Step 1: MARE Teachers Attend the 2009 Summer Institute

August 10-13, 2009 @ the Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve in Tuckerton NJ

We are delighted to offer the 2009 MARE Summer Leadership Institute with the support of the Geraldine R Dodge Foundation, the Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve, and Rutgers University. Join us for this exciting opportunity to participate in classroom and field experiences in a variety of New Jersey's marine and coastal habitats. Go boating on Barnegat Bay and get up close and personal with a variety or marine critters, while exploring how to use the marine environment to teach inquiry and the nature of science in your classroom.

Step 2: Follow Up Meeting for MARE Summer Institute Participants

October 10, 2009 10am - 3pm
MARE teachers who attended the summer institute will attend a follow up day long planning meeting and present their student project ideas. Mentors from Rutgers University will be on hand to help shape your class projects.

Step 3: MARE Student Summit

April TBA
Teachers will bring their students to a MARE Summit to attend special programs and exhibit their projects. Special guests and performers (storytelling, music, and science demonstrations) as well as undergraduates from the Rutgers Communicating Ocean Science Class will present new lessons and activities. A panel of judges will recognize the students work and celebrate their success.

Commonly Asked Questions:

• Who Should Attend?
  We are looking for MARE educators (new and seasoned) who are interested in exploring new lessons and ideas.
• What is expected of me?
  We expect teachers to attend a planning meeting at Rutgers University October 10, 2009 (10am -3 pm) and mentor their students in the submission of a class project(s) highlighting the ocean literacy principles. Student project submissions can include: 1) music, 2) art, 3) science, and/or 4) culture/history. Participating teachers will bring their class to Rutgers for a one day Student MARE Summit to attend programs and exhibit their class project(s).
• What support will Rutgers provide?
  MARE teachers will be provided with materials and a stipend to implement projects. We also will offer busing scholarships for selected schools.