Kindergarten-2nd Grades
Fish adaptations, diversity, and exploration of their habitats are the focus of this fishy forward program.
| Mobile Ocean Classroom Program Information | |
|---|---|
| Availability | Tuesday-Friday |
| Cost | Free for Long Beach Unified School District |
| Capacity | 35 students per program max, 3 programs max per visit |
| Program Location | We require an indoor space that allows students to move freely and has accessible outlets, tables, and chairs. All programs must be in the same space per visit. |
Please note: MOC programs do not include live animals.
Kindergarten- 2nd Grade Program Description
Credit: Aquarium of the Pacific / Ken Kurtis
Ocean Animal Boogie
30 minute program
Let us celebrate the diversity of fish found within our Pacific Ocean! Learners will observe how fish are different from one another and discover how they are best suited to live in their habitat.
Supports Next Generation Science Standards:
- Performance Expectations
- K-LS1-1. Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive
- 2-LS4-1. Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.
- Science and Engineering Practices
- Analyzing and Interpreting Data
- Planning and Carrying out Investigations
- Disciplinary Core Ideas:
- LS4.D
- LS1.C
- Cross Cutting Concepts
- Patterns
- Structure and Function
- Performance Expectations
