Florida’s Marine Animals
Field Course

Middle School
Biblically-Based

Class Schedule
 

IMPORTANT UPDATE:

October’s class has been rescheduled due to poor water quality and low visibility conditions at Peanut Island. The new date for the class is April 24, 2026. All other details remain the same.
We look forward to seeing you for our next class in November!

 

This Month’s Activities

Next Class: Friday, November 7, 2025; 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM

(Page last updated: Thursday, October 9, 2025)

 
 

Meeting Location

Meeting Location: Boynton Beach Inlet Park, 6990 N Ocean Blvd, Boynton Beach, FL 33435
Upon entering the park, turn left. We will meet under one of the covered pavilions. Please note that Boynton Beach Inlet Park is under construction. If conditions on the day of our class require us to meet at a different location in the park, you will be notified via text.
Entrance Fee: None.

 

Class Topic

This month we will be discussing sponges. We will spend the morning discussing the topic and reviewing the homework assignment. Students must bring their notes from their completed homework assignment with them to class so that they can participate in the class discussion.

Homework Assignment
 

Water or Beach Activity

Students will learn how to conduct a qualitative and quantitative assessment of marine life, techniques commonly employed by marine biologists in studying coral reef environments. Students will be provided with transect lines, quadrats and field guides to use in completing their assessment.

Appropriate Attire: Students must wear beach-appropriate clothing that can get wet. Swim wear, t-shirts or quick dry attire are encouraged. Jeans, dress sandals, and sneakers are advised against. They must also bring their own lunch and a filled water bottle.