OUTREACH PROGRAMS
The Minorities Striving and Pursuing Higher Degrees of Success in Earth System Science initiative was developed by and for underrepresented minorities with the overall purpose of facilitating our increased participation in Earth system science. Visit the MS PHD's website
Project Oceanography was a live television program designed for middle school science students. Each week during the school year, students learned about a variety of ocean science topics right in the classroom. The program ended in 2004, however teachers can continue to obtain lesson plans and resources to teach about the ocean. Visit the Project Oceanography website
Making Waves teamed teachers, scientists, and students to deliver real-world ocean science research to middle school classrooms. The program has ended, however teachers can continue to obtain lesson plans and resources to teach about the ocean. Visit the Making Waves website
The ORBITAL program provides a self-directed learning environment for
students as well as teaching resources for educators. Through the use of
real-world applications, interactive learning and open communication,
students will learn about satellite ocean remote sensing, its
application in other fields and education and career opportunities. Visit the ORBITAL website
This program was designed to get our citizens involved in cleaning up Tampa Bay's shorelines so we all can be free to live, work, and play safely in our bay area waters -- not to mention, making a safe living place for our marine animals. The program has ended, however teachers can continue to obtain lesson plans and resources to teach about coastal cleanup. Visit the Beach Buddies website |
