Education Opportunities
[ S.C. Sea Grant Consortium - October 30, 2020 ]
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Dear South Carolina Educators, |
Joining the elite group of spookily-named sea creatures, such as the vampire squid, zombie worm, goblin shark, and ghost crab, this week's featured creature wears its Halloween costume all year! The aptly-named skeleton shrimp (Caprella spp.) is commonly found in S.C.'s coastal waters, and because of its small, slender, and opaque coloration, it blends in well with filamentous algae, bryozoans, and hydroids. Look closely at fouling communities on docks, pilons, or jetties, and you just might find some living there, too! These small crustaceans, considered to be amphipods, deftly use their back pair of legs to grasp onto surrounding substrates or plant and animal matter for stability. The front two claws are used for feeding on other amphipods, copepods, detritus, and other small organisms. To change locations, the skeleton shrimp positions itself horizontally and undergoes an arching-and-flattening movement much like that of an inchworm! So, while there's nothing scary about this week's featured creature, be sure not to get any "boos" for not taking advantage of these opportunities brought to you by the S.C. Sea Grant Consortium and our partners!
(Photo credit: Southeastern Regional Taxonomic Center, SCDNR)
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Virtual Educator Science Café: Vegetables & Variables
November 16, 2020 from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Deadline to Register: November 12, 2020
Teachers and parents-turned-teachers are invited to join the S.C. Sea Grant Consortium and Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum for the next installment of the "Back to Basics" Educator Science Café Series: Vegetables and Variables! Grow your knowledge in all things plant-related as you learn from experts who will share information on biology and genetics; you'll also discover ways in which to infuse math for an interdisciplinary learning experience. Upon registration, you'll receive a vegetable-themed recipe that you can fix and enjoy as we join around the virtual dinner table to learn and share.
You can't beet this opportunity -- space is limited so sign up today!
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Klorane Botanical Foundation Budding Botanist Grant
Deadline October 30, 2020
Klorane Botanical Foundation (Foundation) is committed to supporting programs to teach respect for the environment and protect nature through the preservation of plant species and biodiversity. Designed to further the Foundation's mission, the Budding Botanist Grant will help our youngest citizens learn about plants, explore their world and inspire them to take care of the life they discover in their local ecosystems. In early 2021, fifteen grant packages valued at $1,200 will be awarded to high needs schools across the United States. To learn more about applying, please visit the Foundation's website.
South Carolina Marine Educators Association Debrief and 2020 Annual Board Meeting
November 5, 2020 at 6 PM
Join the South Carolina Marine Educators Association (SCMEA) for a virtual meeting to bring the membership together for an evening of learning, sharing, and celebrating. The meeting will feature a presentation from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control - Ocean and Coastal Resource Management’s (SCDHEC-OCRM) Adam Bode, who will discuss the MyCoast Application and OCRM tools for interacting and educating all ages. After the presentation, time will be allotted for professional sharing, awards, and voting in the new board. Please fill out the Google Registration Form to attend; you will need to have an active membership to participate in the 2020 Annual Board Meeting so be sure to renew your membership or join today! Questions can be sent to Kelsey Murdaugh.
NOAA Planet Stewards Book Club
The NOAA Planet Stewards book club has a great line-up of books slated for discussion for the 2020 - 2021 academic school year. Visit the website to see the titles, brief descriptions and dates of each Book Club meeting. To learn more about the book club and the register for the next discussion, please visit the website. Questions can be sent to Bruce Moravchik.
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Charleston County Parks Virtual School and Homeschool Programs!
Charleston County Parks is now offering educational programs via video conferencing! Explore your county parks from your classroom or home through both live and recorded virtual program options. Alternatively, Charleston County Parks is still offering in-person and park-based programs. All of our programs can be customized to meet South Carolina State Science Standards for Kindergarten through 12th-grade students.
Do you teach at a Title I (One) School in Charleston County? Thanks to a generous donation from the Charleston County Parks Foundation, your class could attend a virtual program free of charge!
Camp Sewee Programs for the 2020 - 2021 School Year
Camp Sewee is pleased to present exciting opportunities available at their location in Awendaw for the 2020-2021 school year! Opportunities include half-day programs, full-day programs, as well as overnight stays, either camping under the stars surrounded by the Francis Marion National Forest or in climate controlled dorms and yurts. A few of these adventures include: Marine Life, Salt Marsh Exploration, and/or a Coastal Ecosystems Nature Walk. All programs align with South Carolina Science Standards, but these classes are fun for all ages 6 and up! If you would like more details about programming, visit Camp Sewee's website.
S.C. State Department of Education: Public Comment Period Open
Draft of New S.C. State Science Standards
Deadline November 29, 2020
The public is invited to comment on the S.C. Department of Education's draft of the new state science standards. Comments will be gathered through November 29th.
Harbison State Forest Virtual Field Trips
S.C. Forestry Commission Education Staff have developed virtual field trips of the environmental education programs offered at Harbison State Forest. These live forest hikes are an engaging way for students to learn about forestry and natural resources. All programs are free, typically last 25 minutes, and include a student worksheet to be completed during the hike.
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