2015 Adventure Aquarium Field Trip Planner

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On The Go Planning Guide & Pass inside! Pages 5–8

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Shark BrIdge OpenIng SprIng 2016! Walk just inches above 25 lurking sharks and 850

animals on this unique V-shaped rope suspension bridge.

Should groups dare to cross, Shark bridge will offer an

amazing experience with an exclusive perspective of the

550,000-gallon Shark Realm exhibit.

dInOSaurS Of the deepTravel back to the Mesozoic era in Dinosaurs of the Deep

and introduce students to the most remarkable marine

reptiles that once dominated the seas. Come face-to-

face with one of the mightiest marine reptiles of all time,

the liopleurodon; then meet living creatures that have

inhabited planet earth for millions of years.

Join Scrat, Ice Age’s resident nut-crazed sabre-toothed

squirrel, as he time travels in his zaniest adventure to date,

Ice Age: No Time for Nuts 4D. Sense the pressure, feel the

perils and smell the triumph as you celebrate earth as never

before in Planet earth: Shallow Seas™ 4D experience. book

your 4D journey included in packages 3 & 4!

new 4d dOuBle feature OpenIng january 2016

Shark realm You won’t want to miss the newly-renovated Shark Realm

where students will learn about C. megalodon, one of the

largest and most powerful predators to ever live and get

an up close look at its amazing jaws. Then explore the facts

and myths about modern sharks and appreciate their

place in the food chain as an apex predator.

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Rivers of the Worldn Discover the importance of rivers and the animals

that live in and around them.

n Meet amazing Amazon River fish, including pacu, catfish and the colossal arapaima.

n observe river reptiles such as the diamondback terrapin and the snapping turtle.

n Students can learn what they can do to protect our waterways.

Ocean Today kioskn Get the latest on the conservation efforts of

the national Coastal america partnership.

n The kiosk is located across from the Amazon River waterfall.

n Adventure Aquarium and the Center for Aquatic Sciences are members of the Coastal america partnership.

Shipwrecked!n View hundreds of fish and invertebrates in a

series of underwater habitats.

n explore the amazing adaptations of seahorses hiding in a grassbed and spiny lobsters peeking from rocky crevices.

n observe the behaviors of moray eels lurking in a shipwreck and angelfish swimming on a reef.

Ocean Realmn experience over 1,500 animals in 760,000

gallons of water including several species of sharks and rays, two species of sea turtles and an array of fish.

n Introduce your students to a number of concepts, including classification, habitats, adaptations, behavior and conservation.

n Check your Adventure Guide & Map for times of daily special shows in ocean Realm Theater. See page 11 for information about a behind-the-scenes tour of this amazing exhibit.

kidZonen exploration area full of interactive and fun

characters younger children will enjoy.

n older students will discover an amazing array of colorful fish species, including clownfish, lionfish, pipefish and flashlight fish.

n Kidzone is another great location for students to explore adaptations, classifications and behavior.

gill’s grotton explore three touch exhibits where students will

examine a variety of invertebrates found in warm water coral reefs.

n Touch species including the Atlantic horseshoe crab, scarlet cleaner shrimp, sea apples and the engineer goby.

Creature Featuren examine an intertidal marine ecosystem,

showcasing animals from the rocky shores of the Pacific Northwest.

n Students can investigate a variety of cold water species including sea stars, snails, anemones and sea cucumbers.

n Students can compare the species found in Creature feature with those found in Gill’s Grotto.

Hippo Havenn A river landscape comes alive as students explore the

habitat and adaptations of the Nile hippo.

n Discover how the hippo and other species are built to survive the rugged African savanna.

n Come face-to-face with Genny and button, the stars of Hippo Haven.

Dinosaurs of the Deepn explore the age of reptiles over 65 million years ago

on land and in the sea.

n observe moon jellies, chambered nautilus, Japanese spider crabs and a giant Pacific octopus.

n experience the size and power of liopluerodon, one of the most notorious sea monsters of all time.

Shark Realm / Shark Tunneln See the largest collection of sharks on the east Coast.

n learn about and see the jaws of Megalodon, the largest shark that ever lived.

n Discover amazing facts about modern sharks.

n Students will be immersed in our suspended 40-foot Shark Tunnel, highlighting the beauty and strength of these majestic predators.

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Touch-a-Sharkn Introduce students to the wonderful world of sharks in this

hands-on interactive exhibit.

n Meet several small shark species including bamboo sharks and the Mexican horn shark.

Stingray Beach Clubn Get up close and personal with four amazing species

of stingrays.

n Younger students will enjoy comparing the feel, size, shape and color of these graceful animals.

n older students can explore locomotion, behavior, anatomy and what they can do to protect these animals.

n Daily feeding show times are listed in your Adventure Guide & Map.

