Bringing Shark Research on Cape Cod into your Classroom

WHOI Sea Grant is a NOAA-funded program based at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. WHOI Sea Grant supports research and education, and a marine advisory program in concert with the Cape Cod Cooperative Extension, that encourage environmental stewardship, long-term economic development, and responsible use of the nation’s coastal and ocean resources. For more information, see http://seagrant.whoi.edu.

WHOI Sea Grant

Professional Learning Workshop for Formal/Informal Educators of Grades 6-12 focused on current shark research and classroom activities

WHOI Redfield Auditorium

The <a href="https://seagrant.whoi.edu/k-12/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">WHOI Sea Grant Program</a>, <a href="https://www.whoi.edu/what-we-do/educate/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">WHOI Information Office</a>, and WHOI Academic Programs Office offer professional development workshops for high school and middle school teachers, held twice a year.  Teachers get to hear about current research directly from the scientists, experience either the lab or field, sample some classroom activities, and discuss how to integrate their new knowledge into their curriculum.  Teachers then take home a thumb drive with background material and classroom activities.Spend the day learning from top researchers from WHOI and the <a href="https://www.atlanticwhiteshark.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Atlantic White Shark Conservancy</a> about sharks on Cape Cod. We will learn about current white shark research projects in the Northwest Atlantic, how these top predators interact with their environment, and share activities and curricula you can use in your classroom. This brand new middle school curriculum has hands-on classroom activities that focus on the underwater equipment used in shark tagging as well as discuss the historical events that have led to changes in marine wildlife on Cape Cod. Take home a thumb drive with background material and classroom activities. For financial assistance and other questions, contact Grace Simpkins, gsimpkins@whoi.edu