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:...
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 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 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 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 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 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 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...
