Science Courses for Educators

Educators learn innovative ways to incorporate the natural environment into their classrooms and earn 3 quarter credits in a week. Designed for classroom teachers and education majors with a junior rank or above, these courses cover science content and teaching methodologies. Teachers share ideas with peers in a stimulating atmosphere while they enhance their knowledge of science.

Course Title
ENR 614 Ocean and Great Lakes Literacy   June 13 - June 19
ENR 690 Teaching with Google Earth and Google Ocean   June 20 - June 26
EARTHSCI 584 Prin of Oceanography for Educators   June 27 - July 3
EEOB 785 Stream Ecology for Teachers (at OWC)   July 5 - July 11
EEOB 511 Local Flora for Teachers   July 11 - July 17
EARTHSCI 583.03 Geologic Setting of Lake Erie   July 17 - July 23
EEOB 513 Field Ecology   July 25 - July 31
Department
EDU PAES: School of Physical Activity and Educational Services
EEOB: Department of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology
ENR: School of Environment and Natural Resources
ENTOMOL: Department of Entomology
EARTHSCI: Department of Earth Sciences

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Additional Opportunity for Educators

In addition to Stone Lab scholarship funds, COSEE Great Lakes scholarships are also available for educators taking one of the following courses:

Applications and more information can be found at the COSEE Great Lakes website under Marine Immersion Scholarships.

Additional Information

Course credits are based on the Ohio State University quarter credit system and are transferable to most colleges and universities.

Interested in taking these courses?

Download applications materials and learn about our application process on the Apply Now page. Spaces may still be available after the application deadline has passed. Interested students should contact the Stone Lab office.


Stone Laboratory
1314 Kinnear Rd.
Columbus, OH 43212
Tel: 614.292.8949, Fax: 614.292.4364

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