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cells, and nuclear (both fission and fusion). Related issues such as carbon capture and battery technologies are also explored. Advanced Biology: Marine Science is designed for students who wish to enhance their ocean literacy, participate in cutting-edge field research, and investigate human impacts (both positive and negative) on the ocean ecosystem. The course begins with the premise that 95% of the ocean is unexplored. New species are being discovered with surprising regularity in the marine environment, which accounts for the majority of Earth's biosphere. Students gain an understanding of how scientists organize life by looking at the classification system, how it works, and why it changes over time. Readings and discussions address the diversity of life in the oceans, ecological relationships between species, and the evolutionary timeline. In the second half of the course, students examine organisms on a deeper level and go through the process of planning a field expedition. At the end of the year, many of the students travel to South Florida to study the wide variety of shark species that inhabit the waters surrounding Miami. Students learn to catch, handle, and collect data from sharks safely. Fieldwork is combined with classroom instruction on shark biology, ecology, and conservation. This experiential learning opportunity allows students to take an active role in real scientific projects that work toward the conservation of marine animals and ecosystems. In Advanced Statistics, students explore how mathematical models can be used to find useful patterns Leann Winn with 10th graders on their Marine Biology trip in February 2023 Throwing a buoy to mark where students had placed fishing lines 58 / TREVOR MAGAZINE SUMMER 2022–2023

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