School Groups

Who Wants to Be a Marine Biologist?
During this multiple choice quiz show students will be challenged to answer a number of different questions about the marine environment. Prizes are awarded and everyone is a winner.

Sharks Tails and Teeth
Students will learn fascinating facts about some of diverse group of sharks that live in the ocean. They will leave with an understanding of the important part that sharks play in our oceans ecosystems and why it is important to protect them.

Save the Wave
The ocean environment is such a valuable resource. Find out how our daily activities affect this fragile ecosystem and what we can do to help protect it for future generations.

CLASSES FOR PRE-K

Wiggles, Jiggles & Giggles Beneath the Sea
Dance like a dolphin and fly like a ray as we explore the wonderful world of sea creatures through movement and music. Students will learn how different underwater creatures make their way through the ocean.

Ocean Art
Art and fun are the basis of this program designed especially for Pre – K students. Using art students will learn where different underwater animals live and why their habitats are so unique.

Ollie Octopus
Octopus are one of the oceans most fascinating creatures. Find out what make octopus and their friends such unique creature during this fun and lovable story.

CLASSES FOR K-2nd GRADE

What Am I
Students are asked, ‘What Am I?’ when they are shown a close up view of some of the animals found in the ocean. After many amusing guesses, the animal’s identity is revealed along with some amazing facts.

Beach Creature Bingo

Using the popular game Bingo, students will learn about the fascinating sea creatures they may encounter while walking along the beach. From sea stars to jellies, you will discover and exciting world of marine life during this game.

Fish Bowl
Students will explore the characteristics of a habitat from the perspective of a goldfish. Are food, water, and shelter the only things a goldfish needs to survive? Find out during this hands-on discovery.

CLASSES FOR 3rd-5th GRADES

Where am I going?

Students will have a clear understanding of the migration route of sea animals.  They will discover the amount of time and length of travel that specific animals make.

Endangered; Going, Going….. 
South Carolina has a vast array of endangered marine species.  Discover sea turtles, shore birds, fish, and invertebrates that are disappearing from our area.  Why are these creatures important and what caused their decline.

Sea Turtles 
Did you know that five of the seven sea turtles found throughout the world can be found right off the South Carolina coast?  Discover the feeding and nesting habits of these beautiful creatures while learning what can be done to help protect and conserve them.

CLASSES FOR 6th-8th GRADES

Sea Sounds 
Humpbacks sing, dolphins click and fish grunt.  Students explore the sounds of the ocean during this program on the science of sounds.

Shore Birds 
Students will learn the migration of various shore birds.  They will understand which birds remain in our area and specific adaptations these birds have to living in their environment.  This includes a hands-on display of various bird sizes and wing spans.

Ocean Food Web 
Through this activity students will explore how organisms in the ocean depend on each other.  Students will use clues to make a food web and discover the interconnectedness of ocean organisms.

CLASSES FOR HIGH SCHOOL (9th-12th)

The Deep Sea 
Students will learn about the secrets that exist in the deep ocean where new species of marine life are being discovered each day.  Students will discover a new world of light that exists in the deep while being introduced to the world of bioluminescence.

Career in Marine Science 
Explore a variety of fascinating careers in Marine Science.  From animal training to water chemistry students can search for their niche in the dynamic field.

LABS

The following programs are lab based.  A personal safety equipment including safety glasses and gloves will be provided.

K-2nd, 3rd-5th

Sea Shells
How and where to Sea Shells come from?  Find out as we identify several of our favorite shells found on the beach.

Invert Investigator
With the use of live animals, students will discover the diversity of animals without a backbone.  Everyone will also be able to create their own invertebrate to take home.

3rd-5th, 6th-8th, High School

Cephalopods
Explore the world of the Phylum Mollusca as we take a look at the unique survival adaptations in a hands-on squid dissection

Fish Anatomy
During this lab we will take an inside look at how different fish are adapted for different habitats

6th-8th, High School

Shark Scene Investigator
What makes a shark a shark?  Investigate several unique features as we take an inside look at a small shark.