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As Wisconsin's flagship and a flagship for the United Nations Environment Program, the USCG certified Sailing School Vessel (S/V) Denis Sullivan, connects learners of all ages to our watery world through experiential learning and technology. The S/V Denis Sullivan annually travels 18,000 n. miles from Milwaukee in summer to Florida in winter. The journey is an unparalleled exploration of the hydrological cycle.
Ask our education team how you and your school can be part of this
amazing journey.
Call (414)765-8625, or email teamschooner@discoveryworld.org.
Dockside Discovery™ | Lakewatch
Expeditions™
Harborwatch Expeditions™ | Coastwatch Expeditions™
Science
Under Sail Expeditions™
Dockside Discovery™
When: June-September
Grades: 1-6
Max: 50 Students
Length: 1.5 Hour Dockside Program
Cost: $500
Take your students on a tall ship learning adventure without leaving the dock. Through activities aboard the S/V Denis Sullivan, students gain an understanding of changes in maritime technology, the age of sail and the water around us.
In small group, students try their hands at...
- Analyzing a water sample - testing clarity, measuring depth, and examining bottom composition.
- Tying knots used by sailors.
- Raising a sail aboard a traditional vessel.
- Doing a "Boat Check", a tour of the vessel.
- Navigation; learning about latitude and longitude.
Dockside Discovery programs enhance classroom curriculum for students in grades 1-6.
LakeWatch Expeditions™
When: June-September
Grades: 3-12
Max: 45 passengers
Length: 3 Hours
Cost: $1,500 1/2 Day | $3,000 8 Hours
Set sail on a 3-hour voyage of learning and discovery of the Great Lakes aboard the S/V Denis Sullivan. In small groups, students explore five inquiry-based learning stations. Students collect, record, and analyze data samples to deepen their understanding of the interdependence of living and non-living components of the Great Lakes. Data collected by students is logged on the Virtual Voyage website.
LakeWatch Expedition learning stations include: plankton, water quality testing, fish adaptations, benthow investigations, and the study of density dynamics.
LakeWatch Expeditions can be customized to include other topics of study such as: Maritime History of Lake Michigan, Arts of a Sailor, Underwater Archaeology, Navigation, Lake-bottom Topography, and Waves and Weather.
The S/V Denis Sullivan's education officers will work with you to design a LakeWatch Expedition specifically for your class.
In addition to five learning stations, students are challenged to raise 4,000 square feet of sail under the guidance of the professional crew.
LakeWatch Expeditions complement classroom curriculum in science, history, math and technology.
Same as above but offered during our East Coast transit. This program centers on your local watershed. It is also offered by and in different National Marine Sanctuaries to highlight individual features of each sanctuary. If you live in WI, MI, OH, PA, NY, MA, CT, NJ, MD, VA, NC, SC, GA & FL contact us to find out when our vessel will be in your community.
CoastWatch Expeditions™
This 1-day expedition is designed to capture and harness the energy
and interest of High school students and or teachers
as a professional development course. Students will
be actively involved as we give them the tools to mount
a real field ecology study. Students will learn to
operate the vessel and then research equipment, bringing bio-, geo- and
hydro- samples back into the classroom for analysis. lWhe complete they
will have an incredibly comprehensive understanding of their coast. Data
collected by students is logged on the Virtual
Voyage website.
Program still under development, stay tuned for more information!
Science Under Sail Expeditions™
Grades: 7-12
Max: 20 Passengers
Length: 6-14
Day Voyages
This program services any student or school group in the country. Programs occur on the Great Lakes, June – August and Florida and the Bahamas, November – April. If you live in WI, MI, OH, PA, NY, NH, MA, RI, CT, NJ, DE, MD, VA, NC, SC, GA & FL contact us to find out when our vessel will be near your community and set up a vessel orientation tour. Contact 414.765.8626 or email teamschooner@discoveryworld.org for more information.
Science Under Sail™ (SUS) is an intensive, adventure-based, academic program designed to provide high school students and teachers with a practical, real world experience in the science of being at sea. They will live and work aboard the 137-foot schooner, the sailing vessel S/V Denis Sullivan.
Science Under Sail™curriculum supports state and national academic standards.
Oceanography/Limnology: Students are introduced to the chemical, physical, geological, and biological aspects of the surrounding marine environment. SUS students will explore: hydrocasts, biological tows, trawls, and sediment grabs and cores.
Nautical Science: Students apply geometry, trigonometry, and physics principles to solve practical problems of sailing a traditional schooner. Related topics include nautical safety, sail theory, navigation, and seamanship.
Maritime Studies: The connections among our watery planet, commerce, and our many cultures are introduced through the history, arts, and literature of the sea. Students will keep a journal while reflecting on the communal culture of their own voyage.
PROGRAM LOGISTICS PLANNING
Science Under Sail™ programs run for a flat fee that includes academic materials, room and board, and all field trip related costs. Our staff will assist teachers and students in coordinating transporation to and from the vessel.
COST VARIES DEPENDING ON CRUISE TRACK AND NUMBER OF STUDENTS/ ADULTS. FOR PRICING, PLEASE CONTACT US AT (414)765-8626 OR AT TEAMSCHOONER@DISCOVERYWORLD.ORG.
Distance Learning
Discovery World brings the wider world to your class through DISTANCE LEARNING. We are equipped with state-of-the-art technology to broadcast quality programs to your school as well as to our center.
At your school, you'll need an internet connection and videoconferencing equipment such as Polycom, Tandberg, or equivalent equipment supporting H.264 or H.323 standards. Discovery World supports connection speeds up to 1024k.
Archived programs will be available online to any web-enabled computer.
CALL (414)765-8608 FOR MORE INFORMATION.
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July
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MEMBER FIREWORKS
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Discovery World CLOSED in honor of Independence Day
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Live@the Lakefront
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Fish Fry & A Flick
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Nikola Tesla Birthday Celebration
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Festa Italiana Dinner & Fireworks by Bartolotta's
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ROV DAYS Shipwreck Exploration
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DISCOVERY WORLD 2009 ANNUAL GALA
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Canine & Wine Dinner by Bartolotta's
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Discovery World Open 9am-4pm
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MEMBERS NIGHT
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