Read Lab members Kristina Cammen, Meagan Dunphy-Daly, and Amanda Kaltenberg have developed a “Predators of the Sea” traveling trunk for the North Carolina Maritime Museum. The traveling trunk was developed for 4th-6th grade students to learn about marine predators. Lessons focus on the differences between marine predators (e.g., sharks and dolphins), the differences between individuals within a population of marine predators, and why certain predators choose specific habitats. The trunk includes a variety of activities, including measuring a life-sized bull shark image, matching dolphin dorsal fins, and studying prey habitat maps. Kristina, Meagan, and Amanda successfully debuted the trunk with two of Mrs. Eura Lawrence’s 6th grade classes at Beaufort Middle School on April 23rd. The trunk was also displayed at the Scientific Research and Education Networking event at the Pine Knoll Shores Aquarium on April 25th. Teachers can check the trunk out of the North Carolina Maritime Museum to use in their class for a two-week period. The trunk was created with support from the Centers for Ocean Sciences Education Excellence, the Duke University Marine Laboratory, and the North Carolina Maritime Museum. For more information about reserving the traveling trunk, please visit http://www.ncmaritimemuseums.com/beaufort/programs/outreach.html.
Amanda, Meagan, and Kristina debut their traveling trunk activities at Beaufort Middle School.
The trunk on display for teachers at the aquarium.
