From H-2-O: a water quality workshop for teachers

There is still time to apply for this unique and fun opportunity to learn more about water quality and watersheds!

Every participant will receive the knowledge, skills, and equipment to do water quality monitoring as inquiry-based environmental education experiences with their students using LUMCON’s Bayouside Classroom program. Show your students their connection to the Gulf of Mexico through watershed science while conducting meaningful science and stewardship activities. Use Bayouside Classroom as a platform to introduce basic concepts in chemistry, biology, physics, and environmental science! You can learn how at this workshop!

Presented by Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON)

Funding provided by Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program (BTNEP)

Cost: FREE!Dates: June 13-16, 2012

Where: DeFelice Marine Center in Cocodrie, LA

Eligible Participants: any middle school or high school science or math teacher

Workshop topics:

• water quality parameters and normal limits
• sampling techniques
• use of data to test hypotheses
• gulf hypoxia (dead zones)
• watersheds
• non-point source pollution
• estuaries
• invasive species
• nutrients and nutrient impacts

Workshop Highlights:

• FREE lodging and meals offered during the workshop
• FREE water sampling equipment and resources
• hands-on training of sampling techniques
• hands-on data use in the classroom to tests hypotheses
• interaction with scientists and other educators
• presentations about meaningful and relevant water quality issues
• field components that allow participants to experience different watershed habitats
• laboratory sessions
• participants will earn up to 24 CLUs

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