Waves of Influence- Our Impact on the Next Generation

Authors

• Caleb Ryland, University of Central FloridaFollow
• Mariam Sonbol, University of Central FloridaFollow
• Joedy Maysonet, University of Central FloridaFollow
• Lea Obendorf, University of Central FloridaFollow

Streaming Media

Files

Course Code

BSC

Course Number

4310

Faculty/Instructor

Dr. Linda Walters

Faculty/Instructor Email

Linda.Walters@ucf.edu

About the Author

We would like to thank Timber Lakes Elementary School, Ms. Karin Hammond, and her wonderful students for giving us the opportunity to share our knowledge and passions for marine biology.

Abstract, Summary, or Creative Statement

Through our Service-Learning experience, the four of us came together to create a meaningful learning opportunity for a class of grade school students while also contributing to marine conservation. Our goal was to teach them about the unique adaptations of marine life, focusing on concepts like bioluminescence and camouflage. To make the lesson engaging, the students crafted glow-in-the-dark jellyfish to represent bioluminescence and colored cutouts to demonstrate camouflage. By tapping into their creativity, they not only learned but also showcased their newfound knowledge. The success of our efforts was reflected in the students' improved scores on a post-test compared to the pre-test.

Keywords

Marine Biology; Biology; Education; Conservation; Conservation Awareness

Recommended Citation

Ryland, Caleb; Sonbol, Mariam; Maysonet, Joedy; and Obendorf, Lea, "Waves of Influence- Our Impact on the Next Generation" (2024). High Impact Practices Student Showcase Fall 2024. 22.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/hip-2024fall/22