the Monterey Bay Aquar- schools through field excursions. Stu- ence, and Social Issues. ium. Visitors have the opportunity to dents and teachers engaged in a "mini- We are desperately attempting to meet. see these live images in addition to sam- course" on wetlands and marine life the outcry of equipping our science ples selected on request from over 180 using the Environmental Studies Cen- teachers while staying within the budg- still and video images cataloged on la- ter's wetlands areas, wildlife exhibits etary limits. One must ask "What makes ser discs. An interpreter standing at the and.marine teaching aquarium. Teacher a successful inservice teacher field study podium in front of an 8' by 10 ' screen inservice, learning objectives, pre/post course?" The University of Georgia's selects images and fields questions from trip planning, field trip activities, re- Marine Extension Service at Skidaway the audience. Real time radio communi- source materials and overall prograrh Island has provided an Eisenhower sup- cations with the scientists on board the evaluation will be discussed. ported two-week inservice teacher field research ship may also be incorporated Terrence Seldom. National Sea Grant course for the past six years. Analysis of into the program. Live from Monterey PrograM, Silver Spring, MD. Reinvest- pre-and post-test data, interviews of par- Canyon offers visitors firsthand experi- ticipants and course creators and vari- ing Marine Education Dividends. ence with on going deep sea research be- ous site visits resulted in the emergence ing conducted by MBARI and the At age 13, this presenter and his young of recurrent key components pointing to Monterey Bay Aquarium. friends were introduced to SCUBA div- the success of this program. ing by a member of the National Asso- Joy Wolf. Sea World, San Diego, CA. ciation of Black SCUBA Divers. That Laurie E. Usher. Enviro-ed, Bainbridge Shamu TV: Free Live Programs With Sea experience provided positive role mod- Island, WA. Wetlands EducationA World Scientists and Veterinarians. els who became extended family, rein- Statewide Teacher Workshop Program in Make the connection! Researchers need forcing values learned at home. That Washington. to be linked with students, providing experience also provided the founda- This four-year teacher workshop pro- role models, information and inspira- tion for a continuing quest to broaden gram has trained over 300 teachers; post- tion for science. To this end, Sea World minorities' knowledge of potential ca- workshop evaluations indicate that provides free interactive television pro- reers in the sciences. This presentation wetland action projects are being con- grams to schools nationwide. Scientists, provides an overview of experiences in ducted by 85% of the trained teachers. animal care specialists and veterinarians organizing programsthrough both share their love of science and animals professional and personal support Jan A. Hodges. Virginia Institute of Ma- in this monthly series designed to en- that foster marine and environmental rine Science. Gloucester Point. Oceanog- hance science and career education. science education foy children. raphy Online: An Introduction to Educational Computer Networking. Sharon H. Walker and Lundie Monday, August 8, evening Spence. Sea Grant Programs, Gulf A brief introduction to educational com- Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean NMEA SEA SWAP AND SEA FARE puter networking with an emphasis on Springs, MS and North Carolina State resources available to teachers through Meet with your fellow NMEA folks. University, Raleigh, NC. Operation Path- Internet. On-line databases, software, Bring materials to trade, information to finder: An Introduction To Oceanogra- and information are available, but it share or requests for help. Come find phy and Coastal Processes For takes time and effort to locate and re- your friends and plan your social week. Elementary and Middle School Teachers. trieve them. The author is compiling a directory to these resources and a guide A network of Sea Grant educators has Tuesday, August 9, morning for accessing them. developed a program to increase the SYMPOSIUM: Achieving Diversity: awareness and understanding of ocean- Marine and Environmental Education ography and coastal processes, as well SYMPC6IUM: From SubmetsNes to For Minorities and Women. Organized by as improve teaching techniques, among Sharon H. Walker and Linda C. rooms: Satellites, Downlinks, Science and You. elementary and middle school teachers Skupien, Sea Grant Program, Gulf Coast Organized by Joy Wolf, Sea World, San Diego, who teach predominately minority stu- dents. The three semester hour, gradu- CA 92109 (619 226-3540). 5 include: developing dichotomous keys ate course occurs in six regions with a John Dindo. Dauphin Island Sea Lab, for classroom use, an edible lab with maximum of 20 students per region. Par- Dauphin Island, AL. Hard Bottom Com- shark and flounder, Hide and Protect, tiiipants are selected by NMEA chap- munities off Alabama With A Deep Dive face painting, and "everything yeu al- ters. At the-completion of the course, to the Methane Seeps. ways wanted to know about a fish but they have the lesson plans, staff devel- In 1' 3 local shrimpers were curious were afraid to ask." Materials will in- opment programs and resource materi- about rocks that they were catching in clude: stencil patterns, fish recipes, als developed for their grade level. their trawls. They brought them to the game suggestions, small aquaria instruc- Margaret Howell. J. L Scott Marine Dauphin Island Sea Lab and, from that tions, fish poster suggestions, hints for Education Center, Ocean Springs, MS. initial contact, a research investigation microscope use, resource lists and more. Minority Math: Multiplying Resources led us to the examination of low profile Fish are fun! Come see and do! hardbottom areas off the Alabama for Minority Marine Education. coast. Oxygen and carbon dating re- A variety of sponsoring agencies and in- vealed the rocks to range from 18,000 - WORKSHOP: Fish Banks, Ltd., The stitutions with established marine and 30,000 years old. This corresponded to Simulation That Changes the Way Your environmental science programs joined changes in sea level and depicted the ex- High School and College Students Think forces in 1992 and 1993 to pilot a pro- tent of the Florida Panhandle and Ala- About Marine Resources, Economics and gram through which older minority stu- bama coasts. Associated with these Group Problem Solving. Karen dents served as mentors for younger hardbottoms are soft corals (gorgoni- Bumette-Kurie. ones. This presentation outlines the pro- ans) which enhance the reef type com- gram, some pitfalls to avoid and the munity. Our research efforts extended See Monday afternoon listings for full benefits observed in mentors and out onto the shelf in deeper water and description. younger students. Sponsors included required the use of a manned submers- the Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Con- ible. With this capability, we were able Tuesday, August 9, afternoon sortium, the Gulf Coast research Labora- to examine reef structures and dive to tory, the University of West Florida and SYMPOSIUM: Coastal Hard Bottom an offshore methane seep at 2,000 ft. the YMCA. Communities: A New Look Organized by John Dindo, Dauphin Island Sea Lab, Wilda Pounds, Tammy Mauney and Dauphin Island, AL 36528 (205/861-2141). CONTRIBUTED PAPERS: Achieving Linda Clifton. Booneville High School, Diversity: Marine and Aquatic Educa- Booneville, MS. Project TACO: Take a Lundie Spence. Sea Grant Program, tion Programs. Sylvia M. James, National Class Outdoors. North Carolina State University, Aquarium in Baltimore, MD 21202 Raleigh. Undersea Oases: the Science of The lower percentages of women in the (410/576-3875). North Carolina Hard Bottoms. fields of math and science can be traced Valerie Chase. National Aquarium in back to early education. The educational The North Carolina continental shelf Baltimore, MD. Education Programs in Co- system tends to push young women ecological and geochemical investiga- into traditional roles while encouraging operation With a Large Urban School Dis- tions focus on the reasons for high pro- their male counterparts to become engi- trict, Including Teacher Inservice Funded by ductivity and nutrient fluxes at or near neers, marine scientists or computer spe- Howard Hughes Medical Institute. geological outcrops, known as hard bot- cialists. This presentation will show toms. Added to a major research grant Learn how one public aquarium works how one north Mississippi school, with were educationai development funds to with its community schools in an effort the help of the Mississippi-Alabama Sea produce a video to bring results to the to improve science education in a large Grant Consortium and the Gulf Coast public sector, particularly in school sci- urban district with a particular empha- Research Laboratory, has successfully ence courses. Discussion, the video and sis on teacher education and curriculum used experiences in marine and environ- related activities will be presented. development support. Included will be mental science to encourage women to a consideration of fundinvources that Bill Hastie. Oregon Dept. of Fish and take higher level science courses and have enhanced the cooperation possible. Wildlife, Newport. Oregon's Reefs. consider science-related careers. Rod