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Bermuda Subtropical Ecology Experience

Bermuda Subtropical Ecology Experience. Apr. 20- Apr. 24, 2015. About Your Trip Leaders. Kris Ingvertsen B.S. Science, UCONN Minor in Marine Science 13 yrs at Har -Bur Certified in: SCUBA, SCUBA rescue, Life saving, CPR/AED, First Aid, Instructor of some of the above mentioned.

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Bermuda Subtropical Ecology Experience

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  1. Bermuda Subtropical Ecology Experience Apr. 20- Apr. 24, 2015

  2. About Your Trip Leaders • Kris Ingvertsen • B.S. Science, UCONN • Minor in Marine Science • 13 yrs at Har-Bur • Certified in: SCUBA, SCUBA rescue, Life saving, CPR/AED, First Aid, Instructor of some of the above mentioned • Peter Bogen • BA Clark University • MA CAS Fairfield University • 14 yrs in Region #10; 29.5 years in education. • Has been on this trip with two different schools, a total of five trips. • Certified in: CPR/AED, First Aid • Has taken a lifeguard course – high school!

  3. Trip Chaperones • Mr. Grigociewicz • Science Coordinator • Been to Bermuda on this trip last year • Mr. Samudosky • 8th Grade Science teacher • Fitness Fanatic • Been to Bermuda on this trip twice • Coaches sports every season for 15 years

  4. About Bermuda • Bermuda is the most northerly group of coral islands in the world. • Bermuda is a British territory, approximately 21 square miles in size. • Bermuda has a warm and humid climate, windy especially in the winter months. 70 in April – water about 65. • Bermuda is located 580 miles directly east of North Carolina. • The main island is covered with low green hills, and surrounded by over 120 small and 6 medium coral islands.

  5. BIOS(Bermuda Institute of Ocean Science)

  6. The Experience • Immersion in the ecology of Bermuda • Reef/coastal habitats • Marine life • Island geology • Terrestrial plants & animals • Lectures • Nature preserves, scientific institutions

  7. Trip Requirements • Five pre-trip preparation sessions • 2 Pool sessions (scuba / snorkeling class) • March 8 and 22 • Completed notebook! • Follow-up meeting to share and discuss trip experiences, and to make curricular connections

  8. How Students Will Be Selected • Complete paperwork, including typed essay • Explain why you would be a good choice for this trip • Two recommendations from Har-Bur staff • History of positive behaviors • Demonstrates appropriate behavior up to the trip departure • Ability to work independently, and in a group • Has shown an interest in science in previous grades

  9. What is due by October 1 • Application Form • Essay – why should I be chosen to go on this trip? • Permission form • Letters of recommendation (2) • Contract • Photo release form • Phone Chain information form • Medical Consent / Authorization form • Medical release/ treatment form • BIOS Contract • BIOS Drug –free zone form • BIOS Snorkel Waiver Form • Check for $700. Made payable to HBMS. • Not required for now but as soon as possible • Permission for scuba classes • Attached as the last page and needed as soon as possible is any prescription med information and the doctors authorization. It is very important that we know about all medical conditions including allergies, asthma,…

  10. Pre-trip Expectations • Students must attend all after school sessions • Students should try to attend all fundrasing • Student must take part in both scuba/snorkel classes –March 8 and 22 • from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. • Student continues to demonstrate positive behaviors up to trip departure • Student must maintain C’s in all classes • Students must maintain good conduct record

  11. Trip Cost$2100.00 • Transportation to/from airport • Airfare to/from Bermuda • Transportation while on island • 6 days/5 nights room and board at BIOS • Admission to attractions; Nature Preserve, Underwater Exploration Institute • Lectures and labs (supplies, BIOS usage) • Trip Insurance • Additional costs for dive gear, wetsuits, snorkel classes, souvenirs and passports

  12. Fund-raising • Applebees Pancake Breakfast • 11/2 and 2/22 • Possible Flatbread/Wendy’s fundraiser • CFL sale • Parent input/thoughts/ideas?

  13. Bermuda Timeline • Due date for applications – 10/1/14 • Due date for first payment - $700 – 10/1/14 • Applebee’s first breakfast – 11/2/14 • Due date for second payment - $700 – 11/29/14 • Passport copies due to Bogen – January 2, 2015 • Dates for in school group lunch work – TBA – starting in January • Third and final payment due - $600 – 2/1/15 • Final physical information due – allergies, asthma, meds… - 2/1/15 • Applebees second breakfast 2/22/15 • Dates for Snorkel classes at the YMCA in Torrington 3/8/15 and 3/22/15 • Leave for Bermuda from HBMS by bus 4/20/15 – 5:00 am • Research project due for presentation 4/24/15 ( in Bermuda!) • Return home 4/25/15 approximately 8 p.m. • Notebooks due – 4/30/15 but can give to me on flight home if done.

  14. Useful Links from Amity • http://www.bios.edu/ • http://subtropicalenvironments.homestead.com/FridayApril14.html • http://subtropicalenvironments.homestead.com/SundayApril16.html • http://www.webeducator.net/bermuda/doc/assignments/Geology%20Dreamweaver/index.htm • http://www.webeducator.net/bermuda/invertwelcome.html

  15. Contact Information • Peter Bogen • Ext. 7552 • bogenp@region10ct.org • Kris Ingvertsen, Rm. 216 • Ext. 7216 Ingvertsenk@region10ct.org

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