Penguin Islandn Meet the endangered African black-footed penguin, an

aquatic bird that lives in a temperate climate.

n Challenge your students to dismiss preconceived notions about this flightless bird, including learning that they prefer a habitat of warm beaches in lieu of the Antarctic coast.

n be sure to check to out the underwater viewing window where students can catch a glimpse of how quickly penguins go from waddling on land to gliding through the clear blue water.

Rotundan Have you booked a classroom lesson for your group?

Meet a Center for Aquatic Sciences educator here! Please arrive at least five minutes prior to your scheduled program.

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The Center for aquatic Sciences at adventure aquarium has created supplemental educational materials that will actively engage your students, while fostering curiosity and promoting the understanding, appreciation and protection of aquatic life and habitats.

our free STeM-based educational resources include:

n Student Scavenger Hunts

n Teacher exhibit Companions

n Chaperone Guides

n exhibit Resources for new and limited-time exhibits

n Animal fact Sheets

The Center for aquatic Sciences also offers professional development to help educators engage students in active life, earth and physical sciences as well as other STeM investigations.

www.aquaticsciences.org

Educator Resources

to make your trip reservation process quick and easy, we ask that you prepare the following information:

n Arrival date and time: first and second choice

n Attendance number for students and adults

n Package selection: 1, 2, 3 or 4 and program selection

n Grade level

n lunch arrangements (i.e. bagged lunch, meal vouchers)

n Head chaperone’s name, phone and email

Battleship New Jersey

enhance your Waterfront experience at the battleship New Jersey, with the FiSh & Ship package. Students can experience life aboard a “floating city” on the nation’s largest and most decorated battleship.

prices starting at $19.50

Camden Children’s garden

Come outside to play and learn at the Camden Children’s Garden! Classes can enjoy themed gardens, interact with butterflies at the Philadelphia eagles four Seasons butterfly House and ride one of three amusements.

prices starting at $3.00

Available: April-December on Wednesdays, Thursdays

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On The Go planning Guide

Email us at [email protected] with your contact information and the best time to reach you.

Call us at 800.616.JAWS (5297) to make a group reservation over the phone.

Visit us at adventureaquarium.com to complete a request online. we will follow up with you to confirm your date and details.

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Connect students with science and enhance your field trip with an interactive classroom program. the Center for aquatic Sciences at adventure aquarium offers classroom lessons that engage students while supporting curriculum. our programs align with Next Generation Science Standards and PA & NJ Science Academic Standards.

Visit www.aquaticsciences.org for program details and specific standards. If you have any questions about the curriculum, ask us at [email protected] or please call 856.365.1023.

Curriculum ConnectionsK-12 educators: use our NGSS aquatic icons to choose a program that best meets your educational goals.

grades 3rd – 4th

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food chains are so last year! Students will develop an ocean food web, and make scientific guesses about the relationships between predators and prey.

endangered at adventure

Adventure Aquarium is home to many important endangered species. Students will explore what it means to be an endangered species, and learn about the threats facing our animal ambassadors.

SharkS!

Sharks are a unique group of animals with a complicated history and a mysterious present. Demystify shark teeth, shark species and shark relatives in our Sharks! lesson.

grades 5th – 8th

InveStIgatIng InverteBrateS

Students will engage with live animals as well as animal artifacts to examine how creatures without bones survive in the seas.

BuIlt fOr Change

Compare and contrast animal adaptations and how they allow animals to survive our changing environment.

Shark attaCk

Students will examine the forensics of shark attacks in order to separate fact from fiction in this data-driven lesson.

grades 9th – 12th

aquarIum CareerS

from marine biologists and veterinarians, it takes a lot of people to keep an aquarium running smoothly. This lesson is great for students considering STeM careers, or those wanting a peek into the daily life of our animals and staff.

SOS: Save Our SharkS

Shark populations are declining faster than they can rebound. Students will learn about different threats to sharks and why it is important to protect this ancient predator.

Special Needs

Classes move at a pace appropriate to students’ curiosity, and attempt to accommodate multiple learning styles.

I am a SeaStar

This class uses imitation to encourage movement, vocalization and creative thought. Students will be introduced to various marine animals and invited to engage their imaginations by imitating their movements and sounds. This class involves many real animal artifacts and a live animal, which students will have the option to touch.

terrIfIC turtleS

This lesson is for students fascinated by sea turtles and tortoises alike! Students will meet a few of our live turtles in residence, and have the opportunity to touch some turtle–related artifacts. This class uses live animals without direct animal contact.

auditorium Programs

Theater-style setting, ideal for large groups, half-hour session.

haBItat Sweet haBItat Grades 1st — 4th

Meet some of our educational animals, learn about their unique habitats and the adaptations they have to help them survive! Students are also welcome to touch some of our animal ambassadors during the program.