IL Spmatt and Anne Lindsay. Looking west from coastal Oregon, the WORKSHOP: Something Fishy: Teach- University of South Carolina, Beaufort. Pacific.Ocean conceals the nature of the ing Methodsnd Materials For a Success- The Effect of Summer Experiential Ma- continental shelf. Most visualize it as a ful Unit About Fish For Grades 4-6. rine Science Programs on Science Inter- Casey Harrison, Dana Roberts and flat slope, eventually dropping off to the ests of At-Risk Minority Youth. deep ocean. But, if the water is removed, John Diplacido. Discovery Hall Pro- a myriad of rocky reefs and pinnacles gram, Dauphin Island Sea Lab, Dauphin Is- Twenty-six minority students in grades fills the "landscape." The significance of 4-8 from St. Helena Island, SC took part land, AL 36528 (205/861-2141). . these reefs to the public and the msearch in two one-week science camps provid- An exciting assortment of teaching tools surrounding them is communicated to ing hands-on activities in barrier island for a fourth through sixth grade marine settings. Students were identified as at- Oregonians through education efforts at biology unit. Participants will take a risk for dropping out of school based on many levels. This session looks at the re- fast, full swim through a fish's world the Beaufort County school district pro- search and how it is being used in Ore- via hands-on activities and dynamic vis- file for potential drop outs. Participants gon schools. ual aids and hand outs. Activities will 7 6 This paper will'demonstrate the ease of SYMPOSIUM: Presenting the Gulf of were pre- and post-tested for science water quality testing with equipment knowledge and attitudes toward science Maine: Deep Blues To A Greener Future? Getting now available for the classroom. activities. Results of the post-test indi- Organized by: Jeanne Meggison, Gulf of students at all level.; and the community cated a significant positive attitudinal Maine Marine Education Association, Ken- by at large "turned en" to water quality change toward science activities at the nebunk, ME 04043 (207/499-2445). approach to a hands-on participatory end of each camp. Follow up of student Jeanne Meggison and Jeff Sandler. education encourages participants to participation in school science activities "think globally and act locally" in ac- Outreach specialist, Kennebunk, ME is ongoing. Funded by South Carolina cepting stewardship as a role for them- and Mr. and Mrs. Fish, South Portland, Sea Grant. ME. From Space to Our Own Backyards: selves in their own backyards. Sylvia M. James. National Aquarium TraVeling With Water Through the Gulf in Baltimore, MD. Junior Aquarist Sum- of Maine Watershed. Tuesday, August 9, evening mer Camp for Minority Youth. This presentation is a multimedia-me- NMEA board planning meeting in- The Junior Aquarist Summer Science dia introduction to the Gulf of Maine cluding new board members Camp program funded by the National symposium. The intricate relationship Ecological Society of America Science Foundation is a unique opportu- between o.ar own life cycles and water Awards and Past President's Ad- nity for minority students to get an in- will be explained utilizing satellite and dress By Dr. Jane Lubchenco, Marine troduction to science and its GIS images, interspersed with images of- applications in the real world. Students Ecologist, Oregon State University people, places and the wildness of this in grades 7-9 who reside in Baltimore unique area. The text combines excerpts Dr. Lubchenco gave the very popular City or County have instruction in ma- from the writings of Jacques Cousteau video tape address for 1992 NMEA and the words of Chief Seattle with defi- rine and aquatic science, conduct hands- meeting in Oregon and invited us to on research projects and explore career nitions from present day environmental- hear her in person this year. strategies in this four week program. ists to inform and inspire participants Additionally, the program is designed towards affirmative global action and to encourage the Junior Aquarists to Wednesday, August 10, morning education. continue their interest and involvement SYMPOSIUM: Communicating the Sci- Dean Meggison. Kennebunk High in the sciences through various student of ence, the Issues and the Importance School, ME. The Dynamics and Physiol- opportunities at the National Aquarium Global Change. Organized by Vicki ogy of the Gulf of Main". in Baltimore. Clark and Lee Larkin. Sea Grant Pro- The Gulf of Maine is described as a "sea Science, gram, Virginia Institute of Marine WORKSHOP: MARE: A School-Wide, beside a sea;" as separate from the At- Gloucester Point, 23062 (804/642-7169). Interdisciplinary Ocean Studies Pro- lantic Ocean as the Mediterranean Sea. Bring gram, Using Marine Habitats To Project Earthlink, Lynn Mortensen. The causes and effects of this separation To Life The Themes of Science. Roberta Global Change Program, Arlington, VA. class- are explored in this paper utilizing Dean. Global Change National Education In- bot- room activities regarding currents, itiatives. tom topography, tides, beach processes See Monday afternoon listings for full and sea level i ise. Handouts and re- description. Participants will explore the potential source lists will be provided. linkages among marine education and national education initiatives on global Susan Sedenka. Narragansett Elemen- DISCUSSION: Achieving Diversity: change. Curriculum materials, training tary School, Gorham, ME. Hands-On and satellite Reaching Out To Diverse Audiences the programs, Internet usage, Watershed and Wetlands Education in Challenge of Aquarium, Zoo and Mu- teleconferencing will all be discussed. Maine. and the seum Programming. Pat Rutowski Special activities in celebration of 1995 Teaching about watersheds and wet- Jordan O'Rylee. Monterey Bay Aquar- 25th anniversary of Earth Day in the thirteen fed- lands can be the ultimate challenge for ium, Monterey, CA 93940 (408/648-4858). are being planned by and the elementary teacher. This paper will eral agencies of Project Earthlink How do we get the messages of our or- demonstrate simple and inexpensive Earth Day USA. ganizations out to diverse audiences? hands-on interdisciplinary Gulf of Participants will be asked to share ele- Sharon Meeker and Gail Shelton. Maine education techniques for the Maine/New Hampshire Sea Grant Pro- ments of their outreach programs, dis- classroom. The majority of this informa- set up Gulf of Maine cuss the particular challenges to gram, Durham, NH and tion is easily converted to any class- populations programs serving diverse Marine Education Association. Getting room, anywhere. Handouts and and how to succeed in these efforts. Peo- Connected. resource lists provided. ple with existing programs are encour- Studying global change makes us all re- Ann Reid. Sea Grant Program, Univer- aged to bring their edcational alize the interconnections which exist materials to hann out. sity of New Hampshire, Durham. Get- Come and among global change issues. ting Students and the Community play global change games and experi- Involved in a Monitoring Project. issues that global ence the networks of changes are generating. A set of global 8 7 See Monday morning listings for full Harriet Stubbs. North Carolina State change games will be available for par- description. ticipants to take name. University, Raleigh. Scientist-Teacher In- teractions on Global Change. Lyle Sonia Sea Grant Program, Louisi- Wednesday, August 10, p.m. This presentation will feature examples ana State University, Baton Rouge. Pro- of hands-on activities designed to be in- ject TELLUS: Interpretive Videos for SYMPOSIUM Non-Point Water Pollu- fused into established curricula in tion Study of Wildcat Creek, A Tributary of Middle School Science. grades 4-12. Based in current scientific the Kansas River, funded by EPA and This session will describe a materials de- research. the activities were developed KDHE and done by Manhattan High velopment project recently funded by by teachers and reviewed by scientists, School independent study students. Organ - the National Science Foundation. Pro- educators and students. lied and presented by Dru Clark and her ject TELLUS is a series of video lessons students. Manhattan High School, Manhat- Michael S. Spranger. Sea Grant Pro- designed for middle school audiences. tan, KS 66502 (913/587-2100). gram, University of Washington, Seat- Five of the six interactive programs cover global change topics related to the tle. Leopold, Global Environmental Ethics This symposium will present the actual states bordering the Gulf of Mexico. The and A Call to Arms to the Education work of high school students, presented sixth program covers the scientific proc- Community. by the students and their instructor. The ess or the nature of scientific inquiry. program will be broken down into the This discussion will focus on.the devel- The five topics include exotics, biodiver- following parts: opment of global envil-onmental educa- sity, water quality/pollution, climate tion programs which attempt to bring The genesis of the program: an EPA- change and population. These interdisci- the concept of "thinking globally, acting funded and KDHE- administered pro- plinary programs will include elements locally" into the classroom and work- gram designed for high school students of physical, earth and life science. Each place. Aldo Leopold has been recog- to collect and analyze data regarding video lesson will