Discovery Dive: Coral Reef

by Texas State Aquarium

Join a SCUBA?diver from underwater at the Texas State Aquarium! Practice your fish identification skills, observe fish feeding, and learn about the adaptations of coral reef fish. As you see the diver’s perspective with our underwater footage, you will have a chance to ask your questions! During this program, you’ll discover the skills we use every day to care for our animals and learn how you can help conserve coral reefs from your classroom.

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About This Program

Cost

By Request: $282.50

Length

45 minutes

Target Audience

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

Minimum participants:

Maximum participants:

There is no maximum, this program is suitable for large audiences. For optimum interactivity, we suggest a smaller group.

Primary Disciplines

Career Education, Sciences, STEM

Program Delivery Mode

Videoconference – Webcam/desktop (Zoom, Google Meet, Cisco WebEx, GoToMeeting, Microsoft Teams, etc...)
Webinar
Zoom

Booking Information

Program availability is limited, so please submit your request at least 2 weeks prior to your preferred program date.

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For more information contact CILC at (507) 388-3672

Provider's Cancellation Policy

Requests to reschedule the program will be considered, but are not guaranteed. No refund will be given to sites which reschedule or cancel with less than 48 hours notice.

The Texas State Aquarium reserves the right to cancel programs at anytime. If the Aquarium cancels a program then a full refund will be supplied.

About This Provider

Texas State Aquarium

Corpus Christi, TX
United States

The Texas State Aquarium is a non-profit, AZA accredited aquarium that focuses on the species and habitats in the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. Opened in 1990, our mission is to engage people with animals, inspire appreciation for our seas, and support wildlife conservation.

The Texas State Aquarium is the perfect platform for students to learn and discover together. Our virtual programs put aquatic animals front and center in your classroom with real-time cameras throughout our animal exhibits.

Contact:
Nicole Gaertner
educationservices@txstateaq.org
3616541450

Program Details

Format

1. Studio presenter introduces habitat.
2. Diver uses underwater camera to help students identify fish.
3. Students observe fish feeding.
4. Question and Answer session with Diver.
5. Conservation message.

Objectives

Students can name 2-3 adaptations of coral reef fish.
Students can name STEM skills Aquarium professionals use to care for animals.
Students can name 2 actions they can do to help coral reef habitats.

Standards Alignment

National Standards

NGSS:
K-LS1.C, K-ESS3-3, 1-LS1-1, 2-LS4.D, 3-LS4.C, 4-LS1.A, 5-ESS3.C, HS-LS4.D, HS-ESS3.C

State Standards

Texas Essential Knowledge & Skills (TEKS)

Science K.9B, 1.9C, 1.10A, 2.9C, 2.10A, 3.10A, 4.10A, 5.10A, 7.11A
Aquatic Science 10A&B
Environmental Science 4A