October 7, 2011 to October 9, 2011

The College of William & MaryWilliamsburg, VA

MAMEA & VA Environmental Educators

2011 Annual Conference

Where Waters Converge:A Mid-Atlantic and Virginia Environmental

Science Education Conference

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Welcome to the 2011 Mid-Atlantic Marine Education Association conference. I am very excited this year’s conference is located in Williamsburg, gathering edu-cators into the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Especially since this year we are partnering with the Virginia Environmental Educators to bring our two groups together.

With millions of people living in this watershed, aquatic and marine science awareness is paramount to the Bay’s future; as well as to our own. Coastal areas like the Bay provide people with work, recreation, food, water, power and inspiration. It’s our job as marine science educators to help our neighbors realize how important coastal areas are to their lives.

Th e Mid-Atlantic Marine Education Association (MAMEA)‘s goal is to improve all aspects of marine and aquatic science education. Educators from Dela-ware to North Carolina are helping to increase aware-ness of marine and aquatic sciences to students from age 2 to 92! In classrooms, aquariums, nature centers, state and national parks, MAMEAns are working hard to not only teach science concepts but to inspire the same love of the coast and ocean that they have them-selves.

MAMEA is a regional chapter of the National Ma-rine Educators Association. Both organizations hold professional development opportunities for science educators across the country. To learn more about the National Marine Educator Association, please visit www.marine-ed.org.

Th ank you for being a part of our annual confer-ence. I hope you fi nd your own inspiration not only from the coastal setting but also from the members of MAMEA!

Ruth Gourley, MAMEA President

About the Conference

Th is year, MAMEA and the Virginia Offi ce of En-vironmental Education have joined forces to bring you a joint professional development weekend. Th e conference was made possible with funding from the Virginia Offi ce of Environmental Education and the NOAA Bay-Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Program.

About Virginia Offi ce of Environmental Education

Th e Virginia Offi ce of Environmental Education, housed at DEQ, coordinates and promotes environ-mental education in Virginia. Its mission is to work with public and private organizations to deliver high quality environmental education programs that meet state academic standards and engage citizens in con-servation activities.

Major programs include managing Virginia Naturally, coordinating Project WET, conducting the Watershed Educators Institute, and supporting the Environmen-tal Educators Leadership Program.

About Virginia Resource Use Education Council

Virginia’s state and federal natural resource and edu-cation agencies and several colleges of education and resource management meet regularly to coordinate professional development, Virginia Naturally and the Commonwealth’s plan for environmental education. Th e Council supports the annual EE conference, the Chesapeake Bay Academies and the Virginia Naturally Classroom Grants program.

Auction Highlights

• 1 night stay Williamsburg Hospitality House with dinner at Berret’s Seafood Restaurant

• 4 pack tickets to Busch Gardens

• $75 Gift Certifi cate to Acorn Naturalists

• Tickets to a variety of local sporting events

• Delectable gift baskets

• Artist photos, paintings and pottery

• And more!

Welcome from the MAMEA President

Schedule at a Glance

Friday, October 7, 20119:00 am – 12:00 pm MAMEA Board Meeting

11:30 am Registration opens (Sadler Center Lobby)

12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Optional fi eld experiences

5:00 pm Welcome social, cash bar (Sadler Center Tidewater A&B)

5:30 pm Dinner (Sadler Center Tidewater A&B)

6:15 pm Invited Speaker: Val Kells, “Hagfi sh to Mola: Th e Creation of a Field Guide” (Sadler Center Tidewater A&B)

7:30 pm Visit Williamsburg (on your own)

Saturday, October 8, 20117:00 am – 8:45 am Breakfast (on your own)

8:45 am – 9:00 am Welcome (Sadler Center Chesapeake A&B)

9:00 am – 9:45 am Plenary Session: Dr. Tracey Sutton, “Census of Marine Life” (Sadler Center Chesapeake A&B)

10:00 am – 10:45 am Concurrent Session 1 (Sadler Center rooms)