integrate an activity nized as being first in Western water quality. It allows teachers to that will involve the audience. intellectual history to advocate broad evaluate students through performance Vicki Osis. Sea Grant Program, Hat- ethical responsibility and action toward criteria designed beforehand and the human and nonhuman natural field Marine Science Center, Oregon shared with the students who are doing world. This presentation will use obser- independent study/research, not a regu- State University, Newport. Global vations from Leopold's classic Sand Change Hands-On Activities. larly scheduled class, the ten parameters Country Almanac and modem-day con- will be discussed and compared with a This session will present an introduc- temporaries in challenging educators to more traditional grading system, and ex- tion to global change curriculum with amples will be given to show stumbling cultivate a global, ecological conscience emphasis on global warming and popu- in students, colleagues and friends. The blocks as well as effectiveness in this ap- lation growth activities. Samples of cur- session will include examples of activi- proach to learning. riculum materials and demonstrations ties and interactive discussion. of the activities used during the Na- Use of instruments, equipment and tional Science Foundation/Oregon Sea measurements: Chemical analysis of Grant funded workshop for middle water using a spectrophotometer, con- WORKSHOP: Living in Water: An In- school teachers will be presented. ductivity meter, digital titrator and pH terdisciplinary Science Curriculum For meter. Velocity measurements and bio- Roseanne Fortner,and Victor J. Grades 4-7. Martha Nichols. National logical sampling. Determination of lan- Mayer. Ohio State University, Colum- Aquarium in Baltimore, MD 21202 duse of the watershed of the creek by bus. Global Change in the Secondary Cur- (410/576-3849). use of a grid and aerial photographs. riculum: An Earth Systems Approach. Living in Water is a set of thirty-six, Data collection, storage, manipulation Where does global change fit into the hands-on science activities that encour- and interpretation: use of computers precollege curriculum? Using an Earth age students to explore science proc- and special programs to manipulate Systems approach to the teaching of sci- esses. In this workshop, sample data. The annual report, emphasizing activities suitable from one class period ence offers numerous infusion opportu- graphs that will compare and contrast nities. Current efforts at science or less that can be used no matter where data based on season, temperature, curriculum restructuring indicate this you teach. Collect, organize and inter- water volume (especially before and af- approach may be an answer to needs pret data as-we test the physical proper- ter the Flocid of '93) and site differences. ties of fresh and salt water and examine for relevance and renewed interest in Advertising creeks to the public: discus- how these properties affect organisms science. The National Science Founda- sions on conveying earth wise messages and habitats. Come prepared to get a lit- tion has supported curriculum develop- to the community: elementary students tle wet and walk away with copies of se- ment efforts that resulted in the to adults. Water conservation, respect of production of "Activities for the Chang- lected activities. riparian habitat, riparian biology, effects ing Earth System," a book of 20 class- WORKSHOP: Saving the Sea: How teach- of human development on creeks, the room-ready activities for middle and ers and Scientists Can Contribute to Marine Flood of 1993s impact on creeks of the high school science. This session will C.onservation in the Classroom From Mid- Kansas prairie, and other creek-related highlight the topics and approaches de- dle Schools to Colleges. Alison D. Merow. topics. Ideas will be given on methods veloped in this book. of arousing public awareness. 8 SYMPOSIUM Writing for Publication Through slides and live animal presenta- CONTRIBUTED PAPERS: Marine tions get one educator's perspective of In Marine Science and Maritime Studies. Education. John Trowbridge. Louisiana acquisition, maintenance and use of live Organized by WM. Ray Heitzmann. Vil- State University, Baton Rouge, 70803 specimens in an education department. (504/383-9854). lanova University, Villanova, PA 19085 (610/519-4618). Vicki Clark. Sea Grant Program, Vir- Howard D. Walters. Gulf Coast Re- ginia Institute of Marine Science, search Laboratory, Ocean Springs, MS. A step:by-step (from idea to submis- Gloucester. Can We Stop the Zebra Mus- The Use of Qualitative Data in Program sion) approach to manuscript construc- sel? tion and publication. The presentation Evaluation For Marine and Global Sci- will focus on generating manuscript ence Education. The zebra mussel is one of many exotic ideas, locating outlets, query letters, species threatening the integrity of eco- The Gulf Coast Research Laboratory im- manuscript format, working with edi- systems in the United States. Even plements a number of nationally recog- tors. Examples of various types of pro- though these species cost billions of dol- nized educational programs in marine fessional, technical and scholarly lars to human health, agriculture and in- and global science. Efforts have been un- publications will be used to illustrate the dustry, information on exotics does not dertaken to more fully assess the short writing/publishing process. appear in many science curricula. This and long-term impact of these pro- session will present curriculum materi- grams, utilizing qualitative data Nora Deans. Monterey Bay Aquarium, als designed to introduce students in sources. Quantitative data have been Monterey, CA. Writing For Publication: grades 8-12 to the zebra mussel and utilized substantially in program evalu- the Current Editor's Perspective. other exotic species. Problem solving ac- ation, monitoring, and planning since tivities using current scientific research Participants will gain an insight to the 1987, but it is believed that a comple- data will be demonstrated. Participants publication process from an editorial mentary picture of program impact can will receive a copy of the teacher re- perspective. While "omments will be be developed from qualitative sources, source packet. made relative to book publishing, this particularly in a multiple-program edu- session will focus largely upon writing cation center. Eleanor Abrams. Louisiana State Uni- and publishing issues related to Cur- versity, Baton Rouge. Can Life Survive John Trowbridge. Louisiana State Uni- rent: The Journal of Marine Education. Without the Sun: High School Students versity, Baton Rouge. Gulf literacy: A Specifically, it will focus upon ideas for Comparing Photosynthesis and Chemo- Marine Science-Based Model of Scientific articles, manuscript style and submis- synthesis. Literacy. sion procedures, including some "Do's and Don'ts" in working with editors. Although green plants utilize the sun's A well-established trend in science edu- energy, most organisms depend on a cation reform is the move towards the Edward Rock. Scott Foresman Publica- continuous external supply of energy- goal of science literacy as evidence by tions, Glenville, IL. Textbook Writing in rich organic molecules. Chemosynthesis Project 2061. Attributes of science liter- Science and Marine Science. might have been a major pathway for acy include: understanding key con- This presentation will focus upon the supplying that organic richness in the cepts and principles of science and textbook publishing business from ob- early days of life on earth. The compari- understanding newspaper articles and taining a position as a reviewer through son of photosynthesis and chemosynthe- graphics collaboration to publication. A detailed sis provides a conceptual linkage for Joyce Roberts, Margaret Howell and discussion of what textbook publishers high school biology students to under- Robin Berry. J.L. Scott Marine Science look for in a book proposal and an stand that energy is a primary require- Center and Aquarium, Ocean Springs, author will be covered. The role of fi- ment of life. A slide presentation and nances, adoption procedures, editor- MS. AA (Aches to Applause) For Marine hands-on activity will contrast energy- author relationships, royalties, types of Outreach Educators - We Deliver Too! fixing cycles of these very different pro- textbooks, and related issues will be dis- ducers. This paper will focus on The key to wise marine, aquatic and cussed. photosynthesis, chemosynthesis, energy land stewardship comes from educa- capture and transfer, and the cycling of Thomas Greene. Fort Hamilton High tion. To effectively reach audiences re- matter. gionally, often creatures and educators School, Brooklyn, NY. The Case Study of from watery and dry environments a Marine Science Textbook Author. Lundie Spence. Sea Grant Program, must go inland - into classrooms. The lo- North Carolina State University, The struggle of textbook writing will be gistics of such a program can be a night- Raleigh. The Death of a Whale: What chronicled. Problems of locating a pub- mare or a wonderful dream, ending in lisher, working with co-authors, meet- Can We Learn? staff death or elation. Learn firsthand ing deadlines, writing at an audiences what it takes to make this type of educa- Marine debris is not only an aesthetic level, and related topics will be dis- tion program a success for all involved. problem for recreational beaches, but cussed. The speaker's story will moti- can be a lethal issue for marine animals. Melinda Fry. Tennessee Aquarium, vate prospective authors while alerting December, 1992, a juvenile female them to potential pitfalls. Chattanooga. Can't Touch This: A Dis- sperm whale washed ashore on cussion of The Utilization of Live Speci- Wrightsville Beach, NC. During the ne- mens In Education. cropsy, the stomach contents revealed 10

