Workshop
Teaching Oceanography and Earth Science
When:
Saturday, November 14, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. PST (1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. EST)Where:
Online (link will be provided to registered participants)Target Audience:
Teachers for grades K-12Overview:
In this virtual workshop, we will connect with the E/V Nautilus research vessel, currently at sea, to discuss activities for the science classroom, focusing on oceanography, climate science, and geology. Join Brandon Rodriguez from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Megan Cook, manager of educational programs for the Ocean Exploration Trust, as they model activities and resources adapted for the online classroom.
Also, join us earlier in the week for our Teaching Space With NASA live stream to get a primer on this topic from NASA experts. All audiences welcome. A recording will be made available after the live stream.
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