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Marine and Terrestrial StudiesGS01AustraliaGLOBAL STUDIESSponsorJay AtwoodStella WangPriceS$3,600Course Length7 daysDescriptionThis course will give students the opportunity for an exciting, hands on studyof the marine and terrestrial environments around the islands, estuaries andreefs in the vicinity of Perth, Western Australia. Students will involve some, orall, of the following areas (depending on sea and weather conditions, as wellas the schedule of some of the ongoing projects): Observation of penguinson an island colony, limestone reef ecosystems, coral reef ecosystems,migratory wading bird banding through mist netting and swimming withdolphins.Students will also explore and snorkel in local marine parks that have beenset aside by the Australian Government for the conservation of marinelife. Throughout the week, we will be accompanied by local guides whowill provide expertise. We will either be camping or staying in basic cabin/dormitory style accommodations. Students will need to fully participate inmeal preparation, set up, clean up and be prepared for hands on research.Post-Interim Experience:Parent’s night / OnlineReflectionsCourse Difficulty:Moderately RigorousAdventure, Experience orcomfort with snorkeling isrequiredObjectives• Develop a general understanding of coastal and marine environments,as well as a specific understanding of those types of environments nearSouth Western Australia.• Provide students with an opportunity to use the knowledge they haveacquired in life science and biology in a real world setting.• Increase each student’s awareness of environmental concerns andexplore the impact of modern civilization on the natural order.• Foster attitudes that will help students become environmentallyconcerned citizens.RequirementsPre-Course requirements:• Attend all pre-course meetings and activities.• Read and review all pre-course information handouts and selectedreadings.• Student projects will be discussed and planned during pre-coursemeetings.• Students MUST BE FIT enough to complete full day activities, includingmoderate hiking and snorkeling.Post-Course requirements:• Contribute personal reflections to the course site, including text, photosand video32 interim semester HANDBOOKSINGAPORE AMERICAN SCHOOL