少年海洋科學傢俱樂部

Learners will become familiar with ocean ecology, food webs, and the unique biodiversity of earth's ocean ecosystems through games, crafts, science experiments, discussions, and slideshows. Naturalist terms will be introduced that describe animal behavior (eg: carnivore, nocturnal), as well as animal classification terms (eg: invertebrate, amphibian, etc). Listen to animal vocalizations, identify natural objects, and even occasionally meet live animals. The underwater world is full of so many fascinating animals to explore together! 

The beginning of each class will be an opportunity for introductions, sharing, and guided discussion. Students may bring items to class to share related to marine science such as shells, ocean animal toys or stuffed animals, pictures, artwork, etc. 

Upcoming weekly themes for 2025:

ECOSYSTEMS
April 7: Sea Turtles- Hawaii & Volcanic Island Reefs
April 14: Marine Iguanas- The Galapagos Islands
April 21: Open Ocean
April 28: Antarctica

MARINE GEOLOGY
May 5: Tectonic Plates and Deep Ocean Trenches
May 12: Submarine Volcanoes
PLEASE NOTE: Class will not be held on May 19
May 26: Rocks of the Seafloor
June 2: Minerals in the Deep Sea
June 9: Ancient Ocean Fossils
June 16: Speleology- Underwater Caves and Cave Creatures
PLEASE NOTE: Class will not be held on June 23
June 30: Life at Hydrothermal Vents

PLEASE NOTE: Class will not meet in July for summer break. Class will be held for the below two weeks in August and will resume a regular weekly schedule on September 8th.

LEARNER CHOSEN TOPICS (What ocean animal do you want to learn about?)
August 11: Unusual Ocean Animals of the World
August 18: Unusual Ocean Animals of the World Part 2

The following Nature Explorers animals may occasionally make live appearances: 
Scaly: the Corn Snake
Slimy: the Tiger Salamander
Lizzie: The Leopard Gecko

Classes may run up to five minutes over the scheduled time depending on learner discussion and questions.