Smart Ocean
Coral Conversation and IoT innovations
Explore, Learn and Protect with Smart Ocean's 16-Lesson Course
Course Objectives
- Learn about coral and marine ecosystems
- Enhance the knowledge of biology
- Encourage students to develop a concern
- for the natural environment
- Promote awareness of environmental conservation
Module 1: Coral Tank
- Setting up a coral tank
- Caring for coral and marine life
- Coral tank maintenance and water quality testing
Module 2: Biology
- Taxonomy
- Coral ecology
- Coral identification
- The role of coral
Module 3: Biodiversity
- Food chains and food webs
- Ecosystem services
- Marine life and coral in Hong Kong
Module 4: Coral Conservation
- Threats faced by coral
- Methods of coral conservation
- Creating eco-friendly ceramic bases
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Smart Ocean STEAM Course
Science Learning
Coral Biology
- Coral structure
- Ecological importance of coral
- Climate change & human impact
HKU SWIMS One-Day Scientist
- Research hub tour
- Biodiversity workshop
- Marine debris survey
Co-organizer:
Sustainable Art
Making Recycled
Ceramic Coral Bases
- Material Introduction
- Design Concepts
- Artworks Display
Co-organizer:
Technology Application
IoT & AI Monitoring
- Monitor corals using Arduino
- Learn to use Python
- Record coral growth with AI
Hands-on experiences
Assemble Coral Tank
- Water quality managment
- Installation tank-related equipment
Coral Experiment
- Water test
- Salinity test
- pH test
Interdisciplinary Learning
Crossing Boundaries
- Experiential learning
- Linking textbook knowledge with marine ecology
Audience
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Open-Day / Primary school New Curiculum
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16 advanced lessons
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STEAM activities
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Everyone
Open-Day / Primary school New Curiculum
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Eilte group
16 advanced lessons
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Form / School based
STEAM activities
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Eilte group
16 advanced lessons
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Form / School based
STEAM activities
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Everyone
Open-Day / Primary school New Curiculum
Course Details
Teaching
- Instructor: Graduates with a degree in Marine Science
- Language: Chinese / English
Target Audience
- Student Level: S.1 to S.5
- Class Size: 20 students
Schedule
- To be determined by the school
- Duration: 1.5 hours / session
Venue and Equipment
- Venue: Provided by the school
- Equipment: Coral tank setup, coral, and marine life
Service
- Coral tank and equipment (included) setup and maintenance
- Participation certification
Why choose the Smart Ocean Course?
- Enhance their hands-on skills by assembling a coral tank
- Gain an in-depth understanding of coral ecology and biology
- Increase environmental responsibility by learning how to take care of corals
