In these hands-on labs, students investigate unique habitats, such as the deep sea, and scientific concepts, such as properties of water. Please see the list of programs below for more specific information.

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; 7a, e. 7th: 5a, c, e. 8th: 8d; 9a.

COMMON CORE: Language Standards Grades 7, 8: 4.c; Language Standards Grades 6-8: 6.

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; 3a; 5a, b, e; 7a, e. 7th: 4f; 6e, f. 8th: 5a, c.

COMMON CORE: Language Standards Grades 7, 8: 4.c; Language Standards Grades 6-8: 6; Reading Standards for Literacy in Science and Technical Subjects Grades 6-8: 3.

Fishial Pursuit

Sharks may lose 30,000 teeth in a lifetime! A blue whale can have a tongue as big as an elephant! Dispelling myths and learning cool and interesting facts is the name of the game. Join us for an interactive educational theater program where the audience members are the game show contestants and the questions are all washed up.

SCIENCE STANDARDS: 6th: 5a, b. 7th: 3a.

COMMON CORE: Language Standards Grades 5- 12: 6.

Wet and Wild

Join us for a splash of a good time as we explore the properties of water and how animals can survive in a marine environment. Through a series of hands-on activities, students will investigate the aspects of ocean water and how they affect marine creatures. Learn all about the crazy things animals do to survive in the ocean in this dynamic program.

SCIENCE STANDARDS: 5th: 3a-d. 6th: 5e; 6b. 8th: 3d, e; 8a, d; 9a.

COMMON CORE: Language Standards Grades 6-8: 6; Reading Standards for Literacy in Science and Technical Subjects Grades 6-8: 3.

It All Flows to Me

Utilizing the Aquarium’s new interactive Watershed Classroom and Exhibit, students will be led on a journey through their watershed from the mountains to the coastal ocean.

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