Discover sea jellyfish diversity, adaptations, and conservation in this live encounter from the jellyfish exhibits at the Mote Marine Laboratory. The presentation is suitable for students in grades 3-5.

Allow your students to be introduced to the exciting world of problem solving, creative thinking, and mathematical reasoning through the excitement of stories. Steve will enchant the students with his wonderful stories while sneaking in some math activities. He will keep your students engaged and laughing from start to finish.

In this interactive program, students will engage with and learn about important works of art in Mount Vernon’s collection. By analyzing the artwork and their significance, students will gain a deeper understanding of the life and legacy of George Washington and explore stories of struggle and resilience amongst the enslaved community at Mount Vernon. The program, led by art educator, Katie Carstens, will also give students the opportunity to create their own works of art using a specially designed Mount Vernon art toolkit!

A picture is worth a thousand words, but how do artists tell stories without using any words? We’ll take a deep dive into a few favorites from the Gibbes Museum of Art permanent collection to discover how these stories are told.

Travel the cosmos with the Science Museum’s Astronomer and explore the stars, planets and galaxies, and more! View the latest images from the JWST and investigate how this new telescope is changing our view of the universe. We’ll cover recent scientific discoveries, future space missions–manned and unmanned, and more.

When did a kid’s day begin in the late 1800s? Students have the chance to virtually wash clothes, milk a cow, and practice cursive handwriting during their schoolhouse lesson. History San José guides students through a vivid experience so they can make comparisons between the lives of children 100 years ago and their own lives today.

Bring the wonders of space straight to your classroom with Museum of Science space educator and expert, Talia. From gravity-defying missions and orbiting tech to black hole mysteries and star activity, this live, interactive event covers current events from the past few weeks in space will spark curiosity and inspire future innovators.

Discover some weird, wonderful and dangerous animals that live in Australia. We will explore the deserts to the sea, forests to my backyard to find out more about some of Australia’s most dangerous animals.

Have you ever wondered why people have different skin colors? This friendly presentation will reveal the magic of pigmentation through animals of every kind. A lighthearted way to celebrate animals and people of all types.

Join us on this adventure to uncover the hidden lives of mosquitoes. Lesson 2: Mouth, Antennae, and Eyes Dive into the sensory world of mosquitoes by studying their mouthparts, antennae, and eyes. Learn how these adaptations enable mosquitoes to find food, habitat, and avoid predators.

Memorial Day weekend often looks like cookouts and beach trips. But why do we commemorate Memorial Day? Learn more about the significance of this holiday and how to honor those who died fighting for our freedom through making poppies during this program.

Thunderstorms have captivated people for thousands of years, but only recently have scientists begun to understand them. In this program we’ll learn all about the life cycle of a thunderstorm and the kinds of weather they can produce including damaging winds, large hail and even tornadoes. We’ll see what it’s like to be inside of a thunderstorm on Mt. Washington and how to stay safe when one threatens your neighborhood.

Join Sea Turtle, Inc. for an enlightening program focused on the challenges faced by endangered sea turtles, our efforts to protect them and how you can protect them too. Students will: ● Identify Traits of Reptiles ● Understand Sea Turtle Anatomy ● Identify Threats to Sea Turtles: ● Discover Conservation Careers: ● Explore Environmental Impact Solutions:

Join a sea turtle hatchling on its journey from a hatchling to a fully grown adult as we read the book “Turtle, Turtle, Watch Out!” by April Pulley Sayre. Students will learn the many predators of a sea turtle, human impacts, and ways we can all help! The program will end with an up-close look at one of our ambassador turtles.

Take a behind-the-scenes look at the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center. Join us as we explore our facility, learn how we support sea turtle conservation, and discover how and why turtles come into our care. We’ll discuss the threats sea turtles face, how they are treated, and the care they receive during their recovery.

Help us observe World Turtle Day as we shell-ebrate chelonians! We’ll introduce you to some of our shelled residents at the aquarium as we learn about different turtles and the habitats in which they live. The South Carolina Aquarium also rescues sick and injured sea turtles, rehabilitates them, and releases them back to the wild. We’ll explore the aquarium’s conservation work with sea turtles and discuss ways that you can help.

"What would happen if sea turtles disappeared from our oceans? In this thought-provoking program, students will discover the vital role sea turtles play in maintaining ocean health and how their extinction would affect both marine life and human communities. Program Objectives Students will: ● Understand the ecological role of sea turtles ● Investigate the ripple effects of species extinction ● Explore the connection between ocean health and human well-being ● Identify actions individuals can take to help protect sea turtles"

Learn all about the creatures that outnumber people 1.4 billion to one! Discover why bugs are important for life surviving on Earth. Examine a variety of these fascinating animals to see the characteristics that make insects so cool! Students will inspect insects through a microscope, create bug rubbings, look through bug eyes, and create art with stamps.

Forces + flight = fun! Student learning will soar as they experience scientific investigation by designing and testing paper airplanes with members of the Science Museum of Virginia.

