1. NAMEPA’S EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES+
NAMEPA’S EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
Education is the first step to Save Our Seas!

2. NAMEPA’s Mission
Highlight NAMEPA’s commitment to bridging the gap between industry and conservation and educating seafarers on the importance of the environment and the work that they do

3. Free tools for formal and informal educators+
EDUCATOR GUIDES
Free tools for formal and informal educators

4. Educator’s Guide to Marine Debris
Partnership with NOAA
In English and Spanish
K-12, STEM and ocean literacy
Aligned to NGSS
Sources of debris, ways to reduce debris, data collection, and how to run a cleanup
Supplemental powerpoints and resources to accompany guide available online

5. Educator’s Guide to the Marine Environment
K-12 lessons focused on STEM and ocean literacy
Aligned to NGSS
Immersive lessons on ocean health, ocean acidification, ocean exploration, and the marine industry
Inspire students to take action
Supplemental powerpoints and resources to accompany guide available online

6. Marine Industry Learning Guide
K-12 lessons focused on STEM
Aligned to NGSS
Hands-on lessons on buoyancy, ship operations, canals, regulations, careers, and more
Foster an appreciation for the maritime industry and community
Supplemental powerpoints and resources to accompany guide available online

7. Exploring the marine environment Activity book+
Exploring the marine environment Activity book

8. Exploring the Marine Environment Activity Book
Great for outreach events, fun for all!
Partnership with US Coast Guard Auxiliary and US Power Squadrons
Interactive activities and educational information
Marine environment, marine debris, and marine industry
Has received positive feedback in the ports that we have piloted with – New York/NJ and North Carolina

9. +
Flyers and handouts

10. 10 Ways to Save Our Seas / 8 Ways to Use Less Plastic
Great for students, displaying at schools and education centers, and for outreach events
Available in English and French
Sustainable living and easy choices to reduce impact

11. The Plastic Problem
Comprehensive information on plastic pollution and sources
Solutions to reduce plastic on individual and community level
Can be displayed at schools, education centers, and given to volunteers at a cleanup

12. Do You Know Where Your Litter is?
Available in English and Spanish
Flyer and brochure format
In partnership with the US Coast Guard and CIP-OAS
Visual representation of decomposition rates and ways to take action
Could mention that we are developing the cig butt flyer

13. MARPOL MARPOL annexes and why regulations are important
For students, mariners, industry, and displaying at marinas and schools
Balancing commerce and conservation

14. Infographics, prezis, and powerpoints+
Infographics, prezis, and powerpoints

15. Infographics
Can be used in online presentation or on website and social media
Free and easy to download

16. PowerPoints and Prezis
Can be used in classroom to supplement lesson in Educator’s Guide or as a standalone tool
Easy to download and accessible from website
Prezi account: NAMEPA

17. Other student opportunities+
Other student opportunities
NAMEPA Chapter Program
Annual bilingual calendar art contest
Marine science call for papers competition
Internship program

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19. Thank you! www.namepa.net/education Carleen Lyden Walker
Co-Founder & Executive Director
Nina Quaratella
Education and Outreach Director