Salish Sea Expeditions
Spring 2007, Fall 2007
Program content:
- Introduction to basic scientific method, - Inquiry based program - utilized in classroom and field activities to support student development of a marine biology experiment - Provide students with the opportunity to implement scientific method on a project of their choice over the course of a 3 – 5 day trip around the San Juan Islands, Washington State |
Student Demographics:
- 5th -12th grade student groups – 15 – 20 students per group, for more information please visit the organization website - Education trips were 3 – 5 days |
Primary responsibilities:
- Organized and presented background information on marine biology of the Salish Sea and Puget Sound, Washington State - Instructed students in proper usage of scientific equipment maintained aboard the SSV Carlyn - Introduced students to basics of sailing |
Sound Experience
Fall 2004, Spring 2005, Fall 2005, Summer 2006
Program content:
- Sailing/ecology educational program that runs short (3 hr day sail) to multiday (3-7 days) programs - Provides organized activities and lessons as a basic introduction to marine ecology of the Puget Sound, Washington - Provide students with the opportunity to participate in group activities designed to foster stewardship, for more information visit their website. - Introduction to basic sailing skills aboard the tallship SSV Adventuress |
Student Demographics:
- 3 hr. public day sail programs open to the public, 40 participants per trip - 3 hr. school day sail programs – elementary through high school age groups – 40 participants per trip - 3 – 5 day school day sail programs – elementary through high school age groups – 20 participants per trip - 3 – 5 day Elderhostel sail programs open to seniors – 20 participants per trip |
Primary responsibilities:
- Organized and presented background information on marine biology of the Salish Sea and Puget Sound, Washington State - Instructed students in proper, safe sailing methods aboard the SSV Adventuress - Taught students to basics of sailing and local marine ecology |