Discovery Voyage -- Grade 4 and Above
The R/V Robert G. Brownlee
Join the MSI crew for a four-hour expedition of the San Francisco Estuary aboard the 90-foot research vessel, the Robert G. Brownlee. Your group will spend a half-day as scientists, discovering the Estuary's ecosystem and discussing their own roles within it. Students will collect and examine plankton, run hydrology tests, and observe wetland ecology from the ship. They will delve through mud samples, discovering the fascinating invertebrates that thrive at the Bay's bottom. Students will also use a trawl net to catch a wide variety of fish species, including sharks and rays! They will then identify the fish with a dichotomous key before releasing and may help volunteers measure fish for MSI's monitoring program. This program offers students the chance to enjoy the natural vitality of this area while learning valuable scientific skills.
Discovery Voyages are appropriate for students in grades 4 through college level. Upon request the program can be tailored to include specific themes and topics such as human impact, food webs, and biodiversity. An Educator Guide is provided.
Pricing:
4 hour program
8 am - 12 noon and 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
$1,000 to $1,800 per trip (depending on sponsorship) for up to 42 students.
Additional $200 for up to 60 students.
To schedule a program, contact Gail Broderick at: 650-364-2760 ext. 10 or gail@sfbaymsi.org
The R/V Robert G. Brownlee cell phone number: 650-455-8113
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