Exploring the Science of our Oceans & Earth Fall 2013 Spring 2014

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1 School Programs Exploring the Science of our Oceans & Earth Birch Aquarium at Scripps aligns its programs with California State and National Science Standards Fall 2013 Spring 2014

2 Sponsors Charles and Ruth Billingsley Foundation at Wells Fargo Bank Karen and Wolf Berger Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation Community Service Association San Diego Unified School District Samuel H. and Katherine Weaver French Fund, at Wells Fargo Bank Dr. and Mrs. Paul J Friedman Arthur L. and Joanne A. Funk Charitable Foundation Audrey Geisel Dr. Seuss Fund at The San Diego Foundation Walt and Karlene Gutjahr Ellen Lehman and Charlie Kennel Maurice J. Masserini Charitable Trust at Wells Fargo Bank McCarthy Family Foundation In memory of Jeannette Weatherly Merrill and Hope Mitchem Theresa and Timothy O Rourke Barbara and Paul Peterson Pratt Foundation at Union Bank of California Price Family Charitable Fund Veerabhadran Ramanathan Rancho Santa Fe Education Foundation Charlie Robins Robert P. Scripps Ellen Warner Scott Scripps Oceanographic Society Members San Diego Gas & Electric Sempra Energy Foundation Jeanne Bear Sleeper Takahashi Family Fund at The San Diego Foundation Union Bank Foundation John Vondracek Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation York Family Merlin Foundation Jui-Yuan Chang Coastal Community Foundation Daphne Seybolt Culpepper Memorial Foundation Linda and Garrick Huey Jeanne and Victor Orphan San Diego Foundation Cindy and Kevin Stephens For a full list, visit aquarium.ucsd.edu Dear Educators: Welcome to the school year and to programming offered by the Education Department at Birch Aquarium at Scripps. We are excited to offer you a wide range of programs that explore the ocean, Earth and atmospheric discoveries and science research of Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Program such as Sharks in the Spotlight, Energy Challenge, Earth Rocks!, and Science of the Sea focus on areas of active research, while others Tide-pool Treasures, Beach Investigation and Creatures of the Kelp highlight local marine inhabitants and environments. Not sure how Birch Aquarium s programs can fit into your classroom s curriculum? Attend our annual Teacher Appreciation Night on Tuesday, October 8, from 5-7 p.m. All aquarium exhibits will be open and staff will share how to make the most of your visit and/or program. We strive to make your educational experience as enjoyable as possible. Please let us know if you have any questions. Contact us at birchaquariumprograms@ucsd.edu or call Kristin Evans Director of Education

3 Registration How To Register Online: Visit aquarium.ucsd.edu. Click the Education tab and choose School Programs. By phone: , 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily Registration for Fall Spring 2014 School Programs opens September 3, Reservations are required two weeks in advance and are on a f irst-come, f irst-served basis. We recommend that you register as soon as possible to ensure a visit on the date of your choice. Fees, Dates & Times Please see program descriptions and details beginning on page 3. Discovery Labs In-classroom presentation with an instructor, weekdays. Aquarium admission included in program fee. October 1, 2013 to June 6, 2014 Start times: 9:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and 1 p.m. October February March June Grade Pre-K $7.50 per student $9.00 per student Grades K 12 $8.25 per student $10.00 per student Fall is a great time to visit fewer crowds, great weather, and lower program fees! Program fees change March 1, 2014, to reflect peak-season rates. Self-guided Visits Explore Birch Aquarium at your own pace without structured programming. Daily, year-round, during aquarium hours. Registration required. September February March August Grades Pre-K 12 $7.00 per student $8.00 per student Playgroups $10.50 per adult/child $10.50 per adult/child (parent/toddler pair) Beach Teaches Two-hour presentations with three instructors on the beach at the Matlahuayl State Marine Reserve (La Jolla Shores). Select dates only, program subject to tides and weather. Call or go online to see available dates. October June Grades 1 12 $11.25 per student Same day aquarium admission add-on is $6.00 per student. Chaperone Rates Within ratios are free. Extra chaperones are at the group rate of $14 each. Please see chaperone ratios starting on page 3. Outreaches Our classroom-based, one-hour Discovery Lab comes to your school, weekdays, year-round, between the hours of 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. September February March August Grades Pre-K 12 $ per program $ per program More than one program on the same day at the same school September February March August Grades Pre-K 12 $ per program $ per program Registration 1

