 | | Ship's
Log | |  |
No two trips on our vessels are the same because the students
help determine the destination of each voyage and each of our ships runs a unique
program. There will be an exciting education program with hands-on learning activities
for students every day. The following schedule describes a typical day on one
of the Living Classrooms Foundation's boats.
- Meet the Program Director, Educators, Captain and
Crew.
- Listen to a brief orientation to your boat, the
Chesapeake Bay, and the day's activities.
- Board the vessel and stow all baggage down below.
The Captain will explain the importance and rules of shipboard safety.
- Start the engine, motor away from dock and proceed
out onto the river.
- Students on each boat are assigned to learning groups.
The groups are assigned to different stations around the ship. Education staff
lead the shipboard stations, which run for 20 minutes. Some possible stations
include Water Quality, Plankton, Oysters, Navigation, and Helm. Each group
rotates around the ship through 4 different stations - every student will
participate in each station activity.
- LUNCH
- Students assist the crew as we trawl for fish and
examine our catch.
- Student groups rotate to tanks of different organisms.
- Return aquatic life to the river and review day's
activities.
- Prepare for docking.
- Bid farewell to your vessel and her crew who have
helped you learn new skills; develop an understanding of your surroundings;
and, gain a lasting appreciation for the Chesapeake Bay.