Teachers on the Estuary: Science and Supporting Student Success
Monday, July 27–Friday, July 31
Open to middle and high school teachers and informal educators in DC, MD, PA, VA.
Phenomena-based learning experiences boost student engagement and curiosity and help teachers connect learning to real-world, local events. This course is designed to model various phenomena-based learning frameworks for middle and high school students through participant-driven outdoor field experiences and authentic research conducted by a community of educators in an immersive, joyful, and supportive environment. This dynamic five-day program to explore coastal habitats and iconic communities is offered in collaboration with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve and with special guests from the Dorchester County Health Department to help us learn about local environmental and human health interactions.
Length & Location: Five days of collaborative, outdoor learning at CBF’s Karen Noonan Memorial Environmental Education Center for a residential experience. We will prepare and clean up meals as a group. Shared dorm-style housing, food, and cooking supplies are provided while at the center. Participants supply their own linens.
Registration closes 7/7/26
Cost: $125.