4 Registration (continued) Payment Birch Aquarium accepts cash, check, credit card, or purchase order. Payment must be received at least two weeks prior to your scheduled visit. Please make your check or P.O. payable to UC Regents. When making a payment, please indicate the confirmation number for your program on all correspondence. Call with payment questions. Financial Aid Financial aid for both on-site and outreach programs is available to help defray program fees for schools with demonstrated need. Title I schools will be given priority. You must apply for financial aid prior to making a reservation. To apply, visit Once approved for financial aid, you will receive a confirmation by with instructions for how to book your program. Call with financial aid questions. Program Confirmation Following your registration, you will receive a confirmation packet with your itinerary, invoice, eticket, and pre-visit information. If you do not receive your confirmation either by or postal mail within one week of your registration date, call To change or cancel a scheduled program, birchaquariumprograms@ucsd. edu or visit Submit your request at least two weeks prior to your scheduled visit. If you do not receive a phone call or confirming your cancellation within one week of submitting your request, please call to ensure that we have received it. To receive a full refund, your cancellation form must be received two weeks prior to your scheduled visit. An 80% refund is given if your cancellation is received fewer than two weeks prior to your scheduled visit. If you do not show up for your program and we do not have your cancellation form, NO refund will be given and you are responsible for full payment. Birch Aquarium at Scripps reserves the right to cancel or adjust your program if your school is more than 30 minutes late. You will be responsible for full payment. All prices, policies, and program schedules are subject to change. If your program is cancelled, we will work with you to reschedule it to the next available date and time. 2 I Register online: aquarium.ucsd.edu

5 On-site Programs Discovery Labs Aquarium classroom presentations Admission included in program fee Discovery Labs with an * are appropriate for homeschool or multi-aged (6-14 years old) groups GRADE PRE-K - Required chaperone ratio: one chaperone per two students (1:2) - 10 students minimum/20 students maximum - Two 30-minute lessons Meet & Greet the Sea Learn how different sea creatures move and survive in the tide pools through puppet demonstrations, lively role-play, and live animal interactions. Fees: October February: $7.50 per student March June: $9.00 per student GRADES K 2 - Required chaperone ratio: one chaperone per five students (1:5) - 20 students minimum/25 students maximum - 50-minute lesson Fees: Grades K 12 October February: $8.25 per student March June: $10.00 per student Sea Stories A children s story about hermit crabs comes alive with puppets and interactive play. After listening and role-playing, students meet live hermit crabs and other shelled marine life. On-site Programs Colossal Kelp Dive into the wonderful world of kelp as students learn about the kelp bed habitat and meet the amazing creatures that call this underwater forest home. Live animal interaction included. Fascinating Fish What makes a fish a fish? Through dress-up and exploration of a real Pacific mackerel, students will investigate the unique characteristics of fishes. Tide-pool Treasures Students will explore the world of tide pools and learn how these creatures find food, protect themselves, and move about in their ever-changing tide-pool habitat. Live animal interaction included. Sandy Shores (Grade 2 only) Students will examine sand samples from all over the world, observe animals that live in sandy habitats, and investigate how these animals find food and shelter in a constantly moving environment. Live animal interaction included. Register online: aquarium.ucsd.edu 3

6 On-site Programs Discovery Labs Discovery Labs with an * are appropriate for homeschool or multi-aged (6-14 years old) groups GRADES Required chaperone ratio: one chaperone per five students (1:5) - 20 students minimum/40 students maximum - 60-minute lesson Fish Diversity* Forked tails, rounded tails, pointed tails, and more! Through hands-on investigations, students will learn about the diversity of fish teeth, fins, and coloration, and how different adaptations help them survive in the sea. Creatures of the Kelp* Discover the largest and fastest growing algae in the sea-giant kelp-as well as its importance to marine organisms and humans. Students will explore animal adaptations, follow the links in a food web, and investigate the different kinds of algae found in the foods we eat. Can You Dig It? Students become marine paleontologists as they test the properties of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks, compare fossil samples to present-day marine animals, and uncover the excitement involved in finding their own fossil to take home. Shark Survivor* How do sharks survive challenges of nature and those presented by humans? Students will explore shark adaptations for swimming, sensing prey, and escaping predators, and will touch a live shark to explore possible answers to these questions. Inside Fish (Grades 4-5) Discover fish inside and out! Students will explore the important role dissection plays in scientific investigation. Through external examination and internal dissection of Pacific mackerel, students will determine how fish have adapted to their marine environment. GRADES Required chaperone ratio: one chaperone per five students (1:5) - 20 students minimum/40 students maximum - 60-minute lesson Earth Rocks! And it rolls! Through a combination of hands-on activities and cutting-edge technology, students will explore the nature of earthquakes, how scientists pinpoint an earthquake s epicenter, and how engineers design earthquake-proof structures. Fish Exploration Explore what it takes to be a fish from the inside out. Through external and internal dissections, students will discover how a Pacific mackerel swims, eats, and protects itself in the vast open ocean. Squid Exploration Investigate the wild world of cephalopods, those head-foot animals in the phylum Mollusca. Students will dissect a common market squid exploring both external and internal anatomy while learning about squid adaptations and relationships to other cephalopods. Hanging by a Thread Observe the rich diversity of animals that make their home in the mussel clumps of the rocky shore. By dissecting a mussel clump, students will learn about the major invertebrate phyla in the ocean, how these animals are classified based on their unique characteristics, and how they depend on one another for survival. Inside Molluscs (Grades 4-5) Through scientific observations and squid dissection, students discover the special characteristics of the phylum Mollusca, as well as the adaptations that squid use to eat, move, and protect themselves from predators. 4 I Register online: aquarium.ucsd.edu

