As students continue to work on their self-directed projects about extreme environments, they are coming across some very interesting information! Here is just a taste of what they are discovering.
Deep Ocean: Students studying this extreme environment have found many unique species that can survive in the high-pressure habitat of the deep sea. The have also learned about new submersible technologies that will allow us to explore up to 11km below the surface of the ocean!
Space: Students were interested to learn about the effects of living in space on the human body. It turns out that while living in a microgravity environment, your muscles become weak, the skin peels off the bottom of your feet, and you get taller!
Desert: You can't study the desert without learning about cacti! Students in this group are discovering how these plants are physically adapted to survive with very little water. Their spikes help keep the water they do have safe from other organisms.
We are all looking forward to seeing the presentations next week. It will be wonderful to learn from the experts in each group!
Deep Ocean: Students studying this extreme environment have found many unique species that can survive in the high-pressure habitat of the deep sea. The have also learned about new submersible technologies that will allow us to explore up to 11km below the surface of the ocean!
Space: Students were interested to learn about the effects of living in space on the human body. It turns out that while living in a microgravity environment, your muscles become weak, the skin peels off the bottom of your feet, and you get taller!
Desert: You can't study the desert without learning about cacti! Students in this group are discovering how these plants are physically adapted to survive with very little water. Their spikes help keep the water they do have safe from other organisms.
We are all looking forward to seeing the presentations next week. It will be wonderful to learn from the experts in each group!