Research Opportunity for Teachers

Seabed Physics/Chemistry/Biology of the Georgia Mid-shelf

APPLICATION

This form, received by March 1, 2007 constitutes formal application to the research project.

Please print out form and type or print clearly.

RETURN THIS FORM TO:


Dr. William Savidge

Skidaway Institute of Oceanography

10 Ocean Science Circle

Savannah , GA 31411

william.savidge@skio.usg.edu  

 

Mr./Mrs./Ms./Dr.: Name: __________________________________________

Home Address: _________________________________________________

City, State Zip: __________________________________________________

Home Phone: _____________________ Cell Phone: ___________________

Preferred Email (please print clearly) ________________________________

Work Place: ___________________________________________________

Name of Principal or Supervisor: ____________________________________

Work Address: __________________________________________________

City, State, Zip: _________________________________________________

Work Phone: ___________________          FAX: ______________________

Position:  ______________________________________________________

Subject(s) taught: _______________________________________________

Years Teaching: _____________ Grade Level: ______________

Race (select one or more)

American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Hispanic or Latino
White

Sex (choose one)

Male
Female

Answer each question below. Attach additional pages if necessary.

  • What instructional experience do you have teaching marine/ocean concepts?

 

 

  • Describe any other similar workshops (if any) that you have attended in the last three years .

 

 

  • Describe how you have incorporated non-traditional materials in your teaching in the past.

 

 

  • Explain why you would like to participate in this research and cruise and how you would adapt what you learn for your classroom.

 

 

  • Explain any experience you have writing original curriculum materials (fact sheets, classroom activities, etc). If you have no experience, describe your comfort level in doing so.

 

 

  • If selected for this research opportunity and cruise, you will be expected to be a team leader in a curriculum writing workshop. Describe any team dynamics or leadership experience you have.

 

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Completion of this application requires your signature and your principal or supervisor's signature:

 

__________________________________________                Date:_______________________
(Teacher Signature)

I recommend the above person for participation in the Research Experience for Teachers. I will encourage and support the pre and post-cruise criteria to promote marine science in the community and the classroom.

 

__________________________________________                Date:_______________________
(Principal or Supervisor Signature)