Marine Biology - Ten Year Anniversary

MARINE BIOLOGY in 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 live aboard sailing vessels for the week field study is student-funded 250 students have participated Monday, September 14, 2009

“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 Monday, September 14, 2009

A MESSAGE of THANKS: Monday, September 14, 2009

Where do we study? Monday, September 14, 2009

Monday, September 14, 2009

The Bahamas Monday, September 14, 2009

WHY study marine biology? Monday, September 14, 2009

IMPACT BEYOND THE CLASSROOM: link Monday, September 14, 2009

elkhorn & staghorn coral Monday, September 14, 2009

link to live site Monday, September 14, 2009

16,548 unique visitors... from a total of 137 countries Monday, September 14, 2009

“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 Monday, September 14, 2009

“...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 Monday, September 14, 2009

“What if school wasn’t like real life... what if it just was real life?” ~Chris Lehmann, SLA principal Monday, September 14, 2009

How can we predict the future of education? Monday, September 14, 2009

CONNECTIONS: “Where are they now?” Monday, September 14, 2009

student reactions Monday, September 14, 2009

“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 Monday, September 14, 2009

“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 Monday, September 14, 2009

“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 Monday, September 14, 2009

“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 Monday, September 14, 2009

“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 Monday, September 14, 2009

“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 Monday, September 14, 2009

“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 Monday, September 14, 2009

“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 Monday, September 14, 2009

“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 Monday, September 14, 2009

“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 Monday, September 14, 2009

“I think it was an awesome “college type” class. It really made me think.” -Christi Chester, 2000 Monday, September 14, 2009

“...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 Monday, September 14, 2009

“…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 Monday, September 14, 2009

“I now know this is what I want to do with the rest of my life.” -Nicole Rohr, 2001 Monday, September 14, 2009

“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…” -Christi Chester, 2000 Monday, September 14, 2009

“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 Monday, September 14, 2009

“This experience has reminded me of why I used to love school.” -Tyson Evans, 2000 Monday, September 14, 2009

“…it is something that we should not be restricted from learning about because we live where we do.” -Matt Roberts, 2000 Monday, September 14, 2009

The beginning. Monday, September 14, 2009

TIME FOR CLASS Monday, September 14, 2009

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 Monday, September 14, 2009

Marine Biology - Ten Year Anniversary

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