Life Beyond Light: Chemosynthetic Communities of the Deep Ocean Educator Professional Development
Saturday, April 12, 2025
Educators of grades 6-12 are invited to join a full-day, in-person professional development workshop at a NOAA Ocean Exploration Education Alliance Partner near you. Together we will explore hydrothermal vents and cold seeps, two deep-sea ecosystems with dense biological communities fueled by chemosynthesis.
This workshop will include:
- An introduction to NOAA Ocean Exploration and why and how we explore the ocean
- Several phenomena-based student investigations and hands-on activities
- Reflection and discussion with peer educators
- A guided tour of additional free, online ocean education resources
Registration for the Life beyond Light workshops is required and space is limited. Participants will receive classroom-ready resources including student investigations, videos, and fact sheets, along with a Certificate of Participation and a $100 stipend.