Aquarium Education Program
Junior Biologist Program: Invertebrates (Ages 10-12)
From inking octopuses to sea star stomachs!
Do you know a budding marine biologist? The Junior Biologist series of programs at the Aquarium will encourage a love of science in your seven- to twelve-year-old child.
Each 2-hour class includes theme related activities, guided gallery tour, interaction with our animal care staff behind-the-scenes, and a keepsake journal.
Invertebrates II:
They may be spineless, but they are mighty in numbers! Discover the startling survival techniques of these simple creatures. During this 2- hour program your ten- to twelve-year-old child will:
- Touch invertebrates in our private classroom touch pools
- Learn about several different groups of invertebrates
- Take a guided tour of the Northern and Tropical galleries to find invertebrates on a scavenger hunt
- Observe the speedy side of sea stars in a special sea star race
- Play a matching game to review numerous phylum’s of invertebrates
- Decipher the meaning behind the scientific names of invertebrates
- Meet one of our sea jelly animal care staff behind-the-scenes*
- Record observations in a keepsake journal
*The Aquarium reserves the right to change the animal interactions without notice due to animal safety, exhibit maintenance, or animal health reasons.
| When: |
Saturday November 21, 2009 9:30 am - 11:30 am |
| Cost: | $24 per child $19 for members Aquarium admission not included |
| Ages: | Ages 10-12 |
| RSVP: | (562) 951-1630 |
