Activity Information for Elementary Marine Biology Camp

Camp planning is coming along well. All of the activities have been chosen and outlined. Students will arrive each day to a coloring page. They will then participate in four activities, with time set aside for snack and educational videos relating to the subjects of the day. 

Only 6 more spots available!




Elementary Marine Biology Camp

Monday: Oceanography

1. Earth's Water Comparison-- Where is all of Earth's water?
2. Shoebox Topography-- Explore and map an unknown ocean territory
3. Ocean Waves & Tides-- Watch and experience waves and tides
4. Currents-- Watch a current develop

Tuesday: Marine Botany

1. Photosynthesis-- Visualize photosynthesis
2. Algae-- Create algae press specimens
3. Kelp-- Build a kelp forest
4. Phytoplankton-- Build and race your own phytoplankton

Wednesday: Marine Zoology (Invertebrates)

1. Microscopy-- Examine algae, diatoms, and protozoans under a microscope
2. Bilateral Symmetry-- Create bilateral symmetry
3. Adaptation-- How does an octopus flee predators?
4. Invertebrates-- Make your own sea urchin and jellyfish

Thursday: Marine Zoology (Vertebrates)

1. Osteicthyse-- Build a fish
2. Whales-- Measure a whale, learn size comparison
3. Sea Turtles-- Rescue nests, determine hatchling survival
4. Ornithology-- Seabird Mobile

Friday: Ecosystems

1. Abyss-- Glowing fish sticks
2. Salt Marshes-- How do salt marshes protect the land?
3. Coral Reefs-- Build a coral polyp

Week-long project: Work with the class to build two ocean dioramas.

Ages: 6-10
Dates: May 26-30, 2014
Time: 9am-12pm
Location: Thomasville
Price: $60 per student, pre-registration, pre-pay required

Students must bring: shoebox, 2 clean 2-liter bottles

Field Trip: June 7, 2014 (day trip)
Price: TBA, not included with class
Location: Jekyll Island