Exploring Offshore Wind Energy
Wind energy is shaping up to be a major part of the clean energy revolution meant to address the challenge of climate change. How will wind energy technologies and industries affect the human and animal communities they enter? In this in-person CTLE workshop designed for middle and high school teachers, we will explore the development of the New York seascape for offshore wind energy and the efforts to ensure this new project benefits everyone. Aquarium exhibit explorations, engaging hands on activities, and an introduction to resources to use in the classroom will all be a part of this exciting program.
Location: NY Aquarium
- Please note that this course includes 1-2 miles of walking outside. All paths are wheelchair accessible, see our webpage for NY Aquarium accessibility information. If you have any concerns, please contact your instructor.
Date: November 7, 2023
Times: 8:30am-3:30pm
Price: $50
Course is eligible for: 6 CTLE Hours
Registration Closed
All in-person courses will follow current NYC COVID safety guidelines and mandates. For more information see the NY Aquarium's Know Before You Go page.
For more information about On-Site Professional Development, please contact: teacherinfo@wcs.org or (718) 220-5136
Meet Your Instructor
Chris MacKay (he/him)
Christopher MacKay is a Coordinator of Professional Development at the WCS. Chris first joined WCS in 2004 as a member of the Bronx Zoo Education Dept and has been working in informal science education ever since! He has a BS in Environmental Forest Biology from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry and an MS in Secondary Science Education from CUNY Queens College. Chris is always excited to share with teachers how they can utilize zoos and aquariums as a resource to make learning come alive for their students!