{"id":419,"date":"2016-06-13T13:55:34","date_gmt":"2016-06-13T17:55:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/scotchbonnet\/?p=419"},"modified":"2017-12-31T15:53:20","modified_gmt":"2017-12-31T20:53:20","slug":"spring-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/scotchbonnet\/2016\/06\/spring-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Scientists, educators and Girl Scouts at the 2016 OBX Coastal STEAM Day. Photo by Bill Birkemeier, In the Lens Photography<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Welcome to the newest online issue of <em>Scotch Bonnet<\/em>. This marine education newsletter also is available as a <a href=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/ncseagrant_docs\/SB\/2016_02_sb_spring.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">PDF<\/a> \u2014 if you\u2019re like me and want to keep a hard copy!<\/p>\n<p>Spring has finally made it to the North Carolina coast, but it has been a chilly season. Seems that February was warmer than April and May. But take heart \u2014 summer is just around the corner \u2014 hopefully.<\/p>\n<p>I hope you were all able to enjoy events with the North Carolina Science Festival from April 8 to 24 because there were science-based programs all over the state! Keep an eye on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncsciencefestival.org\/\">www.ncsciencefestival.org<\/a> for a calendar listing for the 2017 Science Festival April from 7 to 23.<\/p>\n<p>North Carolina hosted the National Ocean Sciences Bowl, or NOSB, finals April 21 to 24 in Morehead City! Congratulations to Albany High School from Albany, California, who finished in first place. Marshfield High School from Marshfield, Wisconsin, came in second. Thanks to all the North Carolina-based universities and organizations that helped with local arrangements, prizes and swag, and career night talks, as well as all who volunteered. NOSB rocks!<\/p>\n<p>According to Everett Taylor, children\u2019s book author and blogger at <a href=\"http:\/\/livingporpoisefully.com\" target=\"_blank\">livingporpoisefully.com<\/a>, World Ocean Day has just passed \u2014 June 8, 2016 \u2014 and our ocean STILL needs us. He has developed this wonderful infographic to share. Please check it out at <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/1ONaKZT#_blank\">bit.ly\/1ONaKZT<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Visit his <em>Living Porpoisefully<\/em> blog to learn more about how we can help the ocean and what information we can share with others to help them do the same.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to Melissa Dowland, Sue Kezios, Maria McDaniel, Lee Peoples, Mary Ellen Riddle, Leslie Smith and Everett Taylor for their contributions to this issue. Wishing you all a wonderful summer!<\/p>\n<p>Explore this issue of <em>Scotch Bonnet<\/em>. There are professional-development opportunities and family explorations for everyone. Try to take advantage of these wonderful conferences, workshops and more, especially if you\u2019re working on your environmental education certification. Keep reading for those unique opportunities and ideas for educators. There is a lot going on in North Carolina and beyond!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>STEAM on the Coast<\/h2>\n<p>Recently, I worked with a group of women to plan and conduct the Outer Banks Coastal STEAM Day. We planned a day-long event for Girl Scouts in northeast North Carolina and southeast Virginia focusing on STEAM \u2014 science, technology, engineering, art and math.<\/p>\n<p>Our vision for this marine-related event had women scientists and educators sharing their knowledge, expertise and career paths with Cadettes (middle school) and Seniors (high school) on a Saturday in May.<\/p>\n<p>On the steering committee, I was joined by colleagues from the\u00a0Girl Scout Council of the Colonial Coast\u00a0(GSCCC), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers\u2019 Field Research Facility\u00a0(FRF) in Duck, and the\u00a0University of North Carolina\u2019s Coastal Studies Institute\u00a0(CSI), as well as some local community members.<\/p>\n<p>This inaugural coastal STEAM event featured presenters from UNC CSI, FRF,\u00a0Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,\u00a0N.C. Aquarium on Roanoke Island\u00a0and\u00a0Jennette\u2019s Pier. The scientists and educators discussed energy and wind turbines, native plants and wildlife, bioacoustics, plankton, research on local dolphin populations, and coastal research using lasers and drones.<\/p>\n<p>GSCCC has emailed an evaluation to all attendees. The steering committee is anxious to hear the thoughts of those who participated. We\u2019re ready to begin planning the 2017 Girl Scouts and Coastal STEAM event! We\u2019re hoping to draw more girls next year.<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences<\/h2>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.naturalsciences.org\" target=\"_blank\"><em>naturalsciences.org<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"no_bullets\">\n<li><strong>What: <\/strong>Teaching and Learning with Monarch Butterflies<\/li>\n<li><strong>When: <\/strong>June 29 to 30, 2016<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where: <\/strong>N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh, NC<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cost:<\/strong> $99<\/li>\n<li><strong>Link:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/event\/teaching-and-learning-with-monarch-butterflies\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"broken_link\">naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/event\/teaching-and-learning-with-monarch-butterflies\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Register through Monarch Teacher Network at www.eirc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Email-flyer-Natural-Science-M-Raleigh-2016.pdf.