Discovery Labs
NOTE: Meet and Greet the Sea is 30-minutes and booked as double programs within an hour's schedule.
Meet and Greet the Sea
The wonders of the sea will splash into the classroom as
students learn how different sea creatures move and survive
in the ocean. Preschoolers will meet live animals and use
puppets to explore body movements. » Register Online
Sea Stories
A children's story about hermit crabs comes alive with puppets and interactive play. After listening and role-playing, preschoolers meet live hermit crabs and other shelled marine life. » Register Online
Discovery Labs
Colossal Kelp
Dive into the wonderful world of kelp and meet the
amazing creatures that call this underwater forest home. Students
learn about the basic structure of giant kelp and discover how
animals are adapted to survive in this habitat through hands-on
interaction with live animals and kelp. » Register Online
Fascinating Fish
Starfish? Jellyfish? Catfish? Rockfish? What makes a fish a
fish? Through dress-up and hands-on exploration of the
Pacific mackerel, students will investigate the unique
characteristics of fish and learn how shape, size, and
movement help them survive in their ocean habitat. » Register Online
Tide-pool Treasures
Sea urchins, hermit crabs, snails, and sea stars are just a few of the
creatures that call the tide pool home. Through the use of puppets and
live animals, 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. » Register Online
Sandy Shores Grade 2 only
What's going on at the beach? Students will examine sand samples from all over the world, observe live animals that call the beach home, and investigate how these animals find food and shelter in a constantly moving environment. » Register Online
Discovery Labs
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. » Register Online
Creatures of the Kelp
Discover the largest and fastest growing algae in the sea—giant kelp—and learn about its importance to marine organisms and humans. Students will explore a variety of animal adaptations, follow paths in various food webs, meet live animals, and investigate different types of algae found in foods we eat. » Register Online
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. » Register Online
Shark Survivor
How do sharks survive challenges of nature and those presented
by humans? Students explore shark adaptations for swimming, sensing prey, and escaping predators while observing and touching a live shark to explore possible answers to these questions. » Register Online
Inside Fish
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 which adaptations
allow fish to survive in their marine environments. » Register Online
Inside Molluscs
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. » Register Online
Discovery Labs
Fish Exploration
Explore what it takes to be a fish from the inside out. Through external and internal dissections, students discover how a Pacific mackerel swims, eats, and protects itself in the vast open ocean. » Register Online
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. » Register Online
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. » Register Online
Hanging by a Thread
Is it true what they say about safety in numbers? 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
Life without Light
Embark on a deep-sea exploration along newly discovered hydrothermal vents and cold seeps. Highlighting recent Scripps Oceanography research, students learn about how special adaptations allow animals to survive and thrive at great depths. » Register Online
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. » Register Online
Sharks in the Spotlight
Learn about elasmobranches—sharks, skates, and rays—and their unique adaptations for survival. Students examine shark and ray jaws, shark skin and egg cases, and touch a live shark as they gain an understanding about the challenges these animals encounter, both in the wild and at the hands of humans. » Register Online
Discovery Labs
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. » Register Online
Squid Dissection
Investigate the wild world of cephalopods by performing a
squid dissection. Students will explore how squid move, eat,
and protect themselves as well as practice important
dissection skills. » Register Online
Mussel Clump Dissection
Is it true what they say about safety in numbers? 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
Life without Light
What lives at the bottom of the sea? In "Life Without Light"
students will embark on a deep-sea exploration along
recently discovered hydrothermal vents and cold seeps.
Highlighting Scripps Oceanography research at these
little-known habitats, this class reveals newfound data
about how animals survive at these great depths. » Register Online
Science of the Sea
So you want to be an oceanographer? Find out if you're made
of the right stuff by performing experiments similar to
those that oceanographers conduct every day. Students will
explore sampling and exploration techniques, learn about
current Scripps Oceanography research, and discover possible
careers in this exciting field. » Register Online
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. » Register Online
