Science on Seneca (SOS)

Teacher Center

SOS Training Manual

The SOS Training Manual (PDF) is a great start for any investigation on Seneca Lake. A compilation of numerous data sampling techniques used by the Science on Seneca program aboard The William Scandling, our 65 foot research vessel.

Learning Standards

Find out more about how Science on Seneca can help you meet the New York State and National Science Learning Standards.

Finger Lakes Research

Learn more about the lakes from current data and research papers on the Finger Lakes region. Includes maps of landuse and bedrock.

Lesson Plans

We've put together some lesson plans that'll help you integrate Science on the Seneca into your classroom. And, if we don't have what you're looking for, we've compiled links to several other sites that have lesson plans available.

Agencies & Organizations

We've compiled a list of government agencies and organizations in the region whose work involves protecting the natural resources of the Finger Lakes.

Plankton ID Cards

Science on Seneca Plankton and Zooplankton I.D. Cards

Contact

Barb Halfman
Science on Seneca Coordinator
bhalfman@hws.edu
(315) 781-3606

Events

Science on Seneca Training

To register, email Barb Halfman at bhalfman@hws.edu

MORE INFO

• Databases
• How to Register
• About the William Scandling
• Teacher Center
• Student Center
• SOS Manual (PDF)
• Data Sheets (PDF)
• Plankton ID Poster
• Waiver Form (PDF)

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