New York State Marine Education Association Newsletter | October 2010
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Dear friends of NYSMEA,
We need your help! We are planning more enrichment activities for the upcoming winter and spring, as well as for the 2011 Annual Conference. As we make these plans, it is very important to hear what you think!
Meg & some new NYSMEA members enjoying September's Hidden Harbor Tour  |
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Your participation will go a long way toward making NYSMEA work for YOU!
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!
Connecting to
the Standards through Marine Science
This activity packet includes middle and high
school lesson plans on a variety of topics including weathering and erosion,
ocean currents, pH and more.
A Disaster
in the Making
Students examine the effects of some of our
country's most famous natural disasters.
Marine
Science at Work- Case Studies and Youth Action Plans
Students make connections between land and water as
they examine contaminants and striped bass populations.
The New York City Waterfront
An old but good curriculum book about the history of New York City's amazing
waterfront and its importance. Students
learn science, mathematics, geography and social studies in this
interdisciplinary set of lessons that includes hands-on lessons about dredging,
groundwater and more.
Shipping on the Great Lakes
The Great Lakes are central to the economy of the United States. In this activity set, students calculate and
compare the energy costs of various forms of transportation as they learn about
goods transported through some of our Nation's most important waterways. Get your students involved!  |
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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 Sept Meeting
and ROV Workshop Sat, October 23rd at 11AM Caumsett State Park Huntington, NY More info...American Littoral Society 49th
Annual Meeting October
21-24 Montauk, NY More info...The 5th National Conference on Coastal and Estuarine Habitat
RestorationNovember 13-17 Galveston, Texas . |
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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!
NYSMEA members examine a map of the Hudson River.  | Growing Up WILD
NYSDEC Educator Workshops
October 13, 2010
Stony Brook, NY
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. Through a wide range of
activities, Growing Up WILD provides a foundation for developing
positive impressions about nature and lifelong skills. More info...
FREE Educator Open House
October 14, 2010
Intrepid Air
& Space Museum, NYC
Participate in school workshop demonstrations, discover
the mathematics we cover in our science and space programs, observe water
testing activities and hands-on experiments that prompt discussions about water
conservation, realize the connectivity of nature and engineering through the
achievements of flight and aeronautics through the Museum's aircraft
collection, and explore American history through the experiences of Intrepid's
crew members through artifacts, photographs, letters, and art. More info...
Long Islands' Dynamic Barrier Beaches at Jones BeachNassau Boces Outdoor & Environmental EducationOctober 19, 2010 Boat Basin near the Coast Guard Station, NY This workshop will be a comparative beach study of the bay
and ocean ecosystems. Participants will experience hands on activities
and develop an understanding of these important habitats. The morning
session will begin at the Boat Basin near the Coast Guard Station.
Participants need to bring a bag lunch. More info...
The
Living Environment
Nassau BOCES Outdoor Environmental Education
November 2,
2010
Caumsett State Historic, Huntington,
NY
Park with its five natural habitats: salt marsh, seashore,
fresh water pond, fields and deciduous and coniferous forests - allows for an
in depth comparison of these systems. Whether you use this session to better
understand "how nature works" or to develop field labs and activities
for your students, we believe you'll agree that Caumsett is a wonderful Long Island resource for studying the "living
environment". More info...
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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.
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 info...
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 info...
Deadline: October
15, 2010
CSCOR Funding
The Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research (CSCOR)
announces the Regional Ecosystem Prediction Program. More info...
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 info...
Deadline: October 31, 2010
Angela AwardThe Angela Award is a new NSTA award for middle school
girls, honoring one young woman who is involved in or has a strong
connection to science. More info...Deadline: November 30, 2010
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The Creature Corner: Winter flounder
| Winter flounder, credit: Peter Auster  |
Winter flounder are bottom dwellers, staying in one place most of the time, with a very limited seasonal
migration. This species ranges from southern Labrador to the waters of
South Carolina and Georgia and are common in New York waters.
Cool fact:
A newly-hatched larva has one eye in each side of
its head but within months it adapts to a bottom-dwelling lifestyle and one eye migrates to the other side of the head, like all flat fish.
Unlike
most other bottom dwelling fish that rest by lying on their bellies, a
flat fish rests on its side. Having both eyes on one side of its head
enables the flat fish to rest on the ocean's floor while directing both
eyes upward.
Winter flounder vs. Summer flounder?
The winter flounder is referred to as a right-handed
flounder because the eyes are located on its upper surface when the fish
is pointing to the right. Winter and summer flounder (Paralichthys dentatus) are often mistaken for one
another. You can tell them apart because the summer flounder's eyes are on the left side
of its head.
Want to learn more about the fishes and other animals in New York waters? Join us on Facebook and play our weekly "Name that marine creature" game!
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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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