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School
Programs:
Marine-based Labs
Outdoor Adventures
Marine-based Labs
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Tidepool Treasures
(pre-K, ages 3-5
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Stay above water and focus on the rocky shore in this
class for the very young. Hands on invertebrate activities and live
animals will be used in this class. |
1 hour |
Build a Habitat
(Grades K-2)
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This class introduces younger students to marine animals
as they create miniature ocean habitats complete with snails, crabs,
barnacles, food and shelter, in this hands-on lab. |
1 hour |
Animal Adaptations
(Grades 3-12)
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Students observe marine animals and discover
the many adaptations for survival in the marine environment. Students
will examine mussels, barnacles, cockles, sea stars, and other common
sea creatures during this hands on laboratory. |
1
hour
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Crab Lab
(Grades 3-12)
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Students will work with a variety of live
crabs, shrimp, and other crustaceans in this hands-on lab. Students
will investigate classification, anatomy, and adaptations of each
of these animals. |
1 hour |
Squid Dissection
(Grades 4-12) |
Come and learn about these molluscs from
the inside out. Investigate both external and internal anatomy while
studying how these invertebrates are adapted for life in the sea.
Students will also learn how to use dissection tools and proper dissection
techniques. |
1 hour
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Rocky Intertidal Lab
(Grades 5-12) |
Discover the rocky intertidal habitat and the creatures that live there. Learn about the forces of nature such as tides, waves, and water temperatures that make this ever-changing environment a challenging place to live. Understand relationships among living things and this complex environment and how factors change the balance of populations. Learn how and why scientists study the population dynamics of the rocky intertidal zone. |
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Invertebrate Taxonomy
(Grades 9-14)
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Use live animals and dried specimens to put these
invertebrates in their place. Students will review classification
and examine characteristics and taxonomic relationships of the phyla Porifera,
Cnidaria, Arthropoda, Mollusca, and Echinodermata. |
2 hours |
Outdoor Adventures
(Dress for the weather, boots or old shoes
recommended for all outdoor activities)
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Estuary Investigations
(All ages)
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Explore plant and animal life on and along the Yaquina
Bay estuary. Collect and observe ghost shrimp and study the unique
environment of the mudflat in this hands-on outdoor experience.
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1 hour |
Sandy Beach Investigations
(grades 4-12)
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Travel to South Beach State Park (1.5 miles south
of Hatfield Marine Science Center) to investigate the physical processes
that shape the beach, and sample the invertebrate populations that
live there. |
2 hours |
Coastal Forests
Investigations
(Grades 4-12) |
Travel to Mike Miller County Park (1.5 miles south
of Hatfield Marine Science Center) to study a remnant stand of old-growth
forest. Students will identify wildlife, forest plants and study
a brackish lake. |
2 hours |
Registration Information
To register, contact Maureen Collson at maureen.collson@oregonstate.edu
or (541) 867-0159
Payment:
- Cost: $4.25/student per hour
- One chaperone is admitted free for every five students
- Minimum fee of $50/hour
- Checks or POs only, (we DO NOT accept credit cards)
- Cancellation fee $50, unless you notify us 48 hours in advance
- Pre-school groups: $2.50/student, $25 minimum; unlimited chaperones.
Visitor Center
- Open 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Admission by donation (suggested donation $1/person)
- Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Labor Day-Memorial Day
- Open to schools on closed days by special arrangement ($1/person,
$25 minimum)
- Videos and grade-level guide sheets available by request
- Bookstore is not open to students at this time
- Souvenir bags available for $3 each (Call Lynne at 541 867-0126 to
order)
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