Dates Held:

June 28 - July 1, 2004

Location:

Thompson School of Applied Science

University of New Hampshire

Durham, New Hampshire

This workshop explored the latest technology and methods used to study microscopic plants known as phytoplankton which are a fundamental component to marine food web.  These organisms barely seen with the naked eye are important to global climate, the marine food web and much more.  Utilizing light, carbon dioxide, and nutrients, these organisms dictate such significant marine cycles as the feeding habits of million dollar fisheries to the diet of endangered migrating whales.

These four days brought together educators and scientists to discuss, plan and generate new ways of incorporating ocean observation data using an inquiry based model while still meeting the state or national standards needed for school districts.

Participants were selected through an application process. An announcement for next year's workshop will be posted on this site in the Fall of 2004.

This workshop:

  •  Covered the living expenses of accepted participants.
  •  Was limited to 20 teachers.
  •  Was interactive, and fun!