Field Trips

Watershed Science Overnight

In this overnight program, students embark on an in-depth exploration of the science of watersheds. They examine the complex relationships present within watersheds. Students learn scientific techniques as they perform a fish dissection, conduct water chemistry tests, work on a biological assessment, and examine global water distribution. Student research teams conduct a soil study of samples from within the Dana Point Harbor. The groups compare and analyze the data in order to assess current conditions. In the morning, their land-based examinations are complemented by research activities offshore aboard the R/V Sea Explorer.

4th: 2a, b, c; 3a,b, d; 5c; 6a, d, e, f | 5th: 1a, f; 2a, c, f, g; 3a-e, 4b,d, e; 6a, e-h