Formal and informal educators get ready for a bit of fun this summer during an interactive, hands-on, STEM workshop called Aquatic WILD on June 9 at the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. The Aquarium is part of the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
Any interested teachers, informal educators, and homeschool parents can sign up for Aquatic WILD workshop from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. June 9 at the Aquarium.
During the Aquatic WILD workshop, an interdisciplinary conservation and environmental education program emphasizing wildlife, teachers will learn how to use the Aquatic WILD curriculum and activity guide, engage with other educators, and participate in WILD field investigations, STEM activities, outdoor activities, and connections to wildlife careers.
“We hope that teachers will be able to use the WILD guides to incorporate environmental and conservation education into their daily teaching and be able to connect their students with the wildlife around them,” said Michelle Van-Hove, NCAPKS educator.
All activities are aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and North Carolina’s science, ELA, social studies, and math curriculums. Incorporating the curriculum in teachings will also help in WILD’s main goal of assisting students in developing awareness, responsible behavior, and constructive actions concerning wildlife and the environment.
To register, visit the website www.ncaquariums.com/pks-teachers.
About the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores is five miles west of Atlantic Beach at 1 Roosevelt Blvd., Pine Knoll Shores, N.C. 28512. The Aquarium is open 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily. Its mission is to inspire the appreciation and conservation of North Carolina’s aquatic environments and animals. The Aquarium is under the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources and is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. For more information, please visit www.ncaquariums.com/pine-knoll-shores or call 252-247-4003.
About the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) manages, promotes, and enhances the things that people love about North Carolina – its diverse arts and culture, rich history, and spectacular natural areas. Through its programs, the department enhances education, stimulates economic development, improves public health, expands accessibility, and strengthens community resiliency.