<\/p>\n<p>Join the Monarch Teacher Network for a two-day workshop all about monarch butterflies. Through hands-on instruction by experienced teachers, gather ideas to teach essential skills in literacy, math, science, geography, technology, Spanish, the arts and social studies at all grade levels \u2026 through the captivating story of monarchs. Walk away with all the materials you will need to bring this exciting and dynamic subject into your classroom, including the knowledge, skills, materials and confidence to raise monarchs in your classroom and create an outstanding learning experience for your students.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"no_bullets\">\n<li><strong>What: <\/strong>Genetics and our Food Supply<\/li>\n<li><strong>When: <\/strong>July 21, 2016<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where: <\/strong>NCSU Central Crop Research Station<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cost:<\/strong> FREE!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Link: <\/strong>naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/event\/genetics-and-our-food-supply-2\/<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>*This workshop is designed for teachers of upper-elementary to middle-school students.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>In this workshop, participants will meet with researchers in the field to discuss the improvement of crop plants through conventional plant breeding and genetic engineering. During the classroom portion of the workshop, participants will have the opportunity to try out several plant genetics activities. In addition, suggestions for how to engage students in balanced discussions on the pros and cons of both conventional plant breeding and genetic engineering techniques will be offered. Participants will receive a voucher of up to $250 to purchase supplies for teaching plant genetics topics in their classroom.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Sylvan Heights Bird Park<\/h2>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.shwpark.com\" target=\"_blank\"><em>www.shwpark.com<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sylvan Heights Bird Park is the largest bird park in North America \u2014 and it\u2019s located in Scotland Neck, eastern North Carolina. Opened in 2006 by Mike Lubbock and his family, this family-friendly facility is quite a treat. The facility houses more than 3,000 birds representing 140 species, and plays a key role in maintaining the captive populations of several endangered waterfowl species. It is open Tuesdays through Sundays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to summer camps, several other events are planned during the summer.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sample local craft beers and enjoy live entertainment, food and birds at \u201cBirds and Brews\u201d on June 25 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Martin County Ramblers will be playing live. Food will be available for purchase from local food trucks. Ticket prices: $20 in advance; $25 at the door. Special pricing for designated drivers! This event is open to ages 21 and over ONLY.<\/li>\n<li>On July 23 at 11:30 a.m., join your feathered friends for a magical lunch with superheroes and princesses! Ticket prices: $10 for child\/adult members; $15 for child\/adult non-members.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For additional information, registration or questions, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.shwpark.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.shwpark.com<\/a>, email <a href=\"mailto:education@shwpark.com\">education@shwpark.com<\/a>, or call 252-826-3126.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Inaugural Youth Ocean Conservation Summit<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-392\" src=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/scotchbonnet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/02\/Screen-Shot-2016-02-11-at-11.29.05-PM.png\" alt=\"YOCS logo\" width=\"200\" height=\"175\" \/>The first ever North Carolina Youth Ocean Conservation Summit, or NCYOCS, was held Feb. 27, 2016 at the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. The NCYOCS was sponsored by North Carolina State University\u2019s Center for Marine Sciences and Technology, or CMAST, in Morehead City. The event welcomed students ages 11 to 18 from all over North Carolina for education on marine conservation. Youth Ocean Conservation Summit events bring local youth together to brainstorm ideas for conservation projects through mini-workshops and guest lecturers. After the Summit, attendees have the option to apply for YOCS mini-grants worth $100 to $200 to fund their conservation project<\/p>\n<p>The Love a Sea Turtle organization helped lead mini-workshops focused on water quality testing, toxic substances in estuaries and environmental art. Patrick Curley from The Science House at CMAST held a workshop on grant writing, and introduced other youth grants available to attendees for their conservation projects.<\/p>\n<p>Onslow County\u2019s Lisa Rider discussed the detrimental effects of marine debris, and challenged many of the attendees to center their conservation projects on marine debris prevention through cleanups and education. The 2016 NCYOCS produced two mini-grant winners. Both are using their conservation projects to prevent and reduce marine debris in North Carolina rivers and beaches.