Saint Stephen’s students dive into learning with hands-on marine science program

BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - Students at Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School in Bradenton are getting a marine science education that takes them far beyond a traditional classroom.The private school has its own marine science center and dock on the Manatee River, allowing students to get out on the water and conduct hands-on research.Marine science is built into the curriculum from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, giving even the youngest students opportunities to study local marine life on the Suncoast.WWSB ABC7 Sarasota News @ 1p.m.Through the program, students head out on the water from the school’s dock, take part in field trips and crab trips, and learn directly from the environment they are studying. School leaders say the approach gives students real-world experience with marine ecosystems and local waterways.The marine science program is led by teacher Jessica Angelo and includes advanced classes such as Marine Science 3, taken by students like Alex Bennettson.