January Week 1: Fabulous Fish Explore the diverse fish of Long Island Sound! Students will touch live fish, learn how they use camouflage and other adaptations to survive and test their own camouflage skill by playing a game. Can anyone spot your hidden flounder? Learning Outcome: Students will understand how physical and behavioral traits help...
January Week 1: Polar Seas Explore the icy ecosystems of the Arctic and Antarctic, where marine life thrives despite extreme cold. Students will investigate how animals like polar bears, penguins, and seals survive in frigid waters through insulation, migration, and specialized behaviors. Learning Outcome: Students will understand how polar marine organisms adapt to cold environments...
January Week 2: Secrets of Squid Discover how squid escape predators and explore their hidden shell—called a pen! Students will examine the inside and outside of a longfin squid, learn about amazing adaptations, and create a model squid to take home. Learning Outcome: Students will explore predator-prey relationships and identify key physical features that support...
January Week 2: Open Ocean Dive into the vast blue expanse of the open ocean, home to some of the planet’s largest and most mysterious creatures. Students will explore food webs, plankton dynamics, and the adaptations of animals like tuna, jellyfish, and whales. Learning Outcome: Students will identify key features of open ocean ecosystems and...
January Week 3: Clever Crabs Identify the diversity of crabs living in Long Island Sound! Students will interact with live crabs, identify different species and learn what their claws and reveal about their diets. Learning Outcome: Students will compare crab species and use evidence to infer feeding behaviors and ecological roles. Ages: 5–8 Cost: $35...
