Small Particles, Big Impact: Microplastics in the Classroom
Join Dr. Melissa Maurer-Jones, Director of Graduate Studies, Chemistry MS at UMD, for an exciting morning exploring microplastics and a citizen science project created to be used in the classroom.
This FREE Science Teacher Workshop counts towards 3 hours of CEU credit.
Join us on Saturday, January 10th, 2026, 8:30-11:30 a.m. at Great Lakes Aquarium. Learn more and register here.
The Aquarium can come to your school for personalized Professional Development!
- Learn how to use the Aquarium’s science-based teaching kits in your classroom!
- Discover exciting ways to take classroom learning outdoors and utilize your schoolyard for hands-on lessons!
This FREE opportunity qualifies for Continuing Education Units.
To schedule a free visit at your school, contact K-12 School Programs Specialist, Nora Steinmetz at nsteinmetz@glaquarium.org or (218) 740-2000