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DOCUMENT RESUME SE 056 420 ED 384 511 Rigsby, Michael, Ed.; Tooker, Lisa, Ed. AUTHOR [Proceeding and Abstracts of the 1994 National Marine TITLE Educators Association Conference.] National Marine Educators Association, Baltimore, INSTITUTION MD. 94 PUB DATE 14p. NOTE Collected Works Speeches/Conference Papers (150) PUB TYPE Serials (022) NMEA News; v10 nl Spr 1994 JOURNAL CIT MFO1 /PCO1 Plus Postage. EDRS PRICE Abstracts; Elementary Secondary Education; DESCRIPTORS *Marine Environmental Education; /Marine Biology; Education; Prograu Descriptions; Water Pollution; Workshops *Environmental Education Programs IDENTIFIERS ABSTRACT 54 This bulletin contains the proceedings and contributed papers of the 1994 abstracts for symposia, workshops and (Kr ,xville, National Marine Educators Association Conference topics covered in Tennessee, August 8-11, 1994). Some of the (1) elementary physical, chemical, and conference abstracts include: (2) infusing marine research into the biological labs and curriculum; for students and classroom; (3) marine and aquatic science programs studies program; (4) a school-wide, interdisciplinary ocean adults; that focus on (5) simulations for high school or college students (6) marine solving; marine resources, economics, and group problem minorities and women; (7) coastal and environmental education for (8) the issues and importance of global change; (9) hard bottoms; maritime studies; and writing for publication in marine science and (1) marine education. 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This year, NMEA's annual conference ium. On-site is too late. You may also is being held in conjunction with the All NMEA sessions are in the Univer- sign up for other field trips. Sessions are sity of Tennessee Conference Center. American Institute of Biological Sci- open to all. NMEA will have three days ences (AIRS). This has led to changes in List your NMEA affiliation on your reg- "(Monday-Wednesday) of concurrent ses- istration and your badge will have our normal registration procedures. sions ranging from 20-minute papers to Registration materials have been sent to NMEA on it. In addition to sessions, 4-houiworkshops. Thursday morning NMEA. members directly from AIBS. NMEA will have an office where you is free for you to go to other sessions or can meet folks. Monday evening, we'll Conference chair Valerie Chase has pro- explore local attractions like the zoo and vided answers to questions you may have a giant Sea Swap and sharing ses- science center. Sea Grant folks have a sion where you carfineet others. have about the conference. *b. meeting Thursday morning. Thursday afternoon, we'll visit the Tennessee . Aquarium in Chattanooga. How were the talks scheduled? Where are my registration materials? I tried to make sets of things which had common themes. Some things did not In late April, AIBS mailed a red, white Why ride the bus to the aquarium? fit easily together. I let the symposia set and blue registration brochure to all If you are heading home to the south, some of the themes: Bridging the Gap NMEA members. NMEA's mane was you may want to check-out of the (Monday), Achieving Diversity (Tues- listed among those of several other so- dorms, drive to Chattanooga, then con- day) and Global Change (Wednesday). cieties, so you may not have noticed it. tinue on from there. Otherwise, take the If you need to receive another copy of the Hope this helps. See you in Knoxville, bus, unless you are ready for a 2-hour, registration packet, call Valerie Chase at night drive back to the dorms on a road Valerie. (410) 576-3887 or fax your request to that may still be under construction. (410) 659-0116. Please be sure to pro- vide your name and address. Don't teachers pay half price? Registration Orochur : 45 4Sth AIRS Annual Muting Muting If you are a full-time K-12 classroom Why aren't any NMEA sessions teacher, register as a graduate student listed? and include a note on school letterhead. NMEA sessions will be listed in a pro- giving your school name, district and gram mailed to folks who have regis- subject(s) taught. The half-price special tered for the AIBS conference. Only two for teachers and students means others NMEA events require F e-registration: subsidize their costs: please do not the Auction and the Mr. and Mrs. Fish abuse this courtesy. Show ($6 for food) and the evening at the Tennessee Aquarium ($43 with bi "77.7.::;;;;... ride). They are field trips'No: 29 and 30 in the brochure. Be sure to pre-register INSIDE Look inside this issue of NMEA news for abstracts for NMEA symposia, workshops and contributed papers. And remember, NMEA members can also attend all the AIRS sessions at this year's joint conference. 3 2 Conference Abstracts NMEA "1994 Annual marine lab. The teachers are then pro- tivity. How do humans impact this PLACE vided opportunities to incorporate cur- world? Our time together will conclude University ci Tennessee and the rent research into their classrooms with discussion and activities in our ef- Knoxville Convention Center. NMEA through activities and curriculum devel- fort to answer this question. conference headquarters will be in the opment. The interdisciplinary nature of Convention Center in Meeting Room 9. marine science crosses all subject boundaries and provides the perfect ve- SYMPOSIUM: Bridging the Gap Infus- hicle for an interdisciplinary course of Saturday, August 6, afternoon ing Marine Research into the Classroom. study. The excitement and allure of the Organized by John Dindo, Dauphin Is- NMEA Board long-range planning meeting. ocean captures the imagination and at- land Sea Lab;.Box 369, Dauphin Island, AL tention of teachers and students alike. 36528(205/861 21411. Sunday, August 7 Sharon H. Walker. Gulf Coast Re- John Dindo. Dauphin Island Sea Lab, NMEA board meeting search Lab/Mississippi-Alabama Sea AL. Dauphin Island Sea Lab's Discovery Grant, Ocean Springs, MS. Project-Ma- Hall Program Linking Research With K- rine Discovery A Series of Exemplary Monday, August 8, morning 12 Education. Environmental Education Programs. WORKSHOP: Saving the Sea: How For the past 22 years the Discovery Hall Since 1')87, Project Marine Discovery Teachers and Scientists Can Contribute Program has offered marine education (PMD) has invited K-12 students to par- to Marine Conservation in the Classroom programs to grades K-12. As a marine ticipate in interactive, hands-on experi- From Middle Schools to Colleges. research institute, the Dauphin Island ences involving: horseshoe crabs; Sea Lab links current research programs Alison D. Merow. Center for Marine endangered species; marine and aquatic to the K-12 curriculum. Scientists at the Conservation, Washington, DC 20036 pollution; marshes, estuaries, and wet- Sea Lab give talks to all grade level stu- (202/429-5609). lands; deep-sea vents and benthic com- dents and help in developing curricu- munities; fish biology; habitat loss; plant A demonstration of activities and a dis- lum for use in the program. The Hall and animal diversity; oceanic profiles; cussion of marine policy and how to af- Program is based around hands on conservation and preservation; and en- fect it. Topics covered include marine learning experiences. The Lab utilizes re- vironmental stewardship. To further fa- pollution, marine sanctuaries, fishery search vessel trips into the estuary as cilitate "bridging the gap" between management and the Marine Mammal well as salt marsh excursions to help research and the classroom, workshops Protection Act. Featured publications: make a lasting impression. The yearn and undergraduate/graduate courses Sanctuary Games, Save our Seas Curricu- for knowledge about our oceans' inservice are offered for preservice and lum, Fish for the Future: A Citizen's crosses all age barriers, including an ac- teachers. All of these programs occur at Guide and The Incidental Capture of ]Ma- tive elderhostel program. The growth in thelaboratory'sJ.L. Scott Marine Edu- research and understanding of marine rine Mammals. Come play Sanctuary cation Center and Aquarium in Bilo'i, environments helps to stimulate stu- Bingo, the Feeding Game, and learn MS. The center has about 75,1)00 guests how to translate Government Speak. dents in science classes. Networking ma- annually of which the PMD programs rine education and research programs Take away lots of materials. comprise 30,000 participants. with other NMEA members helps to keep this one of the best programs in WORKSHOP: The Marine Environ- the nation. CONTRIBUTED PAPERS: Programs ment and You: Reflections of Human Im- Rick Tinnin. University of Texas, Port That Bridge the Gap: Marine and Aquatic pacts on the Marine World with Aransas. Marine Field Experiences for Science For Students and Adults. Robyn Elementary Physical, Chemical and Bio- Teachers and Students On the Texas Gulf Dobyns , Tennessee Aquarium, Chat- logical Labs, Curriculum and