marine biology - ten year anniversary

MARINE BIOLOGYin the

MIDWEST?

Monday, September 14, 2009

elective course for juniors & seniors of benton, central, & lafayette

monday nights from 7:00 to 9:00pm

elective course within biology strand

embedded week-long field study on the coral reefs of the bahamas in april

field study is student-funded

live aboard sailing vessels for the week

250 students have participated


“At enlightened, forward-thinking companies, managers understand the connection between learning, innovation, and higher productivity — in fact, employees at these companies may even be encouraged to spend time learning and experimenting...”

Joe McKendrick, FastForward


AMESSAGE of

THANKS:


Where do we study?Monday, September 14, 2009

The Bahamas


WHY study marine biology?


IMPACT BEYOND THE CLASSROOM:

link


http://www2.sjsd.k12.mo.us/sites/nash/mr&mrs/nashbiology/Coral%2520Petition_files/CoralPetition03-02Final_1.pdf

http://www2.sjsd.k12.mo.us/sites/nash/mr&mrs/nashbiology/Coral%2520Petition_files/CoralPetition03-02Final_1.pdf

elkhorn & staghorn coralMonday, September 14, 2009

link to live siteMonday, September 14, 2009

http://stjoeh2o.ning.com

http://stjoeh2o.ning.com

16,548 unique visitors...

from a total of 137 countries


“I think it would be really cool to have a sweet coral like Osha found that was 350 millions years old. (Rugosa spp.) I also found it interesting that there were some freakin ancient corals in IOWA!”

~Torin McKinley, 2008


http://www.gutenberg.org/files/14279/14279-h/images/fig081.jpg

http://www.gutenberg.org/files/14279/14279-h/images/fig081.jpg

“...by using the network, while just thinking my thoughts out loud into cyberspace, an author heard and sent me a piece of ancient history.”

~Torin McKinley


“What if school wasn’t like real life... what if it just was real life?”

~Chris Lehmann, SLA principal


How can we predict the future of

education?Monday, September 14, 2009

CONNECTIONS:“Where are they now?”


student reactions


“I hadn’t been considering a career in biology but I am now

so fascinated by it that I am. I’m even thinking about the

possibilities of marine biology.”

-Stephanie Brooks, 2000


“This is a class that will give anyone who takes it a great memory they will keep with them for the rest of

their lives. What good is science if you never

really connect what you’re studying about to what it actually is?”

-Matt Roberts, 2000


“I am taking away from this program – a realization that science

isn’t just lists of species, memorizing cycles, etc...

that science really exists and is beautiful and inspiring.”

-Tyson Evans, 2000


“I would recommend this class to students IF they are willing to put forth lots of outside-the-classroom

study time. You can’t be lazy either mentally or physically to be a part of this class.”

-Jordan Smith, 2000


“I got a better understanding for what I feel I want to do with my

life, career-wise. Doing field work never even crossed my mind-

now I know that is what I want to do.”

-Stephanie Kraft, 2000


“I had the opportunity to learn a little about myself on the field

study, and I’m sure others did as well.”

-Lindsay Hoff, 2000


“The only thing is that you have to be willing to do the homework and have the initiative to work

outside of class-you can’t just take it for the trip.”

-Erin McBrayer 2000


“I think integrating the schools was an awesome idea. I know I

don’t have as many stereotypical feelings as I did before I got to know some of these people.”

-Christi Chester, 2000


“This class has been one of the most beneficial to me out of all the classes I’ve taken in high school.”

-Ashley Hammond, 2000


“This program is definitely an asset to the school district and I would

recommend it to anyone. It was great getting to learn

more about a habitat we live so far away from.”

-Jamie Hart, 2000


“I think it was an awesome “college type” class.

It really made me think.”



“...there were times when I just wanted to throw in the towel

and say- you know what, I can’t do this

anymore.”

-Gina Hager, 2000


“…but I gained a better understanding of coral reef ecology, Bahamian culture and values, and a better understanding of myself

and my limitations.”

-Gina Hager, 2000


“I now know this is what I want to do with the rest of my life.”

-Nicole Rohr, 2001


“I think everyone in the class has matured so much as a student.

We all “dug in” and got done what needed to be done…”



“It takes hard work and dedication to get through this class... and

people on the outside of the program really don’t see

all of that.”

-Melissa Yarnell, 2000


“This experience has reminded me of why I used to love school.”

-Tyson Evans, 2000


“…it is something that we should not be restricted from

learning about because we live where we do.”

-Matt Roberts, 2000


The

beginning.


TIME FOR CLASS


thanks.

• “diet bloody diet” by DanielaNob on Flickr

• “Carrot Eating Time ~ Mr. Hammi Pants” by knittingskwerlgurl on Flickr

• “Touchdown Near Yorkton” by Alec Couros on Flickr


http://www.flickr.com/photos/14589523@N05/3559749681/






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