Crossing Borders Music celebrates musical stories of resilience in a performance of string quartet music by composers from around the world. This unique 50-minute string quartet program features music by composers from Uganda, Argentina, the Soviet Union, the Chickasaw Nation, Taiwan, and the US. Each piece shares a unique story of resilience, whether in the face of personal loss, political oppression, or other people’s incorrect assumptions!

Three, four, let’s learn some more! Can you count how many ears an animal has? How many zebras live in a herd? Practice your counting skills as we meet different animal ambassadors.

Join us for an exciting language learning experience, where students embark on an immersive virtual adventure through the vibrant city of Dubai! In this captivating session, children will dive into the rich culture of Dubai while building their English or Spanish language skills. Through engaging, interactive games, they’ll explore delicious local foods and learn essential vocabulary related to the city. From counting various dishes like falafel and hummus to discovering fascinating sea creatures in the waters around Dubai, kids will also practice expressing their opinions about the animals they encounter. This fun and educational journey not only enhances children’s language abilities but also fosters curiosity about the incredible sights and sounds of Dubai. Perfect for young explorers eager to connect with the world while learning another language, this session promises a dynamic and unforgettable experience!

T. rex, raptors, and Triceratops! Learn about the dinosaur superstars and their family groups during this live, 45-minute webcast with the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology. Located in the Alberta badlands, we’ll virtually venture into the field to see how fossils are discovered and excavated. We will learn how fossils help us explore our ancient world using specimens from our Collection. The program concludes with a Q&A session with a Museum expert. We sure dig dinos, and hope you do too!

My Journey Beneath the Waves: Diving Sydney’s Rocky Reefs takes you and your students on an exploration of the marine environment. The temperate waters around Sydney are home to a variety of habitats, including kelp beds and sponge gardens. These are wonderful places to dive and discover the diversity of animals that live there.

Being a Dog: A Tail of Mindfulness takes readers into the world of mindfulness that our four-legged friends come to so naturally, with a reminder that the very best things in life are not only shared, but lived, felt, and experienced.

Explore how community science empowers everyone, including kids, to collaborate, observe, and drive positive environmental change. Students observe insects, record their findings, and compare data to practice community science. Learn kid-friendly photography techniques to capture accurate images of insects using tablets or phones. By participating in community science projects, students see how their efforts support environmental conservation, deepen their understanding of pollinators, and help preserve vital ecosystems.

This program will explore the many people who, over centuries, have made Virginia the unique place it is in America and in the world, and the dramatic impact of the immigrant experience throughout Virginia’s history as people arrived from the four corners of the globe.

Why does our planet look the way it does? Discover what our Earth looked like millions of years ago and the forces working constantly to change our planet. They are rarely seen or felt but can sometimes make themselves known in explosive ways! In this program learn all about the tectonic plates built into Earth’s crust and how they cause earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanoes on the surface.

Your classroom heats up as we explore how heat is propagated through a variety of materials—plus how we harness heat for our own use: - Investigate heat conductivity in a variety of materials, including a space shuttle tile! Learn how heat can be created from other energy sources. - Discover how temperature differences can make engines work. Learn how convection drives ocean currents and atmospheric processes. - Look at chemical reactions—some release heat, and others absorb it... and more! - From the Sun to future technologies, this workshop will keep your students warmed up to science!

The Zambezi River is home to a diverse group of animals in Africa. In this program, we will visit the Memphis Zoo’s Zambezi River Hippo Camp and peek behind the scenes with the one and only Zoo Dude. Learn about the river system and understand how animals (like hippos) can thrive in a river habitat!

Spring is approaching, which means it is almost baby season in the animal kingdom. This month we are focusing on animals who lay eggs and how those eggs are vital to their life cycle. We will learn about different types of eggs, where animals lay their eggs, and how the newly hatched animals navigate the new world. We will conclude by bringing it all together, discovering how humans can impact egg development.

Learn about the many different nations of plains Indigenous people who have had a respectful relationship with the bison and the land around them for millennia. Investigate artifacts that Indigenous people have created from the bison, join us in our tipi, examine the beauty of the grasslands, and learn more about all that the bison provides.

In this presentation, we focus on some of the characteristics of the biggest animals we take care of at the North Carolina Zoo, such as rhinos and elephants.

Bring the wonders of space straight to your classroom with Museum of Science space educator and expert, Talia. From gravity-defying missions and orbiting tech to black hole mysteries and star activity, this live, interactive event covers current events from the past few weeks in space will spark curiosity and inspire future innovators.

Immigration has significantly shaped our country, resulting in the culturally diverse landscapes that we see today. Immigrants’ journeys to Canada forever changed their lives as well as the lives of those already living here. During this program, students will reflect on what it means to be “Canadian” and consider the legacy of discriminatory immigration policies.

