Curriculum
EPI curricula is divided into three parts: Pre-course, Core, and Optional components. Core components are taught in every EPI course. If you’ve got questions, contact us for additional information!
Pre Course
Your curriculum trunk will contain:
• A Natural History Guide to Baja California
• DVD: “Ocean Oasis”
• Curriculum pieces
Core Curriculum
Introduction
• EPI Goals and Mission
• Student Journals
• Rules and Safety
Science and Conservation
• Scientific Method
• Whale Biology Basics and Research Introduction
• Research Skills, Methods, and Protocols
• Specialist Groups and Data Review
• Research Presentations
• Whale Ecology
• Plankton Investigation
• Ecosystem Exploration (island hike and/or sea kayaking)
Cultural Exchange
• Language and Culture
• High School Visit
• Research Presentations
• Transference
Team Building and Initiatives
Optional Curriculum
The possibilities are limited only by safety and Instructor creativity! Here are some popular examples
Conservation
• Whale monitoring and observation
• Baja Conservation
• Leave No Trace
Art and Observation
• The Ecology of Art
• Beach art
• Species Accounts
• Ship’s log
Processing and Transference
• Senses Poem
• Solo Sit
• Group Poetry
Fun
• Tiburoncito Gordito
• Shark Island
• Skin the Snake
• Group Journal