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Building Ocean Literacy in our youth through unique learning experiences in our National Marine Sanctuaries.

October 1, 2006 - October 31, 2007 | Public Programs
This project aims to develop and implement residential and non-residential science camp and summer camp programs and related activities to over 1500 youth and teachers from 8 elementary and middle schools. NOAA's Multicultural Education for Resource Issues Threatening Oceans (MERITO) program will serve as a key outreach mechanism to reach underserved youth and their families. The proposed project will utilize existing ocean educational materials, including those developed by NOAA, in experiential learning programs for youth through Camp SEA (Science, Education, Adventure) Lab. The two major goals of the project are: (1) to develop and implement marine-oriented outdoor science and summer camps in close collaboration with the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, resulting in an effective model for dissemination of the Ocean Literacy Essential Principles and Fundamental Concepts to large numbers of youth and their teachers; and 2) to develop a model and a feasibility plan to implement the program across a broader geographical area, e.g. through other National Marine Sanctuaries.

Funders

NOAA
Funding Program: 2006 - Environmental Literacy Grants
Award Number: NA06SEC4690007
Funding Amount: $413,592

TEAM MEMBERS

  • Nicole Crane
    Principal Investigator
    Camp SEA Lab/California State University, Monterey Bay
  • Discipline: Ecology, forestry, and agriculture | Education and learning science | General STEM
    Audience: Elementary School Children (6-10) | Middle School Children (11-13) | Educators/Teachers
    Environment Type: Public Programs | Summer and Extended Camps | Park, Outdoor, and Garden Programs
    Access and Inclusion: Ethnic/Racial

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