Marine mammals have many traits similar to humans: they have large brains for their body size, they breathe air, have similar metabolisms, and can become infected by similar diseases. However, one unique difference is that marine mammals are capable of deep diving by tolerating immense pressure. This workshop will focus on marine mammal adaptations to diving in the ocean and how they compare to human diving physiology.

Join musician and teacher Caleb Smith as we celebrate the start of the Summer Season. We will sing songs and discuss our favourite parts of the season together!

Explore the different ways dinosaurs used their bodies to survive in their habitats millions of years ago. Through the inspection of plant and dinosaur fossils, students will discover how dinosaurs found food and interacted with their environment. They’ll even learn how animals on Earth now give us clues about how dinosaurs looked and behaved.

Your naturalist will take you on a virtual tide pool investigation using magnified images and underwater video footage to help you learn more about the unique attributes of the rocky intertidal ecosystem. Students will explore biodiversity, patterns, and zonation, and the special adaptations that help animals and algae thrive in this challenging habitat. This program moves beyond an introduction to engage students in a closer examination of intertidal species and what it takes to survive in a wild and dynamic ecosystem.

Join author Marty Chan as he celebrates the launch of his newest novel, Izzy Wong’s Drama Disaster. He’ll reveal the creative sparks behind his middle-grade mystery/comedy. Then he’ll challenge your detective skills to solve a mini-mystery. Can you solve the mystery before time runs out? In this session, students will see how their lives can serve as launchpads for their stories

How do art and artists give voice to civil rights movements? Looking at art created during the height of 20th-century American civil rights movements and contemporary art influenced by those earlier works, students will consider the artist’s role in raising awareness of pivotal historic events and their continued relevance today.

A hands-on science workshop where students investigate all manner of natural disasters and the science behind them. Your students will learn about earthquakes & volcanoes, tsunamis & firestorms, pandemics, meteorites, and more!

How does the Virginia Zoo feed over 150 different species of animals? During this program, your group will learn about our animals and their dietary needs. Participants will also discover how food plays an important role in how we work with our animals on a daily basis.

Students will explore the planning, engineering, design, and problem-solving that goes into creating new animal habitats within a zoological facility.

What makes your favorite music “special”? Is it the music itself? The memory of when you first heard it? The way it relates to your life? How do our backgrounds affect how we hear music? How can music help us relate to others? In this unique program, we’ll hear “special” music by composers from Colombia, Haiti, Scotland, and the U.S. and learn how it reflects us and helps us understand others.

Dive into learning about life in oceans through hands-on investigations of our preserved marine life collection. Students learn all about the diverse life in the sea, including gastropods, bivalves, echinoderms, sharks, and other ocean dwellers. This class also includes a marine life rubbings activity.

How deep is deep? Well, the deepest place in the ocean we know of is about 11 km (36,200 ft) deep! How do animals survive in the dark and under high pressure? How do they hunt? What do they eat? Explore cool facts about the deep sea and learn about the adaptations of the sea creatures inside with an Ocean Wise Educator. Participants will discuss the importance of ocean exploration and ways for citizens to help uncover the ocean mysteries.

How much of the Jurassic Park and Jurassic World franchise is based in reality, and what is movie magic? Can scientists recreate dinosaurs from ancient amber? Does life really find a way? Learn about the process of paleontology with a real paleontologist and the paleobiology of the world’s most famous dinosaurs through the lens of these popular films.

Australia is home to about 245 species of native Amphibians, all of which are frogs. In urban areas, human development has reduced the natural habitat available to frogs. The Fabulous Frogs workshop provides information and skills to discover what frogs live in your backyard or local area. In this program students will learn about Australian frogs, life cycles and listen to frog calls.

Experience the drama of a thunderstorm and the joy of puddles! Join author Laura Purdie Salas for interactive readings of "Zap! Clap! Boom! The Story of a Thunderstorm and Puddle Song."

The Bear Essentials program will introduce your students to the adaptations (think body parts and behaviors) black bears use to thrive at Sleeping Bear Dunes and inspire them to think like scientists. Rangers will use costumes and other props to keep younger kiddos engaged throughout the program.

Some of the most playful poems are the ones we chant, shout, and sing during playground games like jump rope, hopscotch, and even basketball. Join poet Kenn Nesbitt to explore the rhythm, rhyme, and recreation of classic playground poetry.

Dive into the science of the sea as we explore the physical factors that determine life underwater and along our coastlines. Learn about what drives ocean acidification and its effect on coral. How do heat and salt drive our ocean currents? How does pressure change underwater, and what does this mean for marine life as well as scuba divers? Why do light wavelengths & intensity change as you go deeper, and what does this mean for organisms? How do whales and dolphins use echolocation to locate prey? Which technologies are being used in current ocean research?

Ever wonder why flowers are the colour that they are? How do the insects know when to visit the flowers? Why are Monarch butterflies orange and black? Do the colours on birds tell us anything about them? We’ll use live (seasonally dependent) and preserved specimens as well as images and videos to explore and appreciate some of these natural ways of communicating.