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Teen Conservation Leadership

October 1, 2010 - October 31, 2011 | Media and Technology, Public Programs
Teen Conservation Leadership is a major integration and expansion of the Monterey Bay Aquarium's existing teen education programs (Student Oceanography Club, Young Women in Science and Student Guides). The project is growing and enhancing these programs through the following activities: - Service-Learning and Leadership Activities, including: Guest Service Track: professional development and training as interpreters Camp and Club Track: serving as a mentor for other participants Program Track: assisting in the delivery of programs - Conservation and Science Activities, including participating in and leading projects with local organizations, and participating in technologically facilitated outdoor learning experiences - Teen Network and Technology Activities, including onsite networking and information sharing through Web 2.0 technology The project will reach 930 teens. Each teen will provide 200 service-learning hours per year. The sequential nature of this project will encourage many teens to participate for multiple years.

Funders

NOAA
Funding Program: 2010 - Environmental Literacy Grants for Informal/Nonformal Science Education
Award Number: NA10SEC0080022
Funding Amount: $453,622

TEAM MEMBERS

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    Principal Investigator
    Monterey Bay Aquarium
  • Discipline: Ecology, forestry, and agriculture | Technology
    Audience: Youth/Teen (up to 17) | Educators/Teachers | Museum/ISE Professionals
    Environment Type: Media and Technology | Websites, Mobile Apps, and Online Media | Public Programs | Summer and Extended Camps | Park, Outdoor, and Garden Programs | Aquarium and Zoo Programs
    Access and Inclusion: Women and Girls

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