Education Opportunities
[ S.C. Sea Grant Consortium - June 26, 2020 ]
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Dear South Carolina Educators,
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So far, all of our featured creature spotlight sections have focused on animals that are native to South Carolina. However, today, we're switching it up to focus on a beautiful, out-of-state invader. Red lionfish,
Pterois volitans
, are native to the Indo-Pacific but have found their way to South Carolina waters, where their population continues to grow. These voracious predators have a stomach that can expand to fit 30 times its volume and feed on a wide variety of crustaceans and fish species, which can decrease species richness and impact the overall ecosystem. Because they lack natural predators, humans have stepped in to intervene. In some areas where these fish have become prevalent, people organize SCUBA spearfishing events called "lionfish derbies" to remove them from the reefs. While their venomous spines can deliver a painful sting, hot water can help to neutralize the toxin. After the spines have been removed, the white, flaky lionfish meat can be safely prepared and eaten. Next time you visit a seafood restaurant, be sure to
ask for lionfish
and help support the management of this sustainable food option. We hope these resources and opportunities from the S.C. Sea Grant Consortium and its partners will be bene-fish-al to you!
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2020 From Seeds to Shor
eline® Teacher
Workshop
July 29th, 2020 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
July 30th, 2020 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
(Attendance at Both Sessions Is Required)
Cost: Free
Registration Deadline Extended: July 3, 2020
The From Seeds to Shorelin
e® (S2S) program celebrates 10 years of helping to restore areas of South Carolina salt marsh and we want
you
to join our team for this upcoming school year! The S2S program is the only salt marsh restoration program in the state designed specifically for K-12 students and teachers. By growing
Spartina alterniflora
, the dominant plant of southeastern salt marshes, throughout the school year and transplanting young seedlings to areas of the coastline, students not only learn about the importance of this critical ecosystem, but they also serve as environmental stewards. The cost to participate in the workshop is free; however, attendance at the training (July 29th and 30th) is required to participate in the 2020-2021 school year. This year, in response to COVID-19 concerns, the format of the S2S training has been retooled to include: pre-workshop learning engagement activities, a virtual training via Zoom (4 hours total over 2 days), and an optional in-person, salt marsh, field-based experience to occur later in Fall 2020. A free workshop kit of supplies and resources will be mailed to you so that you can participate along with us in the comfort of your own home. Renewal credits provided.
To learn more about the S2S program, please visit
our website
. To register for the 2020 training, please fill out
this survey
by
July 3rd
. Questions can be sent to
EV Bell
.
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2020-2022 Palmetto Environmental Education Certification (PEEC) Program
Registration Opens: July 1, 2020
Interested in becoming part of the state's first and only environmental education certification program for formal and nonformal educators? The
PEEC program
blends the
NAAEE Core Competencies
with South Carolina-specific topics, examples, and regions to provide a robust and relevant training for environmental educators. Renewal credits are available for formal educators. Registration will open July 1, 2020 and will close July 31, 2020. For questions about this program, please contact
EV Bell
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2020-2022 PEEC Program Diversity Scholarships Available
Application Period: July 1 - July 31, 2020
With generous funding from the Spaulding-Paolozzi Foundation and the Environmental Education Association of South Carolina, the PEEC Diversity Scholarship Award was created to extend the PEEC program to the diverse communities of South Carolina, specifically those groups historically considered to be underrepresented in environmental education. Winners of this scholarship will be awarded full registration costs for 2020-2022 PEEC class (value $600). For eligibility and application information, please visit the
PEEC website
.
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SCMEA Post-Pandemic Debrief: Lessons Learned and Future Steps
6:00 - 7:30 PM, Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, July 7, 2020
The
South Carolina Marine Educators Association
(SCMEA) would like to invite classroom science educators and informal educators from agencies and places of outreach such as museums, parks, and aquariums to join in a comprehensive facilitated discussion on July 8th regarding the challenges we in the education community faced this past spring and how we are moving forward.
Pre-registration
is required to participate. For questions, please contact
Hannah Giddens
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Upcoming Project Learning Tree Workshops
S.C. Project Learning Tree is offering two free workshops that will be conducted virtually this July and are open to anyone across the state.
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Environmental Experiences for Early Childhood
10:00 AM, July 16, 2020
Hosted by Hobcaw Barony, this workshop is designed for early childhood educators who work with ages 3 - 6. This workshop is approved for 3 hours of S.C. Endeavors credits. For more information, see the
registration flyer
.
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Energy and Ecosystems E-Unit Grades 3 - 5
10:00 AM, July 30, 2020
Hosted by Harbison State Forest, this workshop is designed for educators who work with grades 3 - 5. This workshop is approved for 4.5 hours of S.C. Department of Education renewal credits. For more information, see the
registration flyer
.
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Wade in
Virtually
with "Watersheds to Wetlands" Online Professional Teacher Development
Workshop Dates: July 22-24, 2020
Environmental educators from coastal South Carolina are partnering this summer to offer a three-day online watershed education experience for K-12 teachers and nonformal educators of all grade levels and subjects, with Continuing Education Units (CEUs) available. This National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)-funded program offers annual
Teachers On The Estuary
(TOTE) programming for educators across the country, but with COVID-19 social distancing precautions this year our Reserves have been unable to offer in-person professional teacher development training workshops.
The North Inlet-Winyah Bay (NI-WB) National Estuarine Research Reserve, ACE Basin National Estuarine Research Reserve, and the S.C. Sea Grant Consortium are partnering to showcase watershed, estuary, and ocean education resources and program opportunities available to South Carolina educators. This online training is free of charge and provides seven (7) CEUs, with a future field program opportunity for participants completing the entire training. Dates are July 22-24, 2020 from 10 AM - 12 PM each day. Online virtual sessions will include activities and demonstrations from NOAA’s
Estuary Education Resources
and Data in the Classroom, S.C. Sea Grant Consortium’s
From Seeds to Shoreline®
Program, as well as a variety of other marine education resource providers and programs. We are certain you will find something to bring water into your classrooms, even virtually!
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