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NOAA’s Teacher at Sea Program:Preview

Teacher at Sea Background & Statistics

Teacher at Sea Activities Teacher at Sea Duties Teacher at Sea Application Process Teacher at Sea Alumni Association

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NOAA’s Teacher at Sea Program

Teacher at Sea Background & Statistics

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NOAA’s Teacher at Sea Program:Background Statistics

Established in 1990 Nearly 500 teachers have participated

as of 2007 Approximately 250 applicants per year

with 20-30 accepted Most participants go to sea during the

summer Fall and spring opportunities available

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NOAA’s Teacher at Sea Program:Alumni Statistics Alumni from every state except two

(Vermont and North Dakota) as well as alumni from American Samoa, Argentina, Chile, and Puerto Rico

Nearly 350 females and nearly 150 males

Over 100 elementary and 150 middle school teachers

Nearly 250 high school teachers

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NOAA’s Teacher at Sea Program:Alumni Statistics (cont’d) Over 25 university faculty members One principal Over half are science teachers

(includes mathematics) Other subject areas include English,

art, history, social studies, foreign languages, library science, technology, and outdoor education

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NOAA’s Teacher at Sea Program:All Alumni 1990 - 2007

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NOAA’s Teacher at Sea Program:

What might you do as a NOAA Teacher at Sea?

Teacher at Sea Activities

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As a NOAA Teacher at Sea, you might get to…set a tidal benchmark.

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…examine a shark.

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…deploy water sample equipment.

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…record data about various species.

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…help deploy a drifter or tsunami buoy.

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…assist in launching an ROV.

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…listen for and record whales.

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…map the ocean floor.

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…help sort a bottom sample.

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…examine a ship wreck.

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…assist NOAA divers (no diving yourself, even if you’re certified).

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…or help navigate the ship!

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NOAA’s Teacher at Sea Program

Teacher at Sea Duties

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NOAA’s Teacher at Sea Program:Duties Before Going to Sea

Before the cruise, you will be expected to: Thoroughly review your training packet:

“NOAA’s Teacher at Sea Program: A Guide to Your Research Cruise”

Review information and logs on the NOAA Teacher at Sea Web site paying special attention to those logs written by teachers with missions similar to your own

Be present at site of departure to participate in media briefings (if applicable).

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NOAA’s Teacher at Sea Program:Duties While at Sea

During the cruise, you will be expected to:

Submit 2 to 3 logs per week Take and submit digital photos Interview scientists, officers, and

crew for logs Participate in research activities as

assigned by the chief scientist

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NOAA’s Teacher at Sea Program:Duties After Cruise

After the cruise, you will be expected to: Be present at site of arrival to

participate in media briefings (if applicable).

Submit receipts and travel voucher for reimbursement (within 30 days of mission completion).

Submit a post-cruise survey (within 30 days of mission completion).

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NOAA’s Teacher at Sea Program:Duties After Cruise (cont’d)

Submit one lesson plan in the prescribed format that addresses the science and research that was being conducted on the mission (within 90 days of mission completion).

Optional: Submit video footage explaining both the research being conducted on the mission and the crewmembers’ roles in support of the research (within 90 days of mission completion).

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NOAA’s Teacher at Sea Program:Duties After Cruise (cont’d)

Create and administer a test before and after teaching your lesson plan(s) that measures students’ knowledge of the lesson’s subject matter as appropriate to grade level (within 6 months of mission completion).

Submit an article for publication OR conduct a presentation about your mission at an educators' conference or for colleagues (within one year of mission completion).

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NOAA’s Teacher at Sea Program:Duties After Cruise (cont’d)

If applicable, participate in functions acknowledging NOAA's Teacher at Sea program, including giving media interviews (TV, newspaper, or radio).

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NOAA’s Teacher at Sea Program

Teacher at Sea Application Process

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NOAA’s Teacher at Sea Program:Application Process

You first must be currently working full time as an educator (K-12 teachers and administrators; community college, college, and university teachers; museum and aquaria educators; and adult education teachers. )

You then must provide evidence of good health as determined by a completed medical history and have passed a TB within 12 months of the sailing date (complete medical form)

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NOAA’s Teacher at Sea Program:Application Process (cont’d)On the application you will be asked to

provide: What types of research cruise interests you

most Dates you are available to sail How you plan to communicate what you

learn to your students (this is the most important component)

How you plan to give your students opportunities to learn more about the research

Letters of recommendation (one from supervisor, one from colleague)

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NOAA’s Teacher at Sea Program

Teacher at Sea Alumni Association

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NOAA’s Teacher at Sea Program:Teacher at Sea Alumni Association (TASA)

After the cruise, you will be a member of TASA, which will bring you many other opportunities.

Our alumni have flown on NOAA aircraft, participated in NOAA Science Camp, sailed on other research cruises, and attended education conferences paid for by TAS.

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NOAA’s Teacher at Sea Program:Summary

Teacher at Sea Background & Statistics

Teacher at Sea Activities Teacher at Sea Duties Teacher at Sea Application Process Teacher at Sea Alumni Association

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NOAA’s Teacher at Sea Program:For More Information

Contacts:Jennifer HammondNOAA Teacher at Sea Program Manager301-713-7610jennifer.hammond@noaa.gov

Elizabeth McMahonNOAA Teacher at Sea Deputy Program Manager301-713-7611elizabeth.mcmahon@noaa.gov

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NOAA’s Teacher at Sea Program:For More Information

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Application process starts October 1, 2008!

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NOAA’s Teacher at Sea Program

“Teacher at Sea is clearly a powerful program that offers teachers a rare

glimpse of real science as it happens.  Nothing inspires an educator or a learner

more than hands-on experience!” 

~2007 TAS, Rebecca Himschoot, teacher from Alaska, aboard NOAA Ship OSCAR DYSON

Thank You!