Teacher Workshops
Exploring Invasive Species in Tampa Bay:
One-Day Teacher Workshop
Multiple invasive species are impacting Tampa Bay so join us for a day of learning about this important topic! The day begins at The Florida Aquarium exploring background content and lesson plans followed by an afternoon at a local nature park investigating and removing invasive species. All content provided will align with state standards. Teachers must participate for the entirety of the program to receive the $80 workshop stipend.
This workshop is made available with grant funding from the Tampa Bay Estuary Program. Space is limited to 24 teachers.
Who: Teachers in grades 4-6 in the following counties (due to grant requirements): Hillsborough, Pinellas, Manatee, Polk, and Pasco.
When: Select one day
Saturday, October 14; 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday, October 21; 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday, November 4; 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Where: The Florida Aquarium,
Carol and Barney Barnett Learning Center Lab;
701 Channelside Drive Tampa FL, 33602
Full capacity is critical to the ongoing availability of grant funding and workshop opportunities. We ask for your cooperation and commitment to this program upon registration. Select a date to register for from the options below. For assistance, contact us at (813) 273-4015 or education@flaquarium.org.
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Molluscs and Microplastics:
Examining plastic pollution trends in Tampa Bay Oysters
Science teachers in grades 9-12 are invited to join The Florida Aquarium for a one-day workshop in plastic pollution trends in Tampa Bay. Through this interactive workshop, educators will participate in STEM activities and receive related curricula for their classroom. A stipend will
be provided to teachers after the completion of the workshop.
During the workshop, teachers will have the opportunity to apply for an additional immersive experience.
Selected educators will join The Florida Aquarium to collect oysters from Tampa Bay. During the spring semester, oysters will be processed and students will participate in a classroom activity to analyze samples from various sites to compare microplastic ingestion. The program concludes with the four school groups participating in a stewardship activity in late Spring, whereby they will make and set oyster shell bags in the Bay.
Who: Science teachers (biology, marine biology, environmental science) in grades 9-12 in the following counties (due to grant restrictions): Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Manatee.
When: Saturday, October 7, 2023; 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Where: The Florida Aquarium
Carol J. and Barney Barnett Learning Center Lab
701 Channelside Drive Tampa FL, 33602
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Full capacity is critical to the ongoing availability of grant funding and workshop opportunities. We ask for your cooperation and commitment to this program upon registration. Click the link below to register. Once you’ve registered, you will receive a confirmation email with materials. For assistance, contact us at (813) 273-4015 or education@flaquarium.org.
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