Hatfield Marine Science Center Education Programs

Programs for clubs and organizations:

Girl Scouts

THESE PROGRAMS CAN BE SCHEDULED ON OTHER DATES SUBJECT TO INSTRUCTOR AVAILABILITY Most classes are designed to provide credit toward Try-Its, Badges, and Interest Project Patches.

• Class hours: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., except for Shore to Sea , which is a 3-hour class scheduled from 12-3 p.m.
• Cost: $8.50 per girl per session with a $50 minimum, if scheduling for another day.
• Oregon Sea Grant Ocean Studies event patches are included, but additional patches can be purchased for $1.25 each.
• Registration and scheduling

November 3, 2007 Wildlife

Cadette/Senior IPP (1-3 p.m.)

This program will satisfy Skill Builders 1-3, Technology 1 & 4, Service Project 4, and Career Exploration 1 & 4. We will travel to the estuary and observe animals in labs. The estuary is muddy, so bring extra socks and shoes. Girls should wear waterproof boots/gear and prepare for the weather.

April 5, 2008 Water Wonders

Juniors (1-3 p.m.)

This program will satisfy 1, 4, 5, 7, 9. A service project will need to be completed. Each girl will get the opportunity to use a plankton net to gather samples for class. We will then continue our investigation in the lab with the use of microscopes, dissection scopes, and hand held lenses. We will be able to closely observe some of our marine invertebrates and discuss their adaptations to their environment. We will explore the chemical and physical aspects of saltwater as compared to freshwater. Should wear waterproof boots/gear. Prepare for weather, we will go outside.

March 8, 2008 Columbia River Council Badge – Oceanography

Juniors ( 1-3 p.m.)

We will satisfy the requirements necessary for this badge. This class is scheduled according to the tides. Should wear wading shoes, and dress for the weather.

March 15, 2008 Water Everywhere

Brownies (1-3 p.m.)

This program will help to satisfy Try-It. Using plankton nets, hand lenses and microscopes, we will collect and explore the importanct characteristics of the organisms living in water. Be sure to dress for the weather.

April 26, 2008 From Shore to Sea

Cadette/Senior IPP (12-3 p.m.)

This program will satisfy Skill Builders 1-3 & 5, Technolgy 2 & 5 and Career Exploration 1, 4 and part of 2. Service Project is needed to complete IPP. Girls will learn how animals have adapted to their various marine environments by handling and observing behaviors. Round table discussion of overall impact of humans on our environment and influences of the Pacific on our lives and the globe. Wear waterproof boots/gear and prepare for weather.

May 31, 2008 7 Eco-Explorer

Brownies (1-3 p.m.)

This program will help to satisfy the Try-It. We will explore the saltmarsh, build a habitat for live sea animals, and learn about food chains. Be sure to dress for the weather.

June 7, 2008 A Walk on the Wild Side

Juniors (1-3 p.m.)

This program will satisfies Earth Connections 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10 and Wildlife 1, 4-7 and 9. This class will travel to Mike Miller Educational Forest to investigate a beautiful stand of old-growth coastal forest. We will learn about the different forest species and exactly what constitutes an old-growth forest. We will study individual trees, identify wild species and learn about the importance of these unique habitats to wildlife and ourselves. This is a one-mile hike on a fairly easy trail with some inclines. Should wear appropriate hiking shoes/gear for the weather.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIVITIES

Fish ID and Printing

All Age Groups

In the event of inclement weather (horizontal rains), or if your troop wishes, the girls will learn to identify some of the common Oregon species of fish. They will draw illustrations of fish in their Fish ID journals, and then fish print either on paper or their t-shirts. (They will need to bring their own t-shirts)

Beaks and Feathers

Daisies-Seniors

This program helps fulfill some of the requirements for All About Birds IPP. The coast is a great place to observe the unique bird life of Oregon. We will learn how each species fits into the coastal food chain and how they have developed specialized adaptations for survival in their native habitats. This class will involve a short hike to the estuary to observe migrating species and then back to the classroom to make bird feeders. Don't forget your binoculars and dress for the weather.

Registration and Scheduling

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Payment with pre-registration is required (checks can be made payable to HMSC Sea Grant Extension). Mail registrations and payment to Maureen Collson, HMSC Sea Grant Extension, 2030 SE Marine Science Drive, Newport OR 97365-5296 To schedule a program contact Maureen Collson

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