11:00 am – 11:45 am Concurrent Session 2 (Sadler Center rooms)

11:45 am – 12:30 pm MAMEA Business Meeting & Awards (Sadler Center Chesapeake A&B)

12:30 pm – 1:15 pm Lunch (Sadler Center Chesapeake A&B)

1:30 pm – 2:15 pm Concurrent Session 3 (Sadler Center rooms)

2:30 pm – 3:15 pm Concurrent Session 4 (Sadler Center rooms)

3:30 pm – 4:15 pm Concurrent Session 5 (Sadler Center rooms)

4:15 pm – 5:00 pm Posters, Share-a-thon & Sand Swap (Sadler Center Chesapeake A&B)

5:00 pm – 7:30 pm Silent Auction, cash bar (Sadler Center Chesapeake A&B)

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Dinner (Sadler Center Chesapeake A&B)

7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Live Auction (Sadler Center Chesapeake A&B)

8:30 pm Visit Williamsburg (on your own)

Sunday, October 9, 20119:00 am – 12:00 pm Optional fi eld experiences

Val Kells is a well-known Marine Science Illustrator with over 25 years of experience. She’s worked with educators, curators, writers, designers, and publishers to create hundreds of illustrations for display and publication. Her work has been exhibited at the North Carolina Aquariums, Aquarium of the Pacifi c, South Carolina Aquarium, and Monterey Bay Aquarium, among others. She has also contributed artwork for over 20 books and periodicals.

Most recently, she designed, illustrated, and co-authored A Field Guide to Coastal Fishes–from Maine to Texas for the Johns Hop-kins University Press. Th e project took fi ve and a half years to complete. Val will present the book, explain how it grew from concept to reality, and share the many challenges and triumphs she had along the way.

www.valkellsillustration.com

www.fi eldguidetofi shes.com

http://allthingsfi sh.blogspot.com

VIMS scientist and professor Dr. Tracey Sutton specializes in the study of the deep sea, particularly the fi shes and invertebrates of the mesopelagic (200-1,000m depth) and bathypelagic (1,000-4,000m) zones. He and his gradu-ate students use a variety of sampling methods including submersibles and remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) to study the diversity and community structure of Earth’s least-known ecosystems. Dr. Sutton is particularly inter-ested in understanding the dynamics of deep-sea food webs, and how these interactions shape community structure in the “mid-waters” of the open ocean, which are by far Earth’s largest (~92% of the world ocean volume) and oldest ecosystems.

Th e Census of Marine Life was a 10-year international eff ort to assess the diversity, distribution, and abundance of marine life around the globe. Its 2,700 scientists mounted 540 expeditions and have identifi ed more than 6,000 potentially new species. Join VIMS professor Tracey Sutton, an expert on deep-sea fi shes, as he describes Census highlights and reveals his own discoveries from several Census programs. Sutton was one of the scientists selected to announce the offi cial results of the Census at a press conference in London in October 2010.

From Hagfi sh to Mola: The Creation of a Field GuideVal Kells

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Marine Biology Quarter! Expand Your Basic Ecology Unit Using Project Based LearningMegan Dygve, Robinson Secondary SchoolDemonstration, Grades 9-12Room: Colony Want to teach Marine Biology a little longer year?! Of course we do! Let us show you how you can take it from a few lessons during ecology, to a full-quarter endeavor, using fantastic resources avail-able from the National Geographic Society.

Modeling Topographic MapsEmily Ford, State Arboretum of Virginia Co-Presenter: Lisa Green, State Arboretum of VirginiaHands-on Workshop, Grades 6-8Room: Tidewater AJoin us for a workshop highlighting a unique approach to teaching topographic maps. Th e activity uses easy-to-fi nd, inexpensive materials to help teach students about topography and watersheds in an engaging manner. Participants will receive activity directions and hands-on experience.

