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...
January Week 3: Kelp Forests Discover the underwater forests that sway with the currents and shelter countless marine species. Students will examine kelp anatomy, learn how it supports biodiversity, and model the structure of a kelp forest. Learning Outcome: Students will explore the ecological importance of kelp forests and how they provide food, shelter, and...
January Week 4: Living Fossils Horseshoe crabs have roamed Earth since the time of dinosaurs—how have they lasted so long? Students will touch a live horseshoe crab, hear a fossil-themed story, and make a model of this ancient survivor to bring home. Learning Outcome: Students will learn about resilience and recognize how ancient adaptations have...
January Week 4: Rocky Intertidal Investigate the dynamic zone between land and sea, where crashing waves and changing tides shape life. Students will study tide pool organisms, test salinity and temperature effects, and simulate tidal changes. Learning Outcome: Students will understand how organisms adapt to fluctuating conditions and identify zones within the intertidal habitat. Ages:...
February Week 1: Super Skates Skates are related to sharks and rays. Students will figure out what all of these animals have in common. Students will touch a living skate, investigate adaptation and create a skate model. Learning Outcome: This week emphasizes comparative anatomy and introduces basic and adaptation. Ages: 5–8 Cost: $35 per class....
February Week 1: Sandy Shore Meet the fish that live close to shorelines, from flounder to striped bass. Students will examine fish anatomy, investigate camouflage and schooling behavior, and compare species found in Long Island Sound. Learning Outcome: Students will analyze physical and behavioral adaptations of nearshore fish and explore their role in coastal ecosystems....
February Week 2: Amazing Algae Seaweeds are at the base of the food web in the ocean – marine animals depend on them for food, protection, and more! Seaweed is also used in many products you use every day, such as toothpaste and ice cream. Students will examine seaweed up close, sort it based on...
February Week 2: Eelgrass Meadows Uncover the secrets of underwater meadows that stabilize sediment and shelter young marine animals. Students will dissect eelgrass blades, explore photosynthesis, and simulate habitat restoration. Learning Outcome: Students will understand the ecological functions of eelgrass and its importance in maintaining healthy coastal environments. Ages: 9–12 Cost: $35 per class. Save...
February Week 3: Helpful Hermit Crabs Hermit crabs are common in shallow water in Long Island Sound. Did you know their shells are often home to other smaller animals? Students will examine live hermit crabs, learn about their life cycle and create a hermit crab of their own. Learning Outcome: This week focuses on symbiosis,...
February Week 3: Oyster Reefs Explore how oysters build reefs that protect shorelines and filter water. Students will observe oyster anatomy, test water clarity, and model reef formation. Learning Outcome: Students will investigate how oyster reefs support biodiversity and improve water quality through filtration. Ages: 9–12 Cost: $35 per class. Save $15 when you register...
