School Programs
- Animal Interaction and/or Touch
- 50-Minute Classroom Program
- Classroom Experiments
- Aquarium on Wheels Program
- 45-Minute Theater Program
- Visit to Aquarium Habitat
Spectacular Sharks
Sharks are one of the most feared and misunderstood ocean predators. In this class we will explore these magnificent animals and learn about their many adaptations. Join us as we dispel myths and discover what makes sharks one of the top predators in the ocean. From their six amazing senses to hundreds of sharp teeth, there is much to be learned! Delve into the world of sharks with this hands-on and interactive program.
Science Standards: 6th: 5b, c, 7e. 7th: 5e. 8th: 8d, 9a.Mysteries of the Deep
Prepare yourself for one of the most spectacular light shows on earth. Don’t look up into the night sky; look down to the depths of the dark, deep sea. Despite the crushing pressure, freezing temperatures, and endless darkness, the deep sea is full of life, enough to rival the diversity of a rain forest! Ranging from the ferocious teeth of the viper eel to the eerie glow of the bioluminescent flashlight fish, this class will fascinate you as wee unlock the mysteries of the deep.
Science Standards: 6th: 1b; 2d; 5a, b, e. 7th: 4f; 6e, f. 8th: 5a, c.Aqua-Cranium
What can grow two feet in one day? What has enough hair in one square inch to cover an entire dog? Find out the answers to these questions and many others when you join us for this fun, interactive program. Inspired by the always enjoyable board game “Cranium”, students will find themselves immersed in a local marine food chain. This class will encourage students to use their artistic, theatrical and intellectual talents as they work in groups to make their way around the Aqua-Cranium board to the finish.
Science Standards: 6th: 5a, b, c.Fishial Pursuit
Sharks may lose 30,000 teeth in a lifetime. Some fish can change sex. A whale can have a tongue as big as an elephant…believe it or not. Dispelling myths, finding the fake, learning cool and interesting facts is the name of the game. Join us in an interactive, educational theater program where the participants are the game show contestants and the subjects are all washed up.
Science Standards: 6th: 5a, b.It all Flows to Me
Students will be led on a journey through their watershed from the mountains to the coastal ocean. Along the way participants will learn about the importance of ground water in the hydrologic cycle and in our drinking water supply. By exploring the link between watersheds, groundwater and pollution, students will learn how they are part of the water cycle and discover how they can help to change their environment for the better.
Science Standards: 6th: 2a. 7th: 3(5). 8th: 9i. 9th-12th Earth Sciences: 9c.