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Sea Investigators Sailing & Science Program
Using Inquiry Based Learning as a central strategy, we don't just teach students about science - we provide an opportunity for students to become scientists, studying the marine environment in the same way a professional scientist might. Our floating classroom, the 61' sailing research vessel Carlyn, provides an ideal platform for the learning expeditions of a lifetime.
Classroom presentation, Includes a visit to a site, Outdoor field trip, Residential setting (e.g. outdoor education camp)
Salish Sea Expeditions’ ocean related inquiry-based programs are well-designed to stem the tide of scientific illiteracy. Their hands-on multi-disciplinary nature lends itself to teaching the basic principles of biology, chemistry, geology, physics, and mathematics in an engaging, novel manner. Principles of the core sciences, many of which are relatively abstract, become more tangible and easier to grasp when introduced through ocean examples. Inquiry-based learning fosters scientific literacy and understanding of science processes, develops vocabulary knowledge and conceptual understanding, advances critical thinking skills, and promotes positive attitudes toward science.
By Age
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Youth Group (scouts, after school programs, Campfire, 4-H, day camps), K-12 teacher, Nonformal educator, Tribal group, Homeschool, Faith-based organization
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Our trips are usually 3-5 days in length, and are supported and informed by days both before and after our expedition in the classroom developing our method, planning the logistics of the trip, and synthesizing the experience. Our standard rate for our Sea Investigators program is $2500 per day. We carry up to 30 participants, including 1-2 chaperones, and 1-3 teachers. We are also able to supply scholarships to schools with a high percentage participation in free and reduced lunch programs. For schools that serve a student population where 30%,40%,50% (high school, middle school, elementary respectively), or more qualify for federal free and reduced lunch support, Salish is able to provide substantial scholarship assistance. Our ability to provide this assistance is through generous donations of a number of regional foundations. If you would like to know more, please contact Education Director, Nikken Palesch, at nikken@salish.org
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