A Regional Snapshot- Climate Change, Sea Level Rise and their IMPACTSJackie Rickards, Middle Peninsula Planning District CommissionResearch/InfoRoom: Tidewater BAs climate changes and sea level rises there are countless impacts that will aff ect the Middle Penin-sula region. Consequently, how will the region adapt and manage potential impacts?

Integrated Watershed Education Model: Th e Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Model for Mean-ingful Watershed InvestigationBill Portlock, Chesapeake Bay Foundation Co-Presenter: Cindy Duncan, Chesapeake Bay FoundationResearch/Info, Grades 4-12Room: YorkTh e Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s eff orts in meaningful watershed education are demonstrated through a multi-faceted program of inquiry-based student fi eld investigations and sustained high quality, professional development opportunities for teachers. Session participants gain knowledge on planning and implementing inquiry-based science programs.

Bridge/COSEE NOW DATA Activity: Sea BreezeChris Petrone, Delaware Sea GrantHands-on Workshop, Grades 9-12Room: JamesSea breezes relieve summertime temperatures and spark afternoon thunderstorms; however, their formation and strength are greatly aff ected by land-use changes. Examine observing system data and radar images to identify sea breeze fronts and discuss the implications of ongoing research.

SESSION 2 (11:00-11:45)Oil and water just don’t mix. Teaching about the uses, environmental impact, and cleanup of oil.Sean Tracy, George Mason University and Fairfax County Public SchoolsHands-on WorkshopRoom: Colony Oil and water just don’t mix; opinions on deepwater exploration are just as polar. Th is workshop provides teachers with resources to teach about oil in the marine environment and to bring these issues to the surface.

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Introduction to Virginia NaturallySheila Barnett, Virginia Department of Environmental QualityDemonstration, All GradesRoom: Tidewater AVirginia Naturally is designated as Virginia’s offi cial environmental education program. Learn about environmental stewardship and keep up-to-date with local environmental news. Presenta-tion includes information about grant funding and environmental networking opportunities. Get additional resources for environmental education for all ages.

ROV-in-a-bucket for secondary engineering/science educationJohn Lunsford, Paul M. Hodgson Vocational Technical High SchoolHands-on Workshop, Grades 9-12Room: Tidewater BRemotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) are used in the secondary classroom in order to approach disciplines of marine science, technology and engineering in a problem-based environment using SCANS (Secretaries Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills) competencies.

Developing a youth continuum for conservationDavid Christopher, National AquariumResearch/Info, All GradesRoom: YorkTh e National Aquarium is working to connect three existing education programs in order to create a continuum of youth experience from fourth grade through high school. Th e session will discuss these programs, how they connect, and the current evaluation process.

Incorporating STEM in Ocean ActivitiesSusan Walton , Virginia Museum of Natural HistoryHands-on Workshop, Grades K-8Room: JamesParticipants will discuss ways to integrate technology, engineering and math concepts in activities for elementary/middle school marine science lessons. Session will include experimentation with engineering/design activities.

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SESSION 3 (1:30-2:15)Engaging ReviewDawn Sherwood, Highland Springs High SchoolHands-on Workshop, Grades 5-12Room: Colony Are you tired of drill and kill? Need more ideas on ways to review? Th is workshop will give you some ideas and templates and allow you make some yourself to take back to the classroom. Bring a computer or a jump drive and you can have electronic versions of the templates. Time to share ideas will be given at the end of the session.

Successful Schoolyard Habitat ProjectsCarol A. Heiser, Virginia Dept. of Game & Inland FisheriesResearch/Info, All GradesRoom: Tidewater ASee examples of schools that have installed habitat gardens and are using them for on-site instruc-tion of MWEE objectives. Session includes overview of the planning process and key factors that can “make” or “break” a project.

A Study of the Gulf Stream in the North Atlantic in MarchDavid Wehunt, Soddy Daisy High SchoolResearch/Info, Grades 10-12Room: Tidewater BTh is session combines life aboard the RV Knorr in March in the North Atlantic with the study of the eddies that form off the Gulf Stream on its way across the North Atlantic. Some surprises were found and the weather was as expected.

