Professional educators are essential and respected partners in fulfilling the Aquarium's conservation, education and science missions. Each year hundreds of teachers and school administrators come to the Aquarium to enhance their knowledge and add to their collection of classroom activities.
Upcoming Programs
- NSTA members and nonmembers
- November 17, 2017
- Registration now open
Achieving Success with Next Generation Science Standards
The National Science Teachers Association is hosting a workshop for principals, department chairs or curriculum coordinators on the NGSS, the fundamentals of three-dimensional instruction and what an NGSS-based classroom looks like.All Other Programs
- Grades 9–12
- June 25–30, 2017
- Registration closed
Connecting with Marine Science Teacher Institute
Examine the role that humans have played in the stability and change of Monterey Bay. Learn more
- Grades 6–8
- Year 1 not offered in 2017
- July 11–14, 2017 (Year 2)
- Registration closed
Project-Based Science Teacher Institute
Deepen your understanding of the nature of science and student-driven projects and get tools to enhance your curriculum. Learn more about Year 1
- Grades 3–5
- Year 1 not offered in 2017
- July 17–21, 2017 (Year 2)
- Registration closed
Coastal Systems Teacher Institute
Learn how to integrate science, literacy and technology while exploring Monterey Bay's coastal ecosystems and its animals. Learn more about Year 1
- Grades PreK–2
- July 30–August 4, 2017
- Registration closed
Splash Zone Teacher Institute
Explore coastal habitats and learn to integrate hands-on science, literacy and technology applications during this year-long institute. Learn more
- Grades K–12
- October 7, 2017
- Registration closed
Connecting Conservation and Technology Workshop
Gain strategies for incorporating technology into your science and conservation teaching at this one-day conference.
- Grades 3–12
- November 3–4, 2017
- Registration closed
Ocean Plastic Pollution Summit
This three-part summit is designed for teachers who are ready to go in-depth into plastic pollution issues and solutions with their students. Learn more
- Grades PreK–12
- Not offered in 2017
- Registration closed
- Grades 6–College
- July 16–21, 2017
- Registration closed
EARTH Workshop Hosted by Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
Develop classroom curriculum using near-real-time data from ocean observatories and receive state-of-the-art training to increase your scientific literacy in microbial oceanography. Learn more on MBARI.orgNote: Institutes and workshops qualify for professional growth hours required to renew your California Teaching Credential.