Mon, Aug 10, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Hangouts On Air - Broadcast for free To be an interactive site for this program, register here: http://seatrek.tv/sharkdays/0810.html# Goals & Objectives The program is a live, two-way interactive program focused on shark conservation and outreach programming at MOTE MARINE LABORATORY. Participants will learn the role of sharks in the ecosystem, how they play an important role in the management of ocean species populations and why Mote Marine Laboratory studies these animals. Participants will discuss shark conservation and outreach at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium with our Ocean Experts. Participants will discover why sharks are important to ocean health and what humans can do to help conserve and protect sharks. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions with our Ocean Experts, Dr. Heather Marshall and Elaina Todd. Gills Mission Statement: The Gills Club is Atlantic White Shark Conservancy's signature action project dedicated to connecting girls with female scientists, sharing knowledge, and empowering them to take leadership positions and inspire shark and ocean conservation.Mote is partnering with Atlantic White Shark Conservancy, which created the Gills Club โ to bring science to more girls in our community. The Gills Club is geared toward girls ages 6-17, and families are also welcome. The Gills Club is free for participants. Participation does NOT cover visiting Mote Aquarium. RSVP is required for all meetings of the Gills Club. # Outline 3 minutes - Intro 3 minutes - Gills Club history and background basics (Heather) 3-4 minutes- How do we implement this at Mote? (Elaina) 3-4 minutes - Why is shark conservation and outreach important? 3-4 minutes- What else do we do? (highlight research, promote upcoming Gills event, Sharks Days, etc.) 5 minutes - Wrap-up, Q & A# Age Level: ages 11-18; grades 6-12+# Subject Areas: Life Sciences# Ocean Literacy Principles (OLP): โ OLP #5 The ocean supports a great diversity of life and ecosystems โ OLP #6 The ocean and humans are inextricably interconnected # Useful Links: โ http://www.gillsclub.org โ https://www.facebook.com/groups/155497421325778/ โ https://mote.org/events/details/gills-club โ https://mote.org/events/details/www.gillsclub.org ๏ปฟ
Mon, Aug 10, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Hangouts On Air - Broadcast for free To be an interactive site for this program, register here: http://seatrek.tv/sharkdays/0810.html # Goals & Objectives The program is a live, two-way interactive program focused on shark conservation and outreach programming at MOTE MARINE LABORATORY. Participants will learn the role of sharks in the ecosystem, how they play an important role in the management of ocean species populations and why Mote Marine Laboratory studies these animals. Participants will discuss shark conservation and outreach at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium with our Ocean Experts. Participants will discover why sharks are important to ocean health and what humans can do to help conserve and protect sharks. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions with our Ocean Experts, Dr. Heather Marshall and Elaina Todd. Gills Mission Statement: The Gills Club is Atlantic White Shark Conservancy's signature action project dedicated to connecting girls with female scientists, sharing knowledge, and empowering them to take leadership positions and inspire shark and ocean conservation. Mote is partnering with Atlantic White Shark Conservancy, which created the Gills Club โ to bring science to more girls in our community. The Gills Club is geared toward girls ages 6-17, and families are also welcome. The Gills Club is free for participants. Participation does NOT cover visiting Mote Aquarium. RSVP is required for all meetings of the Gills Club. # Outline 3 minutes - Intro 3 minutes - Gills Club history and background basics (Heather) 3-4 minutes- How do we implement this at Mote? (Elaina) 3-4 minutes - Why is shark conservation and outreach important? 3-4 minutes- What else do we do? (highlight research, promote upcoming Gills event, Sharks Days, etc.) 5 minutes - Wrap-up, Q & A # Age Level: ages 11-18; grades 6-12+ # Subject Areas: Life Sciences # Ocean Literacy Principles (OLP): โ OLP #5 The ocean supports a great diversity of life and ecosystems โ OLP #6 The ocean and humans are inextricably interconnected # Useful Links: โ http://www.gillsclub.org โ https://www.facebook.com/groups/155497421325778/ โ https://mote.org/events/details/gills-club โ https://mote.org/events/details/www.gillsclub.org ๏ปฟ