OVERVIEW

Saltwater Studies is excited to offer this full-year comprehensive marine science program for elementary school students that covers marine life commonly seen in Florida’s marine waters. This class series is designed as a two-year program so that topics are unique during that time frame. Students will meet for class once per month at the beach and learn about a different marine animal. Each year includes lessons on four vertebrate and four invertebrate marine animals. For the final class of the school year, students will enjoy a snorkeling tour in shallow nearshore waters where students can spot marine life discussed during the school year.

For each two-hour class, students will be provided with an overview of the monthly topic followed by a learning activity and beach adventure. During the first hour, a marine biologist will give a overview of the monthly topic supplemented by visual aids, opportunities for students to ask questions and view museum-quality visual aids and specimens. During the second hour, students will enjoy a hands-on learning activity such as a quiz game or experiment followed by a beach or water activity, depending on weather conditions. To supplement students’ in-class learning, each student will be provided with a supplemental curriculum workbook that includes a detailed lesson for each topic, allowing parents to review information at home outside of class. Each workbook lesson includes a graphic overview about the applicable topic, vocabulary, review questions and ideas for various learning activities. Podcasts for each lesson are also available so auditory learners can listen to the lesson being read while following along in their workbooks.

Cancellation Policy

Class Series or Courses.  If unexpected circumstances require you to cancel your registration, a refund will be provided for cancellations made until one week prior to the first class.  (The refund will be for the full amount paid less the service fee charged by PayPal or Stripe for the transaction as these fees are non-refundable.) A 50% refund will be provided for cancellations made within one week prior to the first class and for students who drop out within 14 days of the first class.  No refunds will be provided for students who drop out after 14 days from the first class. For class series or courses that are scheduled for less than 14 class days, a 50% refund will be provided for cancellations made from one week prior to the first class until the first class. No refunds will be provided for students who drop out after the first class. Once the class series or course begins, make up classes or credits are not offered for students who miss classes for any reason. In the event that unforeseen circumstances such as inclement weather, illness, park closure or water use restrictions etc. require Saltwater Studies to cancel a class, the class will be rescheduled, if possible. If you are not able to attend the rescheduled class, you will be issued a credit that can be applied to a future Saltwater Studies event. In order to be eligible to receive this credit you must notify Saltwater Studies of your inability to attend the rescheduled event at least one week prior to the rescheduled class date.

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