Animal Interviews Grades Pre-K 2
In these programs designed especially for the lower grade levels, young children observe, learn about, and interact with an exciting animal. Select from four programs two for each age group.
Horseshoe Crab Grades Pre-K K
What do you mean it's not a crab? Touch and learn the truth about this remarkable marine animal that appears on Atlantic beaches each spring.
Hermit Crab and Whelk Grades Pre-K K
What do a hermit crab and a whelk have in common? They live in the same shell, but at different times. Examine a living whelk and learn how hermit crabs borrow shells to make a home.
| Time | Mondays, 10 and 10:30 a.m. |
| Length | 15 minutes |
| Grades | Pre-K and K |
| Cost | $2 per student |
| Min | 10 students |
| Max | 25 students |
| Curriculum | 1A, 3A |
Australian Animal Grades 1 2
Experience a close encounter with an animal from the Land Down Under! Discover how this unique animal lives under extreme conditions of fire, flood, and drought.
| Time | Mondays, 10 and 10:30 a.m. |
| Length | 20 minutes |
| Grades | 1 and 2 |
| Cost | $3 per student |
| Min | 10 students |
| Max | 25 students |
| Curriculum | 1A, 3A, 3C |
Frogs Grades 1 2
Jumping, hopping, and gliding frogs are fantastic animals! They use their eyeballs to help swallow food and some can jump 33 feet high. Learn about and view these amazing amphibians.
| Time | Mondays, 10 and 10:45 a.m. |
| Length | 30 minutes |
| Grades | 1 and 2 |
| Cost | $3 per student |
| Min | 10 students |
| Max | 25 students |
| Curriculum | 1A, 3A, 3C |
Shark Auditorium Presentation Grades 1 2
Dispel common misconceptions as you discover the characteristics that have helped sharks survive for millions of years.
| Time | Tuesdays, 10 and 11 a.m. |
| Length | 30 minutes |
| Grades | 1 and 2 |
| Cost | $3 per student |
| Min | 25 students |
| Max | 150 students |
| Curriculum | 3A, 3D, 3E, 3F, 6B |
Boneless Bunch Grades 1 3
Observe and compare living invertebrates such as sea urchins, whelks, horseshoe crabs, and hermit crabs the "boneless bunch" and study the adaptations that help them see, move, eat, and protect themselves.
| Time | Thursdays, 10 and 11:15 a.m. |
| Length | 45 minutes |
| Grades | Grades 1 3 |
| Cost | $4 per student |
| Min | 12 students |
| Max | 64 students |
| Curriculum | 1A, 3A, 3C, 3E |
Australian Adventure Grades 3 8
Discover the diverse ecosystems and habitats of Australia, including the region represented in Animal Planet Australia: Wild Extremes, and learn about some of the continent's unique animals.
| Time | Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. |
| Length | 60 minutes |
| Grades | Grades 3 8 |
| Cost | $5 per student |
| Min | 12 students |
| Max | 32 students |
| Curriculum | 1A, 1B, 2C, 3A, 3D, 3F |
Chesapeake Bay Explorations Grades 4 8
Oysters are indicators of the Chesapeake Bay's health. Test water samples, measure and analyze oyster populations, and draw conclusions about the state of the Bay.
| Time | Fridays, 10 and 11:15 a.m. |
| Length | 45 minutes |
| Grades | Grades 4 8 |
| Cost | $4 per student |
| Min | 12 students |
| Max | 64 students |
| Curriculum | 1A, 1C, 2C, 2E, 3A, 3E, 3F, 6A, 6B |
Squid Dissection Grades 5 12
Investigate an unusual mollusk through discussion and dissection. The emphasis is on how form and function of the squid's basic anatomy help this efficient predator survive in the ocean.
| Time | Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. |
| Length | 45 minutes |
| Grades | Grades 5 12 |
| Cost | $6 per student |
| Min | 12 students |
| Max | 64 students |
| Curriculum | 1A, 3A, 3D |
Behind-the-scenes Tour Grades 9 12
This program, designed for advanced high school biology groups, emphasizes water chemistry, animal care, exhibit maintenance, and aquarium careers. Walk through the husbandry staff's back-up areas and find out what happens on the shark catwalk. Experience new sights, sounds, and smells!
| Time | Tuesdays, 1 p.m. |
| Length | 90 minutes |
| Grades | Grades 9 12 |
| Cost | $8 per student |
| Min | 12 students |
| Max | 40 students |
| MD High School Core Learning Goal | Biology 3.6.2: Investigate a biological issue (societal roles of Aquaria and Zoos) and defend a position. |
Phylum Lab Grades 9 12
Did you know that 98 percent of all animals are classified into eight main phyla or sections? Learn about the different animal body plans and behaviors represented in each phyla through living animal interactions and artifacts.
| Time | Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. |
| Length | 75 minutes |
| Grades | Grades 9 12 |
| Cost | $6 per student |
| Min | 12 students |
| Max | 32 students |
| MD High School Core Learning Goal | Biology 3.4.2: Estimate degrees of relatedness among organisms or species. |
