Teachers who participated in the development of VitalVenture collecting freshwater macro-invertebrates during a Watershed Experience.
This space will keep you informed of VitalVenture happenings around the state.
We will post upcoming events and professional development opportunities related to VitalVenture and watershed-based learning. We will recap recent events and provide links to resources. We will highlight news of students exploring, investigating, and connecting with their local communities.
Upcoming Events
May 21, 2010
Students (and teachers) will experience some of VitalVenture’s engaging watershed activities.
- June & August 2010
- Gulf of Maine Research Institute
- Portland
Check the Vital Signs Teacher Institutes & Events page for more information about these 3-day immersions in authentic science and inquiry learning for Maine’s middle school teachers. Contact the Vital Signs Team if you are interested in attending an Institute. Space is limited and fills quickly.
Recent Events
In August 2009, twelve 5th and 6th grade Maine teachers experienced Lobsters: Untold Tales, the brand new content for GMRI’s LabVenture! Program! They also did their very own Watershed Experience. Teachers interviewed lobstermen about the culture, issues, and methods of lobstering while out to sea on a lobstering trip. Check out the results of their experience.
In the News
Wiscasset Middle School’s 8th grade students started out their school year with an integrated, year-long study of the Sheepscot River. Led by teacher Sue Kistenmacher – a VitalVenture developer and Vital Signs participant – students have been sharing their learning experience with the community through the Wiscasset Newspaper.
News & Events
Teachers who participated in the development of VitalVenture collecting freshwater macro-invertebrates during a Watershed Experience.
This space will keep you informed of VitalVenture happenings around the state.
We will post upcoming events and professional development opportunities related to VitalVenture and watershed-based learning. We will recap recent events and provide links to resources. We will highlight news of students exploring, investigating, and connecting with their local communities.
Upcoming Events
Southern Maine Children’s Water Festival
May 21, 2010
Students (and teachers) will experience some of VitalVenture’s engaging watershed activities.
Vital Signs Teacher Institute
Check the Vital Signs Teacher Institutes & Events page for more information about these 3-day immersions in authentic science and inquiry learning for Maine’s middle school teachers. Contact the Vital Signs Team if you are interested in attending an Institute. Space is limited and fills quickly.
Recent Events
In August 2009, twelve 5th and 6th grade Maine teachers experienced Lobsters: Untold Tales, the brand new content for GMRI’s LabVenture! Program! They also did their very own Watershed Experience. Teachers interviewed lobstermen about the culture, issues, and methods of lobstering while out to sea on a lobstering trip. Check out the results of their experience.
In the News
Wiscasset Middle School’s 8th grade students started out their school year with an integrated, year-long study of the Sheepscot River. Led by teacher Sue Kistenmacher – a VitalVenture developer and Vital Signs participant – students have been sharing their learning experience with the community through the Wiscasset Newspaper.