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Above: Wild horses take a stroll in Corolla, Outer Banks. Photo by Terri Kirby Hathaway<\/em><\/p>\n

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

Hope you\u2019re all settled into our \u201cnew normal,\u201d whatever that looks like for you! What a strange spring and summer, right? Like our \u201cnew normal,\u201d this issue of Scotch Bonnet<\/em> has a different look. We\u2019re sharing resources for remote teaching and online learning, as well as virtual professional development opportunities. Hope you find these items useful.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m also excited to announce that North Carolina Sea Grant has debuted new supplementary instructional material for educators of grades 6 through 12. Coastwatch Classroom<\/em><\/a> dives deeper into Coastwatch<\/em> magazine articles through discussion questions and extension activities. Look for the new section in the Autumn 2020 issue<\/a>, which comes out in a few weeks in print and online.<\/p>\n

Thanks to Mike Campbell, Julie Connolly, Melissa Dowland, Bonnie Eamick, Julie Leibach, Manley Midgett, Katie Mosher, Harris Mulstein, Laura Sirak-Schaeffer, Renee Strnad, Dave Sybert, Dana Thomason and John White for their contributions to this issue.<\/p>\n

As you explore this new issue of Scotch Bonnet, note the virtual professional development opportunities and remote-learning activities. Take advantage of these wonderful prospects, especially if you\u2019re working on your environmental education (EE) certification or collecting continuing education units (CEUs). Although most activities are virtual, there is still a lot going on in North Carolina and beyond!<\/p>\n

North Carolina Opportunities<\/h1>\n

Bridging the Gap 2020: Uniting North Carolina K-16 STEM Education<\/h2>\n

bridgingthegapnc.com\/#audience<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Bridging the Gap is virtual this year, bringing together educators, business leaders, government officials and others who play a role in STEM education in our state. The goal of this annual event is to share ideas and resources that strengthen K-16 STEM education throughout North Carolina.<\/p>\n

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Coastal Studies Institute<\/h2>\n

coastalstudiesinstitute.org\/education\/k-12-programs\/teacher-resources\/<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

The Coastal Studies Institute (CSI), part of East Carolina University\u2019s Integrated Coastal Programs, offers short instructional videos, student activities and worksheets, teacher lesson plans and live virtual programming on topics such as storm surge modeling and shipwrecks.<\/p>\n

Starting on Sept. 25, CSI will host virtual field trips and live virtual programming on their YouTube channel<\/a>. Currently, you can enjoy my personal favorites featuring \u201cKitchen Science\u201d; try these activities with your students and families.<\/p>\n

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North Carolina Aquariums<\/h2>\n

ncaquariums.com<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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This coconut covered with gooseneck barnacles was collected off Jennette’s Pier. Photo by Daryl Law<\/p><\/div>\n

Check out the YouTube channel<\/a> for the N.C. Aquarium on Roanoke Island. These instructional videos feature backyard biology, marine plastics and coastal ecosystems.<\/p>\n

All three N.C. Aquariums, as well as Jennette\u2019s Pier, are offering virtual programs and activities.\u00a0 Check out their offerings at the following links:<\/p>\n