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| Our top-notch science programs have over 35 years of experience behind them and align with California state science standards. Our dynamic marine educators can tailor each of the four programs and themes to fit the knowledge level of your students. Run time of programs is approximately 45 minutes. One week before your registered program, MSI will send you the appropriate login password for the program you are signed up for. |
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| Program 1 - Ichthyology: Adaptations | |
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Recommended for grades K – College. Explore the rich diversity of life below the surface of the San Francisco Bay. In this study of fish, you will learn how fish have adapted to live in the bay. You will also use a dichotomous key to identify live fish, sharks and rays from the bay. Click here to download the dichotomous key. Note: You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the file. 
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| Program 2 - Benthic Invertebrates: Invasive Species | |
| Recommended for grades 4 – College. San Francisco Bay is a popular destination not only for people, but also for hundreds of non-native invertebrate species. In fact the majority of invertebrates now in the bay are non-native. Learn the history of this invasion and use our keys to identify live invertebrates commonly found in the bay. Click here to download the Benthic Invertebrate Poster. Note: You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the file.
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| Program 3 - Hydrology: Experimentation | |
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Recommended for grades 4 – College. Conduct real-world experiments to test the composition of bay water. Does water density increase or decrease with depth? What is salinity and what sort of factors affect it? You will direct experiments and see real oceanographic tools used to answer these and other questions. Not available at this time |
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| Program 4 - Plankton: The MicroCosmos | |
| Recommended for grades K – College. Although among the smallest of organisms, you will learn just how important plankton are to our daily lives. After collecting some plankton samples from the bay, you will have a chance to see them up close and personal from under a microscope. You will learn to identify different types of plankton. Not available at this time |
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