Meeting Dates: 1/17, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 3/7, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, *5/2, 5/9, 5/16; Ages: 10+; Time: 9:00-11:00am; Tuition: $370 ($10/hour); In this class, we will follow the Mississippi College and Career Readiness Standards for Marine Biology I. We will cover topics such as the importance of species diversity to the biological resources needed by human populations, the effects of natural phenomena, dichotomous classification keys, and more! We will also dissect marine species and incorporate STEAM activities throughout the course. This Class Includes: Lecture and lab for 13- 2-hour classes @ $10/hr; Shark Dissection - kit included in overall course price. ($25.00); - *USM Marine Education Center field trip included in the overall course price. ($65) Date: Friday, May 2, 2025. This Coastal Science Day will be an all-day trip to their facility in Ocean Springs, MS. Because all of the teachers at The Country Schoolhouse are individual contractors, we all handle our registration process a little differently. To register, please email bennett.j.education@gmail.com. I will email you a Google Form that will need to be completed before your child is registered for this class.