Events
SESSION 1 – WELCOME TO THE OCEANARIUM
Join us at the Oceanarium for an introductory session! During this first session, students will receive a comprehensive overview of our facility, meet some of the incredible animals on display, and learn about the unique salt marsh ecosystem surrounding the Oceanarium. Whether you have visited 100 times or this is your very first visit, this session brings together students, families, and educators to explore the importance of engaging with local environments. Consider this a get-to-know-you session!
SESSION 2 – CYCLES OF ENERGY AND MATTER
In this session, students will explore how energy and matter move through ecosystems by examining food chains and food webs. They will create example food webs for both land and ocean ecosystems and discuss the role of models in science, as well as their limitations. Using these models, students will hypothesize how changes in animal populations could impact nearby ecosystems. Whether you are a frequent visitor or this is your first time, this session aims to connect students, families, and educators in understanding the importance of engaging with local environments.
SESSION 3 – GEOLOGICAL HISTORY
SESSION 4 – CLIMATE CHANGE SOLUTIONS
Attention homeschoolers! You’re invited to Homeschool Days at the Oceanarium. Bring your curiosity, questions, and a snack for an interactive tour and program. There will be 4 sessions. Each session, you will accompany our lead aquarist, Ben Segee, for a hands-on tour. The fun starts at 9:30 am, so please arrive 15 minutes early to ensure a promt start. All tours include a 10-minute break at the halfway point. Tour/program content for each session will be provided in the discussion section of the event. All programming strives to meet NGSS standards, foster exploration, and further understanding of the included topic areas.
NGSS Guide for these sessions
Crosscutting Concepts:
- Patterns
- Cause and Effect
- Scale, proportion and quantity
- Systems and System Models
- Energy and Matter
- Structure and Function
- Stability and Change
Practices:
- Asking questions
- Developing and using models
- Analyzing and interpreting data
- Constructing explanations
- Engaging in discussion from evidence
Admission is $5 per session, per homeschooler or designated chaperone.
Please designate one chaperone per family/small group, for up to 8 kids. Additional non-chaperone adults (second parents, ect.) are welcome and get a 50% discount on our regular adult admission price.