MITS
Museum Institute for Teaching Science
2010 Cape Cod/South Shore Region Summer Institute
Explore the diverse ecosystems of the Cape and South Shore. Investigate the inter-connections between living systems, earth systems, and their physical and chemical features. Why are the tiniest microbes and plants in the ocean important? Participants will draw on their knowledge of ecosystem pyramids and cycles to gain a better understanding of how energy flows and matter and nutrients cycle through the marine ecosystem. Explore geological sites and learn how to read our local landscape to reveal the time line of Earth's history. Specific topics will include fossils, rock cycles, glaciation and erosion. How do systems and processes in the ocean influence the life of a sea turtle? Simulate a swim through the life of sea turtle: hatch, migrate, and return to your natal beach to lay eggs in your own nest. Examine how ocean resources and the water cycle have benefited the people of Cape Cod throughout history. Discover how Cape Codders have used ocean water in the salt making industry. Investigate how climate changes affect the ocean and its marine organisms. Field trips, group discussions, and hands-on activities will encompass ecology, geology, life sciences and oceanography. Bring home the tools and hands-on investigations to bridge all the sciences in your classroom.
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A PDF syllabus will be available soon.
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- The National Marine Life Center – lead
- Cape Cod Maritime Museum
- OceanQuest, Inc.
- South Shore Natural Science Center
Callback Dates:
Saturday, October 2, 2010 and Saturday, March 26, 2011, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Graduate Credits Offered:
Participants of the Cape Cod/South Shore Summer Institute have the option of receiving 4 graduate credits from Cambridge College or 3 credits for Framingham State for an additional $200 or $195, respectively, if they complete all requirements. Payment for graduate credits is due before the first day of the Summer Institute and the check should be made payable to MITS, Inc.