Once Upon a Blue Planet

Professional development expeditions for teachers of science   

British Virgin Islands

April 11-18, 2009

 A great event. Watch here for another sailing!

This week long, content rich, educational adventure will focus on natural and man
made impacts to the coral reef ecosystem. Participants will explore the interrelation
of coral reefs to geology, oceanography and marine ecology. Weather influences, astronomy, geospatial navigation, chemistry and physics as applied to geoscience dynamics will also be incorporated. Teachers will use inquiry and project based
learning techniques to develop lessons for presentation and involvement of
students in how tropical marine issues impact mid-latitude environments.

Family Day at Put-in-Bay

May 16, 2009

Join fellow educators, their families and friends on a day long excursion to South Bass Island, Ohio, location of the quaint Village of Put-in-Bay.  Visit The Ohio State University Stone Laboratory facility.  Walk through the world’s largest known geode.  Tour a limestone cave.  Enjoy historical museums and the spectacular view from the top of Perry’s International Peace Memorial.  Walk through a butterfly house.  Enjoy island fudge.  Shop.  Take a winery tour.  Rent a golf cart to explore the island.   For those wishing to partake in the renowned island nightlife, motel accommodations can be arranged.