Bringing Ocean Science Into K-16 Classrooms
A Re-Introduction to the C-MORE Science Kits
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If you'd like more information, or would like to know more about the C-MORE Kits and upcoming sessions, please email us at stempre@hawaii.edu!
Saturday, May 6th, 2023
9:00 - 11:45 AM
9:00 – 10:30 AM - Program (onsite and virtual hybrid)
10:30 – 11:45 AM - Hands-on Activity and Exploring the Kits (onsite only)
In person on O‘ahu:
Mānoa Innovation Center
2800 Woodlawn Drive, Suite 170
Honolulu, HI 96822
In person on the Hawai‘i Island:
Mokupāpapa Discovery Center
76 Kamehameha Avenue
Hilo, HI 96720
Virtual, via Zoom!
Hear from a NOAA expert about how marine debris affects our ocean environment and current efforts in addressing marine debris.
STEM Pre-Academy teachers will share applications and lessons-learned while adapting the kits for their own students.
In person attendees will explore all the kits, experience a hands-on activity, and discuss strategies for using the kits.
Mark Manuel, Pacific Islands Regional Coordinator, NOAA Marine Debris Program
Mark is a Hawai‘i native, and received his B.S. in Marine Science and M.S. in Tropical Conservation Biology and Environmental Science from UH Hilo. Mark was inspired to pursue this field from a marine science teacher when he was a high school sophomore. He will talk about his personal journey and share about current developments in the battle against marine debris as well as opportunities and resources for teachers and students.
Debb Clevenger, 7th grade Science teacher at Waipahu Intermediate School. Debb is one of our C-MORE hosts and has experience working with most of the kits and will share classroom best practices.
Cristin Priolo, 7th grade Science teacher at DreamHouse ‘Ewa Beach public charter school. Cristin will share her experience using the Marine Debris kit and offer best practices in the classroom.
Jennifer Seki-Wong, 7th and 9th grade Science teacher at University Laboratory school. Jenny will share how she adapted the kits and how the school’s experimental approach drives her own innovative teaching.
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Registration for this session is closed!
If you'd like more information, or would like to know more about the C-MORE Kits and upcoming sessions, please email us at stempre@hawaii.edu!