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Suggested Citation:"Appendix B: Site Visit Agendas." National Research Council. 2010. NOAA's Education Program: Review and Critique. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12867.
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Appendix B
Site Visit Agendas

CHESAPEAKE BAY SMITHSONIAN ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER

June 8, 2009

NOAA Participants:

Doug Levin, Kevin Schabow, Shannon Sprague

Committee Members:

Gordon Kingsley, Laura Martin

Other Participants:

Tom Ackerman, Chesapeake Bay Foundation

Jamie Baxter, Chesapeake Bay Trust

Elena Takaki, Maryland Department of Natural Resources

9:00 a.m.

Introduction

9:30 a.m.

Office and Program Overview

Shannon Sprague

9:45 a.m.

Emerging Scientist Program

Kevin Schabow

Distance Learning

10:15 a.m.

Observations in the K-12 Classroom

Doug Levin

Build-A-Buoy

BOBs (Basic Observation Buoys)

Suggested Citation:"Appendix B: Site Visit Agendas." National Research Council. 2010. NOAA's Education Program: Review and Critique. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12867.
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Chesapeake Bay Interpretive Buoy System Capabilities and Curriculum

11:30 a.m.

Exploring Our Oceans and Bays

Doug Levin

Aquabots and AUVs

12:00 p.m.

Lunch

Visit Bay Commitment and Gather BOB data

1:00 p.m.

Travel to National Chesapeake Bay Office

1:15 p.m.

B-WET

Shannon Sprague and partners

MARYLAND SEA GRANT AT SOUTH CARROLL HIGH SCHOOL

June 9, 2009 (morning)

NOAA Participant:

Adam Frederick

Committee Member:

Gordon Kingsley

Other Participants:

Marty, South Carroll High School student

Judy Plaskowitz, South Carroll High School teacher

Brad Yohe, Carroll County Public Schools

9:00 a.m.

South Carroll High School

Aquaculture Research Lab/Classroom

11:00 a.m.

Center of Marine Biotechnology

Aquaculture Research Center

12:20 p.m.

Lunch

CHESAPEAKE BAY NATIONAL ESTUARINE RESEARCH RESERVE SYSTEM AT OTTER POINT CREEK

June 9, 2009 (afternoon)

NOAA Participant:

Bart Merrick

Committee Member:

Gordon Kingsley

Suggested Citation:"Appendix B: Site Visit Agendas." National Research Council. 2010. NOAA's Education Program: Review and Critique. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12867.
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1:00 p.m.

Overview and Tour, Anita C. Leight Estuary Center

2:00 p.m.

Estuary Boat Tour and Discussion of Education Projects

MONTEREY BAY NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY

July 7, 2009

NOAA Participants:

Lisa Emanuelson, Dawn Hayes, Sacha Lozano, Paul Michel, Seaberry Nachbar

Committee Members:

George Matsumoto, Frances Lawrenz, Clarice Yentsch

8:30 a.m.

Introduction

Welcome by Superintendent Paul Michel

9:00 a.m.

Overview of Day

Introduction to Sanctuary Programs of the Region

  • School Programs

  • Teacher Programs and Curricula

  • Multicultural Programs (MERITO and Ocean for Life)

  • Public outreach on resource issues

  • Field Programming

10:30 a.m.

B-WET Field Experience

Carmel Valley

12:00 p.m.

Lunch

12:30 p.m.

Team OCEAN Overview and Demonstration

2:30 p.m.

Wrap-Up

Suggested Citation:"Appendix B: Site Visit Agendas." National Research Council. 2010. NOAA's Education Program: Review and Critique. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12867.
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ELKHORN SLOUGH NATIONAL ESTUARINE RESEARCH RESERVE

July 8, 2009

9:00 a.m.

Overview of Programs and Plans for the Day

9:30 a.m.

Tour and Discussion of Visitor Center Exhibits

10:00 a.m.

Estuary Hiking Tour/Field Experience

12:30 p.m.

Lunch

1:00 p.m.

Observation of the Teaching Lab

2:00 p.m.

Discuss Programs and Plans for the Future

3:00 p.m.

Departure

Suggested Citation:"Appendix B: Site Visit Agendas." National Research Council. 2010. NOAA's Education Program: Review and Critique. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12867.
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There is a national need to educate the public about the ocean, coastal resources, atmosphere and climate. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the agency responsible for understanding and predicting changes in the Earth's environment and conserving and managing coastal and marine resources to meet the nation's economic, social and environmental needs, has a broad mandate to engage and coordinate education initiatives on these topics. Since its creation in 1970, the NOAA has supported a variety of education projects that cover a range of topics related to the agency's scientific and stewardship mission.

NOAA uses formal and informal learning environments to enhance understanding of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and to advance environmental education. The work of this agency overlaps and compliments the missions of other federal agencies, institutions of higher education, private and nonprofit organizations. Coordination among these agencies and organizations has been challenging. Limited education resources and the inherently global nature of NOAA's mission make strategic partnerships critical in order for the agency to accomplish its goals. Additionally, clear education goals, planning, and strategic use of resources are critical aspects for effective partnerships.

NOAA's Education Program: Review and Critique provides a summary of the national education context for NOAA's role in education which is twofold: first is to advance the environmental literacy of the nation, and second is to promote a diverse workforce in ocean, coastal, Great Lakes, atmospheric and climate sciences. The book also describes the strengths and weaknesses of the education strategic plan, the education evaluation approach of the agency and strategies for improving the evaluation process.

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