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SUMMARY:2027 Homeschool Series: Critter Explorations\, ages 6–8
DESCRIPTION:January Week 1: Super Sharks\nStudents will dig for shark teeth\, study shark species\, and create a model to bring home. They will even get to meet a relative of the shark! \nLearning Outcome: Students will identify different feeding strategies for sharks through their teeth to understand the different adaptations sharks use to survive. \nAges: 6–8 \nCost: $40 per class. Best Value: Full monthly series for $140 (Save $20; discount applied in your cart!) \nThere are no refunds unless a program is canceled. \nRegister Here
URL:https://oceanology.org/event/2027-homeschool-series-critter-explorations-ages-6-8/
LOCATION:Project Oceanology\, 1084 Shennecossett Rd.\, Groton\, CT\, 06340\, United States
CATEGORIES:Homeschool (Ages 6–8)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270114T093000
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UID:10000079-1799919000-1799926200@oceanology.org
SUMMARY:2027 Homeschool Series: Critter Explorations\, ages 6–8
DESCRIPTION:January Week 2: Horseshoe Crabs\nStudents will measure horseshoe crab molts to learn about growth\, explore their lifecycle\, and understand how their eyes work in order to understand how horseshoe crabs have adapted over time. \nLearning Outcome: Students will identify how the horseshoe crab has used its adaptations to survive for millions of years without changing. \nAges: 6–8 \nCost: $40 per class. Best Value: Full monthly series for $140 (Save $20; discount applied in your cart!) \nThere are no refunds unless a program is canceled. \nRegister Here
URL:https://oceanology.org/event/2027-homeschool-series-critter-explorations-ages-6-8-2/
LOCATION:Project Oceanology\, 1084 Shennecossett Rd.\, Groton\, CT\, 06340\, United States
CATEGORIES:Homeschool (Ages 6–8)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270121T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270121T113000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261028T135435Z
UID:10000080-1800523800-1800531000@oceanology.org
SUMMARY:2027 Homeschool Series: Critter Explorations\, ages 6–8
DESCRIPTION:January Week 3: Clearnose Skates\nStudents will learn about skates in Long Island Sound and their adaptations for survival. They will also learn how skates are related to sharks and rays. Students will create a skate model to take home. \nLearning Outcome: Students will compare and contrast the anatomy of cartilaginous fish. \nAges: 6–8 \nCost: $40 per class. Best Value: Full monthly series for $140 (Save $20; discount applied in your cart!) \nThere are no refunds unless a program is canceled. \nRegister Here
URL:https://oceanology.org/event/2027-homeschool-series-critter-explorations-ages-6-8-3/
LOCATION:Project Oceanology\, 1084 Shennecossett Rd.\, Groton\, CT\, 06340\, United States
CATEGORIES:Homeschool (Ages 6–8)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270128T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270128T113000
DTSTAMP:20261028T135403Z
CREATED:20261028T135403Z
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UID:10000081-1801128600-1801135800@oceanology.org
SUMMARY:2027 Homeschool Series: Critter Explorations\, ages 6–8
DESCRIPTION:January Week 4: Schooling Fish\nStudents will work in small groups to observe several fish species found in Long Island Sound. Using these observations\, students will create and support a hypothesis about whether each species is primarily a schooling or solitary fish\, based on its behavior and physical characteristics. Students will then teach their peers about the fish they observed. \nLearning Outcome: Students will learn about native fish species in Long Island Sound\, physical and behavioral adaptations\, and schooling vs. solitary fish. \nAges: 6–8 \nCost: $40 per class. Best Value: Full monthly series for $140 (Save $20; discount applied in your cart!) \nThere are no refunds unless a program is canceled. \nRegister Here
URL:https://oceanology.org/event/2027-homeschool-series-critter-explorations-ages-6-8-4/
LOCATION:Project Oceanology\, 1084 Shennecossett Rd.\, Groton\, CT\, 06340\, United States
CATEGORIES:Homeschool (Ages 6–8)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270204T093000
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UID:10000082-1801733400-1801740600@oceanology.org
SUMMARY:2027 Homeschool Series: Critter Explorations\, ages 6–8
