Classroom Exploration of the Oceans 2006-Register Now for this Free Virtual Teacher Workshop! Classroom Exploration of the Oceans 2006 FREE Virtual Teacher Workshop Series from the NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and National Geographic Oceans for Life October 9 - 20 and November 6 - 17, 2006 Register free at: http://www.coexploration.org/ceo2006 Few of us realize that more of the physical surface of the United States is below water, than is above water! Come learn about some of the most important areas of the 4.4 million square miles of ocean habitats within the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone in a Virtual Teacher Workshop. All registered participants will receive a free copy of the new National Geographic map: From Sea to Shining Sea, Exploring America's Ocean Realms. The Classroom Exploration of the Oceans Virtual Teacher Workshop Series is a free professional development program offered to anyone who has access to the World Wide Web. Leading and emerging scientists will present their work to you online allowing you to ask them questions directly. The workshop also provides links to educational resources that can extend this exciting research into your classroom. Lastly, the workshop acts as an educators' network, as participants can discuss what works best in the classroom and how to promote ocean-literacy everywhere. Graduate credit is also available.