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Welcome to the newest online issue of Scotch Bonnet<\/em>. This marine education newsletter also is available as a PDF<\/a> \u2014 if you\u2019re like me and want to keep a hard copy!<\/p>\n

I hope that all the classroom teachers are settling into the 2017\u20132018 school year and that your students are off to a great start. For informal educators, I hope you have had a busy summer, are ready for a wonderful fall, and are thinking about new program development over the winter.<\/p>\n

Thanks to Pat Curley, Lauren Daniel, Melissa Dowland, Carolyn Garris, D\u2019Nise Hefner, Kevin Hining, Keith Mastin, Laura Sirak-Schaeffer, Dave Sybert and Dana Thomason for their contributions to this issue. Wishing you all a wonderful winter season!<\/p>\n

Explore this issue of Scotch Bonnet<\/em>. There are professional-development opportunities and family explorations for everyone. 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

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Blue Heron Bowl Competition<\/h2>\n

sites.google.com\/site\/blueheronbowl<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The 2018 Blue Heron Bowl will be held on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, at the University of North Carolina Wilmington\u2019s main campus. The event will be hosted by UNCW, the Center for Marine Science and Watson School of Education.<\/p>\n

The Blue Heron Bowl is North Carolina\u2019s regional marine science quiz bowl. Two teams, each composed of four students and one alternate, square off against each other to answer questions related to marine science. Many of these students are coached by a marine science or general science teacher who sponsors their training. Each match consists of six minutes of toss-up and bonus questions, followed by two team challenge questions, ending with a final six minutes of toss-up and bonus questions.<\/p>\n

Winners of the Blue Heron Bowl will go on to the national competition in April 19 to 22, 2018, in Boulder, Colorado.\u00a0The Blue Heron Bowl championship team will compete against 25 other regional teams over two days!<\/p>\n

Congratulations to the North Carolina School of Science and Math for coming in third overall at the 2017 National Ocean Science Bowl in Corvallis, Oregon.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Student Competition: Imagine A Day Without Water<\/h2>\n

imagineadaywithoutwater.org<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"ImagineThis year\u2019s \u201cImagine A Day Without Water,\u201d set for Oct. 12, hopes to raise awareness of the importance of water in our lives. Many of us take the water systems that bring clean water to and from our homes for granted. We just turn on the tap and flush our toilet without thinking twice about where that water comes from \u2014 and where it will go! But can you imagine a day without water? Without safe, reliable water, and wastewater service?<\/p>\n

The N.C. Division of Water Resources would like to encourage students all over North Carolina to take some time to think about their own water consumption. Classroom teachers, after brainstorming all the ways we use water, ask your students to draw a picture, make a 15-second video, write a news article or even create a performance.<\/p>\n

Please share these with Lauren Daniel. She would love to post these on the NC DWR education website. Submissions must be in by Oct. 10<\/strong> so she can have them posted for \u201cImagine A Day Without Water\u201d on Oct. 12. Be sure to include the student\u2019s name, grade, school and city.<\/p>\n

Send submissions to Lauren Daniel, NC Project WET\/Stream Watch Coordinator at Lauren.Daniel@ncdenr.gov<\/a>\u00a0or at 1611 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1611.<\/p>\n

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N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences Educator Treks<\/h2>\n

naturalsciences.org<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

What: <\/strong>Find Your Muse on the Millpond
\nWhere: <\/strong>Robertson Millpond Preserve, Wake County
\nWhen: <\/strong>Saturday, Nov. 11; 12:30 to 5:00 p.m. (please eat lunch before arriving)
\nCost: <\/strong>$55 (includes canoe rental, resources)
\nCEUs:<\/strong> 4 contact hours
\nURL:<\/strong> http:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/event\/millpond<\/a><\/p>\n

Join museum educators and Piedmont Poet Laureate Mimi Herman in an exploration of the connections between nature and writing. Discover an amazing swamp ecosystem as we paddle on beautiful Robertson\u2019s Millpond in eastern Wake County, and use the beauty of nature and the wonder of science as a means to express yourself through poetry. This workshop is generously supported by the United Arts Council of Raleigh, the Raleigh Arts Commission, the Durham Arts Council and the Orange County Arts Commission.<\/p>\n

