6 - 12
These unique programs have been created specifically for middle school and high school students! Aquarium Outreach programs bring fun activities and live animals to your classroom. Programs meet NC SCOS standards for science. (Program length: 1- 1.5 hours)
ROVs (Remotely Operated Vehicles) and Ocean Exploration
Learn how ROVs are built and operated, and see the effects of this awesome technology on ocean exploration. After learning some of the history of ocean exploration, participants see a real ROV first-hand. Along the way, they learn the importance of underwater exploration. They understand how our ocean has shaped the Earth, making it habitable, and supporting amazing aquatic animal diversity. Maximum of 30 students.
Invertebrates: Phylum, Genus, Species
Your students learn how to classify our local marine invertebrates after a hands-on experience with mollusks, crustaceans, and echinoderms. Participants work in small groups to observe live whelks, crabs, sea stars and other boneless sea creatures. You even see how a sea urchin eats! Maximum of 30 students.
Aquarium Oceanography 101
Learn the basics of the four fundamental areas of oceanography: physics, biology, chemistry and geology. Explore the many features of the earth’s ocean and its processes, while gaining a better understanding of the interconnectedness among humans, the ocean, weather, climate and natural resources. A live ocean animal may even make an appearance! Maximum of 30 students
Wonders of Water
Convince your students that water is a precious limited resource! After learning the basic properties of water, students assess water availability, identify and describe a watershed, and learn how they can prevent water pollution using our Enviroscape Coastal model. Chemical analysis from different local water sources, including aquarium tanks and your school drinking fountain, are conducted. Maximum of 30 students.
Squid Squish
What do squid, snails and scallops have in common? Find out as students explore the amazing world of mollusks! Students examine the anatomy and adaptations of these cephalopods through scientific investigation and squid dissection. Maximum 30 students.
Sea Turtle Trails
Sea turtles are some of the oldest, most intriguing and fascinating reptiles on the planet. Explore the life history and adaptations of these threatened and endangered species. Find out where hatchlings go during their time at sea, and what brings turtles back to the same North Carolina beaches where they hatched. See a loggerhead sea turtle as well as examine sea turtle shells, skulls and other bones. If you want to meet the largest of the sea turtles, we’ll bring along our 10-foot inflatable leatherback! (1-1.5 hours)