Sharing. Coast. tanooga, TN 37401 (615/265-0695). Doima Diane, Lisa Facciponti, Amy Meyer, Katrina Barrett and Catki De- For the past 19 years, the Marine Educa- Charlene Dindo. Mobile Co. Public tion Services (MES) program at the UT Schools, Dauphin Island, AL. Kids, Crabs, lisle. Mystic Marinelife Aquarium, Mystic, Marine Sciences Institute has offered and Cockle Shelly Hands-On Activities From CT 06355 (203/572-5955). field experiences to an average of 9,500 Teaching Science in Grades K-4. Incorporated in the workshop will be visiting school students each year. The "Let's Get Physical," a lab looking at the During this overview of the Christa research ves- core of the program is a 57' physical and chemical properties of McAuliffe Fellowship project entitled sel which serves as a floating classroom, water. The dynamics of marine commu- "Kids, Crabs, and Cockle Shells," partici- providing hands-on experiences ib over nities, the niches available, and the pants will see slides of developmentally 5,000 students each year. The MES pro- physical and behavioral adaptations of appropriate activities for young chil- workshops gram also hosts 17 teacher marinc organisms will be examined us- dren, teachers and parents which intro- where over 800 classroom teachers inter- ing felt boards, shadow plays and crea- duce them to Alabama's coastal act with faculty and researchers at the 4 3 academic opportunities and careers in MARE is a school-wide, inbvdiscipli- habitats. The project indudes marshes, maritime archeology. nary ocean studies program which uses an estuary, Mobile Bay, seashores and marine habitats to bririg tc 'ife the the maritime forest. Activities incorpo- Karen Blyler. Cooperative Extension, themes of science described in Project rate math and science skills and con- Washington Sate University, Puyallup. cepts related to marine environments. 2061 and the California Science Frame- The Homestead Assessment System: A Children count, group, graph, classify, The program is appropriate for work. Educational Tool To Help You Protect measure, record, report, sort, label, ex- any school, inland or coastal and is cur Your Drinking Water. amine and identify animals and plants rently being used system wide in Reno, that inhabit the coastline. These activi- In most rural areas of our country, well NV. The MARE curriculum and inserv- ties stimulate the understanding of sci- water is the major source for a home- ices provide access to challenging sci- ence application anywhere. Discussion stead's drinking water. Thus, it makes ence instruction for all students, and handouts conclude the talk. sense to prevent contaminated ground- including language minority students water from entering well areas. through hands-on sheltered instruction Brian Fong. Cape Cod Floating Class- Horce*A"Syst is a unique awareness- and cooperative learning techniques. room, Barnstable, MA. Whales and building tool that allows rural home- MARE helps schools implement a year- Other Marine Life: Translating Science stead owners an opportunity to assess long science curriculum which is articu- and Interpreting Research. how their homestead activities (water lated across subjectsond grade levels. use, farm/home waste management, This paper discusses the education fo- The year is highlighted at each school dangerous product storage, etc.) may be cus of a whale watch and marine sci- with a week-long Ocean Week celebra- affecting their groundwater/drinking ence program on Cape Cod waters. tion which includes special projects, water quality. The program uses easy, Rather than simply watching whales, guest speakers, field trips, and cross step by step worksheets that allow the the participants are provided with pre- grade student peer teaching. MARE of- owner to rank these activities. Rankings and post-trip materials that complement fers a residential Summer Institute, identify any high risk activities for the activities students engage in on whole faculty inservices, and on-site groundwater contamination and sug- board. By studying landforms and ex- support during Ocean Week. This work- gest action plans to correct the problems. amining biological and water samples, shop will include hands-on activities de- students view the big picture, how Robyn Dobyns. Tennessee Aquarium, signed for use in ethnically and whales and other marine life interact Chattanooga. The Tennessee Aquarium: linguistically diverse classrooms. within their ecosystem. Programs are de- a "Fresh" Look at Freshwater Habitats. signed by dynamic and experienced WORKSHOP: Fish Banks, Ltd., The educators in response to teacher needs Informal institutions translate science Simulation That Changes the Way Your for the public. Get a "fresh" new per- and area curricular requirements. A fo- High School or College Students Think science spective on the freshwater habitats of cus is on techniques to translate About Marine Resources, Economics and the Tennessee River. Follow the river into English, interpreting research find- Group Problem Solving. Kam Burnette- from its origins as a small spring high in ings for visitors. Kurie Institute for Policy and Social Science the Appalachian Mountains as it flows Research, University of New Hampshire, Steve IL Russell. Marine Option Pro- over hills and plains, creating habitats Durham 03824 (603/862- 2186). gram, University of Hawaii, Honolulu. for various life forms. The Tennessee Experiential Opportunities in Maritime Fish Banks, Ltd. is an engaging group and Ohio Rivers flow into the mighty Archeology and History at the University simulation, assisted by one micro -com- Mississippi River. Hundreds of miles puter, that illustrates the dynamics of re- of Hawaii. downstream, great swamps are formed newable resource management. This in the low lying Mississippi delta. As The University of Hawaii's Marine Op- interdisciplinary progrim enhances criti- fresh water gives way to salt, the Gulf of tion Program has, over the past six cal thinking, comn,unication and group Mexico is formed, teeming with life nur- years, developed a field school training problem solving skills, reinforces the tured by the freshwater veins of the program in maritime archeology survey- use of technology-in teaching and con- land. ing techniques. The goals of the field veys principles of economics and envi- school are to teach a strong conserva- ronmental science. Certified as an tion ethic in regards to submerged cul- Monday, August 8, afternoon exemplary educational program by the tural resources and to provide basic . US Department of EducatiOn, it is one of WORKSHOP: MARE: A School-Wide, training in skills (scientific diving, un- the National Diffusion Network's "Edu- Interdisciplinary Ocean Studies Program, derwater and shoreline mapping and cational Programs that Work." De- Using Marine Habitats to Bring to Life the surveying and video and photo docu- signed by Dr. Dennis Meadows for Themes of Science. Roberta Dean, mentation) necessary to conduct non-in- adult policy makers, Fish Banks, Ltd is MARE, Lawrence Hall of Science, Univer- vasive surveys of these resources. This , effective with high school and College sity of California, Berkeley, CA 94720 and ac- paper will discuss the mechanics students. It is used in 36 nations and all (510/642-5008). complishments of the field school and 50 states: the importance of incorporating mari- time archeology and history into the ma- rine curriculum at all training levels. It will also briefly discuss post-secondary 5 4 Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, MS Scott Stratton. Monterey Bay Aquar- CONTRIBUTED PAPERS. Bridging 39566 (601/374-5550). ium, Monterey, CA. Live from Monterey The GapImproving Understanding of Canyon. Science Through Teacher Education Pro- David Lloyd Scott. Environmental grams and New Technological Applica- Studies Center, Mobile Co. Public This presentation will focus on various tions. Joy Wolf. Sea World, San Diegc, Schools, Mobile, AL. A Wetlands Experi- elements of Live from Monterey Canyon, CA 92109 (6191226-3640). ence for Inner-City Elementary School Stu- a cooperative educational program sup- dents. ported by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Lynda R. Flage, Eric Pyle, Jay and the Monterey Bay quarium Re- Calkins and Steve Oliver. University Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consor- search Institute (MBARI). Live video of Georgia, Athens. Identifying key ele- tium, in cooperation with Auburn Uni- from a remotely operated unmanned ments of a successful inservice teacher versity and the Alabama Sea Grant submersible operating deep in the Mon- course: an evaluation of a two-week resi- Extension Service, piloted a project to terey submarine canyon is beamed via dential field course, Using the Marine enhance the fourth grade science pro- microwave from a research.ship to the gram in Mobile County's inner-city Environment for Integrating Math, Sci- auditorium at the Monterey Bay Aquar- schools through field excursions. Stu- ence, and Social Issues. ium. Visitors have the opportunity to dents and teachers engaged in a "mini- We are desperately attempting to meet. see these live images in addition to sam- course" on wetlands and marine life the outcry of equipping our science ples selected on request from over 180 using the Environmental Studies Cen- teachers while staying within the budg- still and video images cataloged on la- ter's wetlands areas, wildlife exhibits etary limits. One must ask "What makes ser