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2026 EARTH Workshop - Field Experiences and Optional Activities

Section 1: General Feedback
1.How satisfied were you with today’s overall experience?
Very dissatisfied
Somewhat dissatisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Very satisfied
2.How would you rate the overall flow and pacing of today's schedule?
Very slow
Slightly slow
Just right
Slightly rushed
Very rushed
Section 2: Feedback on Tours
3.Monterey Bay Aquarium Tour—Please rate the following aspects of this experience:
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
The tour was a valuable addition to the workshop.
The tour was informative and engaging.
The tour inspired a sense of wonder and appreciation for the Aquarium's animal care and exhibit program.
4.Do you have any comments, feedback, or ideas related to this tour?
5.Bechtel Family Center for Ocean Education & Leadership Tour—Please rate the following aspects of this experience:
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
The tour was a valuable addition to the workshop.
The tour was informative and engaging.
The tour helped me see new possibilities for educator/student engagement with ocean science.
6.Do you have any comments, feedback, or ideas related to this tour?
Section 3: Feedback on Optional Activities
7."A Talk with Mensun Bound: Finding Shackleton's Endurance"—If you attended the talk, please rate the following aspects of this experience:
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
N/A
This talk was a valuable addition to the workshop.
This talk was informative and engaging.
This talk provided me with tools or information that I can use in my teaching practice.
8.Do you have any comments, feedback, or ideas related to this experience?
9.Kayaking in Monterey Bay—If you participated in the kayaking excursion, please rate the following aspects of this experience:
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
N/A
This activity was a valuable addition to the workshop.
This activity was enjoyable and well organized.
This activity helped me feel more personally connected to my colleagues and to the Monterey Bay ecosystem.
10.Do you have any comments, feedback, or ideas related to this session?
Section 4: Logistics and Support
11.How would you rate today's logistics (transportation, scheduling, communication)?
Very poor
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
12.Was the time allocated for each activity, travel, and free time appropriate?
13.Were you able to stay engaged and enjoy the experiences throughout the day?
Not at all
Slightly
Somehat
Mostly
Completely
Section 4: Reflection & Suggestions
14.What was the most valuable or memorable part of today's field experiences?
15.What could be improved for future field experience days?
16.Do you have any needs or requests for support (e.g., transportation, accessibility, scheduling)?