After traveling from coast to coast, filming engagement videos of the science content that I teach everyday and learning firsthand aboard the R/V Melville, it's now time to put it all together in the classroom as the adventures continue!
As my last day with my 8th graders before, I leave on this trip, and they move on to various high schools, I am a bit saddened because it seems so sudden. Please feel free to interact and comment all along the way.
Absolutely. These are some of the top marine scientists in the world, and I'm a land-locked middle school teacher! I am most apprehensive about leaving my students and family so suddenly.
Absolutely. My wife may have second thoughts in a couple of weeks, but everyone has been supportive. My mother is coming to help with the children while I'm gone.
Do you know anyone on the ship? What do you want to do the most on the ship? Is your family going to use this blog? What do you do when you are not working?
Yes! I met Dr. Cochlan and Vera Trainer, two of the lead scientists, last year on the San Juan Islands in Washington State. Otherwise, I now know Denis but will get to know the others real well very soon. I want to be out on the deck collecting data and analyzing data mostly. I will have to see when I get there but will get back to you on the others.
When are you leaving to go on the trip.
ReplyDeleteMay 10th at 6am
DeleteWhen are you coming back to Chattanooga Tennessee
ReplyDeleteJune 7th!
DeleteHow is oceanic acidification caused, and what are its affects?
DeleteAwww......two days after my sisters birthday. Well you will be here in time to blog ME" happy birthday" YAY!
DeleteThat was a fun day. Painting our pottery pieces with the glaze that we made.
ReplyDeletehave fun on your trip. Don't forget that you have to Skype for our graduation. Hope you have fun!
ReplyDeleteWe will see if we have the bandwidth for Skype. That will be awesome if it works out!
DeleteThe camera loves me.
ReplyDeleteLol ok Trent what ever floats your ship. Haha and I'm still mad at you for Scaring me in my dreams. Stalker. #AlphaoftheOmega's.
DeletePoor lil meatball, he meant no harm in his yeet dance.
DeleteHow much time will you spend researching and working each day?
ReplyDeleteI'm prepared for long days, but I'm not sure exactly. I will let you know.
Deletehow long is the vessel
ReplyDelete279 feet: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RV_Melville
Deletewhat do you do in heavy storms
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DeleteAre you nervous or intimidated by all of the other scientists that are going to be on the ship?
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely. These are some of the top marine scientists in the world, and I'm a land-locked middle school teacher! I am most apprehensive about leaving my students and family so suddenly.
DeleteWhat will the temperature be like? Are there allot of storms or rough waves where you will be?
ReplyDeleteHow many people total will be on the boat?
ReplyDeleteThere are 23 that pilot the ship, but I'm not sure of the number of scientists.
Deletedid you know the shiip is a converted u.s. naval ship?
ReplyDeleteWhat are the beds like?
ReplyDeleteWill you be seeing any really cool aquatic animals? Like dolphins?
ReplyDeletewhat is daily life like on the ship.
ReplyDeleteWhat would daily life on the ship be like? What exactly will you be doing day to day on the ship?
ReplyDeleteHow many hours will you be researching a day ?
ReplyDeleteI'm prepared for long days, but I'm not actually sure of the number of hours. I have heard that it's pretty demanding.
DeleteDoes your family support you in your month long trip?
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely. My wife may have second thoughts in a couple of weeks, but everyone has been supportive. My mother is coming to help with the children while I'm gone.
DeleteDo you know anyone on the ship? What do you want to do the most on the ship? Is your family going to use this blog? What do you do when you are not working?
ReplyDeleteYes! I met Dr. Cochlan and Vera Trainer, two of the lead scientists, last year on the San Juan Islands in Washington State. Otherwise, I now know Denis but will get to know the others real well very soon. I want to be out on the deck collecting data and analyzing data mostly. I will have to see when I get there but will get back to you on the others.
DeleteIs being away from your family for a month going to be hard?
ReplyDeleteYou better believe it--THE HARDEST PART!
DeleteSo you want be able to get off the boat at all, until the month is over?
ReplyDeleteCan you explain the lab set up and how everything works?
ReplyDeleteWill you see any narwhals?
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