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SEASONAL 09: Dive into Dot Day

by  Mote Marine Laboratory

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Celebrate Dot Day with Mote Marine Laboratory in this creative, interactive program. Inspired by Vashti's artwork, we will dive into the vibrant world of the ocean and look for stunning patterns and colors found in marine life. Learn how fish and other sea creatures use spots, stripes, and camouflage to survive in their underwater habitats. Then, unleash your creativity with a fun, guided art activity where you'll design your own ocean masterpiece. Perfect for elementary grades, this program blends art, science, and imagination in a unique, engaging way.

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About This Program

Cost

Point to Point: $111.11
Point to Point Premium: $100.00


Programming available 9:00 am–5:00 pm ET. Weekend and after hours (5 pm ET) requests are available for an additional fee.

Billing Questions: please contact our Operations & Administration Manager (educate@mote.org, 941-388-4441;348).

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Length

Up to 30 minutes


Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) Pre-K Students, Kindergarten, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Minimum participants:

1

Maximum participants:

100


Primary Disciplines

Art, Fine Arts, Science, Social and Emotional Learning( SEL), STEM


Program Delivery Mode

Zoom


Dive into Dot Day by Mote Marine Laboratory


Booking Information

International Dot Day is officially on or around September 15-ish. We offer this program year-round, but its best to book it in September.

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.

Sorry, this program is not currently available. To inquire about future availability, please contact Mote Marine Laboratory

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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

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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!

Contact:
Jason Robertshaw
seatrek@mote.org
(941) 388-2904

Program Details

Format

  1. Segment 1 - Read Aloud: The program begins with a read-aloud of the dot by Peter H. Reynolds, setting the theme of creativity and connection through dots and spots in nature.
  2. Segment 2 - Spot that Dot Quiz: Participants engage in a fun quiz where they guess the names of creatures with spots or dots, learning about their unique features and adaptations.
  3. Segment 3 - Virtual Aquarium Tour: A virtual tour showcases various undersea creatures with spots, dots, patterns, and camouflage. We meet a live diamondback terrapin and explore its adaptations for survival.
  4. Segment 4 - Art Activity: Participants follow along in an art activity, learning how to draw a spotted eagle ray while incorporating the patterns and colors discussed in the program.
  5. Segment 5 - Q&A Session: The program concludes with a question-and-answer session, where participants can ask about the creatures, their adaptations, and the art activity.

Objectives

  1. The learner will read along with the dot and reflect on the connection between creativity and nature, sharing insights during the Q&A session.
  2. The learner will explore the patterns and colors of various creatures through interactive quizzes and virtual tours.
  3. The learner will engage in a discussion about the adaptations of diamondback terrapins and ask questions about its camouflage and survival strategies.
  4. The learner will create their own artwork by drawing a spotted eagle ray, applying concepts learned about marine patterns.

Standards Alignment

National Standards

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.1.RL.1 -- Ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.1.RL.7 -- Use illustrations and details in a story to describe its characters, setting, or events.
LS1A 3-5 -- Structure and function
LS1A K-2 -- Structure and function
LS1B 3-5 -- Growth and development of organisms
LS1B K-2 -- Growth and development of organisms
LS3B K-2 -- Variation of traits