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=Welcome to the EDUS-516 Spring 2010 Virtual Trip to Adventure Aquarium!=

Rationale:
The Camden Adventure Aquarium showcases wildlife indigenous to the middle Atlantic region as well as species sourced worldwide, allowing students to explore animal-life, water chemistry, population statistics and other significant relationships among species. The intricate relationship between animal species and the environment is clearly seen among the various habitats displayed in the Aquarium. It is important to learn about the dynamics of these relationships especially in relation to impacts of human activities. Learning about different habitats will help students discover the importance of preservation of natural resources. Through exposure to the various exhibits, students will be introduced to specific problems related to preserving the environment and the actions that have already been pursued in reaching this goal.

In the environmental realm, students will have the opportunity to examine local and worldwide concerns. In order to sustain life in an artificial aquatic ecosystem, the water chemistry must be closely monitored and tightly controlled, much like that required in natural environments. Students will explore the concepts of pH and ionic equilibrium that must be maintained for the many forms of life to thrive. Additionally, students will be able to implement mathematical skills involving percentages, probability, statistics and other problem solving processes that relate to the different animals and habitats displayed at the aquarium.This field trip will encourage relationships between students and their community as students' roles within the community will be explored and discussed. The proximity between Philadelphia schools and the Camden Adventure Aquarium permits a hands on and interactive experience which will be used to introduce these various concepts in math, chemistry, and biology.

This interdisciniplary unit will teach students specific concepts previously mentioned as well as introduce and explore the importance of studying marine ecosystems. Learning about aquatic life is important because it is a natural resource which needs to be preserved. Marine animals such as tuna, lobsters, shrimp, provide a source of food for humans and much the the Earth's oxygen is produced by organisms in the ocean. Also, studying ocean wildlife and different aspects of their habitats creates employment opportunities such as marine biologists and environmental activists so that humans may learn more about the environment. Furthermore, humans not only use the ocean as a food source but also for transportation and recreational purposes. Ships and barges are used for shipping materials over long distances and many people enjoy scuba diving, surfing, and sailing in the ocean. It is important to learn about the ocean and how it can be preserved for such reasons.

When? //- February 20th, 9:30AM//
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 * Proposed Dates:
 * Tim: Saturday, February 6, 20, or 27
 * Jen: Saturday, February 6, 20
 * Aron: February 20th
 * Stephanie: February 20 or 27

Unit Plan

 * Biology: Food chains and food webs
 * Chemistry: pH and Equilibrium
 * Math I: Problem solving using percentages and proportions
 * Math II: Probability and Statistics

Cost?
>> Additional Chaperons $11.00
 * ===**//Standard Admission//**===
 * Adults, $21.95; Children (2-12) $17.95. (Children under 2 are FREE).
 * ===//**School Groups**//===
 * Students $11.00; 1 Complimentary Chaperon per 10 students

Presentation

 * ===**//Outline//**===
 * ===//Our Movie//===


 * ===Scavenger Hunt===
 * [|Scavenger Hunt Rubric.docx]
 * ===Problem Solving Activity===
 * [|Problem Solving Aquarium Activity.docx]