School Groups

Are You Smarter than Sharkee?
Similar to the popular game show, students will choose different marine science categories and see if they can stump Ripley’s Aquarium’s mascot Sharkee.

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.

Habitat Sweet Habitat
Students discover the characteristics of a habitat while exploring the sights and inhabitants of the coral reef, tropical rainforest, Antarctic and Appalachian forest.

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.

Feathered and Flightless
Penguins may be birds but they are different than the ones we see flying in the sky. Students will learn about the adaptations that enable penguins to survive in the ocean habitat.

CLASSES FOR 3rd-5th GRADES

Mr. Potato Fish
Students learn why fish are shaped the way they are when we talk about the coloration, mouth, tail, and body shapes of different fish. Students will have the opportunity to build their own fish using a potato and explain its habitat and adaptations.

Pollution Solution
Will pollution here in Tennessee ever reach the Gulf of Mexico? Find out as students tackle the problem of pollution and explore its effect on our local environment and beyond.

What’s In A Name
Little blue, rockhopper and chinstrap are just a few of the unique names penguins have. After learning about penguin adaptations and habitats, students will be given a penguin and will determine its name through a series of questions.

Ripley’s Ocean Challenge
Students team up during this ‘Jeopardy’ style trivia game to test their knowledge of various science topics. The thrill of competition makes learning fun and exciting!

CLASSES FOR 6th-8th GRADES

Fossil Find
Do you have what it takes to be an archaeologist? Can you look through soil, put your findings under a microscope and determine what animal the fossil belongs to? Students will have the opportunity to see rare fossils and learn about their origin.

Macro Vs. Micro
Plankton are plants and animals that cannot swim against a current, they go wherever the water takes them. During this activity, students will learn how to use two types of microscopes while exploring the diverse world of plankton.

Match Maker
The relationships between organisms are an important part of survival. Students will learn which relationships are beneficial and which are harmful when they match up the organisms during this activity.

Ripley’s Ocean Challenge
Students team up during this ‘Jeopardy’ style trivia game to test their knowledge of various science topics. The thrill of competition makes learning fun and exciting!

CLASSES FOR HIGH SCHOOL (9th-12th)

Squid Dissection There are more than 300 different types of squid that have been identified around the world. However, it is believed that many more exist. This program will teach students about squid and how they function.

What’s In Our Water?
The chemistry of water is vital to the health of our fish. Discover the steps we take every day to provide our animals with a clean and healthy environment.

Ripley’s Ocean Challenge
Students team up during this ‘Jeopardy’ style trivia game to test their knowledge of various science topics. The thrill of competition makes learning fun and exciting!sing, dolphins click and fish grunt. Students explore the sounds of the ocean during this program on the science of sound.