Marine Science Field Trip - Cape Henlopen - Delaware
October 1, 2, and 3, 2014
Schedule
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
6:00 Load Bus (back parking lot CVMS)
6:30 Depart Conestoga Valley Middle School
8:00 Rest Stop - (after) Delaware Memorial Bridge
11:00 Depart for Lewis, Delaware
12:30 Lunch Break at Lewis (RT. 1)
1:30 Mini mart
2:15 Check - in: Cape Henlopen State Park Biden Center
3:00 Pre-test (Large group room)
4:00 History of the Area (Large group room: Orr) (50 minutes + 10 min Break)
5:00 Supper (Pizza Provided by Staff)
6:00 WWII History Review (Observation Tower: Orr)
6:30 Battery 519 Tour (State Park)
* Collection for chemical test – Marsh, Ocean, & Bay
8:30 Group A – Water Chemistry (Large group room: Hess, Rivera, Mulvihill,) Switch half-way
Group B – Astronomy (Observation deck: Daneker) Switch half-way
10:45 Star Study/Beach Walk (Lewes Beach: Daneker, Hess, Rivera) (45 minutes)
11:30 Bed Check
Thursday, October 2, 2014
7:00 Breakfast
8:00 Oceanography (Daneker)
10:00 Purchase bagged lunch
10:45 Nature Trail & nature Center (Nature Center: Rivera, Hess)
11:45 Lunch Break (Dunes succession at State Park Beach house)
12:45 Dissection (outside at Beach)
1:30* Marsh work, Ocean & Seining (old clothing, shoes & swimsuit required)
4:00 Clean up
5:00 Taxonomy (Outside: Hess, Rivera)
6:00 Supper Break
9:00 Summary of Salt Marsh activities (Large group room: PDS)
10:00 Skits (Students)
10:30 Star Study (Daneker) / Beach Walk (PDS)
12:00 Bed Check
Friday, October 3, 2014
7:00 Breakfast
8:00 Summary of Cape Henlopen studies (Daneker)
8:30 Post-test and discussion
9:30 Clean up, pack, load bus, Check - out
11:00 Lunch and rest stop Dover, Delaware
2:30 Return to Conestoga Valley Middle School
* Indicates activities in which students will interact directly with the aquatic environment and will be required to wear appropriate attire (disposable: old clothing, bathing suits, and protective footwear).
Information for Marine Science Field Trip
October 1, 2, and 3, 2014
Required Disposable Items: Old Clothes (pants & shirt), Swimsuit, Marsh Shoes; and shorts for the bay
Suggested Items:
Beach Towel Rain Gear
Sneakers (NO: Flip Flops or Sandals) Jeans and nicer shirt for restaurant
Toothpaste & Brush Bug spray
Hairdryer Warm clothing (after marsh & bay) Soap and Personal Toilet Articles Warm Coat, Hat, Gloves Sunglasses Comb
Rules and Regulations:
· All school rules and regulations apply.
· During the three activities in which students will interact directly with the aquatic environment, the students will be required to wear appropriate attire (disposable: old clothing, bathing suits, and protective footwear).
· The flora, fauna, and salt water of the region should not be ingested at any time.
· Camera and binoculars are optional. They are your responsibility, as the facilities are not locked during the day.
· Space is limited bring only the necessary items. (Suitcase or duffel bag)
· You are responsible for seeing your teachers concerning assignments for the three days of the trip.
· Bring along several plastic garbage bags for your dirty and wet clothing.
· All activities occur rain or shine.
· The only money needed is for souvenirs and meals (no meals will be provided by the staff at Cape Henlopen). The students are encouraged to bring any foods, rather than purchasing them at local Cape Henlopen convenience stores. Please make sure all foods are labeled with the students name so it may be placed in the refrigerator. Extra labels will be needed for perishables purchased at Cape Henlopen.
· All health problems / limitations must be listed on the permission sheet.
· Emergency Phone Numbers;
Cape Henlopen State Park
(302) 645 - 8983 (During Office Hours Only)
Sussex Co. Emergency Control
(302) 856 - 6306 (After Office Hours)
Tentative Instructors:
Mrs. Hess, Ms. Mulvihill, Mr. Rivera, Mr. Orr, and Mr. Daneker
Millersville University Students (PDS)