How are warming ocean temperatures impacting fish species in the region? How do scientists study changing predator/prey relationships throughout this complex ecosystem? Investigate these questions and more as you learn about a new NGSS-aligned middle school curriculum based on ongoing research being conducted by researchers at The University of New Hampshire and the Gulf of Maine Research Institute. Participants will experience hands-on and interactive lesson activities, engage with data-based learning and develop an ecosystem model using the digital SageModeler tool. In addition to middle school students, resources from this module are also relevant for high school science students. Check out the full curriculum module here: A Warming Gulf of Maine: Investigating Impacts on Predators and Prey

Participating educators will receive a $100 stipend, mileage reimbursement, dinner and contact hours.

Audience: Formal and informal educators working with youth

Cost: Free.

Note that there will be about an hour of pre-work for participants to do prior to the workshop.