"Scientists in the Schools" Program
Hands-on program provides students access to scientists and their research
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Deep-C Researcher Arvind Shanthram explains plankton’s important place in the ocean food chain during a classroom visit. Photo Credit: Meredith Field |
The Deep-C Consortium has implemented an innovative program, modeled after a successful initiative at Vanderbilt University, that connects middle school students with Deep-C research scientists.
In partnership with local middle school science teachers, a series of three classroom visits are led by Deep-C scientists. The visits focus on providing students with insight into the issues being faced in the Gulf of Mexico and the research that is being conducted to shed light on the long term effects of the 2010 oil spill. Each visit is concluded with a hands-on activity that allows the students to make connections with the concepts that are explored.
Four middle schools in the Florida panhandle participated this year and were visited during Spring 2013. The program provided a great experience for the students and researchers alike!
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A classroom exercise where students try to achieve neutral buoyancy! Photo credit: Amelia Vaughan |
Interested in implementing a “Scientists in the Schools” program at your institution?
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Trying to find the most efficient way to clean up an oil spill! Photo credit: Meredith Field |
Below are sample presentations and lesson plans being used by the Deep-C "Scientists in the Schools" program. If you are interested in implementing this program in your community, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. We will be happy to provide you with the PowerPoint presentations and lesson plans (see examples below), as well as assessment materials. We may even be able to arrange for guest scientists in your classroom.
General Instructions (Coming Soon)
Part 1: The Great Gulf of Mexico & Phenomenal Physical Oceanography
- Presentation
- Lesson Plan (coming soon)
Part 2: Gulf of Mexico Ecology (LIFE!)
- Presentation
- Lesson Plan (coming soon)
Part 3: Human Impacts on the Gulf of Mexico
- Presentation
- Lesson Plan (coming soon)
Meet our 2013 Scientists in the Schools
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