Discovery Labs: K-2nd
Rocky Intertidal
Students are introduced to some of California’s rocky intertidal invertebrates via hands-on encounters with our touch tank animals. They make predictions about which intertidal zones animals inhabit based upon their adaptations.
Sharks & Rays
Students learn about the unique adaptations of sharks through hands-on demonstrations, a take-home craft, and up-close encounters with our friendly swell sharks. They compare the form and function of different teeth and learn about what makes sharks and rays different from other fish.
Marine Mammals
Students dive into the amazing biology of marine mammals as they learn about different marine mammal groups, echolocation, staying warm underwater, and keystone species.
Plankton
Students learn about the importance of plankton as global oxygen producers and essential organisms in marine food webs. They explore the physical properties of the ocean and its inhabitants by designing their own plankton models to test in a float or sink experiment.
Creeks to Coast
Students explore the relationship between coastal creeks and the ocean through an interactive watershed model. They learn how pollutants can make their way from land to sea and how we can all play our part in being better ocean stewards.
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