Teachers bring students to the Aquarium all the time, but what is another way to help teachers incorporate CMA’s ocean expertise in the classroom? Our specimen loan program called Ocean Discovery Kits!
The Ocean Discovery Kits are designed to complement NGSS. Loan services are available to teachers and non-profit educators who complete the workshop held at the aquarium at the start of every school year (RSVP required). Educators can check-out up to two kits per year for two weeks each. This workshop is currently approved for 4 hours of professional development through LAUSD's Joint Salary Point Credit Committee.
The Ocean Discovery Kits consist of themed boxes. Each kit is packed with preserved specimens, bones, books, models and a resource guide that includes lesson plans and hands-on classroom activities.
There are eight Ocean Discovery Kits to choose from:
- Marine Fossils & Sand
- Plankton & Algae
- Marine Invertebrates
- Sharks, Skates & Rays
- Bony Fishes
- Marine Birds & Reptiles
- Marine Mammals
- Ocean Stewardship
Workshop includes:
- Presentations by staff covering details on how to use the kits, including check-out and return policy and procedures
- Breakout time to view and look through all the kits
- Emphasis on marine biology and specimen care
This workshop is FREE to all registered participants.
RSVP for the 2024 workshop on September 28th by CLICKING HERE.