Scholarship application (PDF)2008 Marine Immersion Opportunities
A Scholarship Program from COSEE Great Lakes
In addition to its own sponsored workshops, COSEE Great Lakes has scholarship funds to assist some Great Lakes area teachers in learning about the oceans through experiences sponsored by regional institutions. The ocean education can occur on the Great Lakes or “salty” coastlines. For 2008, teachers may apply for a COSEE scholarship to one of the partner programs listed below. Scholarship award is contingent upon acceptance into the program of choice. Check each program for its application deadlines!
Like other COSEE Great Lakes funding, our support is limited to teachers of grades 4-10, informal educators, and preservice teachers (with advisor approval). Practicing educators have priority. Application should be made to the selected program on the list below, then a copy sent to Marti Martz (mam60@psu.edu) along with the Immersion application. It is possible to apply for more than one marine experience, but only one Marine Immersion scholarship will be awarded to a teacher. We expect to award 20 scholarships in 2008.
Marine Immersion Programs supported for 2008
- Tropical Marine Ecology
August 9-16, 2008 - Roatan Institute for Marine Sciences
- The 2008 COSEE GL Tropical Marine Ecology course will take place at the "Roatan Institute for Marine Sciences" (RIMS) from August 9 -16, 2008. After the success of the 2006 course, RIMS will once again host this educational trip. Roatan is the largest of the Bay Islands, which belong to Honduras, in Central America, and is a world class dive and snorkel location known especially for invertebrates. Topics of study for the course include: coral reef fish and identification, coral reef ecology, coral identification, sea grass beds, mangroves, and rocky shore tidepools. Prices for the trip have not yet been finalized, but they will include a COSEE GL $500 scholarship for educators. Additional information and price notification can be obtained by contacting Helen Domske at hmd4@cornell.edu.
F.T. Stone Laboratory on Lake Erie
3 graduate credits, quarter system
- EARTHSCI 583.03: Geologic Setting of Lake Erie
July, 12-18, 2008 - Lake Erie, OH
- Examination of geologic features along the southern shore of Lake Erie during a week-long van trip, including an interpretation of the geologic history of Ohio in the Lake Erie basin, and an examination of relationships between human activity and the geology of the area. Class will originate from and end at the Fawcett Center in Columbus, Ohio.
- EARTHSCI 584: Principles of Oceanography for Educators
June 15-21, 2008 - F.T. Stone Laboratory, Gibraltar Island, Lake Erie
- Origin, development, and structure of ocean basins and their contents; contemporary oceanic processes of geologic significance. Discussions of effective classroom presentations of oceanographic principles.
- EEOB 785: Stream Ecology for Teachers (at OWC)
July 6-12, 2008 - Old Woman Creek, Huron, OH
- Introduces high school teachers to concepts and methodology of stream ecology. Course held at Old Woman Creek, Huron, Ohio.
- ENR 693: Curriculum Dev and Eval for Great Lakes and Environmental Ed
June 22-28, 2008 - F.T. Stone Laboratory, Gibraltar Island, Lake Erie
- Students convert existing high-quality science activities to interactive internet forms or construct new materials to meet modern curriculum standards. On-island instruction, delayed project submission. Computer required.
Summer 2008 Teacher Institutes at Michigan Tech University
Course registration through Lori Whiting, Professional Development Coordinator: lori@mtu.edu, 906-487-2263, http://wupcenter.mtu.edu
- ED 5641 / FW 5641: Global Change
Gr. 5-12, 2 cr., July 14-18, 2008 - Investigate effects of global change on ecosystems, including impacts of changing climate, elevated carbon dioxide and ozone levels, nitrogen saturation, acid rain, and invasive species. Addresses social studies and science standards. Partial funding from the National Science Foundation. To learn more, contact Joan Chadde (jchadde@mtu.edu).
- ED 5680: Great Lakes Transportation Institute
Gr. 3-12, 2 cr., July 20-25, 2008 in Duluth, MN - Based in Duluth, MN, the largest port on the Great Lakes, participants will explore the historical, economical and environmental aspects of Great Lakes shipping; with visits to iron ore docks, coal docks, specialized cargo facilities, historic lighthouse and an iron ore mine; meet with industry and educators. Addresses social studies and science standards. Supported with a grant from the Great Lakes Maritime Research Institute. To learn more, contact Joan Chadde (jchadde@mtu.edu).
- Great Lakes Investigations Teacher Institute
June 23-27, 3 credits available - Designed to teach educators about the physical, chemical, and biological components of the Great Lakes ecosystem, using Lake Superior as the classroom.
- Teacher Field Experience: Biology in the Bahamas
- Participate in the inaugural year of this immersive program for teachers! Learn about the marine environment and scientific research by studying it at Shedd and then experienceing it firsthand in the Bahamas on board Shedd's research vessel, the Coral Reef II. Through hands-on experience, teachers will gain a greater understanding of data collection and anaylsis, how it applies to current scientific research and how to integrate this into a classoom curriculum. For more information, please check out the Field Experience Description and the Field Experience Application.
- Pre-trip held at Shedd Aquarium: June 21 - 27
- Field work in Bimini, Bahamas: July 23 - 29
- Post-trip at Shedd Aquarium: August 11 - 13
- Hydrosphere in the Great Lakes
- July 28 – August 10
- The Geology Department of Grand Valley State University is offering a summer class for preservice and inservice teachers. This course will be a combination of a week of classroom study followed by eight days in the field. The class will be correlated with the Michigan High School Science Expectations and Michigan Grade Level Content Expectations.
- >> Integrated Science Option: Geo 202 - 4 credits
- >> Inservice K-12 Credit Option: SCI 580 - 3 credits
- Cost: Tuition plus $375.00 trip fees (covers travel, lodging, camping fees and some food)
- Campus Week: Monday July 28th - Friday August 1st
- >> Lecture/Discussion: Mon - Fri 8 AM - 12:00
- >> Local Field Trips: Tues, Wed, Thur 12 - 5 PM
- Field Trip: Sunday August 3rd - Sunday August 10th [Travel by vans. Accommodations: tent camping and cabin on Sugar Island. Some hiking most days (biking at Mackinac Island). Some trails require nontechnical climbing.]
- >> August 3 - Ludington Pumped Storage, Houghton Lake and related glacial landforms. Lodging: U of M Biological Station, Sugar Island
- >> August 4 - Mackinac Island (Post glacial shoreline features). Lodging: U of M Biological Station, Sugar Island
- >> August 5 - Soo Locks, Tahquamenon Falls, Whitefish Point. Camping at Munising
- >> August 6 - Pictured Rocks, Lake Superior (Waterfalls, shoreline features, and sedimentary features). Lodging - Camping at Munising
- >> August 7 - Seney Wildlife Refuge and Big Spring (History, hydrology and ecology of Seney). Lodging - Camping at Marquette
- >> August 8 - Proposed Kennecott Mine near Big Bay, and Sugarloaf Mountain (Impact of recently approved mine on local watershed). Camp at Marquette
- >> August 9 - Tilden Iron Mine, Jasper Knob and Presque Isle. Camping at Marquette
- >> August 10 - Return to GVSU
- For more information contact: Larry Fegel [fegell@gvsu.edu, 616-331-2760] or Peter Riemersma [riemersp@gvsu.edu, 616-331-3553].
