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Instructor-Led Program
$12 per student
Georgia Aquarium's one-hour instructor-led programs allow for focused learning opportunities where students can expand their understanding of aquatic ecosystems. All programs are aligned to Georgia Performance Standards and include a downloadable Teacher Guide, which includes a lesson overview and activities. Just download it below, and you are on your way to making the Aquarium an extension of your classroom.
Programs take place Monday-Friday and are scheduled at:
9:45 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 12:45 p.m., 1:45 p.m. and 2:45 p.m.
Instructor-led programs include admission to Deepo's Undersea 3D Wondershow.
Program Options
Aquarium 101
Through an exploration of the Aquarium’s exhibits and behind-the-scenes areas, students will be exposed to aquarium-related careers, research efforts, conservation programs and how the Aquarium meets the diverse needs of our animals. (Teacher Guide)
Georgia Performance Standards addressed: SCSh1, SCSh6, SB4, SZ5, SEV3, SEV5
Animal Behavior
Before animals can live in an aquarium, biologists must understand what they need and how they behave. Students will discover how the Aquarium staff maintains the health of the animals and the training and enrichment techniques used in this process. (Teacher Guide)
Georgia Performance Standards addressed: SCSh1, SCSh8, SZ4, SZ5
Planet Shark: Predator or Prey - Add-On $3 Per Student
Planet Shark: Predator or Prey will be available through February 2011 as an add-on to education programs. The exhibit explores the relationships between people and sharks, dispelling myths and providing a better understanding of one of the most misunderstood animals on earth.
The exhibit features real shark fossils, a collection of jaws and teeth, full-size cast models from real specimens and more. The exhibition even features an amazing "frozen in time" display featuring a real, frozen 700-lb Bluefin tuna and its natural predator, a real frozen Mako shark.
Sponsored Education Admissions
Georgia Aquarium developed the Sponsored Education Admissions (SEA) Program in an effort to ensure that diverse audiences, regardless of economic status, have an opportunity to participate in these unique educational experiences at a reduced rate, or in some cases, free of charge. Application deadline for submitting 2010-2011 SEA applications is Friday, February 18, 2011 for schools. Learn more about how to apply for SEA.
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