<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>University of North Carolina Wilmington\u2019s Traveling Through Trash<\/h2>\n<p><strong><em>www.uncw.edu\/marinequest\/AboutTravelingThroughTrash.html<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Over the past eight months, UNCW MarineQuest has traveled over 7,000 miles and served more than 9,000 students with its inflatable whale classroom. Supported by a NOAA Office of Marine Debris Prevention through Education grant, the Traveling Through Trash project, also known as 3T, educates elementary- and middle-school students living in rural communities of the coastal Carolinas on the origins of marine debris and its impacts on coastal migratory animals.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_425\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-425\" class=\"size-full wp-image-425\" src=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/scotchbonnet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/06\/UNCWWhale_CaitlinCase.png\" alt=\"Inflatable whale classroom\" width=\"400\" height=\"262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/scotchbonnet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/06\/UNCWWhale_CaitlinCase.png 400w, https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/scotchbonnet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/06\/UNCWWhale_CaitlinCase-300x197.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-425\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Students participate in a small classroom activity inside this inflatable whale. Photo courtesy Caitlin Case, UNCW Youth Programs.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The centerpiece of the 3T project is its life-size inflatable right whale classroom. Up to 25 students at a time can attend class in the whale. Project lessons engage students in hands-on STEM activities, including a mock dissection and ingestion analysis. The main goal of the 3T project is to heighten student awareness of anthropogenic land-based litter as the major source of marine debris found in coastal waters through which species of migratory marine animals travel. This is achieved by educating students on the:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Migratory species, such as whales, that travel through our coastal waters;<\/li>\n<li>Origins of marine debris \u2014 including lifestyle choices by students;<\/li>\n<li>Impacts that encounters with marine debris can have on migratory marine organisms; and<\/li>\n<li>Actions that students can take to mitigate the production of marine debris.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In order to encourage students to take action, the iRefuz mobile app was developed to help users become mindful of the choices they make <em>before<\/em> generating trash.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about the project or to download the app, please visit the project website at www.uncw.edu\/marinequest\/AboutTravelingThroughTrash.html or view the Facebook page <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/travelingthroughtrash\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"broken_link\">www.facebook.com\/travelingthroughtrash\/<\/a>.<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum<\/h2>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.graveyardoftheatlantic.com\" target=\"_blank\"><em>www.graveyardoftheatlantic.com<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum is featuring a new storyboard in their education room on the Graveyard of the Atlantic. Visit the exhibit to learn why there are more than 2,000 shipwrecks off the coast of the Outer Banks. The storyboard reveals causes and\u00a0events that have affected local, national and global history. It features vintage photography and is a real eye-opener to what has occurred off the coast for centuries.<\/p>\n<p>The exhibit is on display through February 2017. Museum hours are Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through September, and until 4 p.m. October through February.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Science Expo in Eastern NC<\/h2>\n<p>Would you like everyone in Eastern NC to know about your center? A Time for Science in Pitt County is sponsoring the second annual A Time for Science Expo in Greenville, North Carolina, on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Greenville Convention Center. Last year, over 2,000 people visited this Expo. The event made the top 10 list of Best Events in Greenville!<\/p>\n<p>Please have a hands-on activity at your booth and bring brochures and information about your center so you can share what you do with all of the East! This event is free to the public.<\/p>\n<p>Exhibitor booths will be $50 this year to cover the expenses of the Convention Center. Please contact Maria McDaniel at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:maria@atimeforscience.org\">maria@atimeforscience.org<\/a>\u00a0if you are interested in having a booth or if you have questions.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Save the Dates<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>There are many conferences scheduled for this year. Join your fellow marine educators and beach lovers at one \u2014 or more \u2014 of these great events.