Environmental Learning Outside the Classroom

Logo for the Environmental Learning Outside the Classroom Program

Environmental Learning Outside the Classroom (ELOC), coordinated by both the Virgin Islands Marine and Advisory Service (VIMAS) and the Virgin Islands Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (VI-EPSCoR) is an initiative that uses best practices in informal STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts and Mathematics) education to help make Science fun and engaging. Through ELOC, educators can partner with us to plan and coordinate STEAM-based activities, that align with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), are locally relevant, and highlight the importance of our native flora and fauna. 

LET'S MAKE SCIENCE EDUCATION FUN!

Explore the possibilities with ELOC below.

 

TAKE YOUR TEACHING TO A NEW LEVEL!

Registration is quick and easy!
  1. Take a look at our current selection of Science themes we can explore during your next ELOC experience: 

     

     
    1. Lesson Plan:  Provides an overview of the Shoreline walk activity, what to expect, standards covered during the activity.
    2. Worksheet: A worksheet that educators can assign to students to assess their understanding of marine inveretbrates. 
    3. Worksheet (Answer Key): A worksheet (with answers) that educators can assign to students to assess their understanding of marine inveretbrates. 
    4. Scavenger Hunt Activity: A scavenger hunt activity for students to assess their marine invertebrate identification skills. 
    1. Lesson Plan: Provides an overview of the Marine and Coastal Plants activity, what to expect, standards covered during the activity.
    2. Worksheet: A worksheet that educators can assign to students to assess their understanding of marine and coastal plants.
    3. Worksheet (Answer Key) : A worksheet (with answers) that educators can assign to students to assess their understanding of marine and coastal plants.
    4. Scavenger Hunt Activity : A scavenger hunt activity for students to assess their marine and coastal plant identification skills. 
    5. Mangrove Restoration Webpage: A webpage for the Mangrove Restoration Project where you can learn more about this program and volunteer. 
    1. Lesson Plan: Provides an overview of the Marine Debris activity, what to expect, standards covered during the activity.
    2. Worksheet: A worksheet that educators can assign to students to assess their understanding of marine debris.
    3. Worksheet (Answer Key) : A worksheet (with answers) that educators can assign to students to assess their understanding of marine debris.
    4. Memory Matching Game: An online game that students can play to test their memory while learning about marine debris.
    5. Coastweeks Webpage: A webpage for the annual Coastweeks cleanups where you can learn more about this program and volunteer. 
    6. USVI Marine Debris Curricula: Locally relevant marine debris curricula developed in conjunction with USVI educators that is available for use.  
    1. Lesson Plan: Provides an overview of the Water Science activity, what to expect, standards covered during the activity.
    2. Worksheet: A worksheet that educators can assign to students to assess their understanding of water quality and water filtration.
    3. Worksheet (Answer Key) : A worksheet (with answers) that educators can assign to students to assess their understanding of water quality and water filtration.
    4. Water Heroes Webpage : A webpage for the Water Heroes Program where you can learn more about this program. 
  2. Send an E-mail to both Howard Forbes Jr. (howard.forbes@uvi.edu) and Jendahye Antoine (jendahye.antoine@uvi.edu). ELOC activities will be scheduled based on our team's availability. 

CONTINUE YOUR OCEAN EXPLORATION!

We also offer marine science-based summer programs for youth. 

Registration Now Open!

Junior Ocean Explorers Summer Program Logo
St. Thomas
  • Open to youth in Grades 3-6
  • Session 1: June 3-14
  • Session 2: June 17 - 21
  • Click HERE for more details.
Youth Ocean Explorers Summer Program Logo
St. Thomas and St. Croix
  • Open to youth in Grades 7-12
  • July 8 - August 2
  • Click HERE for more details.

CONTACT US!

Our team is happy to assist you.
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340-693-1672 howard.forbes@uvi.edu
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Offices  St. Thomas - UVI's Center for Marine and Environmental Studies 

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