Program Guide: SEA TOUR: Aquarium

Content Provider

Contact Information

Jason Robertshaw
seatrek@mote.org
1600 Ken Thompson Parkway
Sarasota, FL 34236
United States
Phone: (941) 388-2904
Fax: (941) 388-3503

Program Title

SEA TOUR: Aquarium

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) Pre-K Students, Kindergarten, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teacher(s)/Educator(s), Parent, Adult Learners, Homeschool/Family , Learning PodPublic Library: Library Patrons, Library Staff

Primary Disciplines

Sciences, STEM

Program Description

Say goodnight to your favorite sea creatures as we virtually visit them after our aquarium closes. Get up close and personal, and learn about their habitats, behaviors, and conservation efforts. This virtual tour is led by Mote's knowledgeable and passionate guides who are excited to share their love of the ocean with you. They'll be available to answer any questions you may have and provide insight into the amazing creatures you'll see on the tour. So why wait? Book your virtual aquarium tour today and discover the magic of the underwater world from the comfort of your own home or school!

This tour is available between 5:30pm–7:30pm ET (after our aquarium closes). Please make your requests at least three weeks in advance.

Program Format

This tour begins with an introduction and orientation using our aquarium visitor map (mote.org/pages/aquarium-visitor-map).
Virtual tour of Mote Aquarium after closing, visiting our Creatures from the Coastal Oceans exhibits. You will see lionfish, eels, clownfish, corals, jellies, salamanders, octopus, and more. Follow along with your own virtual bingo card (bingobaker.com#38f93008dc223e97).
Time is allowed for questions and answers.
After your visit, go to Mote's Flip Discovery Library for more free resources (admin.flipgrid.com/discovery/partners/mote-marine-laboratory).

Objectives

Students will gain a better understanding of the form & function of ocean animals.
Students will be able to recall different habitats and ocean animal adaptations.
Students will understand why Mote studies our oceans.
Students will appreciate the biodiversity in our ocean and the importance of protecting them.

Vocabulary Words & Definitions

Participant Preparation

Before your tour, get your virtual bingo card: bingobaker.com#38f93008dc223e97.
After your tour, you can adopt a jelly at Mote! Your symbolic adoption directly benefits Mote Aquarium and the animals inside it. Adopt a Jelly Today!

Supplemental Resources

Visit Mote's Flip Discovery Library for free resources related to this lesson: https://admin.flipgrid.com/discovery/partners/81.

National/Common Core Standards to which this program aligns

State/Regional Standards to which this program aligns

Science Standards for K-8th Grade: SC.K.L.14.3, SC.K.N.1.5, SC.1.L.14.3, SC.2.L.17.1, SC.2.L.17.2, SC.3.N.1.5, SC.3.N.1.6, SC.4.L.16.2, SC.4.L.16.3, SC.5.N.1.5, SC.5.N.1.3, SC.6.N.1.5, SC.6.N.2.3, SC.7.N.1.7, SC.7.L.15.3, SC.8.N.1.5, SC.8.N.2.2

Cancellation Policy

Effective 8/15/2023, the following policies apply to ALL Mote Outreach (Classroom, Auditorium, Science Talks, Exploration Stations) and SEA Trek programs: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hP-jZjauyF4uEDxjuMom3OajUwayUCzDPjLA58FKCR4/edit?usp=sharing

Is recording allowed?

Recording Notes

A temporary recording of the program will be available with your registration.