Evidence of Work
During this project we had to create a timeline to show the history of marine biology. Each team member was assigned a few topics to find information about. We started by doing research and taking notes when we found good information. Then, we compiled all of our information onto a poster trying to make it sound the best we could for the gallery walk. Finally, we added drawings for each box to give a nice visual while learning. Content:
Gatherers (75,000 years ago): A human living in a society where most if not all their food is gathered through foraging Pacific Islanders (3,000 BC): Navigators that lived on the Pacific Islands using wind, current, and wave patterns to find their way Phoenicians (2,000 BC): They occupied current day Syria and sailed around the Mediterranean trading and using stars and trade routes to travel Aristotle (384-322 BC): The first marine biologist and had many written records of significant biological observations James Cook (1728-1779): He was an English sea captain that had 3 voyages to the arctic and pacific islands between 1768 and 1779. He employed a full time naturalist to come on his journey. Charles Darwin (1809-1888): He was the man that can up with the theory of evolution. On his expeditions he went to the Galapagos to study the creatures. The Wilkes Expedition (1838-1842): They charted the coast of Antarctica and 280 pacific islands. This was the first international survey by the US. Marine Laboratories (1872- Current): People were able to study marine life much better because they could sustain it. The Challenger Expedition: It was a british warship that was geared for dredging and it helped discover species. Sonar: Sonar helps detect water depth, underwater formations, navigation, and communication underwater. SCUBA: It was invented to help people explore underwater for a longer amount of time. Satellite Imagery: Satellites are very helpful and show lots of things such as world temp., algae blooms, other planets, etc. FLIP: The flip is a Marine Laboratory that is also a boat it is owned by the US Navy when FLIP gets to the area the Marine biologists want to study in the boat flips so it's standing upright. Alvin: ROV's: Remote Operated Vehicles that allow scientists to explore more and not need anyone inside. Aquarius: It's an underwater laboratory that scientists can live in for 10 days while they do research. Crittercam: This camera was created to be attached to wild animals to track behaviors, diets, and even movement speed. AUV's: AUV's are robots that survey the ocean without needing an operator. NOAA Okeanos Explorer: A former navy ship now an exploration vessel that is going to explore as much of the ocean as they can. Marine Conservation Organizations: These are organizations that have come together to save the ocean and its inhabitants. |
Reflection
I really enjoyed this project and learning about the history of Marine Biology. Our group worked really well together since one of our teammates transferred classes so we had to divide and work extra. I kept a really good work ethic and stayed motivated throughout the whole thing. I enjoyed all the research and contributing my findings to the group and drawing for the poster. Overall, I think my group and I did a good job and I would definitely do this project again if I had the chance. |