Diving Deep - Marine Mammals of BC

by Royal BC Museum (Canada)

If we dive deep into the waters off the coast of BC, we’ll find a world of sea mammals: whales, seals, sea lions, otters and dolphins. These intelligent and often social animals can tell us a lot about the ocean. In this tour, we will explore how they live, how they interact with each other, and what we can do to help keep their environment healthy. The tour will include an up-close look at the Seashore Diorama of the Natural History gallery, along with fascinating specimens to investigate as a class.

Program Rating

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About This Program

Cost

Point to Point: $50.00

Length

20 minutes

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) Kindergarten, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Minimum participants:

Maximum participants:

Flat rate pricing includes a maximum of 30 participants for optimum interactivity. In special circumstance we can accommodate two groups to a maximum of 50 participants (joining from less then 40 locations)

Primary Disciplines

Sciences

Program Delivery Mode

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

Booking Information

Thursday’s – 9:00 am, 10:30 am, and 1:00 pm PST

Sorry, this program is not currently available. To inquire about future availability, please contact Royal BC Museum (Canada)

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Provider's Cancellation Policy

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50% 24 hours or less
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About This Provider

Royal BC Museum (Canada)

Victoria, British Columbia
Canada

Can’t get here in person? No problem. If you have access to a computer with a camera, a wired high-speed internet connection, a large screen and sound, we can deliver a Digital Field Trip to you and your learners! Digital Field Trips are inquiry based and staff led. They are live, two-way, interactive virtual learning experiences. We can see and hear you, and you can see and hear us.

For available dates/times, book on our website (https://sales.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/default.aspx?tagid=7)

Contact:
RBCM Learning Department
dft@royalbcmuseum.bc.ca
250-812-8013

Program Details

Format

1. The program begins with introductions to the Royal BC Museum and an overview of the program
2. The first section focuses on Cetaceans (Orcas and Humpback Whales)
3. The second section focuses on Pinnipeds (Harbour Seals and Sea Lions)
4. The last section focuses on Sea and River Otters

Objectives

• Understand the primary features of marine mammals and the importance of them to our environment
• Compare and contrast different marine mammals and understand their unique qualities
• Explore museum specimens and gallery displays through close looking

Standards Alignment

State Standards

BC Curricular Connections: Grades K-8 Science, examples of Big Ideas
• Science 1 – Living things have features and behaviours that help them survive in their environment
• Science 4 – Living things have life cycles adapted to their environment

First Peoples Principles of Learning
• Learning is holistic, reflexive, reflective, experiential, and relational (focused on connectedness, on reciprocal relationships, and a sense of place)