1. Vision Immersion Presents is committed to adventure based learning focused on ocean exploration and marine sciences.

2. Mission Explore - the world’s most important and threatened resources – our oceans – and transport audiences to real research sites using cutting edge technology. Excite – kids and the public with engaging, hands-on multimedia activities to help them succeed in science, math and technology. Ignite - kids’ curiosity about careers in science and related fields.

3. Organizational Components ● Immersion Channel: 24 hours / 7 days of ocean related programming ● Immersion Education: After-school programs, in-school curriculum, early childhood initiatives ● Immersion Network: Institutional partners (21 nationwide) that are interactive, receive and produce programming ● Immersion Media: Web casting, Pod casting, partnership with America Online

4. Programs consist of fun, engaging, multimedia materials are based on scientific research, exploration and live expeditions are designed to help kids succeed in science, math and technology highlight careers in science and related fields can be used in a variety of formal and informal educational settings are easy to implement

5. Standards Alignments Immersion Presents programs are aligned to the Ocean Literacy and National Science Education Standards (grades 5-8) Activity Title Learning Objectives Subject Area NSESOcean Literacy Standards Deep Ocean Surprise Participants will: A. Simulate ocean floor spreading B. Compare locations of Lost City and the Mid- Atlantic ridge C. Learn how hydrothermal vents are formed Geology Marine Science Earth Science -Structure of the Earth System -Earth’s History The Earth has one big ocean with many features

6. Fundamentals of Ocean Literacy ● Phonics vs. Whole Language? ● Standards vs. Aptitude? ● Informal Learning Environments – Trying too hard to be relevant? ● Ocean literacy vs. Science Literacy – Is it macro vs. micro?

7. Strategic Partners ● Boys and Girls Clubs of America (100 clubs in 34 states) ● 21 network affiliates ● United States Department of Justice ● NOAA ● America Online ● Bright Horizons, Inc.