Ocean Classroom 2021 Virtual Teacher Workshop
Join educators from the Waikiki Aquarium and NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries to learn about new lesson plans that teachers can do with their students either virtually or in a classroom. Workshop is geared towards teachers (grades 3-8) but open to any interested member of the public.
Speakers:
Dr. Andrew Rossiter, Director, Waikiki Aquarium
Mary Roney, Waikiki Aquarium.
Patty Miller, Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary. Andy Collins, Papahanamokuakea Marine National Monument.
Isabel Gaoteote, National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa.
Hosted by Allen Tom, Superintendent, Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary.
Ocean Classroom
A five-part interactive series with educator Patty Miller
A widely regarded Hawaiʻi educator, Patty Miller currently serves as educational specialist of NOAA’s Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary. During the Ocean Classroom series, Miller will presents fascinating scientific content while sharing hands-on activities for students. The video series aired on Waikiki Aquarium’s Facebook
Test your humpback whale knowledge and prepare for Ocean Classroom with some Humpback Whale Trivia Facts
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Corals and Coral Reefs
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Humpback Whales 101
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