7 On-site Programs Discovery Labs GRADES 6 8 (continued) Sharks in the Spotlight Discover local sharks of Southern California. Replicate shark research conducted by scientists at Scripps Institution of Oceanography to discover why leopard sharks aggregate seasonally in La Jolla. Students will be able to examine shark biofacts and touch a live shark. Energy Challenge Explore our newest exhibit, Boundless Energy, as you try interactive stations showing ways of generating electricity from the sun, wind, and ocean. Learn how we can power our lives in a healthy and sustainable way. GRADES Required chaperone ratio: one chaperone per five students (1:5) - 20 students minimum/40 students maximum - 60-minute lesson Fish Dissection From the outside in, students will examine how fish are adapted to their marine environments. Dissection of a Pacific mackerel will provide in-depth investigation into the unique anatomy of fish. Squid Dissection Squids are not the only cephalopods lurking in the sea. Through scientific classification, students will become introduced to the relatives of squid. They will then perform an external and internal dissection of a market squid to learn the similarities and differences among the classes of cephalopods. Science of the Sea Take a virtual trip with the crew of the SEAPLEX research cruise as you learn about the physics of the sea, sampling techniques, and data generated from this exploration of the Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch. Along the way learn about possible careers in this exciting field. Energy Challenge Explore our newest exhibit, Boundless Energy, as you try interactive stations showing ways of generating electricity from the sun, wind, and ocean. Learn how we can power our lives in a healthy and sustainable way. On-site Programs Mussel Clump Dissection Discover the rich diversity of animals that make their home in the mussel clumps of the rocky shore. By dissecting a mussel clump, students will learn about the major invertebrate phyla in the ocean, how these animals are classified based on their unique characteristics, and how they depend on one another for survival. Register online: aquarium.ucsd.edu 5

8 On-site Programs Self-guided Visits Grades Pre-K 12 Explore Birch Aquarium at Scripps at your own pace without structured programming. Groups will be assigned the first available admission time. Sixty students are allowed entrance at one time. If your group is larger than 60, we will ask that you separate your entrance time by 15 minutes. Self-guided tours are by reservation only. Book early to reserve the day and time that you need. - Required chaperone ratio for Pre-K: one chaperone per two students (1:2) - Required chaperone ratio for K-12: one chaperone per five students (1:5) Fees: September February: $7.00 per student March August: $8.00 per student College Students Need to visit the aquarium for a course assignment? College students can enter the aquarium at a discounted rate by purchasing etickets in advance. Go to aquarium.ucsd.edu, click the Education tab and choose College Students & Professors to purchase. Professors coordinating course assignments are admitted free. Playgroups Parent-toddler groups pay a combined fee of $10.50 per adult/child pair. Children 2 years old and younger are admitted free. 6 I Register online: aquarium.ucsd.edu

