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Ocean Currents, Mixing, and Microplastics Teacher Professional Development

  • 206 Robinson Hall 272 The Green Newark, DE, 19716 United States (map)

Join Delaware Sea Grant and the University of Delaware for an interactive professional development about ocean currents, mixing, and microplastics. 

In this one-day workshop, participants will engage with researchers from the University of Delaware and learn about recent research on the interaction between ocean currents, ocean mixing, and microplastics. 

Participants will also be introduced to classroom ready lessons on the topic including an ocean current tank simulation activity that can be loaned to schools by the University of Delaware.  All lessons are designed to support NGSS. 

Note: This workshop is designed for middle and high school classroom teachers.

Registration: The workshop is FREE! Interested teachers should complete the online registration form. Classroom teachers that attend the workshop will receive a $100 stipend for attending.  

Earlier Event: August 7
Crab Pot Jamboree