Gibraltar Island's Stone Lab Experience Ohio State University Outreach Facility Put-In-Bay, South Bass Island
What? A two-day, one night field investigation of Ohio State University's Stone Laboratory. The workshop program includes: a two-hour science cruise aboard the motor vessel, Bio-Lab, during which a resident scientist demonstrates studies of water quality, plankton, benthos, and fish using various sensors, samplers, and trawls. a two-hour laboratory session to examine and identify collected and preserved insect and fish specimens. a scientist-led walk in search of invertebrates
Where? Gibraltar Island in the harbor of Put-In-Bay, South Bass Island
When? October 10-11, 2013
Why? To participate in the workshop program, to appreciate the delicate balances in nature, to understand the effects of change on Lake Erie, to continue work on an investigation of your own, and to commune with classmates and fireflies!
Stone Lab, a working facility for Ohio State University student investigations, offers a variety of activities for individual groups from mid-April through October. The island on which the lab is located is in the harbor of Put-In-Bay, north of Perry's Monument. We will take the Miller Boat Line ferry to South Bass Island and a research vessel will transport us from the main island to Gibraltar Island.
But it's not all fun and games! You will be expected to participate in the Lab activities as well as work on an investigation of your own or with a partner. Your investigation need not be science related, however, it must directly relate to your Lake Erie experience. Here's an opportunity for you to learn about a topic that interests you and live the experience at the same time. For example, a study of the quality of Lake Erie's water is science related. You could take water samples, even compare them to samples taken in Rocky River to find similarities and difference. But, what if science isn't your cup of tea; you like history. Well, how about a study of America's wars for independence? Lake Erie played an important role. You could be reading about Commodore Perry and find out why he has a monument erected in his name while you are looking at the monument! What if technology is your forte? Then, you could study photography techniques and take your camera to the lab. There will be plenty to see and unique opportunities to snap pictures.
We expect you will complete your investigation upon your return from Stone Lab. Your project will be displayed for parents to see at November conferences.
Who? All fifth graders are now invited to submit a proposal for a Stone Lab investigation. Each person needs to turn in an individual proposal. If you and a friend want to work on the same thing, that is fine, however, it might be that only one of you gets to go to Stone Lab, so each person has to be prepared to complete his/her research independently. Here is a list of possible topics:
glaciers and glacier groove study water quality sampling soil sampling fish anatomy the physics of sailing the importance of Lake Erie in time of war the physics of rowing wing comparison of various insects or birds the influence of the zebra mussel on Lake Erie ecosystems water plants weather effects on island erosion a study of OSU and its fish hatchery the influence of the Gobie on Lake Erie Great Lake history land plant collecting edible plant study media presentation of the Stone Lab experience insect collecting Lake Erie census report investigation astronomy
And please…deviate from this list at will! Your ideas will be better than ours will! The more unique the better. Go to the library or get on the internet and start looking for ideas.
The proposals will be accepted at sixth grade orientation in August and through September 11, 2013. No proposals will be accepted after 3:30 PM on September 11, unless there still are less than 45. If that is the case, proposals will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. If more than 45 proposals are submitted by 3:30PM on 9/11, there will be a random drawing of all proposals received by the deadline. In order to be eligible for the drawing students MUST be academically eligible, a "C" or better in ALL academic classes, and have submitted a complete proposal before 3:30PM on 9/11.
DO NOT COMPLETE THE RESEARCH; JUST TELL US WHAT YOU ARE PLANNING TO STUDY. THERE IS THE POSSIBLILITY THAT YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GO DUE TO NUMBERS.
Cost? Some of the costs are fixed per person but many of them depend on the number of kids going. The cost for this year should be around $150 per child. We are requiring a check made out to RRMS for this amount to be submitted with the proposal. If your proposal is not chosen, the check will be returned to you. If there is an additional cost or if it is less than $150, adjustments will be made after the roster is final.
Questions can be addressed to Mr. Opdycke at RRMS (356-6870). Extra proposal packets are available at Kensington and RRMS offices.
INDEPENDENT PROJECT PROPOSAL OSU Stone Lab Experience Put-In-Bay, South Bass Island October 10-11, 2013
Name: ______
Partner’s Name if Applicable: ______
Project Title: ______
Project Summary (Describe main activity and what you hope to learn):
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Describe detailed steps you will do to complete project: (You may type this - check spelling!)
Turn Over and Complete Application Describe Steps of Activity you will complete at Stone Lab:
List materials you will take to Stone Lab:
I understand that my child is applying for a trip to Stone Lab. I understand my child MUST be academically eligible (a "C" or better in ALL academic classes by September 11, 2013) in order for my child to participate.
Parent Signature: ______
Remember to attach a check payable to RRMS for $150.00. Thank you!