Conference on Teacher Research Experiences, URI, 2005

Chesapeake Teacher Research Fellowship (CTRF)

J. Adam Frederick, MDSG - Center of Marine BiotechnologyLaura Murray, UMCES - Horn Point LaboratoryCat Stylinski, UMCES - Appalachian Laboratory

Jackie Takacs, MDSG - Chesapeake Biological Laboratory

ESEPConnecting Classrooms to Science Research

in the Chesapeake Watershed

• Week-long watershed workshop• 6 week summer research fellowship• Lesson development• Professional presentation

Features of the CTRF

CTRF OrientationFollowing the drop of water

Research Facilities

AppalachianLaboratory

Chesapeake BiologicalLaboratory

Center of MarineBiotechnology

Horn PointLaboratory

Web Supportwww.esep.umces.edu

Featuring:•Journaling•Editorial control by ESEP team•Lesson planning (flexible editing)

This has helped our teachers feel like they are part of a community of educators that provide support in the classroom….

…so they are not ALONE.

Conference PresentationPeer training

Presenting new ideas and methods to engage teachers and students in the process of science.

Challenges

•Funding•Recruitment•Classroom Follow-up•Credits•On-line Support•Partnering within Maryland

Partnering

Teacher support & product development that can be shared with a nationwide audience

Interactive videoconferencing