<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="yes"?><oembed><version><![CDATA[1.0]]></version><provider_name><![CDATA[Minnesota Master Naturalist]]></provider_name><provider_url><![CDATA[https://minnesotamasternaturalist.wordpress.com]]></provider_url><author_name><![CDATA[Penny]]></author_name><author_url><![CDATA[https://minnesotamasternaturalist.wordpress.com/author/pennystiles9/]]></author_url><title><![CDATA[Great Lakes Aquarium Events &#8211; fall &amp; winter &#8211;&nbsp;Duluth]]></title><type><![CDATA[link]]></type><html><![CDATA[<p>Great Lakes Aquarium looks forward to connecting with <strong>Minnesota Master Naturalist</strong> to share locally relevant research and hands-on STEM activities to bring Lake Superior and it’s watershed to you in meaningful ways.</p>
<p>All workshops this season are FREE and most include a meal!  Check out the links below for more details and <a href="http://glaquarium.org/learning/for-teachers/professional-development/register-for-professional-development-at-great-lakes-aquarium/">register online</a> before spaces fill up!</p>
<p><strong>This year’s Science Institute for Educators will include the following advanced training workshops at Great Lakes Aquarium: </strong></p>
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<li>Tuesday, September 26, 2017 – <a href="https://glaquarium.org/learning/for-teachers/professional-development/#supportingstudentswithautism">Supporting Students with Autism</a> (4:30-7:00 pm)*</li>
<li><strong>Wednesday, October 11, 2017 – <a href="https://glaquarium.org/learning/for-teachers/professional-development/#citizenscience">Citizen Science</a> (4:30 – 7:00 pm) </strong></li>
<li><strong>Wenesday, November 8, 2017 – <a href="https://glaquarium.org/learning/for-teachers/professional-development/#animalbehaviorscience">Animal Behavior Science</a> (4:30 – 7:00 pm) </strong></li>
<li><strong>Tuesday, December 5, 2017 – <a href="https://glaquarium.org/learning/for-teachers/professional-development/#naturejournaling1">Nature Journaling: Capturing the Story of our Place</a> (4:30 – 7:00 pm) </strong></li>
<li><strong>Saturday, January 13, 2018 – <a href="https://glaquarium.org/learning/for-teachers/professional-development/#naturejournaling2">Nature Journaling: Capturing the Story of our Place Level 2</a> (9:00 am – 4:00 pm) </strong></li>
<li>Tuesday, January 23, 2018 – <a href="https://glaquarium.org/learning/for-teachers/professional-development/#engineeringforanimals">Engineering For Animals: Exhibit Design</a> (4:30 – 7:00 pm)</li>
<li><strong>Saturday, February 3, 2018 – </strong><strong><a href="https://glaquarium.org/learning/for-teachers/professional-development/#scigirlseducatortraining">SciGirls Educator Training</a> (9:00 am – 4:00 pm)</strong></li>
<li><strong>Thursday, February 15, 2018 – <a href="https://glaquarium.org/learning/for-teachers/professional-development/#Bringingtheclassroom">Bringing the Classroom into the Field: Incorporating Teaching Kits at the Aquarium and Beyond</a> (4:30 – 7:00 pm) </strong></li>
<li>Saturday, March 17, 2018 – <a href="https://glaquarium.org/learning/for-teachers/professional-development/#noaa">NOAA: Deep Sea Discoveries – Why Do We Explore? and How Do We Explore?</a> (8:00 am – 4:00 pm)</li>
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<p><strong>For more information, please view: <a title="SIE flyer 2017-18_2" href="https://minnesotamasternaturalist.files.wordpress.com/2017/09/sie-flyer-2017-18_2.pdf">SIE flyer 2017-18_2</a></strong></p>
<p><strong> or contact Samantha with any questions about registration, borrowing materials, or collaborations!</strong></p>
<p><strong>Samantha Smingler at </strong>(p) 218-740-2003</p>
<p>Learning and Inclusion Coordinator</p>
<p>Great Lakes Aquarium</p>
<p>353 Harbor Drive, Duluth, MN 55802</p>
<p><a href="mailto:ssmingler@glaquarium.org">ssmingler@glaquarium.org</a></p>
<p><em> </em><em>Great Lakes Aquarium inspires people to explore their connection with Lake Superior and waters of the world. </em></p>
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