Spring Professional Development Workshops Open for Registration Shedd Aquarium just opened up registration for two new professional development opportunities for this spring. These two workshops provide unique views behind the scenes at Shedd, provide unique classroom materials, and give ample opportunity to ask questions to our experts. If you have any questions about these workshops or are looking for other opportunities, please don't hesitate to reach out - mmetz@sheddaquarium.org! Please help in spreading the word. Focusing on Physics at Shedd Date: Wednesday, April 12, 2023 Time: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Location: Virtual, Zoom Grades: 7-12 educators Price: $25.00 per educator 2 ISBE clock hours available Physics is all around us, but not always visible to our learners. This virtual training will focus on three physics laws and how they can be seen and understood in real ways at the aquarium. Although physics as a subject is not taught at all grade levels, the practical, engaging ways we present these laws and their connections to animals will allow educators to make any STEM lesson connected to physics. Throughout the training, participants will get to meet our focus animals and ask questions about their biology and behaviors to help learners authentically connect with physics. Learn More & Register<https://bit.ly/SheddTISs> Microplastics Practicum on the Great Lakes Date: Saturday, April 29, 2023 Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Location: In-Person, Shedd Aquarium Grades: 7-12 educators Price: $35.00 per educator, parking provided 3 ISBE clock hours available Microplastics are small pieces of plastic (less than five millimeters long) which can harm many types of aquatic organisms. During this hands-on training, we’ll be discussing the sources of microplastics and exploring a few different lab techniques to reveal and quantify microplastic pollution in water and sediment. We will focus on sampling, lab methods, common issues, and student engagement. The training will include a behind-the-scenes tour of filtration systems at Shedd and some unique views of animals who call Shedd home. Learn More & Register<https://bit.ly/SheddTISs> Cheers, Max Metz Jr. Pronouns: he / él Se habla español. Manager of School and Teacher Programs Learning Programs p (312) 692-3165 Explore Virtual & In-Person Learning Programs with Shedd<https://www.sheddaquarium.org/educators/explore-learning-programs-with-shedd> Subscribe to Fish Tales K-12 Educator eNews<http://tracking.wordfly.com/join/SheddAquarium/> | Free Teacher Tickets Here<https://www.sheddaquarium.org/shedd-admission-community-partners> | Explore All Classroom and Pod Resources<https://www.sheddaquarium.org/educators/classroom-resources> John G. Shedd Aquarium 1200 S. Lake Shore Drive Chicago, Illinois, 60605 www.sheddaquarium.org Shedd Aquarium is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization and an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. THIS MESSAGE CONTAINS INFORMATION THAT MAY BE CONFIDENTIAL OR PRIVILEGED. ANY UNAUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS MESSAGE IN ERROR, PLEASE NOTIFY THE SENDER IMMEDIATELY BY REPLY EMAIL THEN DELETE THE ORIGINAL MESSAGE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE.