We’re off on a (virtual) field trip!

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Let’s explore the Monterey Bay Aquarium to learn more about Macrocystis Pyrifera (also known as giant kelp).

Click on this link to travel to the aquarium.

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Start the video to watch the kelp forest on the live web cam for a few minutes.

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What do you notice about the kelp forest environment?

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If you scroll down this page, you’ll notice other live cams like the list on your left. Choose 2 to watch for a few minutes each.

Visit the kelp forest habitat by clicking this link.

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Read the section called Things to look for and notice.

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Watch the video about white sharks in a South African kelp forest.

Let’s do some research!

Click on the California Sheephead to learn about this fish.

On your research notes write at least 5 facts you learned.

Click on the Garibaldi to learn about our California state fish.

On your research notes write at least 5 facts you learned about this fish.

Pick two other animals of your choice to learn about. (You’ll need to scroll down to where it says “who lives here.”) Write 5 facts about each on your research notes. Be sure to write the name of the animals you researched.

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We’ll use all this information next week in class!

Don’t miss the sea otters! There are a few videos you will want to watch.

Take a few minutes to add any last information to your notes about all that you have learned and noticed.

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Jot any questions you have about the kelp forest ecosystem.

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Be sure to put your notes in your work folder to bring to school on Monday!