2022/2022 Florida's Marine Life Class Series | Jupiter

Schedule

Mon Oct 03 2022 at 09:30 am to 11:30 am

Location

Dubois Park | Jupiter, FL

Advertisement
QUICK LOOK
Meets once per month on Monday mornings from 9:30 to 11:30 AM at Dubois Park in Jupiter from September 2022 to May 2023.
Topics discussed during the school year will include marine birds, whales, jellies, echinoderms (sea stars, sea urchins, sand dollars, etc.), manatees, sea slugs, cephalopods (octopuses, nautiluses, squid and cuttlefish), and sea turtles.
Includes monthly supplemental curriculum to be reviewed at home following the class.
Target age is 5 to 12 years
Maximum class size is 12 students
This is a biblically-based class that will include both Scriptural and biological information.
Cost: $300
-----
PROGRAM DETAILS
Saltwater Studies is excited to offer a full-year comprehensive program for elementary school students that covers a variety of marine life commonly seen in Florida’s marine waters. Students will meet for class once per month at the beach and learn about a different marine animal each month. We will also enjoy a snorkeling tour in shallow offshore waters where students can spot marine life discussed during the school year. During the class, students will be provided with an overview of the monthly topic followed by a learning activity and beach adventure. To supplement their learning, each month parents will be provided with a lesson that allows an at-home review of the information discussed in class. Each lesson will include a graphic overview about the applicable topic, vocabulary, review questions and ideas for at-home learning activities.
SCHEDULE
Monday, October 3, 2022 | Jellies
Discussion will cover different types of jelly animals including true jellies, hydrozoans, box jellies and comb jellies incorporating various visual aids. Learning activity includes either making slime or creating jelly models. Beach activity includes a wading tour where we search for jelly species.
Monday, October 31, 2022 | Let’s Go Snorkeling!
Students will be provided with a basic overview of snorkeling equipment and safety before being led on a tour of the shallow waters near the park. This is a great opportunity for students to spot some of the marine life that will be discussed throughout the year.
November 28, 2022 | Whales
Discussion will highlight various types of baleen whales and incorporate visual aids and specimens from a bowhead whale. Learning activity will review the sizes of different baleen whale species and the beach activity includes snorkeling (weather permitting) or a shoreline scavenger hunt.
December 19, 2022 | Sea Slugs
Discussion will provide an overview of different types of sea slugs including sea hares and nudibranchs incorporating different visual aids. Learning activity will include a sea slug bingo game where students will test their knowledge of sea slug anatomy. Beach activity includes a wading tour to search for marine life in the adjacent waterway.

January 30, 2023 | Marine Birds
Discussion will focus on three types of marine birds including seabirds, shorebirds and wading birds incorporating various visual aids. Learning activity includes a review game followed by a shoreline walk where students will search for different types of marine birds and record their sightings.
February 27, 2023 | Manatees
Discussion will review different species of sea cows including manatees and dugongs incorporating different visual aids. Learning activity will feature a quiz game on manatee facts and the beach activity will include visiting manatee viewing areas.
March 27, 2023 | Cephalopods
Discussion will cover different types of cephalopods including squid, octopuses, nautiluses and cuttlefish using visual aids and a variety of specimens. Learning activity will include an experiment on jet propulsion. If there is time available, students will enjoy a beach walk to search for marine life.

April 17, 2023 | Sea Turtles
Discussion will cover five different species of sea turtles that can be spotted in Florida’s waters incorporating various visual aids. During the learning activity students will use a dichotomous key to identify the different sea turtle species. Beach activity includes a scavenger hunt where students use a field guide to search for marine life along the wrack line.
May 15, 2023 | Echinoderms
Discussion will review various echinoderm species including sea stars, sea urchins, sand dollars, sea biscuits, heart urchins and brittle stars incorporating visual aids and various specimens. Learning activity includes a review game followed by a wading tour where we will search for sea urchins in the mangroves.
Advertisement

Where is it happening?

Dubois Park, 19075 DuBois Road, Jupiter, Florida,Jupiter,FL,United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Saltwater Studies, Inc.

Host or Publisher Saltwater Studies, Inc.

It's more fun with friends. Share with friends