Grade 9 | 50 Minutes
Available During School Year
Classroom Program
Combine science, exploration, and problem-solving during this interactive class investigating geology, plate tectonics, and the fascinating world of fossils.
SOLs: Bio.6, Bio.7, ES.5, ES.7, ES.8, ES.9
Grades 9-12 | 50 Minutes
Available During School Year
Classroom Program
Investigate the classification of squid by looking at its defining characteristics and discovering its unique adaptations. Dissect a squid and compare it to other mollusks and invertebrate phyla.
SOLs: LS.1, LS. 3, BIO.1, BIO.6
Grades 9-12 | 45 Minutes
Available During School Year
Classroom Program
Go behind-the-scenes at the Aquarium to catch a glimpse of the operations, animal care, and different career paths in the aquarium industry.
SOLs: None
Grades 9-12 | 30 Minutes
Available During School Year
Assembly and Classroom Program
Meet one of the Virginia Aquarium’s reptiles, amphibians, or mammals to learn about life history, conservation, and animal care. Also available as an outreach program.
SOLs: Bio.3, Bio.6, Bio.7
Grades 9-12 | 50 Minutes
Available During School Year
Assembly and Classroom Program
Sharpen your detective skills while solving mysteries to learn about adaptations and other unique aspects of marine life and the ocean.
SOLs: LS.1, LS.3, LS.7, LS.8, BIO.1 BIO.6
Grades 9-12 | 90 Minutes
Available During School Year (September-October, April-May)
Classroom and Field Program
Special Price: $20 per student
Practice real-world scientific techniques in Owls Creek salt marsh including water quality testing, species identification, and population surveys.
SOLs 6.1, 6.6, 6.8, 6.9, LS.5, LS.6, LS.7, LS.8, LS.9, BIO.2, BIO.8, ES.8