DESCRIPTION:February Week 1: Productive Plankton\nStudents will learn about the role of plankton by using microscopes to examine live specimens from Long Island Sound. They will design their own planktonic organism model and participate in a plankton race. \nLearning Outcome: Students will learn about ecosystem services provided by plankton. \nAges: 6–8 \nCost: $40 per class. Best Value: Full monthly series for $140 (Save $20; discount applied in your cart!) \nThere are no refunds unless a program is canceled. \nRegister Here
URL:https://oceanology.org/event/2027-homeschool-series-critter-explorations-ages-6-8-5/
LOCATION:Project Oceanology\, 1084 Shennecossett Rd.\, Groton\, CT\, 06340\, United States
CATEGORIES:Homeschool (Ages 6–8)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oceanology.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Plankton-Exploration.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270211T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270211T113000
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UID:10000083-1802338200-1802345400@oceanology.org
SUMMARY:2027 Homeschool Series: Critter Explorations\, ages 6–8
DESCRIPTION:February Week 2: Marine Mammals\nStudents will explore the world of marine mammals: whales\, dolphins\, seals\, sea lions\, and more! Students will learn the different characteristics of each group of marine mammals and identify similarities and differences between these groups. Students will learn about conservation of these protected species\, and how scientists can survey and identify animals: tagging and natural markings! \nLearning Outcome: Students will be able to identify types of marine mammals\, and practice real skills in identifying animals. \nAges: 6–8 \nCost: $40 per class. Best Value: Full monthly series for $140 (Save $20; discount applied in your cart!) \nThere are no refunds unless a program is canceled. \nRegister Here
URL:https://oceanology.org/event/2027-homeschool-series-critter-explorations-ages-6-8-6/
LOCATION:Project Oceanology\, 1084 Shennecossett Rd.\, Groton\, CT\, 06340\, United States
CATEGORIES:Homeschool (Ages 6–8)
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UID:10000084-1802943000-1802950200@oceanology.org
SUMMARY:2027 Homeschool Series: Critter Explorations\, ages 6–8
DESCRIPTION:February Week 3: Osprey\nStudents will study osprey and other birds that nest along the shoreline of Connecticut. They will also learn about what it takes to engineer a strong nest like an osprey through a nest-building challenge. Students will create a bird model to bring home. \nLearning Outcome: Students will learn about adaptive strategies for nest-building and egg camouflage\, and physical adaptations of birds living along the coast. \nAges: 6–8 \nCost: $40 per class. Best Value: Full monthly series for $140 (Save $20; discount applied in your cart!) \nThere are no refunds unless a program is canceled. \nRegister Here
URL:https://oceanology.org/event/2027-homeschool-series-critter-explorations-ages-6-8-7/
LOCATION:Project Oceanology\, 1084 Shennecossett Rd.\, Groton\, CT\, 06340\, United States
CATEGORIES:Homeschool (Ages 6–8)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270225T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270225T113000
DTSTAMP:20261028T161623Z
CREATED:20261028T160152Z
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UID:10000085-1803547800-1803555000@oceanology.org
SUMMARY:2027 Homeschool Series: Critter Explorations\, ages 6–8
DESCRIPTION:February Week 4: Clownfish and Anemone Make a Great Team\nStudents will investigate the interactions between undersea animals and learn about the ocean community. They will learn the meaning of mutualism and learn about how the clownfish and sea anemone interact. Students will create a model to demonstrate mutualism. \nLearning Outcome: Students will be able to explain mutualism and give an example of it in the marine environment. \nAges: 6–8 \nCost: $40 per class. Best Value: Full monthly series for $140 (Save $20; discount applied in your cart!) \nThere are no refunds unless a program is canceled. \nRegister Here
URL:https://oceanology.org/event/2027-homeschool-series-critter-explorations-ages-6-8-8/
LOCATION:Project Oceanology\, 1084 Shennecossett Rd.\, Groton\, CT\, 06340\, United States
CATEGORIES:Homeschool (Ages 6–8)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270304T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270304T113000
DTSTAMP:20261028T161705Z
CREATED:20261028T160640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261028T161705Z
UID:10000086-1804152600-1804159800@oceanology.org
SUMMARY:2027 Homeschool Series: Critter Explorations\, ages 6–8
