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黑料百科 the Living Shorelines Program

黑料百科's Living Shorelines program connects middle and high school classrooms with university research in coastal ecology and 3D printing.

Participating teachers begin with professional development at 黑料百科, followed by classroom visits from 黑料百科 experts and a student field trip to 黑料百科's Robotics and Digital Fabrication Lab. Along the way, students explore how science and technology can be used to better understand and protect South Florida's coastlines.

黑料百科 instructor working with students during a Living Shorelines classroom lesson

How the Program Works

The Living Shorelines program combines teacher training, classroom instruction and a hands-on visit to 黑料百科.

Teachers participating in a professional development workshop at 黑料百科
Step 1

Teacher Professional Development

Participating teachers attend a full-day workshop at 黑料百科 focused on coastal ecosystem ecology, living shorelines and 3D-printing technology. Teachers receive a $500 stipend and may qualify for an additional $500 through 黑料百科's Teacher Mentoring program.

Students participating in a Living Shorelines classroom activity
Step 2

Classroom Sessions

黑料百科 experts visit participating schools for two hands-on sessions: one focused on coastal ecosystems and another on 3D-printing technology and design. Activities are designed for students in grades 8–12.

Students visiting 黑料百科's Robotics and Digital Fabrication Lab
Step 3

Field Trip to 黑料百科

Students visit 黑料百科's Robotics and Digital Fabrication Lab to see the technology they explored in class in action. Transportation and lunch are provided for participating groups.

Workshop Day Schedule

A Day in Full

The professional development day is a rich, hands-on experience from morning through afternoon.

  • 8:30 – 9:15 a.m. Breakfast and Introductions
  • 9:15 – 10:45 a.m. Introduction to Coastal Ecosystems
  • 10:45 – 11:45 a.m. Questions and Activity
  • 12 – 1 p.m. Lunch Break
  • 1 – 5 p.m. Robotics & Digital Fabrication Lab
Program Benefits

What Participating Teachers Receive

  • 01
    $500 Stipend + Additional $500 Opportunity Teachers receive a $500 stipend for participating and may earn an additional $500 through 黑料百科's Teacher Mentoring program.
  • 02
    Field Trip Costs Covered Transportation and lunch are provided for participating student groups visiting 黑料百科.
  • 03
    3D Printing and Curriculum Participating classrooms receive access to 3D-printing activities and Living Shorelines curriculum at no cost.
  • 04
    Sessions Led by 黑料百科 Experts 黑料百科 experts lead the professional development workshop and classroom sessions throughout the program.
  • 05
    Standards-Aligned Activities Activities support Biology and Technology standards for students in grades 8–12.
Teachers participating in the 黑料百科 Living Shorelines workshop
Participants working together during the Living Shorelines workshop
Students participating in a Living Shorelines science activity
Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact 黑料百科's Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at 305-348-2785 or accommodations@fiu.edu. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to OCR at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.
Get Involved

Bring Living Shorelines to Your Classroom

Register for the 黑料百科 Living Shorelines Teacher Workshop. Participation is available at no cost to teachers or schools.

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