Chemistry - Electrophoresis Exploration: Students are introduced to the process of electrophoresis through a series of labs that teach students to use micropipettes, agarose gels, and electrophoresis chambers, etc. Students explore how the process of electrophoresis works to separate molecules by size, shape, and charge.

Biology - Invasive Mussel Project: Students are involved in the assessment of the spread of an exotic species of mussel, Mytilus galloprovincialis. During this 9 day lab, they use sophisticated electrophoresis techniques to identify the mussel from its DNA fingerprint, which is the only way of separating this cryptic species from native species of the San Juan Islands. Students learn how to use micropipettes and electrophoresis chambers, prepare a PCR cycler solution, make agarose gels and read stained DNA gels.

Marine Biology: "Diver for a Day" activity - focusing on how divers collect scientific data underwater.

Marine Biology and AP Biology: Plankton tows are conducted in the late fall and spring. Then students observe and identify the planktonic collection, focusing on diversity and seasonal differences.

Oceanography: Senior oceanography and marine science students are introduced to the importance and purpose of the Department of Ecology's ongoing water column monitoring project. From the University of Washington's Research Vessel Centennial, students collect water column samples to assess water column parameters San Juan Channel.