Facility: Tommy Thompson Park
Request a Booking Program Levels:
SHSM
Course Types:
Afternoon, Morning
This half-day Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) certification program focuses on the critical role that microorganisms play in aquatic ecosystems.
Using plankton nets, sieves and other equipment, students will collect plankton samples. After a brief review of classification, slide preparation and microscope work, students will use available resources to identify, sketch and photograph various plankton found on their microscope slides.
Availability:
Mid-May to October
Applicable Sectors:
- Environment