New York State Marine Education Association Newsletter | September 2010
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Dear friends of NYSMEA,
Even for those of us not in school, September often brings a "New Years Resolution" type feeling. I encourage you to think about your own impacts, and what you are doing to leave a positive stamp on our ocean and the planet. Maybe it is assisting with the International Coastal Clean Up, making a pledge to eschew bottled water, or taking your kids to your local marsh for them to observe its wonders. What legacy are you leaving behind?
September is a great month to attend some NYSMEA events. Join a committee, enjoy a Hidden Harbor tour, or participate in our Beach Clean Up at Jones Beach (see our side bar for more info on all of these). Join us in making a positive impact.
Sincerely,
Meg
Meghan Marrero, Ed.D.
President
New York State Marine Education Association
president@nysmea.org
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Looking for Lesson Plans? |
It's that time again-- the start of the new school year! Need some inspiration? Check out these and other Lesson Plans on our Web site!
Coral Reefs
Endangered
In this lesson geared toward the Living
Environment curriculum, students study coral reefs and simulate the effects of
ocean acidification on these diverse ecosystems. More...
Dining Out
with Fishes and Birds of the Hudson
An elementary science lesson focused on
adaptations of birds and fishes in which students construct a Hudson
River food web. More...
Examining
Freshwater Ecosystems
A lesson geared for The Living Environment in
which students observe the interactions between snails and Elodea and discuss
how changes in New York
State freshwater
environments affect organisms. More...
The Hudson's Ups and Downs
A perfect opportunity for upper elementary/middle
school students to practice reading line graphs while learning about tidal
cycles. More...
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Strandline (n): the high water mark; the area at the top of a beach where debris is
deposited.
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Upcoming Events
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for more information on these
and other events! NYSMEA Meeting: Committee Conf Calls
We'll be using this month for committee meetings. Not on a committee? Learn more and join one today! Hidden Harbor Tour
September 14, 6PM Leaves from SS Seaport NYMSEA members get a discount, only $21! International Coastal Cleanup DaySeptember 25 Join us at Jones Beach or join a clean up near you!
National Estuary DaySeptember 25 All throughout NY! Various Estuary Programs The 5th National Conference on Coastal and Estuarine Habitat
RestorationNovember 13-17 Galveston, Texas . |
CALLING ALL MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHERS!!
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Professional Development Opportunities
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Looking to learn some new skills? How about attending one of these professional development opportunities? Check out these and other Professional Development postings on our Web site!
Project WILD Aquatic,
NYSDEC Educator Workshops NYSMEA members examine a map of the Hudson River.  |
Thursday, September 9, 2010 from
This highly acclaimed workshop emphasizes aquatic wildlife
and aquatic ecosystems. More...
Growing Up WILD,
NYSDEC Educator Workshops
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
This early childhood education program builds on children's
sense of wonder about nature and invites them to explore wildlife and the world
around them. More...
NYSERDA (NYS Energy Research & Development
Authority) Teacher Workshops
Date
and location flexible
Learn how to measure your energy use and make informed, energy-wise
decisions. Engage in hands-on activities, and receive a teaching tool kit you
can use with your class to explore sustainability practices in energy, water,
transportation, food, and the consumption of goods. More...
A Catskill Hike
Through Nature and History
Sunday, September 12, 2010
The Ashokan reservoir is the 2nd largest of NYC's reservoirs holding
122 billion gallons of water. It is 9 miles long and 1.5 miles at its widest.
Aaron Bennet, Regional
Director for Catskill Mountainkeeper, will lead a hike through the Acorn Hill
forest adjacent to the Ashokan reservoir. More...
Ever Changing Estuaries, Nassau Boces Outdoor & Environmental
Education
Friday, October 8, 2010
This workshop includes instruction in basic canoe safety and technique followed
by an exploration of Lloyd Harbor from Caumsett State
Historic Park.
More...
Long Islands'
Dynamic Barrier Beaches, Nassau Boces
Outdoor & Environmental Education
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
This workshop will be a comparative beach study of the bay and ocean
ecosystems. More...
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Job Hunting?
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Stay up-to-date on the newest job postings by checking out our Jobs Web page which is updated monthly. Visit for more information on these and other jobs.
Staff members, Ashokan Center
Olivebridge, New York
Dedicated, hard-working, enthusiastic, artistic, musically-inclined,
responsible and environmentally-minded staff members are needed throughout the
school year to share their love of nature, history, and adventure with students
of all ages. More...
Program Instructors, Frost Valley YMCA
Frost valley, New York
Program instructors are
responsible for teaching environmental education and outdoor recreation classes
that combine teambuilding with high and low ropes, wildlife and forest ecology,
outdoor living skills, interpretive hikes, rock climbing, arts and crafts,
boating, archery and more. More...
