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Duration: 75 minutes
Earth is 71% water, yet only a small fraction of its oceans have been explored. Using advanced technology, scientists and explorers are uncovering new discoveries every day in the ocean’s deepest regions. In this program, students will journey through the layers of the ocean, learn how humans explore the deep sea, and discover how unique adaptations help animals survive in extreme conditions. They will investigate ocean sound through an interactive listening and identification game, collaborate in marine career roles to complete challenges, and design their own deep-sea submersible. Teachers can then choose to have students explore the Museum with an Extreme Deep–themed scavenger hunt.
Duration: 75 minutes
Earth is 71% water, yet only a small fraction of its oceans have been explored. Using advanced technology, scientists and explorers are uncovering new discoveries every day in the ocean’s deepest regions. In this program, students will journey through the layers of the ocean, learn how humans explore the deep sea, and discover how unique adaptations help animals survive in extreme conditions. They will investigate ocean sound through an interactive listening and identification game, collaborate in marine career roles to complete challenges, and design their own deep-sea submersible.
Duration: 45 minutes
Earth is 71% water, and yet only a relatively small portion of the world’s waters have been explored. Scientists and explorers around the world are discovering more each day, utilizing special technology to reach the deepest depths of the ocean. During the program, students will discover the different layers of the ocean, examine where animals and plants live, and how animals communicate. They will identify how deep ocean animals have survived and thrived in harsh conditions through adaptations. Students will also dive into how humans have explored the ocean and end with a guessing game of marine animal sounds.
Most of our virtual education programs are scheduled through ZOOM Cloud-based video conferencing. ZOOM is free to use and requires minimal equipment. For more information, please visit: https://zoom.us/
Learning Objectives
Students will:
- Name and identify the ocean basins (Arctic, Atlantic, Indian, Pacific, Southern), ocean zones (sunlight, twilight, midnight, abyss, trench), and the deepest part of the ocean (Mariana Trench).
- Engage in career exploration by discussing deep-sea exploration technologies (ROVs, AUVs, HOVs) and the types of careers that utilize these vehicles.
- Describe the extreme conditions of the deep sea and provide an example of an adaptation that allows an organism to survive in that environment.
Science (VDOE 2018):
- Elementary: 4.1, 4.2 (b,c), 4.3, 5.1, 5.3, 5.5, 5.6, 5.8 (a)
- Middle: 6.1, 6.6 (b,e,f), 6.7 (a,b), 6.8, 6.9 (a,c,e), LS.1, LS.4, LS.5, LS.6 (b,c,d), LS.8, LS.9, PS.1, PS.6 (c), PS.8, PS.9 (b,d,e,f)
- High: ES.1 (a,c,d,f), ES.8 (d), ES.10 (a,b,e); ES.11 (d)
History (VDOE 2015):
- WG.1 (a,b,c,e,f), WG.2 (a,c), WG.3, WG.4, WG.5
Next Generation Science Standard:
- Elementary: 4-PS3-2, 4-ESS2-2, 5-ESS2-1, 5-ESS3-1, 3-5-ETS1-1, 3-5-ETS1-2, 3-5-ETS1-3
- Middle: MS-PS2-3, MS-LS2-1, MS-ESS2-4, MS-ESS2-6, MS-ESS3-3
Principles of Ocean Literacy:
- 1) Earth has one big ocean with many features.
- 2) The ocean and life in the ocean shape the features of the Earth.
- 5) The ocean supports a great diversity of life and ecosystems.
- 6) The oceans and humans are inextricably interconnected.
Pricing:
Payment can be made before the program, or we can invoice following your program.
- Programs at the Museum are $4.50 per student.
All adults accompanying a field trip are free. - Programs at your location are $4.50 per student.
- Virtual education programs are $125 per program.
Reservations are required for all programs and are booked on a first-come, first-served basis. Programs fill quickly in the fall and spring, so make your reservations a minimum of two weeks in advance.
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