Students begin by exploring the canyon's deep sea habitats.
By clicking on objects in different rooms aboard the ship, students access video, text and data as they investigate this little-known habitat. Students record new information found and note topics for possible follow-up later on. After students have spent time exploring the canyon and asking questions, they focus their thoughts on a testable question. Students decide how to test their hypotheses and what materials are needed. ECO is a personal, on-line notebook that is accessible throughout the site.