EARTH Workshop Application

Application Process

We strive to maximize engagement between workshop participants and the scientists who participate, and ensure that educators are able to work together in a variety of ways throughout the workshop. Because of this, we only have a limited number of spots available in each EARTH workshop and applications are required. The application process is outlined below. Workshop costs, including housing and food, are covered for all participants, and each participant will receive a travel allowance.

Applications for the 2026 workshop are now open. All application materials, including lesson plan feedback, are due by February 15, 2026 for consideration in the 2026 workshop.

Please note: when you submit your application, you should receive a confirmation email with a copy of your submitted information at both your work and personal email addresses. If you do not receive this confirmation email, we have not received your application. If you have any trouble submitting the form, please email all of the requested information including the answers to the Application Questions to earth@mbari.org.

Application Requirements

Complete the online EARTH Workshop Application form below and submit any additional resources as appropriate. Be sure your answers to the questions clearly express your experience, background, and/or interest in the topic of using real-time data in your educational environment. Any supporting materials can be emailed to earth@mbari.org.
Before attending the EARTH Workshop, participants are required to try out one (or more) EARTH lesson in your classroom or institution, complete the online feedback rubric, and be prepared to discuss your experience teaching the lesson and present any adaptations, modifications, or extensions that were made for your audience. We are especially interested in feedback from our more recent lessons (such as the ones developed at the 2025 or 2024 workshops) so we can update, revise, and publish them. We understand that it’s not always possible to schedule the activity before the application deadline, so if you are unable to complete a lesson before submitting your application, please indicate which lesson you will be using and ensure that you complete it by the workshop.

Returning teachers who have previously participated in an EARTH Workshop can make their application stronger by demonstrating a commitment to mentoring colleagues (hosting an in-service or EARTH Satellite workshop in your area), enhancing the EARTH resources (testing out Lessons in Development and providing extensive feedback or new resources to enrich our website), or disseminating EARTH content (presenting about EARTH at a meeting or conference). Please contact us if you have any questions about the application process.

EARTH Workshop Application 2026

Personal Information

Name(Required)

First Last

Work Email(Required)

Personal Email(Required)

Email preference(Required)

Please indicate which email address you would like us to use for workshop communications

Work

Personal

Phone(Required)

School/Institution

Location

City State / Province / Region

Subject/s taught

Grade level/s taught

How many EARTH Workshops have you attended previously?

1-2

Application Questions

Please limit your response to 1,800 characters (with spaces) → roughly 250–300 words for each of the following questions:

Why are you interested in bringing authentic ocean, climate, or environmental data into your teaching, and what do you hope your students will gain from the experience?(Required)

Describe your experience (if any) using real-world or authentic data with students. What worked well, and what did you learn from the experience?(Required)

EARTH emphasizes collaboration among educators and researchers. How do you see yourself contributing to this community during and after the workshop, and how might you share what you learn with colleagues or your broader educational network?(Required)

What unique perspectives, experiences, or skills do you feel you will bring to the EARTH Workshop community?(Required)

One of the application requirements is to teach one (or more) EARTH lessons and provide feedback. Which lesson/s did you use? (If you have not yet completed this requirement, what is your plan or timeline for completing it before the workshop?)(Required)

"EARTH Workshop seeks curious, adventurous educators who love data, collaboration, and the ocean. Must be eager to learn and share." How would you answer this ad in 20 words or fewer? Limit: 150 characters (including spaces).(Required)

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