New Orleans Program, Vol. 1 - National Science Teachers Association

Conference Program
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Isaac Ginis
The Centers for Ocean Sciences Education Excellence
(COSEE) Program
Saturday, March 21, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Regent, New Orleans Marriott
Since 2002 the Centers for Ocean Sciences Education Excellence (COSEE) have worked
to increase understanding of the ocean and its relevance to society. Primarily funded
through the National Science Foundation, the COSEE network promotes partnerships between
research scientists and educators, disseminates high-quality ocean sciences education
resources, and promotes ocean science as a charismatic vehicle for learning at any age.
COSEE concurrent sessions will highlight activities and products designed for classroom
science teachers. Participants will leave with links to real-time data, relevant scientific resources,
lesson plans, information on regional programs, and connections to a nationwide
network of scientists and educators who are dedicated to improving ocean literacy.
A list of COSEE events follows. See the Saturday daily program (Vol. 3) for details.
8:00–9:00 AM
COSEE NOW Data Activity—Don’t
Even “Sink” About It!
9:00–9:30 AM
COSEE-West Opportunities for
Teachers and Students in the Online
World and Beyond
9:30–10:00 AM
Coastal Trends in Sea Grass
10:30–11:00 AM
From Sea to Inland Sea—COSEE
Teachers Exchange Coastlines for
Broader Professional Experience
11:00 AM–12 Noon
New Views on Sand: Virtual Samples
Bring the World’s Beaches to Your
Classroom
12 Noon–1:30 PM
COSEE Luncheon
Natural Coastal Hazards and Their Impacts
on the Human Condition
Isaac Ginis, Professor of Oceanography,
University of Rhode Island, Narragansett
1:30–3:00 PM
The Oceans They Are a-Changin’…How
Might This Change You?
3:00–4:00 PM
Sediment—It Ain’t Just Dirt