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Welcome to Chesapeake Exploration!

This is an online learning platform hosted by the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office. This site provides educators with access to courses that will advance their knowledge about Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences, science topics, teaching and resources. The courses are free and self-paced, meaning you can work on them at your own speed. Many courses have continuing professional development credits approved for some states. Use the Course Search Box below or explore the Course Categories to find the currently available courses. 

If you have any questions or suggestions for online courses, contact Bart Merrick (bart.merrick@noaa.gov). 

In addition to these online courses, check out other educational resources and training opportunities:

 

Course Categories: Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience, Science Teaching and Learning, Analyzing and Interpreting Data, Moderated Courses

Chesapeake Exploration Online Courses

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Workshops and Webinars

In-person and virtual workshops and webinars hosted by NOAA's Environmental Science Training Center for educators across the Chesapeake Bay watershed

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Resources and Curriculum

Explore resources on Bay Backpack to help you plan and implement a Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience and, local environmental issues and data using the K-12 Oysters in the Chesapeake Bay curriculum and the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Buoy data tool.

 


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Analyzing and Interpreting Data (1)

Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience (4)

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Archived Moderated Courses (8)

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Science Teaching and Learning (2)


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NOAA Environmental Science Training Center

The center offers online and in-person workshops for educators that include the knowledge and tools needed to teach today's students, who will be tomorrow's environmental stewards.

NOAA Chesapeake Bay-Watershed Education and Training Program

Chesapeake B-WET is a competitive grant program that supports existing, high-quality environmental education programs and fosters the growth of new, innovative programs.

Bay Backpack

This website provides educators with information about funding opportunities, field studies, curriculum guides and lesson plans related to environmental education and Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences.

 

 

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