What: <\/strong>Educator Trek: Gene, Alleles, and Chromosomes, Oh My!
\nWhere: <\/strong>N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh
\nWhen: <\/strong>Saturday, Dec. 9; 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
\nCost: <\/strong>$40 (includes take-home resources)
\nCEUs:<\/strong> 8 contact hours
\nURL:<\/strong> http:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/event\/educator-trek-gene-alleles-and-chromosomes-oh-my<\/a><\/p>\n

Need a refresher on how DNA, chromosomes, genes and alleles are related? Want some tips on how to demonstrate the importance of meiosis to genetic variation? Spend the day in the Micro World Investigate Lab testing out a variety of hands-on genetics activities appropriate for upper elementary and middle-school students and making instructional materials to take back to your classroom.<\/p>\n

What: <\/strong>Where Swans Fly and Bears Walk
\nWhere: <\/strong>Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, Plymouth
\nWhen: <\/strong>Friday, Jan. 5 (depart Raleigh at 3:30 p.m.) to Saturday, January 6
\nCost: <\/strong>$90 (includes transportation, lodging, some meals)
\nCEUs:<\/strong> 20 contact hours
\nURL:<\/strong> http:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/event\/where-swans-fly-and-bears-walk<\/a><\/p>\n

Experience one of the greatest wildlife spectacles in North Carolina \u2014 thousands of tundra swans, snow geese and other waterfowl over-wintering in an area rich in wildlife, such as black bears, bobcats and red wolves. Learn winter bird identification, tips on preserving tracks and signs, and ideas for incorporating wild creatures into your teaching.<\/p>\n

What: <\/strong>Mammal Collections
\nWhere: <\/strong>N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh
\nWhen: <\/strong>Saturday, Feb. 10; 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
\nCost: <\/strong>$40 (includes specimen preparation kit and specimen to prepare)
\nCEUs:<\/strong> 8 contact hours
\nURL:<\/strong> http:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/event\/collections<\/a><\/p>\n

Learn techniques used by museum curators to collect, prepare and care for bird specimens in a research collection. Get hands-on experience by preparing a spread wing and other bird parts for the museum. Explore the museum\u2019s vast research collection of birds and discover options for developing a natural history collection for educational purposes.<\/p>\n

This workshop is designed for environmental educators (i.e., park and nature center employees); however other educators are welcome to attend.<\/em><\/p>\n

Get credit!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Participants receive credit for North Carolina\u2019s Environmental Education Certification Program\u00a0(Criteria 2 or 3). Details at http:\/\/www.eenorthcarolina.org\/certification–about-the-program.html<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Looking for other opportunities?<\/strong><\/p>\n

For more information about teacher education programs, contact\u00a0Melissa Dowland\u00a0at Melissa.Dowland@naturalsciences.org<\/a> or 919-707-9898.<\/p>\n

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Professional Development at N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher Features Sea Turtles<\/h2>\n

www.ncaquariums.com\/fort-fisher<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

What: <\/strong>Sea\u00a0Turtle\u00a0Exploration\u00a0Sea\u00a0Turtle\u00a0Workshop
\nWhen: <\/strong>Saturday, Oct. 7; 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
\nWhere:<\/strong> N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher, 900 Loggerhead Road, Kure Beach
\nCost: <\/strong>$25 (includes admission, behind the scenes tour, access to the curriculum)
\nURL: <\/strong>https:\/\/reservations.ncaquariums.com\/fortfisher\/Info.aspx?EventID=20<\/a><\/p>\n

The N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher is offering a workshop featuring their Sea\u00a0Turtle\u00a0Exploration, a curriculum to help educators engage students in the fundamentals of STEAM through ready-to-use, standards-based lesson plans and\u00a0sea\u00a0turtles. Join them on Saturday, Oct. 7,\u00a0for a hands-on teacher workshop guiding you through our new curriculum and website.<\/p>\n

In addition to the curriculum, you will learn about additional resources such as weekly blog posts that will be made during the school year. Topics will include species profiles, aquarium staff spotlights, behind-the-scenes videos, new lesson plans and more. Follow the growth of aquarium hatchling\u00a0sea\u00a0turtles\u00a0by visiting the blog each week.<\/p>\n

