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Students to study Hood Canal ecology Eighteen sixth- through eighth- grade students from Hood Canal School embarked this morning on a three-day science research expedi- tion made possible by a partnership between Salish Sea Expeditions, Olympic Educational Service Dis- trict 114, the Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group and the Pacific Education Institute. The students will be studying the ecology of Hood Canal by conducting scientific re- search of their own design. "The three-day expedition gives students the opportunity to develop a scientific hypothesis and then test it by collecting and analyzing data," said Seth Muir, Salish's Executive Director. "By planning and conduct- ing their own research, they will learn about the health and ecology of Hood Canal first-hand." The research expedition began in their classroom last week, when Sal- ish educators facilitated students in developing a hypothesis to study; the students formed a prediction fo- cusing on the relationship between zooplankton and dissolved oxygen levels. The students, along with their teachers and chaperones, will spend three days and two nights gathering samples and analyzing data in the south end of Hood Canal. The stu- dents will alternate sleeping aboard the research vessel Carlyn and camp- ing on shore. "In my science class, I try to teach the kids in a hands-on, experiential, . relevant way that incorporates stan- dards in real-life ways," said Laurie Byrd, seventh- and eighth-grade sci- ence teacher at Hood Canal School. "I bring in the cultures and history of the community and get as much in- volvement as I can. This trip (fits) in perfectly." After their research expedition, the students will return to their classroom to synthesize their data and prepare a presentation for pub- lic audiences, including the Green- STEM conference in Belfair at the Pacific Northwest Salmon Center on May 31 and the Salish Sea Stu- dent Science Symposium in Seattle on June 1. They will also embark on a watershed research expedition near their school, using the results of their first research, in which they will study the ecology of a local wa- tershed and its connection to the ecology of Hood Canal, working with both Salish Sea Expeditions and the Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group. While Salish has led student re- search expeditions to Hood Canal in the past, this marks the first student research expedition to the south end of Hood Canal, where the water is prone to hypoxia (low oxygen). This region is of particular interest to researchers due to the hypoxia and increasing frequency of fish kills in recent years. Salish Sea Expeditions, a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization, was founded in 1996 to develop curiosity and confidence through student-led scientific research and adventure on the waters of the Salish Sea. Since then, over 8,000 students (grades 5-12) and 1000 teachers have par- ticipated in our innovative 3-5 day programs. 75 percent of our stu- dents attend public schools and over 25 percent are from schools serving low-income populations. Teachers report that Salish pro- grams support their efforts in the classroom to meet state learning re- quirements. The Salish Sea Student Science Symposium, hosted by Salish in June of each year, provides a unique opportunity for middle and high school students to share their origi- nal scientific research to peers and professional scientists in a confer- ence setting. To learn more about programs and how to support this growth, please visit www.salish.org, call 206-780-7848 or email info@salish. org. The HCSEG is one of nine Region- al Fisheries Enhancement Groups in the state striving to protect and restore salmon populations through collaborative research, monitoring and education efforts. The HCSEG has served as a co- manager with the University of Washington Applied Physics Lab on the research science associated with understanding hypoxia (low oxygen) in Hood Canal. The partnership with Salish Sea Expeditions is a great means for relating the science results within the education realm. The HCSEG educational program- ming, which is supported through the Pacific Northwest Salmon Cen- ter, includes public workshops, in- formation dissemination, and proj- ect engagement, as well as working directly with teachers and class- rooms throughout our local school districts. The HCSEG has been planning with the Salish Sea Expe- ditions for over a year to bring their research expeditions to Hood Canal. The HCSEG works closely with the Olympic Educational Service Dis- trict 114 and other local partners to support teachers and classrooms in their local outdoor science investi- gation. Salish has been a great supple- ment to the recently developed West Sound Green STEM programming, which engages students in outdoor science investigation and explora- tion linked to state education stan- dards. Olympic Educational Service District (ESD) is one of nine re- gional educational agencies serving school districts and state-approved private schools in Washington State. ESDs function primarily as support agencies and deliver educa- tional services that can be more ef- ficiently or economically performed regionally. OESD is a leading part- ner in the development of the West Sound GreenSTEM network, which supports teachers to provide their students with meaningful environ- mental education experiences. SERVICENEWS Local airman graduates from basic military training ,Air Force Airman Colby A. Kingery graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Ante- nio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included train- ing in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Kingery is the son of Darren Kingery of East Springfield Loop and Tina Gil- man of East Frog Acres, both of Shelton. The airman is a 2011 graduate of Shelton High School. Shelton School District offers program for highly capable students The Shelton School Dis- trict will be offering a full- time, blended-age program for highly capable fourth- and fifth- grade students during the 2012-2013 school year. The program will be housed at Evergreen El- ementary. Students in the program will receive challenging in- struction at or above grade level in reading/writing, mathematics, science and social studies. They will also receive instruction in music, art, library, and physical ed- ucation from qualified spe- cialists. Students currently identified for the fourth highly complex tasks; show grade hi-cap program will originality by using new be eligible to attend as fifth graders next year. Students in third or fourth grade may be nominated for participa- tion next year. Nominations for the 2012-2013 Shelton School District Program for Highly Capable Students will be ac- cepted until March 30. Students who often ex- hibit some or all of the fol- lowing characteristics are being sought: Work at academic levels substantially above those of his or her peers; can do 8281 or Mountain View 426-8564. We have it all in one place. Life is hectic, and managing a family can be stressful when someone gets injured or sick. 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