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AQUATIC FIELD SCIENCE
Wednesdays, August 11-September 8 (rain dates – 9/9 and 9/10)
10:00am-1:00pm
Ages 11-16

We partner with Murphs Surf Shop to study the science of Lake Allatoona. Each 3-hour workshop, consists of on-shore, hands-on science activities as well as field science data collection as we kayak along the shoreline. Bring a lunch and we will take a lunch break at the surf shop. Registration includes kayak and life jacket rental.

Instructor: Christina St Martin, MSc
Location: Murphs Surf Shop – 6983 Bells Ferry Rd, Canton, GA 
$50/workshop (registration closes 3 days prior to workshop)
10% sibling discount

Waivers must be signed for students to use kayaks.

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FIELD LAB SCHEDULE:
Science of Kayaking – Wednesday, August 11
On shore, kids learn and practice the science that allows boats to float as we investigate buoyancy, displacement, density, hydrodynamics and aerodynamics. We then apply these concepts as we take a kayak tour to demonstrate how forces are used to move the kayak.

Litter Data Collection – Wednesday, August 18
Students learn how scientists and volunteers categorize and collect data on litter found in and around bodies of water, then work together to perform a strategic survey to collect lake trash data while kayaking.

Limnology – Wednesday, August 25
Kids learn how to collect water samples and environmental data to study the chemistry and biology as they kayak the shoreline of Lake Allatoona. On shore, we conduct water chemistry tests and investigate aquatic plants that inhabit shallow benthic habitats.

Aquatic Microorganisms – Wednesday, September 1
We collect water and sediment samples as we kayak the shoreline and return to shore to investigate and document the microorganisms collected. Kids learn the proper use of a field microscope and quantify the biodiversity of the aquatic environment.

Lake Ecology – Wednesday, September 8
On shore, we discuss the diversity of vertebrates and invertebrates that inhabit lakeshore environments and how they interact with each other and their environment. While kayaking, we collect data on the species we observe, including their behavior and where they were found. We also learn and practice navigation skills using a compass.

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(Homeschool: Aquatic Field Science)
August 27, 2021 - Cherie Beasley
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This field trip was amazing. My kiddo had lots of fun and can't wait to do another one. I will definitely keep looking at this site for more fun activities for her to do. Too much fun was had to snag a photo.
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August 27, 2021
We are having a blast with this course too! Hope you will join us for more science at the lake!
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Help pls we totally missed the time I thought It was at 3pm! Pls help any way that we can get the video to still do it pls
asked on Apr 05, 2020
Apr 06, 2020 - Tonya Shearer
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So sorry you missed the workshop. Your registration is being refunded. Unfortunately, to protect the privacy of the students that were recorded during the meeting, we can not distribute the recorded meetings. Hope to see you in a different workshop! -
Can adult attend session with shy youngster in younger groups?
asked on Jan 24, 2020
Jan 24, 2020 - Tonya Shearer
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Hi Deborah, Thanks for your message. It depends on which program you are inquiring about. Our Young Explorers classes (3-5 year olds) require parent participation during class. Parents sometimes stay for the first week of homeschool classes, and during Girl Scout workshops as well. Parents do not stay for after-school programs, Parents' Night Out or our camps. Hopefully, I covered the program you are interested in. If not, please let me know so I can clarify. Thanks for your interest, Tonya -
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