SharkS: truth Or fICtIOn

Grades 5th — 8th

Do movies tell the truth about sharks and shark attacks? find out in this interactive program about shark species, shark behavior and the relationship between sharks and humans.

TOurSTour programs are not wheelchair accessible and require participants to climb 2 flights of stairs unaided.

OCean realm tOur - Sea turtle edItIOn

Grades 3rd & Up

New and improved 30 minute tour allows groups to see a unique, behind-the-scenes view of our massive ocean Realm exhibit, focusing on our favorite reptiles. learn about sea turtle biology, get a bird’s eye view of Adventure Aquarium’s resident sea turtles and hear about efforts to conserve these endangered giants.

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Sea StOry

Students will enjoy hearing an original story about a little boy’s trip to the beach and the animals he meets there. Students will use all their senses and meet a real, live animal from the book that they will have the opportunity to touch.

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Sea SenSeS

Not everything smells the same! Students can explore their five senses, and learn how they are similar to and different from those of five ocean animals.

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What makes a fish a fish? Students will play “fish detective” to determine if popular sea creatures are fish or another type of ocean animal. This lesson includes a live animal which students will have the opportunity to touch.

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Discover the diversity of feathers, fur and scales throughout the animal kingdom. This lesson uses many real artifacts that students can touch.

grades 1st – 2nd

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Why don’t penguins fly? How do penguins raise their chicks? Why do penguins wear tuxedos? find out all you need to know about these fascinating birds! Please note: Live penguins are not included in the class.

what’S yOur haBItat?

Home sweet home is very different if you are an octopus or a hippopotamus. This lesson investigates the variety of habitats from around the world using live classroom animals.

lIfe On the reef

Coral reefs are the most colorful and diverse ecosystems in the ocean. explore the biology of corals and discover many incredible reef animals

that call a coral reef home.

Structures and Processes

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Limit 20 participants per 60-minute tour.Please note: Tour programs are not wheelchair accessible and require participants to be able to climb two flights of stairs unaided.

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Grades 5th — 8th

See how an aquarium really works! This hour-long tour includes access to areas where food is prepared, water quality analysis is performed and engineering spaces featuring filtration systems. This tour is great for students interested in science careers including biologists, chemists, vet techs and engineers.

Learning Labs

45-minute activity based lab lessons

anImal traInIng and BehavIOr

Grades 3rd — 4th

examine the science behind animal training in this hands-on laboratory program. Students will learn the basics of behavior observation, positive reinforcement training and animal enrichment, then put their skills to use creating a behavior log like the one biologists use to care for animals at the Aquarium.

aquarIum water qualIty analySIS

Grades 5th — 8th

using teamwork and problem solving skills, students will use water testing equipment to identify various properties of water, and match them up with the parameters necessary for some of our popular animals.

SquId dISSeCtIOn

Grades 9th — 12th

This laboratory program explores the fascinating biology of squids, octopuses and cuttlefish. The dissection portion of this lab can be done as a hands-on activity or a demonstration. Students will create an anatomical diagram of a common squid.

hIgh SChOOl ShadOw prOgram

Grades 9th — 12th

Does your school require students to shadow a professional in their field? This program gives a student in grades 9-12 an opportunity to meet up with Aquarium staff and get a behind–the–scenes look at a day in the life of a marine biologist. Interested students should inquire at [email protected].

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Many school groups visit Adventure Aquarium in April and May, and as a result, space is usually limited. book your field trip between September and february and enjoy:

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n less crowded exhibits for better viewing

n fewer distractions

n More opportunities to interact with our knowledgeable staff

Save tIme when yOu arrIveHere are a few time saving tips to help you get through the check-in process easier and faster:

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Pay 3 weeks in advance and receive your wristbands before your trip.

10 minutesHave students put their wristbands on before you arrive.

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One mOnth BefOre yOur vISItCall the Group Sales office at 800.616.JAWS (5297) to confirm attendance before paying your final balance. Submit and pay for café vouchers for your trip. If you would like your wristbands in advance of your arrival, contact the Group Sales office and pay in full no later than 3 weeks before your visit.

after yOur vISItDownload post-visit materials and classroom activities at www.aquaticsciences.org/education/teacherresources.html to extend the learning experience long after your visit.

These programs are not included in package pricing. Please contact the Group Sales Office at 800.616.JAWS (5297) for pricing and availability.

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