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 do the students learn about the relationship between oysters and other marine animals?

In what ways does learning outside the classroom enhance the students' understanding of science?