9th-12th Grades
Abalone conservation challenges and finding design solutions are the basis of this high school program.
| Mobile Ocean Classroom Program Information | |
|---|---|
| Availability | Tuesday-Friday |
| Cost | Free for Long Beach Unified School District |
| Capacity | 35 students per program max, 2 programs max per visit |
| Program Location | We require an indoor space that allows for some movement and has accessible outlets, tables, and chairs. All programs must be in the same space per visit. |
Please note: MOC programs do not include live animals.
9th-12th Grade Program Description
I Love Abalone: A Conservation Story
50 minute program
Join us in learning about the conservation efforts of the white abalone- the first invertebrate to be put on the endangered species list. Students will explore their historical challenges and design an conceptional solution to help abalone populations out in the wild!
Supports Next Generation Science Standards:
- Performance Expectations
- HS-ESS3-4. Evaluate or refine a technological solution that reduces impacts of human activities on natural systems.
- HS-LS2-7. Design, evaluate, and refine a solution for reducing the impact of human activities on the environment and biodiversity.
- Science and Engineering Practices
- Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions
- Disciplinary Core Ideas:
- ET S1.B
- LS2.C
- Cross Cutting Concepts
- Stability and Change
- Performance Expectations
