Coastal Systems Teacher Institute

About the Program

The Aquarium's Coastal Systems Teacher Institute is specifically designed for teachers of 3rd through 5th grade students.

This free program provides opportunities for teachers to:

• Experience science notebook strategies.
• Engage in learning about the nature of science.
• Use coastal ecosystems to teach content standards.
• Explore, question, investigate, collaborate and create.
• Integrate content and process skills with language arts, math, technology and social studies.
• Network with Aquarium educators and colleagues from around California.

Eligibility: Teams of full-time 3rd through 5th grade classroom teachers

Requirements:

• Attend all sessions Monday through Friday during the summer.
• Participate in three Saturday follow-up workshops throughout the school year.
• Implement the curriculum with your students and share your efforts with institute participants.
• Lead an in-service at your school site or district.
• Participate in the Aquarium’s online professional development community.

Stipend: $100 per day is available upon completion of the program.

Credit: Units available through CSU Monterey Bay for an additional fee

More Information:
Complete details
Administrator's Letter

Apply online

Educator Programs
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Phone: (831) 648-4862
Fax: (831) 647-4526
educatorprograms@mbayaq.org