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Baltimore teacher catches sharks with NOAA
Baltimore teacher uses shark research to teach students about marine life
In brief
Baltimore teacher uses shark research to teach students about marine life Special education teacher Cheyanne Vanderdonckt brought shark research to her classroom after a NOAA summer program Originally reported by The Banner.
Shark research on the ocean
Cheyanne Vanderdonckt spent 17 days catching sharks aboard the NOAA Ship Oregon II
“I was also just like, 'I want to get this living creature back into the water as soon as possible.'”
Students learn marine science
Students measured shark species in millimeters and learned they are classified as fish
Teacher at sea program
11 teachers participated in NOAA's Teacher at Sea program funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Shark handling experience
Vanderdonckt held a tiger shark after crewmates assured her she'd be safe
Classroom connections
Students track NOAA buoys decorated with student messages and stickers
Teacher's perspective
Vanderdonckt found herself helpful with routine tasks but over her head in scientific conversations
The essence
Special education teacher Cheyanne Vanderdonckt brought shark research to her classroom after a NOAA summer program
