Life Beyond Light with NOAA

Educators of grades 6-12 are invited to join a NOAA Ocean Exploration facilitator Saturday, March 1, 8:30am – 4pm here at Greater Cleveland Aquarium for a full-day, in-person professional development workshop. Together we will explore hydrothermal vents and cold seeps, two deep-sea ecosystems with dense biological communities fueled by chemosynthesis.

The fun-filled, full-day workshop includes:

• A brief introduction to NOAA Ocean Exploration
• Several phenomena-based student investigations and hands-on activities that support current science standards
• Reflection and discussion with peer educators about how to implement these materials in the classroom
• A guided tour of additional free, online ocean education resources to keep the excitement of deep-sea exploration alive in the classroom

Lessons are designed for grades 6-12, but may be adapted to additional grades.

FREE for classroom educators grades 6-12

Registration is required and space is limited. Registered educators will receive a collection of classroom-ready resources to continue exploring these topics in their classrooms, including student investigations, videos, factsheets, and more. Additionally, educators that attend the full day, in-person workshop will receive a Certificate of Participation and a $100 stipend.