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Groundwater to the Gulf Summer Institute

What is Groundwater to the Gulf?

Groundwater to the Gulf is a 3-day, field-trip based institute for Central Texas teachers that emphasizes techniques for teaching water-based curricula to students in grades 4 through 8. Participants follow the path of water in Central Texas from its origins to its final destination in the Gulf of Mexico. Topics include: hydrology, groundwater, urban watersheds, water quality, water protection, and water conservation.
 
June 22, 23, and 24th 2010
REGISTRATION is CLOSED; Check back in March 2011
 
What to expect; Participating Teachers…
  • Experience hands-on field experiences with local water experts
  • Receive FREE Curricula, TEKS-aligned activities, and resources
  • Learn about field trip opportunities for the school year
  • Receive 22 continuing education credits
Fieldtrips and activities planned have included:
  • Karst Tour: rock identification and a mini-caving trip
  • Behind the scenes tour of the Splash! Exhibit at Barton Springs
  • Aquatic insect study and water quality assessment at McKiinney Falls
  • Exploring Sunset Valley gardens and building your own school gardens
  • A tour of the new Wilkerson Center for Colorado River Education at Redbud
Click here to view the 2010 flyer with more info.
 
How to Register
  • Space is Limited to 40 Educators
  • Registration runs March to May
  • REGISTRATION is CLOSED. To register click here and confirm your registration by sending a check in the amount of $50 made out to "Keep Austin Beautiful" within 10 days of  your online registration. Mail checks to Sunset Valley City Hall, Attn: Carolyn Meredith, 3205 Jones Road, Sunset Valley, Texas, 78745.
  • Contact Carolyn Meredith with Sunset Valley City Hall at 512.891.9103 ext. 14 or at cmeredith@sunsetvalley.org for additional questions.

 

Groundwater to the Gulf Coastal Trip

Groundwater to the Gulf has extended the learning to include a coastal trip to the LCRA Matagorda Bay Natural Park located on the mouth of the Colorado River of the Matagorda Penninsula. The trip will include hands-on exploration of the river and coastal marshes that will take place by kayak and in the classroom!

For more information click here. For Registration Information click here.

The workshop is only open to current and previous Groundwater to the Gulf participants and will include presentations and field investigations to enhance your knowledge about the lower Colorado River and Matagorda Bay. SBEC (15 hrs) credit is available for teachers. Registration is limited.
 

 

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