1600 Ken Thompson Parkway
Sarasota, FL 34236-1004 www.seatrek.org
Description:
Located in Sarasota, Florida, Mote Marine Laboratory is a leader in marine science education. SeaTrek brings high-energy, multimedia science programming right into the classroom using videoconferencing and Internet technology.
Our programs feature real scientist working in the field with interviews showing how their interests led them to their careers. Each program is supported by a free, downloadable, companion curriculum, aligned with National and Sunshine State Science Education Standards.
Provider's Events:
1. View FIN TV: Marine Science Careers - Dive into marine science and speak live with Mote's experts! Discover what it takes to be a marine biologist, an aquarist and more.
For more information please visit http://www.seatrek.org/prog_fin.html
2. View SHARKS: Devouring the Myths - Don't be afraid! See sharks up close and learn the truth about them! Find out why it's more dangerous to be at home than in the water with these fascinating creatures.
More info: www.seatrek.org/prog_sharks.html
3. View Mammoths, Mammals, MANATEES! - How do you train a 3000-pound relative of the elephant? Learn how Mote cares for Hugh and Buffett, our resident West Indian manatees, and find out how big and smart they are.
For more information please visit:
http://www.seatrek.org/prog_manatees.html
4. View SEA TURTLES: Amazing Reptiles of the Sea - A lively gameshow format reveals why sea turtles are truly amazing! Also discover what a hatchling needs to survive in the open ocean and then take a tour of Mote's turtle exhibits.
For more information please visit:
http://www.seatrek.org/prog_turtles.html
5. View Coastal Habitats - Why are estuaries important? Discover the value of coastal habitats to wildlife and how important they are to people too.
For more informaion please visit:
http://www.seatrek.org/prog_coastals.html
6. View Mission: See Deep, ROV - Explore how Remotely Operated Vehicles are used to enter the mysterious realms of the deep. Students will also experience what it is like to operate a ROV by operating either our VideoRay or Phantom ROV. Requires the use of a tone dialer.
For more information please visit:
http://www.seatrek.org/prog_rov.html
7. View SHARK SNACK ATTACK - Connect with us to experience a narrated shark feeding originating LIVE from our 135,000-gallon shark tank. Live shark feeding connections are available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, starting at 10:50am ET.
8. View Coral Reefs - Why are coral reefs important? Discover the value of coral reefs to wildlife and how important they are to people too.
9. View Secret Life of Dolphins - Think you know everything about dolphins? Stay tuned as we expose the reality of these misunderstood marine mammals.
10. View SeaTrek Showcase - This videoconference is an overview of SeaTrek science programs and a great way to interactively demonstrate videoconferencing technology to your faculty.
11. View The JOY of Videoconferencing - Hungry for good content? SeaTrek has the recipe for success! Take the anxiety out of the connection by asking our expert educators about videoconferencing technology and best practices.
12. View SEA MONSTERS: Truth or Tale - THIS PROGRAM IS NOT AVAILABLE. LIMITED TIME ONLY. SEA MONSTERS WILL BE AVAILABLE FALL 2008.
Dare to enter the deep. Come face to face with monstrous beasts. But what is the most dangerous one of them all?
During this program, students will:
- learn about sea animals that have evolved to have adaptations to allow them to survive in extreme environments
- be able to demonstrate the importance of understanding the sea and the animals that live there
- be able to promote ocean conservation.
See our website for additional details
http://www.seatrek.org/prog_seamonsters.html
13. View SEA ME READ: Smiley Shark - SMILE! Join us on an ocean adventure and meet a lonely shark who loves to smile. Read along as we help him save the day and find some friends.
Objective: Students will learn about shark diversity and the characteristics of sharks. Students will also use literacy and reading comprehension skills. Finally, students will learn why sharks are threatened and what they can do to help conserve them.
14. View DISCOVERY REEF - Join SeaTrek and Meno, our reef resident, to discover the marvelous treasures found on a coral reef! Using a lively game-show format, students will help Meno find his way home to Discovery Reef and learn a few things about coral reefs along the way!
More info: http://www.seatrek.org/prog_discovery.htm
15. View SEA ME READ: Clumsy Crab - Snip, snap! Nipper the Crab hates his clumsy claws. Read along with us as we find out how useful they can eventually be. Made possible by a generous grant from the Kates Foundation.
Students will learn about crab diversity and the characteristics of invertebrates. Students will also use literacy and reading comprehension skills.
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