What’s in Your Informal Program Toolbox?Chris Witherspoon, Virginia AquariumDemonstration, Informal EducatorsRoom: YorkJoin in on a discussion and demonstration of an approach to help new informal educators build skills needed to eff ectively develop and present programs. Using a toolbox analogy, learn how to select the proper program “tools” for a particular “project.”

Citizen Science Comes to Summer CampAnne Schlesinger, Th e Marine Science ConsortiumCo-Presenter: Alex Vandermeys, Th e Marine Science ConsortiumResearch/InfoRoom: JamesUsing citizen science to focus summer camp science projects engages campers and counselors in the scientifi c method and connects them to the natural resources at hand.

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How do diff erent ground surfaces infl uence surface water run-off and groundwater recharge?Candace Lutzow-Felling, University of Virginia/State Arboretum of VirginiaCo-Presenter: Emily Ford, State Arboretum of VirginiaHands-on Workshop, Grades 6-12Room: Tidewater AUse hydrogeology models, a wonderful hands-on method, to explore the impact of various pervi-ous and impervious surfaces on surface water run-off and groundwater recharge. You will be given instructions to build your own models and an investigation using the models.

Buoys in Your ClassroomBart Merrick, NOAA Chesapeake Bay Offi ceCo-Presenter: Andrew Larkin, NOAA Chesapeake Bay Offi ce at NauticusHands-on Workshop, All GradesRoom: Tidewater BJoin staff from NOAA for an interactive session on the Chesapeake Bay Interpretive Buoy System (CBIBS). Presenters will provide an overview of the system and showcase real-time buoy data cur-riculum.

Pathways to Self-Certifi cation: An Introduction to the Environmental Educators Leadership ProgramDavid Ruble, Virginia Dept. of Environmental QualityDemonstration, Non-formal EducatorsRoom: YorkTh e Environmental Educators Leadership Program develops and enhances the professional skills and abilities of Virginia educators. Th is program serves as a roadmap for developing skills needed to teach about the environment and to earn recognition for educators.

Waves, Words & Wonder: Putting the “Sea” in Ocean Literacy for Early LearnersCourtney Obland, Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science CenterResearch/Info, PreschoolRoom: JamesTh e Waves, Words & Wonder program at Virginia Aquarium builds early learner skills and literacy in science. Th e session will highlight strategies for working with preschoolers and developing age-appropriate science activities.

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SESSION 5 (3:30-4:15)“We Sea Change” A Climate Change Film and CurriculumMegan Ennes, North Carolina Aquarium at Fort FisherHands-on Workshop, Grades 5-12Room: Colony “We Sea Change” is a student-made fi lm on Climate Change. Watch the fi lm and learn how to use this tool in your classroom. Th e fi lm comes with a supplemental curriculum to help you teach your students about climate change.

Seeing, Doing, Teaching: Lessons Learned and Lessons Made by the Susquehanna Aquatic Biodiversity Network (SABN) Teacher FellowsAnn Faulds, Pennsylvania Sea Grant with co-Presenters: Pat Alexander, Jeff Kerstetter, Seth Reidenbach, Steve Wise, Branson Collins, Ron ReedHands-on Workshop, Grades Upper Middle & High SchoolRoom: Tidewater ASABN Research Teacher Fellows present lessons inspired by their experience assisting Professor Brian Mangan with his Susquehanna River biodiversity and ecotoxicology research. Circulate through interactive stations and try a variety of activities and lessons.

Th e Great Build-A-Buoy ChallengeStephanie Hathcock & Daniel Dickerson, Old Dominion UniversityHands-on Workshop, Grades 3-12Room: Tidewater BTh is fast-paced, hands-on workshop allows teachers to participate in and learn how to facilitate the Great Build-A-Buoy Challenge, an exciting STEM activity that can be catered to elementary stu-dents through adults.

