2023 Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Conference
March 5-7, 2023 • Cincinnati, OH
6/28/2018 | 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM | Introducing Marine Science | Rhode Island
Introducing Marine Science
Explore hands-on, research-based activities designed to introduce elementary students to the world of aquaculture and how it connects to their everyday lives. We will share two curriculum, grades K-2 and grades 3-5, around these exciting topics. Middle and high school units will also be available. All lessons are aligned with NGSS and we will provide free copies for educators during the session.
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Sarah Sparks
(), University of Maine Cooperative Extension, sarah.sparks@maine.edu;
Sarah Sparks works with University of Maine 4-H Science statewide. 4-H conducts non-formal education through facilitated learning and inquiry to encourage life skill development. 4-H uses science as content for delivering of positive youth development. 4-H staff, volunteers and 4-H members uses experiential and inquiry based learning. 4-H Science occurs in a variety of settings, including school enrichment, afterschool programming, and 4-H clubs. Sarah serves on the Maine Agriculture in the Classroom Council.
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Laurie Bragg
(), Maine EPSCoR, laurie.bragg@maine.edu;
Laurie Bragg is the Outreach and Program Manager for ME EPSCoR at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. SEANET is a National Science Foundation Funded project to build a network of interdisciplinary researchers along the coast of Maine to help advance sustainable ecological aquaculture (SEA) and support marine STEM sciences in Maine’s K-12 curricula. Laurie's role is to connect researchers, faculty, educators and students with STEM related opportunities and experiences.
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Carla Scocchi
(), University of Maine Cooperative Extension, carla.scocchi@maine.edu;
Carla is a 4-H professional with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Carla is a master science teacher in physical and life sciences, with a background in experiential and outdoor education. Her work experience includes a tenure at Sea Education Association (SEA Semester) in Woods Hole, MA, where she taught oceanography, nautical science, maritime history, and leadership at the undergraduate and high school level while at sea aboard sailing school vessels. She went on to become the Director of the Science Program at the Boothbay Sea & Science Center in East Boothbay, Maine, where she helped develop and implement affordable community sailing and marine science programs for children ages 5-17.
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