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Overview: Young scientists will dive into the world of marine organisms through themed literacy connections, live animal encounters, and hands-on exploration. Trip Description: Students will study osprey and other birds that nest along the shoreline of Connecticut. They will also learn about what it takes to engineer a strong nest like an osprey through a nest-building challenge. Students will create a bird model to bring home. Learning Outcome: Students will learn about adaptive strategies for nest-building and egg camouflage, and physical adaptations of birds living along the coast. Ocean Literacy Principle #5: The ocean supports a great diversity of life and ecosystems.
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