You can also check our Summer Opportunities for Educators and our Distance Learning Opportunities.

National Marine Educators Association 2006 Conference - The conference will be held in NY, NY at Long Island University July 16-21. The theme is A City of Islands.

Jason Academy - This website offers science content courses for teachers of grades 4-9. The courses emphasize standards-based instruction for science and math and includes practical, inexpensive classroom demonstrations and activities. Graduate credit and CEUs are available.

NOAA Teacher at Sea - Are you a teacher who is interested in oceanographic research? Does the idea of living aboard an ocean-going research vessel intrigue you? Would you like to work as a crew member on a one to three week scientific cruise? NOAA is looking for motivated teachers (K-16) with a desire to do scientific research at sea and share that experience with students and colleagues.

National Marine Sanctuaries Teacher Programs - The National Marine Sanctuary Program aims to provide teachers with resources and training to support ocean literacy in America's classrooms, including teacher workshops. "Everything is here under one roof; lesson plans, exciting activities for students, possible research investigations, and background information for teachers." Mellie, Teacher grades 4&5

National Geographic EdNet: Oceans for Life - Professional development and ocean science resource portal for teachers. Site includes lesson plans, communication tools, workshop and event announcements.

TEA: Teachers Experiencing Antarctica and the Arctic - An NSF-sponsored program that sends teachers to Antarctica and the Arctic to participate in ongoing scientific research. In addition to information on this program, you will also find polar-related lesson plans and resources.

REVEL Project - Research and Education: Volcanoes, Explortaion and Life (REVEL) is an NSF-sponsored program that sends teachers on and below the Pacific Ocean to participate in ongoing oceanographic research.

Maury Project - The American Meteorological Society's comprehensive national program of teacher enhancement based on studies of the physical foundations of oceanography.

MARE (Marine Activities, Resources and Education) - Whole-school, interdisciplinary marine science program offering teacher education, a comprehensive K—8 curriculum, Ocean Weeks, and year-round ocean studies activities.

Project Oceanology - Located in Connecticut, Project "O" offers a variety of teacher courses and programs including graduate level evening courses, a 3 week summer institute, expeditions, and in-service workshops.

Laboratory Science Teacher Professional Development (LSTPD) - The LSTPD program is designed to create a cadre of outstanding science and math teachers with the proper content knowledge and scientific research experience to serve as leaders and agents of positive change in their local and regional teaching communities. This three-year program will use the unmatched wealth of mentoring talent at the DOE National Laboratories to guide and enrich the teachers’ understanding of the scientific and technological world.

Nova Southeastern University Oceanographic Center Distance Education - NSU offers several marine science distance education courses at three levels--as a three credit graduate program (Masters or Ph.D), three credit undergraduate, or as a general interest (certificate) course. Courses include Marine Mammal Management, Life on a Water Planet, and Environmental Sustainability.

Central Caribbean Marine Institute Educational Programs - The Central Caribbean Marine Institute's courses are designed to explore the dynamics of coral reefs and associated environments. The courses are field-based and interdisciplinary in nature, often integrating biology, oceanography, and geology. The field programs run during the winter, spring, and summer months and are designed for undergraduate, graduate students, and K-12 teachers.

Rainforest and Reef - This organization conducts field courses in rainforest and marine ecology in Belize, Costa Rica, Honduras, Panama, Ecuador, Peru, Hawaii, British Columbia, and Australia. Three undergraduate or graduate credits are available for attending any of the field courses through Aquinas College of Grand Rapids, Michigan.

MARE (Marine Activities, Resources and Education) - Whole-school, interdisciplinary marine science program offering teacher education, a comprehensive K—8 curriculum, Ocean Weeks, and year-round ocean studies activities.