Service Learning in Action: The Oyster Education Partnership

The video features the Earth Neko Expedition team and students from Bates Middle School, focusing on oyster education at the Annapolis Maritime Museum. Students Abby and AJ explain the role of oyster spat in filtering water and demonstrate measuring and observing oysters. The video highlights environmental challenges like pollution affecting oyster populations and emphasizes the importance of recycling. It concludes with the benefits of experiential learning in science education.

What is the primary goal of the Earth Neko Expedition team?

• To engage youth in environmental service learning

• To create art projects

• To build new schools

• To explore new planets

What is a 'spat' in the context of oysters?

• A water filter

• A type of seaweed

• A type of fish

• A baby oyster

Why do students measure the growth of spat?

• To feed them to other animals

• To see how they are growing and observe biodiversity

• To sell them in the market

• To use them as decorations

What environmental issue has affected the oyster population?

• Overfishing

• Climate change

• Invasive species

• Pollution and dirty water

Why do students find hands-on learning in science beneficial?

• It is easier than reading books

• They can see real-world applications

• It requires less effort

• It is more fun