Lawrence Hall of Science
Lawrence Hall of Science
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA 94720-5200
Phone: (510) 642-9809
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Craig Strang Associate Director, Lawrence Hall of Science Lawrence Hall of Science
COSEE Role:
Director of COSEE CA
Primary COSEE Affiliation:
Other affiliations:
- New England
Interaction with COSEE Network:
Craig is a member of the National COSEE Council and was the first Chair of the Council from 2003 - 2005. Craig also chaired the National COSEE Evaluation Working Group.
Background with Respect to Ocean Sciences Education:
Craig is Associate Director of Lawrence Hall of Science (LHS) at the University of California, Berkeley. He is founding Director (since 1985) of MARE: Marine Activities, Resources & Education, a K-8 interdisciplinary professional development and curriculum development program focused specifically on implementing schoolwide marine science programs that increase learning and language acquisition for English Language Learners. He is the lead Principle Investigator of the multi-institution, NSF-funded Center for Ocean Sciences Education Excellence--California. He is a member of the National Marine Educators Association Board of Directors Executive Committee. He has co-led the Ocean Literacy Campaign since 2003 resulting in the development of Ocean Literacy: The Essential Principles of Ocean Sciences Grades K-12. He is co-author of three multi-volume sets of science & environmental education curriculum materials for grades K-8.
Selected Publications:
Recent Publications:
DiRanna, K., Barakos, Carnahan, Cerwin, Gearhart, Osmundsun, Strang, Topps; Assessment Centered Teaching: A Reflective Practice, Corwin Press 2008
Strang, C., Schoedinger, deCharon; Can you be Science Literate without being Ocean Literate? Current: The Journal of Marine Education; Spring 2007
Griggs, G., Strang, Halversen; Gary’s Sand Journal, a student reader for Shoreline Science, a unit in the Seeds of Science • Roots of Reading series, Delta Education, 2007
Strang, C.; Shoreline Scientist, a student reader for Shoreline Science, a unit in the Seeds of Science • Roots of Reading series, Delta Education, 2007
Strang, C., Walker, Cook; The Centers for Ocean Sciences Education Excellence (COSEE): A National Success Story; article published in the Marine Technology Society Journal, Volume 39, Number 4, Winter 2005/2006
Cava, F., Schoedinger, Strang, Tuddenham; Science Content and Standards for Ocean Literacy: A Report on Ocean Literacy, published at www.coexploration.org/oceanliteracy, November 2005
Schoedinger, S., Cava, Strang, Tuddenham; Ocean Literacy Through Science Standards, paper published in the proceedings of the Marine Technology Society Oceans 2005 Conference; September 2005
Strang, C., Dorph, Halversen; Communicating Ocean Sciences: A Course That Improves Education & Public Outreach, paper published in the proceedings of the Marine Technology Society Oceana 2005 Conference; September 2005
Ocean Literacy: The Essential Principles of Ocean Sciences K-12, a brochure resulting from the 2-week On-Line Workshop on Ocean Literacy through Science Standards; published by National Geographic Society, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Centers for Ocean Sciences Education Excellence, College of Exploration; June 2005
MacPherson, R., Strang; Keeping Ocean Science Afloat In Our Schools: Reflections on Sustainability, Current: The Journal of Marine Education, 2004
Halversen, H., Strang, Beals; Ocean Currents (Gr. 5-8), Great Explorations in Math & Science, Regents of the University of California, Lawrence Hall of Science, 2001
Strang, C., Halversen; Only One Ocean (Gr. 5-8), Great Explorations In Math & Science, Regents of the University of California, Lawrence Hall of Science, 2001
