Hawai'i Green Collar Institute 2016 Hidden Treasures of our Coastal Ecosystems Course for Leeward O'ahu Teachers
October 22 & November 5, 2016
In this new course,
grades 4-12 teachers will be able to learn about what makes our coastal ecosystems
in Hawai‘i so special specifically with a focus on the ‘Ewa Plain and Kalaeloa
(Barber’s Point area) in particular. Subjects covered will include
native Hawaiian plants and animals (both common and endangered), anchialine
pools, ‘ōpae ‘ula (red shrimp), and avian fossils and the stories they
tell. This course will give teachers the opportunity to learn
first-hand from scientists and resource managers with a background in
protecting these hidden coastal treasures. Activities for this
professional development course will be composed of a diverse range of
activities such as guest speakers and site visits on the topics of healthy
coastline ecosystems and what we can do to conserve these places for future
generations. Preference will be given to Leeward O‘ahu teachers of
students in grades 4-12. Teachers successful in completing this course will
receive 3 PDE3 credits. Thanks to our partnership with the Hawai’i State
Teachers Association (HSTA), you can earn 3 PD credits by completing the full
requirements of the course. The dates are October 22 and November 5,
2016 plus a half-day volunteer experience of your choice related to marine
or coastal conservation. Mahalo to the Disney Conservation Fund and HSTA
for supporting this course.
