Take a deep dive with Sea Grant this summer and investigate maritime underwater shipwrecks and how aquatic invasive species impact water quality, the food web, and shipwrecks over a two day workshop series.
Day one explores maritime archaeology and Great Lakes shipwrecks with a feature presentation by Tamara Thomsen, maritime archaeologist, photographer, researcher, and research diver. On day two join NOAA scientist and benthic ecologist, Dr. Ashley Elgin, for a discussion on zebra mussels and how aquatic invasive species impact water quality, the food web, and shipwrecks.
In addition to a guest speaker, each workshop will investigate fascinating aspects of shipwrecks and aquatic invasive species and the connection each have to the Great Lakes Literacy Principles. Workshops will also feature hands on activities for your learners, provide suggestions for classroom applications and a chance to share and network with other education professionals. Workshop materials will suggest relevant Minnesota academic standards and benchmarks, Wisconsin academic standards, Common Core Standards and Next Generation Science Standards.
Photo Caption: Collision damage is evident at the bow of the schooner HOME
where she was rammed by the schooner WILLIAM FISK.
The HOME’s port side anchor now rests in the sand.
Photo credit: Tamara Thomsen, Wisconsin Historical Society
Workshop themes
- The Great Lakes support a broad diversity of life and ecosystems (Great Lakes Literacy Principle #5).
- The Great Lakes and humans and their watersheds are inextricably connected (Great Lakes Literacy Principle #6).
- The Great Lakes are socially, economically, and environmentally significant to the region, the nation and the planet. (Great Lakes Literacy Principle #8)
Take in one or both workshops. They present an excellent program for novice and seasoned educators alike, and are open to any formal, non-formal, informal educator, student, researcher, or community scientist in Minnesota or Wisconsin.
Where are these events taking place?
Anywhere you have the ability to participate via Zoom.
When are the sessions?
Day 1: 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Guest speaker Tamara Thomsen, maritime archaeologist will present on Great Lakes shipwrecks.
Day 2: 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Guest speaker Ashley Elgin, benthic ecologist will present on zebra mussels.
Seats are limited, please register as soon as possible. If we have more registrants than spaces, we will create a waiting list.
Brought to you with funding from the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.
