Explore the Harbor Ecosystem Unit with Billion Oyster Project

Open to: Middle School Teachers
Opportunity at a Glance: Join Billion Oyster Project Teaching & Curriculum staff to explore a BRAND NEW, fully standards-aligned unit: ECOSYSTEMS. We will spend the morning together to explore the unit storymap as well as run through some lessons and activities.

Standards: MS-LS2-1, MS-LS2-2, MS-LS2-3, MS-LS2-4, MS-LS2-5

During this session teacher will do the following:

  • Dive into to the new unit with us and gain access to all lesson plans and materials.
  • Explore classroom activities, engaging in student hat moments followed by teacher hat discussion.
  • Become familiar with oysters and the role they play in the NY Harbor ecosystem.
  • Connect with other teachers in the Billion Oyster Project Community.

Key dates:  Tuesday, August 18 from 9:00a.m.- 12:00p.m.
Location: Governors Island
Registration deadline: 08/17/2026
Take action: Register
For more information: ecaref@billionoysterproject.org