discs. An interpreter standing at the and.marine teaching aquarium. Teacher a successful inservice teacher field study podium in front of an 8' by 10 ' screen inservice, learning objectives, pre/post course?" The University of Georgia's selects images and fields questions from trip planning, field trip activities, re- Marine Extension Service at Skidaway the audience. Real time radio communi- source materials and overall prograrh Island has provided an Eisenhower sup- cations with the scientists on board the evaluation will be discussed. ported two-week inservice teacher field research ship may also be incorporated Terrence Seldom. National Sea Grant course for the past six years. Analysis of into the program. Live from Monterey PrograM, Silver Spring, MD. Reinvest- pre-and post-test data, interviews of par- Canyon offers visitors firsthand experi- ticipants and course creators and vari- ing Marine Education Dividends. ence with on going deep sea research be- ous site visits resulted in the emergence ing conducted by MBARI and the At age 13, this presenter and his young of recurrent key components pointing to Monterey Bay Aquarium. friends were introduced to SCUBA div- the success of this program. ing by a member of the National Asso- Joy Wolf. Sea World, San Diego, CA. ciation of Black SCUBA Divers. That Laurie E. Usher. Enviro-ed, Bainbridge Shamu TV: Free Live Programs With Sea experience provided positive role mod- Island, WA. Wetlands EducationA World Scientists and Veterinarians. els who became extended family, rein- Statewide Teacher Workshop Program in Make the connection! Researchers need forcing values learned at home. That Washington. to be linked with students, providing experience also provided the founda- This four-year teacher workshop pro- role models, information and inspira- tion for a continuing quest to broaden gram has trained over 300 teachers; post- tion for science. To this end, Sea World minorities' knowledge of potential ca- workshop evaluations indicate that provides free interactive television pro- reers in the sciences. This presentation wetland action projects are being con- grams to schools nationwide. Scientists, provides an overview of experiences in ducted by 85% of the trained teachers. animal care specialists and veterinarians organizing programsthrough both share their love of science and animals professional and personal support Jan A. Hodges. Virginia Institute of Ma- in this monthly series designed to en- that foster marine and environmental rine Science. Gloucester Point. Oceanog- hance science and career education. science education foy children. raphy Online: An Introduction to Educational Computer Networking. Sharon H. Walker and Lundie Monday, August 8, evening Spence. Sea Grant Programs, Gulf A brief introduction to educational com- Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean NMEA SEA SWAP AND SEA FARE puter networking with an emphasis on Springs, MS and North Carolina State resources available to teachers through Meet with your fellow NMEA folks. University, Raleigh, NC. Operation Path- Internet. On-line databases, software, Bring materials to trade, information to finder: An Introduction To Oceanogra- and information are available, but it share or requests for help. Come find phy and Coastal Processes For takes time and effort to locate and re- your friends and plan your social week. Elementary and Middle School Teachers. trieve them. The author is compiling a directory to these resources and a guide A network of Sea Grant educators has Tuesday, August 9, morning for accessing them. developed a program to increase the SYMPOSIUM: Achieving Diversity: awareness and understanding of ocean- Marine and Environmental Education ography and coastal processes, as well SYMPC6IUM: From SubmetsNes to For Minorities and Women. Organized by as improve teaching techniques, among Sharon H. Walker and Linda C. rooms: Satellites, Downlinks, Science and You. elementary and middle school teachers Skupien, Sea Grant Program, Gulf Coast Organized by Joy Wolf, Sea World, San Diego, who teach predominately minority stu- dents. The three semester hour, gradu- CA 92109 (619 226-3540). 5 include: developing dichotomous keys ate course occurs in six regions with a John Dindo. Dauphin Island Sea Lab, for classroom use, an edible lab with maximum of 20 students per region. Par- Dauphin Island, AL. Hard Bottom Com- shark and flounder, Hide and Protect, tiiipants are selected by NMEA chap- munities off Alabama With A Deep Dive face painting, and "everything yeu al- ters. At the-completion of the course, to the Methane Seeps. ways wanted to know about a fish but they have the lesson plans, staff devel- In 1' 3 local shrimpers were curious were afraid to ask." Materials will in- opment programs and resource materi- about rocks that they were catching in clude: stencil patterns, fish recipes, als developed for their grade level. their trawls. They brought them to the game suggestions, small aquaria instruc- Margaret Howell. J. L Scott Marine Dauphin Island Sea Lab and, from that tions, fish poster suggestions, hints for Education Center, Ocean Springs, MS. initial contact, a research investigation microscope use, resource lists and more. Minority Math: Multiplying Resources led us to the examination of low profile Fish are fun! Come see and do! hardbottom areas off the Alabama for Minority Marine Education. coast. Oxygen and carbon dating re- A variety of sponsoring agencies and in- vealed the rocks to range from 18,000 - WORKSHOP: Fish Banks, Ltd., The stitutions with established marine and 30,000 years old. This corresponded to Simulation That Changes the Way Your environmental science programs joined changes in sea level and depicted the ex- High School and College Students Think forces in 1992 and 1993 to pilot a pro- tent of the Florida Panhandle and Ala- About Marine Resources, Economics and gram through which older minority stu- bama coasts. Associated with these Group Problem Solving. Karen dents served as mentors for younger hardbottoms are soft corals (gorgoni- Bumette-Kurie. ones. This presentation outlines the pro- ans) which enhance the reef type com- gram, some pitfalls to avoid and the munity. Our research efforts extended See Monday afternoon listings for full benefits observed in mentors and out onto the shelf in deeper water and description. younger students. Sponsors included required the use of a manned submers- the Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Con- ible. With this capability, we were able Tuesday, August 9, afternoon sortium, the Gulf Coast research Labora- to examine reef structures and dive to tory, the University of West Florida and SYMPOSIUM: Coastal Hard Bottom an offshore methane seep at 2,000 ft. the YMCA. Communities: A New Look Organized by John Dindo, Dauphin Island Sea Lab, Wilda Pounds, Tammy Mauney and Dauphin Island, AL 36528 (205/861-2141). CONTRIBUTED PAPERS: Achieving Linda Clifton. Booneville High School, Diversity: Marine and Aquatic Educa- Booneville, MS. Project TACO: Take a Lundie Spence. Sea Grant Program, tion Programs. Sylvia M. James, National Class Outdoors. North Carolina State University, Aquarium in Baltimore, MD 21202 Raleigh. Undersea Oases: the Science of The lower percentages of women in the (410/576-3875). North Carolina Hard Bottoms. fields of math and science can be traced Valerie Chase. National Aquarium in back to early education. The educational The North Carolina continental shelf Baltimore, MD. Education Programs in Co- system tends to push young women ecological and geochemical investiga- into traditional roles while encouraging operation With a Large Urban School Dis- tions focus on the reasons for high pro- their male counterparts to become engi- trict, Including Teacher Inservice Funded by ductivity and nutrient fluxes at or near neers, marine scientists or computer spe- Howard Hughes Medical Institute. geological outcrops, known as hard bot- cialists. This presentation will show toms. Added to a major research grant Learn how one public aquarium works how one north Mississippi school, with were educationai development funds to with its community schools in an effort the help of the Mississippi-Alabama Sea produce a video to bring results to the to improve science education in a large Grant Consortium and the Gulf Coast public sector, particularly in school sci- urban district with a particular empha- Research Laboratory, has successfully ence courses. Discussion, the video and sis on teacher education and curriculum used experiences in marine and environ- related activities will be presented. development support. Included will be mental science to encourage women to a consideration of fundinvources that Bill Hastie. Oregon Dept. of Fish and take higher level science courses and have enhanced the cooperation possible. Wildlife, Newport. Oregon's Reefs. consider science-related careers. Rod IL Spmatt and Anne Lindsay. Looking west from coastal Oregon, the WORKSHOP: Something Fishy: Teach- University of South Carolina, Beaufort. Pacific.Ocean conceals the nature of the ing Methodsnd Materials For a Success- The Effect of Summer Experiential Ma- continental shelf. Most visualize it as a ful Unit About Fish For Grades 4-6. rine Science Programs on Science Inter- Casey Harrison, Dana Roberts and flat slope, eventually dropping off to the ests of At-Risk Minority Youth. deep ocean. But, if the water is removed, John Diplacido. Discovery