Course Overview:
​In An Introduction to Ecology: The Science of the Biosphere, get ready to learn about ecology - the science of how all organisms interact with each other and their natural environment! Because ecology requires an understanding of multiple fields, students will first learn about how the basic astronomy of the solar system leads to weather patterns on Earth. Then, Echelon Catapult instructors will teach your children about how these weather patterns affect the occurrence of biomes and the biodiversity of living creatures. Next, students will learn about the interactions between these organisms and their ecological roles, or niches in their community. Finally, Echelon Catapult instructors will explain how living organisms affect their physical environment and how nutrients are cycled in an ecosystem. And as a bonus, all students get to complete their own hands-on composting experiment!
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Course Schedule:
All meetings will take place on Zoom.
  • Friday, February 19 2020, 6:30-8pm: Onboarding and Chapter 1
  • ​​Saturday, February 20 2020, 1:45-3:15pm: Chapter 2
  • Sunday, February 21 2020, 1:45-3:15pm: Chapter 3
  • Saturday, February 27 2020, 1:45-3:15pm: Chapter 4
  • Sunday, February 28 2020, 1:45-3:15pm: Chapters 5 & 6



*NOTE: There will be 2 pickup dates for the lab kits: 
  • Saturday, February 13 2020: 12-1:30pm in Sacramento
Hagan Community Park, 2197 Chase Dr, Rancho Cordova, California 95670, United States
  • Sunday, February 14 2020: 12:30-2pm in Stockton
Angel Cruz Park, Lincoln & N El Dorado St, Stockton, California 95207, United States

All lab pickups will be drive-through and done in a socially distanced and Covid-19 safe manner. 
​Registration: Closes Wednesday, February 10th.  Link: https://forms.gle/8BvsiHhYpNdU5CmD7​​
Price: $20
Recommended Grade Level: 5th - 10th grade

Lead Instructor: Charles Sander
Teacher Assistants: Victoria Cao, Allie Dinh, Kate Cockerton, Lauren Jones, Nayeli Kojima, Norah Zhou, Divya Rao, Alexis Wyant