Burnt Island Teacher Courses, 2008

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Discovering Burnt Island, July 7-11 or August 4-8, 2008
- This week-long course is available to teachers and their families (July 7-11) or teachers only (August 4-8). Participants will attend this outstanding residential program and engage in multidisciplinary, hands-on workshops that focus on local fisheries, habitats, navigation, wildlife and flora, and maritime history. Activities will include tidepooling, mudflat exploration, lobstering, GPS hike & geocaching, beach/sediment studies, a lighthouse tour, sportfishing, and more! Three CEU credits available. Graduate credits pending approval.
- Brochure and registration form - PDF file, 175 kb
- Course syllabus, PDF file, 33 kb
Maine Marine Fisheries, July 21-25, 2008
- This week-long course is available to teachers only. Participants will spend a fantastic week meeting with a variety of professionals & scientists involved in researching and monitoring Maine's fisheries. They will get the opportunity to spend time along side a clammer, aboard a lobsterboat, take a cruise on a dragger, and try their hand at sportfishing. Activities will include tour of a fishing schooner, trip to an oyster midden, trawl surveying, learn about maritime history, and more! Three CEU credits available. Graduate credits pending approval.
- Brochure and registration form - PDF file, 168 kb
- Course syllabus - PDF file, 27 kb
The Burnt Island Education Center

Discovering Burnt Island, July 7-11 or August 4-8, 2008