Students will explore how organisms are adapted to each community. Students in upper grade levels are introduced to the problem of decision making under scientific uncertainty. Students define water pollution, describe sources of water pollution, and examine the roles and actions of humans in polluting water and in finding ways to minimize pollution. The capacity of bodies of water to recycle wastes in natural processes in limited, so the waters are becoming polluted. There is a tremendous diversity of life within the ocean, more than exists on land.
Life is believed to have started in the sea.
Students explore the concept of biodiversity, how diversity has changed over time, and how man effects biodiversity. Students will gain an understanding of the relationships between whales, plankton, physical ocean systems and the global ecosystem changes that affect these relationships. Students will be introduced to the concepts of density and buoyancy as they build a model of a common jellyfish. Horseshoe anatomy and physiology will be covered and discussion on the importance of this unique animal to their health and well being. What has two valves and walks at a snail.