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: top\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.marine-ed.org\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-44 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/scotchbonnet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2014\/05\/newnmea_no_tag-300x172.jpg\" alt=\"National Marine Educators Association logo\" width=\"300\" height=\"172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/scotchbonnet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2014\/05\/newnmea_no_tag-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/scotchbonnet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2014\/05\/newnmea_no_tag.jpg 387w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul class=\"no_bullets\">\n<li><strong>National Marine Educators Association\u2019s Annual Conference <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.marine-ed.org\" target=\"_blank\">www.marine-ed.org<\/a><\/li>\n<li>June 25 to July 1, 2016<\/li>\n<li>Orlando, Florida<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: top\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eenc.org\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-167 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/scotchbonnet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2014\/10\/eenc-logo-medium-color-240x300.jpg\" alt=\"Environmental Educators of North Carolina logo\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/scotchbonnet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2014\/10\/eenc-logo-medium-color-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/scotchbonnet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2014\/10\/eenc-logo-medium-color-820x1024.jpg 820w, https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/scotchbonnet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2014\/10\/eenc-logo-medium-color.jpg 922w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul class=\"no_bullets\">\n<li><strong>Lasting Legacies: Environmental Educators of NC 25th Annual Conference<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eenc.org\" target=\"_blank\">www.eenc.org<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Sept. 23 to 25, 2016<\/li>\n<li>Black Mountain, North Carolina<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: top\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.seabean.com\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-46 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/scotchbonnet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2014\/05\/SeaBeanLogoBlue-300x231.jpg\" alt=\"International Sea-Bean Symposium and Beachcombers' Festival logo\" width=\"300\" height=\"231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/scotchbonnet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2014\/05\/SeaBeanLogoBlue-300x231.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/scotchbonnet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2014\/05\/SeaBeanLogoBlue.jpg 825w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul class=\"no_bullets\">\n<li><strong>International Sea-Bean Symposium<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.seabean.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.seabean.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Oct. 14 to 15, 2016<\/li>\n<li>Galveston, Texas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: top\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mamea.org\/conf.html\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"broken_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-390 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/scotchbonnet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/02\/Screen-Shot-2016-02-11-at-11.29.47-PM-300x147.png\" alt=\"MAMEA logo\" width=\"300\" height=\"147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/scotchbonnet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/02\/Screen-Shot-2016-02-11-at-11.29.47-PM-300x147.png 300w, https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/scotchbonnet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/02\/Screen-Shot-2016-02-11-at-11.29.47-PM.png 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul class=\"no_bullets\">\n<li><strong>Mid-Atlantic Marine Education Association Annual Conference<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mamea.org\/conf.html\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"broken_link\">www.mamea.org\/conf.html<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Nov. 4 to 6, 2016<\/li>\n<li>Dewey Beach, Delaware<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Need to Contact Me?<\/h2>\n<p>If you ever have information to share with other marine educators, please don\u2019t hesitate to send it my way for inclusion in a future issue of the <em>Scotch Bonnet<\/em>. Let me know what you\u2019re hearing from the sea!\u00a0Please share this website or newsletter with others \u2014 and share my email address with anyone who wants to receive a message notifying that a new issue of <em>Scotch Bonnet<\/em> is available online. Thanks for all you do for students and for other educators!<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>My contact information is:<\/p>\n<div class=\"indent25\">\n<ul class=\"no_bullets\">\n<li><strong>Phone<\/strong>: 252-475-5486<\/li>\n<li><strong>Email<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:terrikh@csi.northcarolina.edu\">terrikh@csi.northcarolina.edu<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Address<\/strong>: North Carolina Sea Grant, PO Box 699, Manteo, NC 27954<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fax<\/strong>: 252-475-3545<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Best Fishes!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/scotchbonnet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2014\/05\/Signature.png\" alt=\"Terri Kirby Hathaway signature\" width=\"180\" height=\"78\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Terri Kirby Hathaway<br \/>\nMarine Education Specialist<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncseagrant.org\" target=\"_blank\">North Carolina Sea Grant<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:terrikh@csi.northcarolina.edu\" target=\"_blank\">terrikh@csi.northcarolina.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The spring 2016 issue of <i>Scotch Bonnet<\/i>, learn about professional development opportunities available during the summer. 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