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All grade 9-12 programs focus on scientific inquiry and literacy, the ability to read, write, discuss and present coherent ideas about science. They are designed to bring science to life and encourage students to identify questions that can be answered through scientific investigation.
This class can travel to you
This class has a conservation focus
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Find out about the variety of marine-related career opportunities available to your students. From designing deep sea vehicles, analyzing blood and water samples, to developing interactive programs for visitors, students will understand what it takes to keep an educational research facility like ours running successfully. We would love to see some of them as part of our staff someday!
Lengthen your class! See marine careers in action in a special behind-the-scenes tour. |
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How are humans and whales similar and different? Students will take part in a hands-on lab experience to discover the physiological and anatomical ways in which whales have evolved to adapt to a fully aquatic lifestyle. This focus on comparative anatomy and physiology is a fantastic way to reinforce classification and touch on evolution.
Lengthen your class! Turn this experience into a 90-minute class that involves additional lab time and extra animal specimens.
CT State Science Standard Addressed: 10.5
CT Enrichment Standards: Evolution, Physiology |
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NEW! Endangered Ecosystems |
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From the coral reef ecosystem off the coast of Australia to the polar regions within the Arctic Circle, ocean habitats throughout the world are under extreme stress. Throughout this interactive class, students will discover how climate change, pollution, habitat loss and human interaction are affecting aquatic plants and animals around the world. The class will conclude by discussing the current projects underway to help recover these endangered ecosystems.
CT State Science Standards Addressed: 9.3, 9.6, 9.8, 9.9, 10.6 |
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Researcher For A Day Hematology |
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This two hour program allows students to test their laboratory skills in order to analyze marine mammal blood samples. Through the preparation and staining of blood slides, identification of individual cells and the determination of cell functions, students will discover how the components of blood can be used to gain information on the health of an animal. This program demonstrates to students fascinating real-time applications of both immunology and hematology in the diagnosis and treatment of illness.
Full day researcher for a day programs focusing on molecular biology and pathology are also available, visit mysticaquarium.org for details.
Cost of program: $7 per student
CT State Science Standard Addressed: 10.1
CT Enrichment Standards: Science and Technology, Physiology |
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With more than 132 million tons of fish being caught every year and two-thirds of the total coming from wild populations, how much longer can our oceans support this demand? In this class students will learn the various techniques used in commercial and recreational fishing, learn how by-catch affects the ocean ecosystem and explore current fishing regulations. At the conclusion of the program your students will have gained the knowledge to become more responsible seafood consumers.
CT State Science Standard Addressed: 10.6
CT Enrichment Standard: Ecology |
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A stranded seal is rescued and arrives at Mystic Aquarium's Seal Stranding Clinic. Now what happens? Students take on the role of marine veterinarian, examining x-rays, analyzing white blood cell counts and reviewing other medical results to try to find out what caused the stranding. Each new finding is a clue to the animal's prognosis. Using actual case studies from our archives, this is a fantastic experience in real animal science.
Lengthen your class! Extend to a 90-minute class for a more in-depth lab experience.
CT State Science Standard Addressed: 10.1 |
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