FREE Educator workshops this October - Waves, Wetlands, and Watersheds

Waves, Wetlands, and Watersheds Educator Workshops

When you attend one of the free workshops listed below, you will receive a free copy of the California Coastal Commission's science activity guide for teachers, Waves, Wetlands, and Watersheds. You'll try out some of the activities in the guide and get an overview of the other free educational resources and programs available through the Coastal Commission. You will be eligible for professional growth credit from University of the Pacific upon completing additional work.

REGISTER for a workshop by contacting Annie Kohut Frankel at afrankel@coastal.ca.gov, (415) 597-5888, or (800) Coast4U. Please provide your name, phone number, email, and organization / school / grade as applicable.  These workshops are open to both formal and informal educators.

Registration deadline for these workshops is October 4, 2010.

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Waves, Wetlands, and Watersheds is a classroom activity guide for teachers that addresses California's critical coastal and marine issues such as endangered species, marine debris, coastal geology, water use, and much more. It is aligned to the California State Science Content Standards for grades 3 through 8, and includes Community Action lessons adaptable for all ages up to and beyond grade 12. The connection between inland areas and the ocean is emphasized throughout, so the lessons are relevant for students living in all regions of California. The student pages of the book are available in Spanish. For more information, visit www.coastal.ca.gov/publiced/waves/waves1.html

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Wednesday, October 13, 4-6pm
Mary Vagle Nature Center
Fontana, San Bernardino County
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Thursday, October 14, 4-6pm
Audubon Center at Debs Park
Los Angeles
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Friday, October 15, 4-6pm
Channel Islands Marine Education Center
Oxnard, Ventura County
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Saturday, October 16
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
San Pedro, Los Angeles County
(Time TBA. This workshop will be a half-day event including presentations by Aquarium staff.)