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Environmental Science (as field Study) |
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For more information: stevepa@tulsaschools.org |
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Course Description
Environment Biology
Environmental Science is a study of man’s relationship to the environment. Costa Rica, with twelve distinct ecological systems, will serve as the classroom for our studies. From tropical rain forest to underwater coral reef, from the slopes of active volcanoes to the unique environment where ocean meets jungle, students will experience our planet’s natural wonder’s first hand. Students will also experience the unique history and culture of Costa Rica, a proudly democratic nation that has become a world leader in the preservation of its rich natural heritage. More than 9,000 different kinds of flowering plants grow in this country, including more than 1,300 species of orchids. Nearly 850 species of birds have been identified there, which is more than are found in all of the United States, Canada and the northern half of Mexico combined. The country is also home for 209 species of mammals, 383 kinds of reptiles and amphibians, and about 2,000 species of butterflies.
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