Each student uses a high quality microscope to observe live plankton collected from Liberty Bay. Waving Barnacles Students observe and experiment with barnacles. A fun lesson with emphasis on the scientific method and experimental procedure .
Students create prints of fish using a few basic materials including tempera paint and paper.
A creative way to learn about fish. Marine Mammal Artifacts Students observe marine mammal bones and fossils to draw inferences about otters, seals, and whales. Through careful observation, detailed sketching, and short video clips, students learn the secret lives of these clandestine crustaceans. A survey of the community of organisms that inhabit docks and pilings. A box of mystery objects collected from local beaches provides stimulus for careful observations.