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Crab Anatomy: Understand the anatomy and life history of crabs, and become familiar with the green crab as a non-native invasive species.

Crab Physiology: Understand the components and functions of a crab's circulatory and respiratory systems, and how crabs may serve as indicators of environmental degradation.

Estuaries: Work in groups to understand the concept of estuaries, their importance, and the role that density plays in the mixing of fresh and salt water.  Students will design their own investigations

Human Physiology: Understand the components and functions of the human circulatory and respiratory systems, and how they are related.

Mussel Anatomy: Understand the anatomy and physiology of mussels, and understand why they may pose health risks to humans.

Oceans and Human Health (California Specific) Understand the relationship between human health and the oceans by learning about water quality monitoring, oceans and medicine, and human health threats posed by polluted waters and harmful algal blooms.

Stress: Understand the stress response in animals and humans, the physiological changes associated with stress, how it can be measured, and how it can be managed for optimal health.