Hall Pro- a myriad of rocky reefs and pinnacles gram, Dauphin Island Sea Lab, Dauphin Is- Twenty-six minority students in grades fills the "landscape." The significance of 4-8 from St. Helena Island, SC took part land, AL 36528 (205/861-2141). . these reefs to the public and the msearch in two one-week science camps provid- An exciting assortment of teaching tools surrounding them is communicated to ing hands-on activities in barrier island for a fourth through sixth grade marine settings. Students were identified as at- Oregonians through education efforts at biology unit. Participants will take a risk for dropping out of school based on many levels. This session looks at the re- fast, full swim through a fish's world the Beaufort County school district pro- search and how it is being used in Ore- via hands-on activities and dynamic vis- file for potential drop outs. Participants gon schools. ual aids and hand outs. Activities will 7 6 This paper will'demonstrate the ease of SYMPOSIUM: Presenting the Gulf of were pre- and post-tested for science water quality testing with equipment knowledge and attitudes toward science Maine: Deep Blues To A Greener Future? Getting now available for the classroom. activities. Results of the post-test indi- Organized by: Jeanne Meggison, Gulf of students at all level.; and the community cated a significant positive attitudinal Maine Marine Education Association, Ken- by at large "turned en" to water quality change toward science activities at the nebunk, ME 04043 (207/499-2445). approach to a hands-on participatory end of each camp. Follow up of student Jeanne Meggison and Jeff Sandler. education encourages participants to participation in school science activities "think globally and act locally" in ac- Outreach specialist, Kennebunk, ME is ongoing. Funded by South Carolina cepting stewardship as a role for them- and Mr. and Mrs. Fish, South Portland, Sea Grant. ME. From Space to Our Own Backyards: selves in their own backyards. Sylvia M. James. National Aquarium TraVeling With Water Through the Gulf in Baltimore, MD. Junior Aquarist Sum- of Maine Watershed. Tuesday, August 9, evening mer Camp for Minority Youth. This presentation is a multimedia-me- NMEA board planning meeting in- The Junior Aquarist Summer Science dia introduction to the Gulf of Maine cluding new board members Camp program funded by the National symposium. The intricate relationship Ecological Society of America Science Foundation is a unique opportu- between o.ar own life cycles and water Awards and Past President's Ad- nity for minority students to get an in- will be explained utilizing satellite and dress By Dr. Jane Lubchenco, Marine troduction to science and its GIS images, interspersed with images of- applications in the real world. Students Ecologist, Oregon State University people, places and the wildness of this in grades 7-9 who reside in Baltimore unique area. The text combines excerpts Dr. Lubchenco gave the very popular City or County have instruction in ma- from the writings of Jacques Cousteau video tape address for 1992 NMEA and the words of Chief Seattle with defi- rine and aquatic science, conduct hands- meeting in Oregon and invited us to on research projects and explore career nitions from present day environmental- hear her in person this year. strategies in this four week program. ists to inform and inspire participants Additionally, the program is designed towards affirmative global action and to encourage the Junior Aquarists to Wednesday, August 10, morning education. continue their interest and involvement SYMPOSIUM: Communicating the Sci- Dean Meggison. Kennebunk High in the sciences through various student of ence, the Issues and the Importance School, ME. The Dynamics and Physiol- opportunities at the National Aquarium Global Change. Organized by Vicki ogy of the Gulf of Main". in Baltimore. Clark and Lee Larkin. Sea Grant Pro- The Gulf of Maine is described as a "sea Science, gram, Virginia Institute of Marine WORKSHOP: MARE: A School-Wide, beside a sea;" as separate from the At- Gloucester Point, 23062 (804/642-7169). Interdisciplinary Ocean Studies Pro- lantic Ocean as the Mediterranean Sea. Bring gram, Using Marine Habitats To Project Earthlink, Lynn Mortensen. The causes and effects of this separation To Life The Themes of Science. Roberta Global Change Program, Arlington, VA. class- are explored in this paper utilizing Dean. Global Change National Education In- bot- room activities regarding currents, itiatives. tom topography, tides, beach processes See Monday afternoon listings for full and sea level i ise. Handouts and re- description. Participants will explore the potential source lists will be provided. linkages among marine education and national education initiatives on global Susan Sedenka. Narragansett Elemen- DISCUSSION: Achieving Diversity: change. Curriculum materials, training tary School, Gorham, ME. Hands-On and satellite Reaching Out To Diverse Audiences the programs, Internet usage, Watershed and Wetlands Education in Challenge of Aquarium, Zoo and Mu- teleconferencing will all be discussed. Maine. and the seum Programming. Pat Rutowski Special activities in celebration of 1995 Teaching about watersheds and wet- Jordan O'Rylee. Monterey Bay Aquar- 25th anniversary of Earth Day in the thirteen fed- lands can be the ultimate challenge for ium, Monterey, CA 93940 (408/648-4858). are being planned by and the elementary teacher. This paper will eral agencies of Project Earthlink How do we get the messages of our or- demonstrate simple and inexpensive Earth Day USA. ganizations out to diverse audiences? hands-on interdisciplinary Gulf of Participants will be asked to share ele- Sharon Meeker and Gail Shelton. Maine education techniques for the Maine/New Hampshire Sea Grant Pro- ments of their outreach programs, dis- classroom. The majority of this informa- set up Gulf of Maine cuss the particular challenges to gram, Durham, NH and tion is easily converted to any class- populations programs serving diverse Marine Education Association. Getting room, anywhere. Handouts and and how to succeed in these efforts. Peo- Connected. resource lists provided. ple with existing programs are encour- Studying global change makes us all re- Ann Reid. Sea Grant Program, Univer- aged to bring their edcational alize the interconnections which exist materials to hann out. sity of New Hampshire, Durham. Get- Come and among global change issues. ting Students and the Community play global change games and experi- Involved in a Monitoring Project. issues that global ence the networks of changes are generating. A set of global 8 7 See Monday morning listings for full Harriet Stubbs. North Carolina State change games will be available for par- description. ticipants to take name. University, Raleigh. Scientist-Teacher In- teractions on Global Change. Lyle Sonia Sea Grant Program, Louisi- Wednesday, August 10, p.m. This presentation will feature examples ana State University, Baton Rouge. Pro- of hands-on activities designed to be in- ject TELLUS: Interpretive Videos for SYMPOSIUM Non-Point Water Pollu- fused into established curricula in tion Study of Wildcat Creek, A Tributary of Middle School Science. grades 4-12. Based in current scientific the Kansas River, funded by EPA and This session will describe a materials de- research. the activities were developed KDHE and done by Manhattan High velopment project recently funded by by teachers and reviewed by scientists, School independent study students. Organ - the National Science Foundation. Pro- educators and students. lied and presented by Dru Clark and her ject TELLUS is a series of video lessons students. Manhattan High School, Manhat- Michael S. Spranger. Sea Grant Pro- designed for middle school audiences. tan, KS 66502 (913/587-2100). gram, University of Washington, Seat- Five of the six interactive programs cover global change topics related to the tle. Leopold, Global Environmental Ethics This symposium will present the actual states bordering the Gulf of Mexico. The and A Call to Arms to the Education work of high school students, presented sixth program covers the scientific proc- Community. by the students and their instructor. The ess or the nature of scientific inquiry. program will be broken down into the This discussion will focus on.the devel- The five topics include exotics, biodiver- following parts: opment of global envil-onmental educa- sity, water quality/pollution, climate tion programs which attempt to bring The genesis of the program: an EPA- change and population. These interdisci- the concept of "thinking globally, acting funded and KDHE- administered pro- plinary programs will include elements locally" into the classroom and work- gram designed for high school students of physical, earth and life science. Each place. Aldo Leopold has been recog- to collect and analyze data regarding video lesson will integrate an activity nized as being first in Western water quality. It allows teachers to that will involve the audience. intellectual history to advocate broad evaluate students through performance Vicki Osis. Sea Grant Program, Hat- ethical responsibility and action toward criteria designed beforehand and the human and nonhuman natural field Marine Science Center, Oregon shared with the students who are doing world. This presentation will use obser- independent study/research, not a regu- State University, Newport. Global vations from Leopold's