Workshop participants will have the opportunity to:
- Learn about Great Lakes research from a local scientist.
- Learn about new curriculum and educator resources on maritime transport and local watershed engagement activities that are available through Minnesota Sea Grant, including the Watershed Game.
- Borrow any of the activity kits and/or monitoring equipment that are demonstrated during the event.
Note: A free copy of the Watershed Game will be provided to the first 20 educators who register for this event.
Registration:
Registration is required to attend this event.
Travel stipends are available to educators on an as-needed basis.
Location:
This workshop will be held on Vista Fleet's vessel, the Vista Queen, which will launch and return at 323 Harbor Drive, Duluth, Minnesota 55802.
Who:
This workshop is intended for 4-12th grade teachers and non-formal educators.
What:
This workshop will provide educators with new knowledge about the Great Lakes and new tools to use with upper elementary, middle school, and high school students to teach them about Great Lakes maritime and watershed health concepts.
The workshop will address:
- The Great Lakes maritime transportation system
- Stormwater management
- How land-use choices impact water quality in the Great Lakes
- Education materials, activity kits, and monitoring equipment available for loan
Presenters:
- Kelsey Prihoda, Great Lakes Transportation Extension Educator, Minnesota Sea Grant, University of Minnesota and University of Minnesota Duluth.
- Maggie Karschnia, Stormwater Extension Educator, Minnesota Sea Grant and Water Resources Center, University of Minnesota and University of Minnesota Duluth.
Contact:
- Kelsey Prihoda, Great Lakes Transportation Extension Educator, Minnesota Sea Grant, University of Minnesota and University of Minnesota Duluth.
- Maggie Karschnia, Stormwater Extension Educator, Minnesota Sea Grant and Water Resources Center, University of Minnesota and University of Minnesota Duluth.
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