Area High School Teacher Workshops
Environmental Institute
Harmful Algal Blooms
2010 Mattie Kelly Environmental Institute’s
Summer Workshops for Okaloosa and Walton County
High School Science Teachers
Workshop Program
Tuesday, June 15: Boat Trip to western Choctawhatchee Bay
During a boat trip to the western Choctawhatchee Bay, teachers will spend the day using scientific equipment to measure water quality parameters, including dissolved oxygen, salinity, nitrogen and phosphorus nutrients, and chlorophyll. Teachers will use cutting edge software to instantaneously create a map of their data. A major goal of the field trip is to create a DVD of teachers actively using & explaining the equipment that they can take back to their schools.
Wednesday, June 16: Using Real Water Quality Data in Your Classroom
Teachers will receive classroom ready lecture material on harmful algal blooms, eutrophication, and water quality. Teachers will also receive curriculum and instructions that will allow them to incorporate data and mapping software into their classrooms without the use of any expensive equipment, except a computer and internet connection.
Details and information:
- Workshops will be from 8am-3pm each day with a one-hour lunch break
- Lunch will be provided!
- Workshops are free!
- Teachers should attend both days to receive the full benefit of the workshop.
- Okaloosa County teachers please register via My Learning Plan.
- Walton County teachers please register on-line here.
- For more information, please contact Dr. Allison Beauregard at 729-6469 or beaurega@nwfsc.edu