Coastal Systems Teacher Institute

About the Program

The aquarium's Coastal Systems Teacher Institute is specifically designed for teachers of 3rd-5th grade students. The program provides opportunities for teachers to:

• Engage in learning about science
• Use coastal ecosystems to teach state content standards
• Explore, question, investigate, collaborate, create
• Integrate content and process skills
• Facilitate language acquisition

Eligibility: 3rd through 5th grade classroom teachers

Requirements:

• Attend all sessions
• Use the curriculum materials with your students
• Conduct a coastal system or classroom project with your students and share the project at the final follow-up session
• Conduct an in-service for your colleagues or a family discovery event at your school site or district

Fee: None

Stipend: Available following completion of program

Credit: Units available through CSU Monterey Bay for an additional fee

Application: To apply for our Teacher Institute, print an application form and return by mail or fax to:

Educator Programs
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Phone: (831) 648-4862
Fax: (831) 647-4526
educatorprograms@mbayaq.org.