Sailing Tall Ships with the Adventuress

Sound Studies and Sound Explorations are programs designed to spark the imagination and foster an interest in science, leadership, and the environment. As Adventuress sets out on the waters of Puget Sound, students work as a team to help raise the sails. They learn about Puget Sound ecology and history by participating in five hands-on discovery stations which can include: Plankton, Marine Life, Ocean Acidification, Marine Debris, Mechanical Advantage,  Nautical Skills, and Life Aboard the Ship. The seven Ocean Literacy Principles are key concepts woven throughout these educational programs.  Teachers are given the opportunity to choose a theme that best suits their curriculum goals; as well as the opportunity to discuss any additional goals for their group they would like to see included in the trip, with our Education Coordinator.

The fundamental distinction between Sound Experience and other environmental education programs is the opportunity for students to genuinely experience the ecology of Puget Sound while on the water.

For more information about how the curriculum aboard Adventuress aligns with Washington State EALRs and the Environmental and Sustainability Education Standards, visit our EALR alignment chart. We will continue to update this resource as Washington State moves forward in its adoption of the Next Generation Science Standards.