classic Sand Change Hands-On Activities. larly scheduled class, the ten parameters Country Almanac and modem-day con- will be discussed and compared with a This session will present an introduc- temporaries in challenging educators to more traditional grading system, and ex- tion to global change curriculum with amples will be given to show stumbling cultivate a global, ecological conscience emphasis on global warming and popu- in students, colleagues and friends. The blocks as well as effectiveness in this ap- lation growth activities. Samples of cur- session will include examples of activi- proach to learning. riculum materials and demonstrations ties and interactive discussion. of the activities used during the Na- Use of instruments, equipment and tional Science Foundation/Oregon Sea measurements: Chemical analysis of Grant funded workshop for middle water using a spectrophotometer, con- WORKSHOP: Living in Water: An In- school teachers will be presented. ductivity meter, digital titrator and pH terdisciplinary Science Curriculum For meter. Velocity measurements and bio- Roseanne Fortner,and Victor J. Grades 4-7. Martha Nichols. National logical sampling. Determination of lan- Mayer. Ohio State University, Colum- Aquarium in Baltimore, MD 21202 duse of the watershed of the creek by bus. Global Change in the Secondary Cur- (410/576-3849). use of a grid and aerial photographs. riculum: An Earth Systems Approach. Living in Water is a set of thirty-six, Data collection, storage, manipulation Where does global change fit into the hands-on science activities that encour- and interpretation: use of computers precollege curriculum? Using an Earth age students to explore science proc- and special programs to manipulate Systems approach to the teaching of sci- esses. In this workshop, sample data. The annual report, emphasizing activities suitable from one class period ence offers numerous infusion opportu- graphs that will compare and contrast nities. Current efforts at science or less that can be used no matter where data based on season, temperature, curriculum restructuring indicate this you teach. Collect, organize and inter- water volume (especially before and af- approach may be an answer to needs pret data as-we test the physical proper- ter the Flocid of '93) and site differences. ties of fresh and salt water and examine for relevance and renewed interest in Advertising creeks to the public: discus- how these properties affect organisms science. The National Science Founda- sions on conveying earth wise messages and habitats. Come prepared to get a lit- tion has supported curriculum develop- to the community: elementary students tle wet and walk away with copies of se- ment efforts that resulted in the to adults. Water conservation, respect of production of "Activities for the Chang- lected activities. riparian habitat, riparian biology, effects ing Earth System," a book of 20 class- WORKSHOP: Saving the Sea: How teach- of human development on creeks, the room-ready activities for middle and ers and Scientists Can Contribute to Marine Flood of 1993s impact on creeks of the high school science. This session will C.onservation in the Classroom From Mid- Kansas prairie, and other creek-related highlight the topics and approaches de- dle Schools to Colleges. Alison D. Merow. topics. Ideas will be given on methods veloped in this book. of arousing public awareness. 8 SYMPOSIUM Writing for Publication Through slides and live animal presenta- CONTRIBUTED PAPERS: Marine tions get one educator's perspective of In Marine Science and Maritime Studies. Education. John Trowbridge. Louisiana acquisition, maintenance and use of live Organized by WM. Ray Heitzmann. Vil- State University, Baton Rouge, 70803 specimens in an education department. (504/383-9854). lanova University, Villanova, PA 19085 (610/519-4618). Vicki Clark. Sea Grant Program, Vir- Howard D. Walters. Gulf Coast Re- ginia Institute of Marine Science, search Laboratory, Ocean Springs, MS. A step:by-step (from idea to submis- Gloucester. Can We Stop the Zebra Mus- The Use of Qualitative Data in Program sion) approach to manuscript construc- sel? tion and publication. The presentation Evaluation For Marine and Global Sci- will focus on generating manuscript ence Education. The zebra mussel is one of many exotic ideas, locating outlets, query letters, species threatening the integrity of eco- The Gulf Coast Research Laboratory im- manuscript format, working with edi- systems in the United States. Even plements a number of nationally recog- tors. Examples of various types of pro- though these species cost billions of dol- nized educational programs in marine fessional, technical and scholarly lars to human health, agriculture and in- and global science. Efforts have been un- publications will be used to illustrate the dustry, information on exotics does not dertaken to more fully assess the short writing/publishing process. appear in many science curricula. This and long-term impact of these pro- session will present curriculum materi- grams, utilizing qualitative data Nora Deans. Monterey Bay Aquarium, als designed to introduce students in sources. Quantitative data have been Monterey, CA. Writing For Publication: grades 8-12 to the zebra mussel and utilized substantially in program evalu- the Current Editor's Perspective. other exotic species. Problem solving ac- ation, monitoring, and planning since tivities using current scientific research Participants will gain an insight to the 1987, but it is believed that a comple- data will be demonstrated. Participants publication process from an editorial mentary picture of program impact can will receive a copy of the teacher re- perspective. While "omments will be be developed from qualitative sources, source packet. made relative to book publishing, this particularly in a multiple-program edu- session will focus largely upon writing cation center. Eleanor Abrams. Louisiana State Uni- and publishing issues related to Cur- versity, Baton Rouge. Can Life Survive John Trowbridge. Louisiana State Uni- rent: The Journal of Marine Education. Without the Sun: High School Students versity, Baton Rouge. Gulf literacy: A Specifically, it will focus upon ideas for Comparing Photosynthesis and Chemo- Marine Science-Based Model of Scientific articles, manuscript style and submis- synthesis. Literacy. sion procedures, including some "Do's and Don'ts" in working with editors. Although green plants utilize the sun's A well-established trend in science edu- energy, most organisms depend on a cation reform is the move towards the Edward Rock. Scott Foresman Publica- continuous external supply of energy- goal of science literacy as evidence by tions, Glenville, IL. Textbook Writing in rich organic molecules. Chemosynthesis Project 2061. Attributes of science liter- Science and Marine Science. might have been a major pathway for acy include: understanding key con- This presentation will focus upon the supplying that organic richness in the cepts and principles of science and textbook publishing business from ob- early days of life on earth. The compari- understanding newspaper articles and taining a position as a reviewer through son of photosynthesis and chemosynthe- graphics collaboration to publication. A detailed sis provides a conceptual linkage for Joyce Roberts, Margaret Howell and discussion of what textbook publishers high school biology students to under- Robin Berry. J.L. Scott Marine Science look for in a book proposal and an stand that energy is a primary require- Center and Aquarium, Ocean Springs, author will be covered. The role of fi- ment of life. A slide presentation and nances, adoption procedures, editor- MS. AA (Aches to Applause) For Marine hands-on activity will contrast energy- author relationships, royalties, types of Outreach Educators - We Deliver Too! fixing cycles of these very different pro- textbooks, and related issues will be dis- ducers. This paper will focus on The key to wise marine, aquatic and cussed. photosynthesis, chemosynthesis, energy land stewardship comes from educa- capture and transfer, and the cycling of Thomas Greene. Fort Hamilton High tion. To effectively reach audiences re- matter. gionally, often creatures and educators School, Brooklyn, NY. The Case Study of from watery and dry environments a Marine Science Textbook Author. Lundie Spence. Sea Grant Program, must go inland - into classrooms. The lo- North Carolina State University, The struggle of textbook writing will be gistics of such a program can be a night- Raleigh. The Death of a Whale: What chronicled. Problems of locating a pub- mare or a wonderful dream, ending in lisher, working with co-authors, meet- Can We Learn? staff death or elation. Learn firsthand ing deadlines, writing at an audiences what it takes to make this type of educa- Marine debris is not only an aesthetic level, and related topics will be dis- tion program a success for all involved. problem for recreational beaches, but cussed. The speaker's story will moti- can be a lethal issue for marine animals. Melinda Fry. Tennessee Aquarium, vate prospective authors while alerting December, 1992, a juvenile female them to potential pitfalls. Chattanooga. Can't Touch This: A Dis- sperm whale washed ashore on cussion of The Utilization of Live Speci- Wrightsville Beach, NC. During the ne- mens In Education. cropsy, the stomach contents revealed 10

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