Greetings from exotic Gates Mills, Ohio!
The last few days we have been preparing for our trek to
Eleuthera in the Bahamas! There we will study marine life in a hands-on approach!
To get ready for the Bahamas, we have expanded our knowledge on a variety of
topics. We dissected a squid (whose smell still lingers through the school),
learned about invertebrate marine animals and marine mammals. We have also
learned the names of numerous birds and fish to be able identify them on the
spot during our stay.
We also had a large discussion on the environment! We did a
mock International Whaling Commission conference where we each represented different
countries and after voted to continue to uphold the whale moratorium. There
were compelling arguments on each side, some to allow whaling for food and
economic purposes; others argued that we needed to continue protecting whales!
Unfortunately, the class had to say goodbye to a very
important family member. Rest in peace little guy! We hope you are swimming in
a better place now.
It is one thing to learn about marine science from inside
the classroom and another to learn about it through immersing ourselves in the
environment. Overall, the entire class is very excited for the Bahamas! The
rest of the school appears to be very jealous! We are finishing last minute
details and getting ready to wake up at four in the morning to begin our
journey to Eleuthera!
Xoxo, The Bahamas Crew (Ali & Mary)
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