Aligned with the Common Core standards, your class will be able to \u201cadopt\u201d a\u00a0turtle\u00a0and learn about its care and growth. By adopting a\u00a0sea\u00a0turtle,\u00a0you will receive weekly updates with information including the\u00a0turtle\u2019s current weight and length. Each class also will receive a certificate of participation.<\/p>\n

By the end of the workshop, you will be familiar with the website and curriculum and how to implement the lessons in your own classroom. The workshop will include a behind the scenes tour to meet one of our\u00a0sea\u00a0turtles.<\/p>\n

Please bring a reusable water bottle, and pack a waste-free lunch, if you choose. Our snack shop, Shark Bites, will be open and there are lunch options off-site as well.<\/p>\n

This workshop will count toward N.C. Environmental Education Certification (Criteria I) and consists of 6 contact hours that may count toward CEUs for teachers.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Science House at CMAST offers KidWind Workshop<\/h2>\n

www.kidwind.org<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

What:<\/strong> KidWind workshop
\nWhen:<\/strong> Saturday, Oct. 28; 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
\nWhere:<\/strong> CMAST, 303 Ocean Circle, Morehead City
\nCost: <\/strong>$150 per team (3 members)<\/p>\n

Are you interested in ways to bring renewable energy education into your classroom? Are you curious to learn activities you can provide for your students to learn about wind energy? Maybe you\u2019ve heard about the KidWind competition at the\u00a0UNC Coastal Studies Institute on Feb. 3, 2018, and want support for your team?\u00a0(See page x for competition information.)<\/p>\n

The Science House at NC State\u2019s Center for Marine Sciences and Technology in Morehead City is offering a workshop to help team leaders and their students learn how to build a wind turbine suitable for KidWind competitions and wind energy education. The workshop will provide you with fun, hands-on learning opportunities to teach about building and testing wind turbines. Team leaders are invited to bring two team members (fourth- to eighth-grade students or another teacher) for a day full of exciting wind turbine activities.<\/p>\n

New to this type of thing? Gather a team and choose two members to join you on Oct. 28 at CMAST in Morehead City. You do not have to participate in the KidWind Challenge to participate in the workshop; however, this workshop will give you everything you need to be competitive.<\/p>\n

Teams will receive a full wind turbine kit, valued at $100. Register at the URL above. If you have questions about the workshop, email Pat Curley at pwcurley@ncsu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Learn About Mountain Trout<\/h2>\n

www.ncwildlife.org\/Learning\/Courses-Seminars-Workshops<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

What:<\/strong> All about mountain trout, including how to catch them
\nWhere: <\/strong>Valle Crucis Park, 2892 Broadstone Road, Banner Elk
\nWhen:<\/strong> Wednesday, Nov. 1; 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
\nCost:<\/strong> Free, but preregistration is required<\/p>\n

Please come to Valle Crucis Park (vallecrucispark.org<\/a>) in Watauga County for a 5-hour Criteria II\/III workshop to learn about and fish for mountain trout. The workshop will include information on trout life history, habitat needs and trout management in North Carolina, with an emphasis on brook trout conservation.<\/p>\n

The day will be spent inside and outside, so dress accordingly. Participants will have an opportunity to observe and assist with an N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission trout stocking effort on the Watauga River. Finally, participants will learn knot tying, fishing tips, trout regulations, general spin-fishing and fly-fishing methods to catch trout, as well as how to find places to go fishing. Participants will also have the opportunity to fish.<\/p>\n

Due to limited equipment, the class will be restricted to the first eight applicants. Participants should come prepared to get in or near the water, so please bring waders or rubber boots if possible. The workshop will proceed rain or shine, so please bring a jacket, rain coat, etc.<\/p>\n

The class will be held in a great classroom (with water and restrooms); please bring lunch and any snacks you might want. This workshop is suitable for formal and nonformal educators. EE certification and CEU credits are available upon workshop completion. Ages 18 and up.<\/p>\n

To register, or for more information, contact Kevin Hining at kevin.hining@ncwildlife.org<\/a> or 336-213-9692.<\/p>\n

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Methods of Teaching Environmental Education (MOTEE)<\/h2>\n

www.eenorthcarolina.org\/certification–requirements.html<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

What: <\/strong>Methods of Teaching Environmental Education
\nWhen and Where:<\/strong><\/p>\n