9 Outreach Programs Aquarium Express Our classroom Discovery Lab comes to your school for one-hour programs with one instructor. Maximum class size is 40 students (20 for Pre-K). Fees: Grades Pre-K 12 September February: $ per presentation March August: $ per presentation Multi-program discount: Schedule more than one program at the same location on the same day and receive $10.00 off each program. Please select from the following Discovery Labs. Full program descriptions start on page 3. GRADE PRE-K (TWO 30-minute lessons given during a one-hour presentation) Meet & Greet the Sea Sea Stories GRADES K 2 (50-minute lesson) Colossal Kelp Fascinating Fish Tide-pool Treasures Sandy Shores (grade 2) GRADES 3 5 (60-minute lesson) Fish Diversity Creatures of the Kelp Inside Fish (grade 4-5) Inside Molluscs (grade 4-5) Beach Teach Grades students minimum/40 students maximum Required chaperone ratio for 1-12: one chaperone per five students (1:5) Fees: Grades 1-12 October June: $11.25 per student Same day aquarium admission add-on is $6 per student Explore the Matlahuayl State Marine Reserve (La Jolla Shores) in this fun, hands-on field science program. Each program is customized based on tide and weather conditions and student grade level. Call or visit birchaquariumprograms.com to check for available dates. Choose from: Beach Investigation (subject to tides and weather) Using clues found right under their toes, students will learn about life surrounding the sandy beach. Participants will explore below the sand s surface to understand how animals use their adaptations to survive in this changing environment. They also will learn about the local kelp forest and its residents and explore how sand is made, what it is made of, and how it gets to our beaches. Tidepooling (subject to tides and weather) Life in the tide pools is no day at the beach. Students will learn about life on the rocky shore and the special adaptations needed to survive in this harsh environment. They ll also take a sneak peek at how animals move, camouflage, find food, and hold on in the tide pools. Outreach Programs GRADES 6 8 (60-minute lesson) Earth Rocks! Fish Exploration Squid Exploration GRADES 9 12 (60-minute lesson) Fish Dissection Squid Dissection Register online: aquarium.ucsd.edu 7

10 Just for Teachers Teacher Pre-Visit, FREE Visit! Visit the aquarium before planning your class trip, free of charge!* Tour exhibits, displays, and tide pools, meet staff, and explore classrooms. All school programs are aligned with California State and National Science Standards. *Accompanying family members/guests must pay the regular admission fee. Teacher must show I.D. Teacher Appreciation and Open House Event Tuesday, October 8 Teachers, be our guest as you are introduced to the world beneath the sea and the resources available to you through Birch Aquarium at Scripps. Learn about our programs and how to maximize your visit. We have planned a VIP night for you. Please check the website for up to date details. Your night will include: Teacher Professional Development NOAA Explore: Okeanos Explorer Education Materials Collection The Aquarium is proud to promote NOAA s Okeanos Explorer Education Materials Collection, which encourages educators and students to become personally involved in its voyages and discoveries. These workshops focus on the first volume of the Education Materials Collection Why Do We Explore? (reasons for ocean exploration) and How Do We Explore? (methods and associated technologies). To learn more about the NOAA workshops and resources, visit our website at edu/education/learning_resources/professional_development/ Discover Mare: Marine Activities, Resources, and Education Birch Aquarium at Scripps is the premier Southern California MARE center, providing teachers and schools with science education programs, professional development opportunities, and whole-school Ocean Immersion planning. If you would like to learn more about the MARE program, visit our website at Free Admission and access to the Aquarium s exhibits and classrooms, including the new Elasmo Beach exhibit Overview of our ongoing and new programs and education resources Tips and tricks for making the most of your program or visit, including easy registration Raffle for a free classroom program and 20% off in bookstore Light refreshments RSVP: Online at Learning_Resources/Teacher_Appreciation/, at birchaquariumprograms@ucsd.edu or call TIME: 5-7 p.m. FEE: Free to Pre-K to Grade 12 educators 8 I Register online: aquarium.ucsd.edu

11 Just for Teachers E-Resources Birch Aquarium at Scripps aquarium.ucsd.edu Scripps Institution of Oceanography scripps.ucsd.edu Scripps explorations now e-magazine explorations.ucsd.edu Earthguide earthguide.ucsd.edu Coastal Data Information Program cdip.ucsd.edu Marine Careers marinecareers.net MARE lawrencehallofscience.org/mare Voyager for Kids explorations.ucsd.edu/voyager Please refer to Birch Aquarium s website for additional resources and links. Just for Teachers E-Newsletter Receive up-to-date information about educational programs at Birch Aquarium at Scripps! Join our Educators e-newsletter and receive monthly updates on events and activities for you and your students. Visit aquarium.ucsd.edu and click on Sign Up for E-news! Aquarium Blog Stay connected with aquarium happenings and news from Scripps Institution of Oceanography on our blog, Onboard. The blog features stories, videos, and pictures about our programs, our staff and volunteers, and the amazing animals that call Birch Aquarium home. aquarium.ucsd.edu/blog Gift Shop Dive into an ocean of knowledge! A wide selection of marine science books and educational tools are available for purchase at Birch Aquarium s Gift Shop. Remember, teachers always enjoy a 10% discount. Tell the cashier when you make your purchase. I.D. may be required. Register online: aquarium.ucsd.edu 9

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