Seasonal
Environmental and Outdoor Educators, Nature's Classroom
Silver Bay (Adirondacks), New York
Through unique, hands-on experiential education programs,
environmental/outdoor educators with Nature's Classroom immerse students in
grades 4-8 in community awareness, motivational learning and conservation of
our natural resources at one of 14 centers located in Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York and Rhode Island. More...
Project Director, Working Lands Alliance
Windsor, Connecticut
American Farmland Trust (AFT) seeks an energetic self-starter to direct the
Working Lands Alliance (WLA) in Connecticut.
A diverse coalition of individuals and more than 200 businesses and
organizations established in 2000 and dedicated to preserving Connecticut's remaining working lands, WLA
has raised over $50 million in public funding for farmland protection and
successfully championed several visionary pieces of state legislation. More...
Science teacher, Science Museum of Long Island
Manhasset, New York
Full time teacher with a strong marine
science background must be familiar with marine sampling methods and water
quality analysis. Should have interest in maritime history and aquaculture.
Opportunities for advancement. Will also be teaching other science programs. More...
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Upcoming Scholarships and Grants Deadlines
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There are lots of scholarships and grants out there... why not apply? Check out our scholarships and grants Web page for more on these postings and others.
Melinda Gray Ardia Environmental Foundation
Grants
K-12 teachers are invited to apply for grants to develop or
implement environmental curricula that integrate hands-on ecology exercises
into the classroom. More...
Deadline for pre-proposals: September 20, 2010
Oceanic Research Group, Inc.
Accepting applications for the 2010 Oceanic Research Group Marine
Scholarship. It offers this scholarship to help an individual pursue an
educational goal. More...
Deadline:
October 1, 2010
John
Muir Conservation Award
The John Muir
Association is accepting applications for the John Muir Conservation Award in
four categories: Conservationist of the Year, Environmental Education
Conservation Award, Nonprofit or Public Agency Conservation Award, and the
Business Conservation Award. More...
Deadline: October
1, 2010
Lowe's
Toolbox for Education Grants
The Lowe's Toolbox
for Education offers grants to schools and parent/teacher groups across the United States. School projects should encourage parent
involvement and build stronger community ties. More...
Deadline: October
15, 2010
CSCOR Funding
The Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research (CSCOR)
announces the Regional Ecosystem Prediction Program. More...
Deadline: October 21, 2010
Georgia
Pacific Foundation Grants
The Georgia-Pacific Foundation supports a wide range of
organizations that improve the quality of life in communities where Georgia-Pacific
operates. The foundation has identified
the following key investment areas: educational efforts; community enrichment;
environmental programs; and entrepreneurship initiatives. More...
Deadline: October 31, 2010
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The Creature Corner: YOU!
| Credit: Eileen Keenan  | Did you know that the biggest source of water pollution doesn't come from factories dumping waste or cities dumping garbage, but from each one of us?
The biggest source of water pollution comes from the surface water washing over our driveways, parking lots and streets!? Yup, it's true-- it's called polluted stormwater or polluted runoff. Stormwater mixes with pollutants, such as fertilizers, pesticides, oil, and pet waste, that are on the hard surfaces in our neighborhood. This polluted stormwater washes into rivers or stormdrains, which in most cases, lead directly to our waterbodies, untreated!
How can you help protect our marine waters? How about trying some of these simple tips:
1. Educate yourself and others with science-based information. Join NYSMEA and learn from other educators, just like you! We have lots of great Web links on our Web site, as well as various lesson plans that will allow you to teach your students about water pollution. Check it out!
2. Volunteer! There are many groups out there that can use your help protecting our marine, fresh, and brackish waters! Visit our volunteer Web page for more ideas. Why not volunteer for International Coastal Cleanup Day on Sept 25th? Visit the American Littoral Society for more info about cleanups at your favorite beach.
3. Make a change at home! The Long Island Sound Study has lots of great tips on their Web site for improving water quality. Learn what you can do around your home, lawn, and even school to protect our estuaries!
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For $20.00, you can become a member of the New York State Marine Education Association (NYSMEA). NYSMEA holds an annual conference, periodic meetings,
lectures, workshops,
field trips, and boat trips. Our Web site also includes lesson plans, job postings,
research opportunities,
field trip destinations, and marine-related links. Members are
available
to assist new teachers or old interested in developing
laboratory, lecture
and field work. Still not convinced? Read our TOP FIVE REASONS TO JOIN! |
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| The New York State Marine Education Association (NYSMEA) is
a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit
organization that exists
to promote marine awareness and encourage the growth and
exchange of
instructional resources. |
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