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Coral Restoration Foundation

http://www.coralrestoration.org/CRF/index.php FYI...If any of you ever get the chance to do the workshop with Ken down in Key Largo it is so much fun! My son (12 at the time) and I stayed in Key Largo for a couple of days and had an absolute blast with this workshop; working on planting the tiny corals on the reef in the Florida Keys! Awesome stuff... MikeSee More

Nov 3, 2010

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Mike Pilliod replied to Marta Toran's discussion Homeschooling and Science in the group Fervent Evolution Discussion

"As usual, David, I agree with you! I've known some seriously gifted college students-turned-professionals who were homeschooled throughout their entire academic career (K-12). I've even known some of the same individuals who were…"

Sep 18, 2009

Mike Pilliod left a comment for Soula Walters

"Sweet profile pic...classis "big eyed panic look!""

Jul 18, 2009

Mike Pilliod replied to Diane Russo's discussion Content order in the group Marine Biology

"I actually let the MarineLab in Key Largo deal with the lab aspect of the course...that way I can just get through the "guts" of the course and then we do all the gooey wet stuff on our trip. We focus a lot on scuba and how we can do…"

Jun 30, 2009

Mike Pilliod replied to Diane Russo's discussion Content order in the group Marine Biology

"I use Introduction to the Biology of Marine Life by Morrissey and Sumich, 9th edition and pretty much go through it the way it is set up. Oceanography first, associations of organisms, phytoplankton, plants, heterotrophs/invertebrates, vertebrates,…"

May 22, 2009

Jen replied to Mike Pilliod's discussion Prepping the intro course students for the AP course... in the group General Biology

"Paula, We are also trying to increase our numbers/participation/pass rates in our AP science classes. Could you tell me more about the grant? Can it be used for this summer study session? Thanks! Jennifer"

May 22, 2009

Mike Pilliod commented on Erin Nash's photo

Erin examining a cushionstar.

"Erin, where are the snorkling pic from?"

May 10, 2009

Mike Pilliod replied to David Knuffke's discussion From The Things Could Be Worse Department... in the group AP Biology

"I agree completely...And try to get them used to doing group reviews without you there! Coffee at Barnes and Nobel with a group of AP kids studying on their own...Nothing beats that!"

May 10, 2009