Intro to Strategic Planning for Marine EducatorsCaitlin Hamer, North Carolina Coastal ReserveCo-Presenter: Allison Besch, North Carolina Maritime MuseumResearch/InfoRoom: YorkCreate or re-evaluate a strategic plan for your department or facility. Participants will work toward defi ning a mission and vision statement at the session and will receive a guide to help identify future goals and objectives. Additionally, participants will learn about the benefi ts and drawbacks of using inter-agency partnerships to enhance programming and stretch limited funding in eastern North Carolina.

Th e Science of Sifting SandCarol Hopper Brill, Virginia Institute of Marine ScienceDemonstration, Grades 5-12Room: JamesBy studying beaches and sand distribution, students of diff erent ages can gain experience: collecting data in the fi eld; organizing, graphing and analyzing data. Several fi eld and lab activities are dem-onstrated using inexpensive materials that you or your students can make.

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Th ank you to the Conference Committee and others who helped to organize the 2011 Annual Conference!

Auction Donators

• Acorn Naturalists • Be Th e Bay• Berret’s Seafood Restaurant and Taphouse Grill• Bonefi sh Grill Williamsburg• Busch Gardens Williamsburg• Chesapeake Bay Oyster Company• LaMotte Company• Th e Mariner’s Museum• Maryland Sea Grant• National Aquarium, Baltimore• North Carolina Aquariums• Peace Frogs• Th e Poddery• Richmond Flying Squirrels Baseball• Steve Spangler Science• Trader Joe’s Williamsburg• Treefrog Educational & MA Vernal Pool Assoc. • U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement • Virginia Dept. of Mines, Minerals & Energy• Virginia Institute of Marine Science Bookstore• Th e Virginia Living Museum• Watermen’s Museum• Wildlife Supply Company• William & Mary Men’s Basketball• Williamsburg Hospitality House• plus many MAMEA members!

Acknowledgements

Posters

Lisa Ayers Lawrence, VIMS Marine Advisory Services

David Ruble, VA Offi ce of Environmental Education

Sheila Barnett,VA Offi ce of Environmental Education

Concurrent & Poster Sessions Chair

Sarah McGuire, Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

Auction Co-Chairs

Carol Hopper Brill, VIMS Marine Advisory Services

Dawn Sherwood, Highland Springs High School

Conference Co-Chairs

• Kelly Riedinger, UNCW, “I Saw Myself a Scientist”: Lessons Learned from an Informal Science Education Camp

• Elizabeth Miller, Virginia Aquarium, “Sea Turtles – What? So What? Now What?”

• Karen Burns, Virginia Aquarium, “Students, Educators, Researchers and the Community Unite!”

• Sherry Rollins and Judy Gwartney-Green, Peasley Middle School, “Experiential Project Based Field Studies Trips”

• Carol Hopper Brill, Chris Petrone, Vicki Clark & Lisa Lawrence, “Exploring Virginia Coastal Ecosystems, A Field Course & Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience”

Our sponsors:Attractions

Colonial Williamsburg http://www.colonialwilliamsburg.com/

Jamestown Settlement, Yorktown Victory Center http://www.historyisfun.org/

Busch Gardens http://buschgardens.com/bgw/default.aspx

Muscarelle Museum of Art http://web.wm.edu/muscarelle/

Premium Outlets http://www.premiumoutlets.com/

Williamsburg Outlet Mall http://www.williamsburgoutletmall.com/

Breakfast

Papillon restaurant at Hospitality House

Einstein Bros. Bagels in Sadler Center

Aroma’s Coff eehouse Bakeshop & Café http://www.aromasworld.com/

Pancake Houses on Richmond Road

• IHOP• Mama Steve’s House of Pancakes• National Pancake House• Old Mill House of Pancakes• Astronomical Pancake House

Evening Entertainment

Original Ghosts of Williamsburg Candlelight Tours http://theghosttour.com/index.php

Green Leafe Bar & Restaurant http://www.greenleafe.com/home_page

Chowning’s Tavern Gambols http://www.colonialwilliamsburg.com/visit/diningEx-perience/chownings/

JM Randalls http://www.jmrandalls.com/schedule.html

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