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Program Flyer: Estuary:Life on the Edge
Add to Favorites| Content Provider | Calvert Marine Museum | |
| Contact Information |
Melissa McCormick mccormmj@co.cal.md.us PO Box 97 14200 Solomons Island Road South Solomons, MD 20688 United States Phone: (410) 326-2042 ext. 41 Fax: (410) 326-8217 |
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| Program Type | Individual Program | |
| Program Rating |
  based on 4 evaluation(s). |
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| Target Audience | Education: Kindergarten, Grade(s): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | |
| Maximum Number of Participants | No more than 30 students as this an interactive program. | |
| Minimum Number of Participants | None | |
| Primary Disciplines | Sciences | |
| Program Description | Students will explore the diversity of an estuary and learn how the terrapins, horseshoe crabs, and other animals in our touch tank have adapted to their unique habitat, and how these adaptations help the animals stay alive. | |
| Program Format |
1. This program begins with an introduction to the watershed, helping students understand the connections to larger water sources. 2. We will explore the different habitats within the estuary. 3. We will explore Diamondback terrapins, horseshoe crabs, sea stars, spider crabs, and learn how they have adapted to the estuary. 4. We will explore how different kinds of reproduction can assist in survival. |
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| Objectives |
1. Students will learn what an estuary is. 2. Students will explore the animals that live in the estuary. 3. Students will examine adaptations for survival. |
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| National Standards to which this program aligns |
NS.K-4.3 LIFE SCIENCE As a result of activities in grades K-4, all students should develop- * Characteristics of animals * Life cycles of animals * Organisms and environments NS.5-8.3 LIFE SCIENCE As a result of their activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop understanding. *Diversity and adaptations of organisms. *Regulation and behavior |
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| Program Length | 1 hour | |
| By Request |
This program is available by request ONLY |
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| Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees |
Interactive Cost: $100.00 Interactive Cost with Premium Service: $95.00 What's this? |
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| Cancellation Policy | We will not charge for programs canceled due to nature, or for programs canceled due to technical problems with our equipment. We will charge the full fee for programs not canceled at least 48 hours in advance for any other reason. | |
| Is recording allowed? | No | |
| The Provider broadcasts over |
IP |
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| Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider | The schools are required to dial us. |
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