-EDUCATIONAL LESSONS AT A GLANCE-

Guided Shoreline Tours - Coastal Habitats 

Our guided tours are facilitated along the shorelines of UVI's Marine Science Center where students are able to explore rich and diverse intertidal zones, mangrove forests, and sea grass beds. During these tours, students can use Viewfinder buckets to get a close-up look at various marine invertebrates and vertebrates. Appropriate foot wear such as water shoes or Crocs are preferred for these activities to minimize the risk of injury or harm to students and wildlife.
Classroom presentations on coastal habitats can also be facilitated.  

Guided Investigative Inquiry - Marine Invertebrates

Students can learn about various marine life found in our Caribbean waters without actually getting into the water. These activities teach students how to use observation skills to make educated guesses to properly group marine invertebrates into their correct phyla based on specific characteristics each animal has. When students are at the helm of the wheel when it comes to their learning, there is a greater sense of reward when a solution to a problem has been found. 
Classroom presentations on marine invertebrates can also be facilitated. 

Beach Cleanup - Marine Debris  

Marine debris has become one of the world's most pervasive pollution problems today. To address this problem, students can participate in our annual COASTWEEKS event or participate in beach cleanup activities throughout the year. During these cleanups, students not only collect debris, but also record what they find how much, and the overall weight of trash collected. This data is extremely valuable not just in the classroom setting to illustrate trends but is also important for drafting legislation that addresses this issue. Appropriate foot wear such as closed-toe shoes or Crocs are preferred for these activities to minimize the risk of injury or harm to students.
Classroom presentations on marine debris are highly recommended before cleanup activities. 

-HOW TO REGISTER-

Registering for an ELOC activity is quick, simple, and can be done in 3 easy steps!

1. Download the Lesson Plan to familiarize yourself with the objectives and specific material covered during each activity. 
   
2. Download the Release Forms and ensure that each participating student signs them and return with them on the day of the field trip (not needed for classroom presentations). These forms ensure that the University is not held responsible in case of an student injuries or accidents as well providing UVI with permission to photograph the field trip to use for promotional purposes. 
   
3. Complete the online reistration form by clicking the button below. Once your form has been completed, we will be in communication with you to finalize the details of your ELOC activity.