Now is a great time to seek funding for a project on Donors Choose!  Many companies participate in flash funding this time of year to get those last minute tax write-offs completed. Dozens of Cobb teachers (like the two above) have funded amazing educational experiences for their students by appealing to people who want to give back to their communities through their schools.   Your kids can even help you develop and submit your idea.  Start here:    http://www.donorschoose.org/teachers

For more information, ideas, and sources related to STEM grant funding, check out this excellent blog by Jennifer Gates  http://www.cobblearning.net/msgatesalp/ and this helpful presentation from the blog.

PowerPoint: Gates, J., Get Your STEM & PBL Grant On Academy Kickoff ppt Nov 2015

Ocean Talks
Ocean Talks provides an opportunity for you to meet our research team and learn about the work they are doing in the field to better understand the aquatic world. These mini workshops are held quarterly to provide you with current information and lessons that link to you classroom. 
Workshop Dates: November 21, 2015, January 23, 2016 and April 23, 2015
Target Audience: Grades K-12
Cost: $18
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Why Do We Explore?
Join NOAA and the Georgia Aquarium Education Staff as they introduce Volume 1 of the NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer Education Materials Collection: Why Do We Explore? for Grades 5-12. During this professional development offering, you will learn how to use standards-based lessons and other resources to explore topics related to climate change, energy, human health and ocean health.
Workshop Date: December 5, 2015 
Target Audience: Grades 4-12
Cost: Free – grant funded

Find out more and register at: http://www.georgiaaquarium.org/experience/learn/school-programs/educators/professional-development