Teachers also receive a one-year membership to the National Science Teachers Association that includes a subscription to a science education journal. Participants enjoy borrowing privileges for the Rice University Science Lending Facility and subsidies for attendance and presentations at professional conferences. During the academic year, project staff and participants meet a minimum of six times during the school year or three school days and three Saturdays. Principals at participating schools provide a substitute for the week-day sessions. These sessions provide additional education in science concepts, field experiences, pedagogy, and technology training.
Teachers continue to receive instructional materials throughout the school year.
During these sessions, participants also share how they have been using the summer component to enhance science instruction with their students. To receive continuing education credit, participants assemble and submit a portfolio demonstrating how they have used The Galveston Bay Project in your classroom instruction. All teachers and administrators from participant schools are invited to attend. This workshop covers the basic components of a grant proposal and offers tips for successfully applying for grant funds. References for locating potential funding sources are also provided.