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Our kindergarten cohort has been diving into ocean exploration through project-based learning, discovering the layers of the sea and the creatures that call them home. During work time, they explored the kelp forest—from the sunlit canopy to the dark ocean floor—learning about the food chains that connect sea urchins, fish and sea otters in this underwater ecosystem. They even had the opportunity to taste real kelp, describing its texture and flavor before graphing their reactions in the Maker Studio.
As their studies continued, students researched sea creatures, uncovering fascinating facts about their habitats, diets, and adaptations to life at different depths. They also created paintings of the kelp forest, which are now on display in the lobby (with a few featured below).
Their hands-on learning included a visit from the Delaware Museum of Nature and Science’s Motion of the Ocean Mobile Museum (photos above). Through interactive activities, they explored the movement of the ocean—waves, tides, currents and even hydrothermal vents. This experience tied in perfectly with last week’s Primary Program performance of Over and Under the Waves.
Through this project-based learning experience, students are making real-world connections, developing critical thinking skills and immersing themselves in the scientific concepts that shape our natural world.
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