Swimmah, 15, is very interested in marine biology. Despite the fact that she has been less than enamored with the general biology class she has been taking, she wants to study marine bio. So I found a used copy of an Introduction to Marine Biology textbook and have been working on putting together a course for her (and her sister). I've been brainstorming ideas for projects and activities to bring the reading alive. Certainly a trip to the aquarium will be included, but I also want her to do some more hands-on activities. That means field trips to various kinds of beaches, such as sandy or rocky, etc. Too bad we don't live closer to the coast - it's at least a one and half hour drive, depending on which beach we go to.
Here's what I have so far:
- adopt a sea turtle/other marine animal http://www.worldanimalfoundation.net/catalog/item/8198532/8893334.htm
- research a career in marine bio
- possible jobs
- required education level
- possible income
- research animals in specific ocean habitats, such as coral reef, kelp forest, open sea, etc.
- visit aquarium
- visit nature center at one of our state beaches
- visit various beach/coastlines: sandy, rocky, tide pools, etc.
- collect plankton and observe through microscope
I'll add other ideas as I think of them.
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