Education Center - 3 station format
continues
Station 1 - Sailing and Navigation
 The
bearings taken on the boat are then plotted onto a chart of
the Monterey Bay. Students learn how to read and decipher
the signs, symbols and measurements on navigational charts.
The class includes an introduction to navigational tools such
as parallel rulers, globes and the compass rose. The instructor
discusses latitude, longitude, basic geometry as it relates
to triangulation and other elements of navigation.
Station 2 - Ecology
 An
overview of the water cycle and watersheds is given. The water
sample is tested for pH and the affect of pH on the ecosystem
is discussed. Students discuss storm drains and how they relate
to ocean pollution. Using a watershed model, examples of point
source and non-point source pollution are demonstrated. Students
are encouraged to conceptualize solutions to current environmental
problems including landfill diversion, organic farming, reducing,
reusing, recycling and alternate forms of transportation and
energy.
Station 3 - Marine Biology
 The
samples from the plankton tow gathered on boat are viewed
through a microscope that is connected to a large-screen monitor.
Students participate in plankton identification and discuss
the different types of phytoplankton and zooplankton collected.
A refractometer is used to test water salinity and the results
are explained to the class. Instructors discuss factors relating
to the variation in salinity and how the food chain can be
affected.
3-station format ends
The instructors lead a final discussion and question and
answer session.
END OF PROGRAM
Follow up activities are provided in the Teacher Packet and
follow up information, including the data taken during the
program, is available through the Sea Odyssey web site in
the Learning Center.
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