!LIVE: Seahorses

Length

Up to 30 minutes

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

Minimum participants:

1

Maximum participants:

100

Primary Disciplines

Career & Technical Education (CTE), Science, STEM

Program Delivery Mode

Zoom

Creature Feature | Gobies and Seahorses

Booking Information

We will begin accepting request for this program after October 4, 2024.

Segments may vary due to weather and veterinary priorities. We will make every effort to deliver the segments as described but may use a combination of live and recorded video when required. Please make your requests at least three weeks in advance.

You will receive two confirmations from us. One will come from support@cilc.org. Another will be a Google calendar invite from studiowest@mote.org. Please check your spam filters for these messages. You will also receive reminder and feedback emails from these addresses.

Axolotol and Seahorses can be combined into a double feature program for $200 ($175 premium). Ask us for details seatrek@mote.org

Book it!

For more information contact CILC by email info@cilc.org or by phone (507) 388-3672

Provider's 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

About This Provider

 

Mote Marine Laboratory

Sarasota, FL
United States

Experience the wonders of the ocean from the comfort of your own classroom or home with Mote Marine Laboratory's Virtual Focus Trips! As a world-class, AZA-accredited nonprofit marine research institution, we bring the excitement of authentic research and hands-on learning to you. From chatting with a shark trainer in our stunning aquarium, to exploring the Florida Keys and observing coral reefs like a real scientist, our virtual lessons are designed to engage and inspire your students. Aligned with state and national education standards, our lessons range from 30 to 60 minutes and provide a unique and thrilling way to dive into STEM topics. Join us on a virtual adventure and unlock the mysteries of the ocean!

HURRICANE HELENE UPDATE
Our main campus and virtual learning studios are in Sarasota, Florida. Both our campuses on City Island and Anna Maria Island had some water intrusion from the storm surge. We've got professionals on-site handling the cleanup, but it's going to take a while. Because of that, Mote Aquarium and the Education and Outreach Center on Anna Maria City Pier will stay closed for now. The good news is all of our animals are safe and have been well cared for throughout the storm and its aftermath. And our virtual learning studios were not impacted. So we are fully virtually operational and ready to connect with you.

Program Details

Format

1. Introduction and Prior Knowledge: The program begins with a brief introduction to seahorses and their unique traits, inviting participants to share any prior knowledge or interesting facts they’ve researched.
2. Segment 1 - Meet Our Seahorses: Participants are introduced to the resident seahorses at Mote Aquarium, learning about their distinctive features and behaviors–including their unique reproductive process.
3. Video 1 - Behind the Scenes: A short behind-the-scenes video is shown, offering a glimpse into the care and breeding programs for seahorses at the aquarium.
4. Segment 2 - Fish Are Friends: We explore the diversity and abundance of other fish species at the aquarium and their relationships to seahorses.
5. Video 2 - Marine Ecosystems: A brief video explores the seagrass homes of seahorses and pipefish in our estuaries, focusing on the impact of human activities on their habitats.
6. Segment 3 - Questions and Answers: The program concludes with a Q&A session, allowing participants to ask questions and engage in discussion about seahorses and marine conservation.

Objectives

1. The learner will identify the unique features and behaviors of seahorses, including their distinctive reproductive process, through interactive discussions and observations.
2. The learner will explore the diversity of fish species at the aquarium and understand how seahorses relate to other marine life in terms of their habitats and roles in the ecosystem.
3. The learner will watch and analyze short videos on marine ecosystems and seahorse conservation to gain insights into the impact of human activities on their habitats.
4. The learner will ask questions and engage in discussions during the Q&A session to deepen understanding of seahorses and their conservation needs.

Standards Alignment

National Standards

LS1A 3-5 -- Structure and function
LS1A 6-8 -- Structure and function
LS1A K-2 -- Structure and function
LS2A 3-5 -- Interdependent relationships in ecosystems
LS2A 6-8 -- Interdependent relationships in ecosystems
LS2A K-2 -- Interdependent relationships in ecosystems

• SDG14 - Life Below Water
• Ocean Literacy Principle #5

State Standards

Florida Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS)
• SC.3.L.15.1
• SC.4.L.16.2
• SC.4.L.16.4
• SC.5.L.17.1