DESCRIPTION:March Week 1: Gelatinous Jellies\nStudents will identify parts of a jelly and learn about our local species. Students will investigate bioluminescence and discover why animals glow. They will use this knowledge to create a Jelly model to bring home. \nLearning Outcome: Students will learn about adaptations of jellyfish and identify why animals use bioluminescence. \nAges: 6–8 \nCost: $40 per class. Best Value: Full monthly series for $140 (Save $20; discount applied in your cart!) \nThere are no refunds unless a program is canceled. \nRegister Here
URL:https://oceanology.org/event/2027-homeschool-series-critter-explorations-ages-6-8-9/
LOCATION:Project Oceanology\, 1084 Shennecossett Rd.\, Groton\, CT\, 06340\, United States
CATEGORIES:Homeschool (Ages 6–8)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270311T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270311T113000
DTSTAMP:20261028T161749Z
CREATED:20261028T160838Z
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UID:10000087-1804757400-1804764600@oceanology.org
SUMMARY:2027 Homeschool Series: Critter Explorations\, ages 6–8
DESCRIPTION:March Week 2: Diamondback Terrapins\nStudents will learn about the life cycle of our local threatened species: the Diamondback Terrapin\, and how humans can help or harm them. They will make a life cycle wheel and turtle model to bring home. \nLearning Outcome: Students will learn about diamondback terrapin adaptations and how humans can help conserve this threatened species. \nAges: 6–8 \nCost: $40 per class. Best Value: Full monthly series for $140 (Save $20; discount applied in your cart!) \nThere are no refunds unless a program is canceled. \nRegister Here
URL:https://oceanology.org/event/2027-homeschool-series-critter-explorations-ages-6-8-10/
LOCATION:Project Oceanology\, 1084 Shennecossett Rd.\, Groton\, CT\, 06340\, United States
CATEGORIES:Homeschool (Ages 6–8)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oceanology.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/March-Series-Critter-Exploration-Diamondback-Terrapins.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270318T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270318T113000
DTSTAMP:20261028T161832Z
CREATED:20261028T161113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261028T161832Z
UID:10000088-1805362200-1805369400@oceanology.org
SUMMARY:2027 Homeschool Series: Critter Explorations\, ages 6–8
DESCRIPTION:March Week 3: Toothy Tautogs & Eastern Oysters\nStudents will get hands-on with Eastern Oysters to learn how they feed\, grow\, clean our waterways\, and build habitat for a whole community of living things. Students will also study a common predator species for the oysters: Tautogs! \nLearning Outcome: Students will learn about the Eastern Oyster’s role as a keystone species in an estuary ecosystem. \nAges: 6–8 \nCost: $40 per class. Best Value: Full monthly series for $140 (Save $20; discount applied in your cart!) \nThere are no refunds unless a program is canceled. \nRegister Here
URL:https://oceanology.org/event/2027-homeschool-series-critter-explorations-ages-6-8-11/
LOCATION:Project Oceanology\, 1084 Shennecossett Rd.\, Groton\, CT\, 06340\, United States
CATEGORIES:Homeschool (Ages 6–8)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270325T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270325T113000
DTSTAMP:20261028T161910Z
CREATED:20261028T161333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261028T161910Z
UID:10000089-1805967000-1805974200@oceanology.org
SUMMARY:2027 Homeschool Series: Critter Explorations\, ages 6–8
DESCRIPTION:March Week 4: Shore Birds\nStudents will learn about several different bird species and their place in the ecosystem. Students will determine their adaptations for survival\, including their adaptive beaks. In this investigation\, students will use models to mimic different types of bird beaks and how different beak shape and size allows them to survive. \nLearning Outcome: Students will identify types of prey for different birds by beak shape and structure. \nAges: 6–8 \nCost: $40 per class. Best Value: Full monthly series for $140 (Save $20; discount applied in your cart!) \nThere are no refunds unless a program is canceled. \nRegister Here
URL:https://oceanology.org/event/2027-homeschool-series-critter-explorations-ages-6-8-12/
LOCATION:Project Oceanology\, 1084 Shennecossett Rd.\, Groton\, CT\, 06340\, United States
CATEGORIES:Homeschool (Ages 6–8)
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