Fall and early Winter Learning Expedition
The
coast of Maine is our home and integral to our lives. During the “See
the Sea: A Look at Our Oceans”
expedition, students will learn about this important resource and its
role on many families in our community. They will start their
investigations with a case study about an invasive species, the
European green crab, Carcinus
maenas.
Students will survey for this species and enter their findings on the
state-wide data base, Vital Signs, which is supported through the
Gulf of Maine Research Institute. We will also examine how an
invasive species alters the dynamics of an ecosystem. As a final
project, students will host a symposium to highlight their ideas on a
value-added product for these green crabs. For a more state-wide
view, students will attend Ferry Beach Ecology School for three-days
and two-nights to examine coastal ecosystems in southern Maine. The
dates for this overnight experience are November 4-6th.
For
a more global view, students in literacy class will read and discuss
the book, A
World Without Fish
by Mark Kurlansky. In math, students will analyze catch data to
discuss possible actions that can help restore fishing stocks.
Finally, through interviews, students will gather stories on how
fishing or industries dependent on fishing have changed though
generations. These stories will be turned into a book that highlights
how the ocean impacts our human communities as well.
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