www.lawrencehallofscience.org/MARE
Organization Type:
School/University
Mission:
Lawrence Hall of Science is a resource center for preschool through high school science and mathematics education, and a public science center for learners of all ages. Marine Activities Resources and Education (MARE) is a whole-school, interdisciplinary curriculum and professional development program for grades K-8.
Contact:
Roberta Dean
Lawrence Hall of Science- MARE
UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA 94720
Phone: (510) 642-5008
Fax: (510) 642-1055
rdean@berkeley.edu
Geographical Focus:
Local, Regional, State, National, International
Counties Served:
All
Activities:
Education
Topic:
Wetlands, Kelp Forest, Islands, Beaches, Rocky Intertidal, Wildlife, Endangered Species, Bay & Estuary Habitats, Marine/Estuary Reserves and Sanctuaries, Open Ocean/Oceanography, Ponds
Educational Resources:
Curriculum, Activity/Learning Kit, Posters, Outreach Programs, On-Site Programs, Field Trips, Guidebooks, Exhibits/Displays, Website, Library/Lending Materials
Education Programs:
Programs:
Summer Leadership Institutes for teachers (2 weeks long)
Whole staff professional development inservices
Consulting, coaching
In-class teaching/science demonstrations
Ocean Month/Week at schools
Habitat workshop series for teachers
Introductory workshops for teachers
Materials/publications:
Marine Science Field Trips: Central California
Teachers Guide to Ponds (K)
Teachers Guide to the Rocky Seashore (K-1)
Teachers Guide to Sandy Beachers (2)
Teachers Guide to the Wetlands (3)
Teachers Guide to the Kelp Forest (4)
Teachers Guide to the Open Ocean (5)
Teachers Guide to Islands (6)
Teachers Guide to Coral Reefs (7)
Teachers Guide to Polar Seas (8)
On Sandy Shores
Only One Ocean
Ocean Currents
Target Audiences:
K-9th Grades, Teacher, Non-Formal Educator
Group Size Accommodated:
Up to 30, varies by program
Other Languages:
Spanish:
Rocky Seashore curriculum guide for 1st grade, misc. translations of materials across grade levels.
Internship Opportunities