In-The-Field Experience
Field experiences add to the uniqueness of the curriculum and give the students the
opportunity to learn scientific concepts first-hand.
Water quality testing of the Crystal River, Salt River and Gulf of Mexico
Environmentally related team building activities at the Fort Island Gulf Beach
Water pollution testing during a canoe trip on the Salt River
Chemical ion testing of the Salt River
Crystal River Mariculture Center tour
Canoe navigation trip
Crystal River Archeological Site visit
Estuary study using seine nets and snorkeling equipment around the mangroves
Shell Island coastal hammock study
Homosassa Springs State Park outreach program
Upland plant study at the St. Martins Marsh Aquatic Preserve
Plankton and algae collection and identification while snorkeling in the Gulf of Mexico
Busch Gardens animal research study
Manatee behavior observation while snorkeling in King's Bay
Pro-Line Boats factory tour
Crystal River Nuclear Power Plant visit
Turtle migration study at the Fort Island Gulf Beach
Regional and State Science and Engineering Fair participation
Native flora and fauna survey and identification
Two day Bellows' research cruise in St. Petersburg, FL for selected students
Sailboat Regatta with hand-made boats in chemistry class
Salt marsh survey and Fort Island Gulf Beach profile
Leadership Citrus academy presentation
Citrus-95 live interviews at Pizza Hut
Six academy students received their SCUBA certification at Bird's Underwater
Seagrass study in the Gulf of Mexico
Earth Day Open House, fish fry, and canoe tour
Adopt-A-Redfish Program with the Crystal River Mariculture Center
Sponge bed study and fish species survey using hand-made fishing lures
Sea World marine ecosystem study
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