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Assembly
Programs
These theatrical productions combine science with fantasy and
humor to present aspects of life in the sea. After the program,
students will be invited to examine and touch marine biofacts.
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Students learn about the Texas coast during Seaside Shells. |
Seaside
Shells
Grades Pre K-4
We collect them; they house hermit crabs. What are these beautiful
things we call seashells? Identify different shells that may be
found right here on our Texas beaches. |
Shorelock
Scales and The Great Jetty Mystery |
The
Great Jetty Mystery
Grades Pre K-4
Visit a jetty community and help the bumbling Shorelock Scales
solve the mystery of who ate the sea lettuce. Meet a wave, barnacle,
stone crab and sea urchin as you investigate the possibilities.
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Coral
Reef Under Construction
Grades Pre K-4
Scuba divers explore unique underwater worlds and now you can,
too, on this tour of a lifetime. See some of the world's most
beautiful and oldest ecosystems - coral reefs. You will create
on a cloth-covered board a coral reef with different corals and
other animals that live here. |
The Saga of
Sea-leste |
The
Saga of Sea-leste
Grades Pre K-4
Help a hatchling sea turtle find its way to the sea. During this
puppet show, you will meet a hermit crab, stingray, fish, shark,
and adult sea turtle who teach Sea-leste the facts of life through
their special adaptations. |
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Jellyfish
Jampions!
Grades 3-5
It's the newest game show to ride the waves - Jellyfish Jampions!
Learn background information as students don jellyfish costumes
to prepare for the challenge. Answer jellyfish questions on behavior,
plankton, predators, first aid, and more. |
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Slide
Programs
The Aquarium's slide programs, enhanced with audience participation
and biofacts, present current marine topics. |
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Chowin'
with the Coral
Grades 5-12
Don't get left out at the dinner table. View slides and biofacts
and discover how coral polyps feed and create their unique reef
system. Learn about the detrimental factors that are causing our
coral reefs to become endangered. You'll transform yourself into
real live coral and find out what's for dinner. |
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Marine
Science Careers
Grades 5-12
Explore the possibilities in the marine science field. The program
includes information on education requirements of marine scientists,
job opportunities, and an in-depth look at the types of people
required to run a world-class facility like the Texas State Aquarium. |
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Sharks
Grades 5-12
Learn more about these predators of the deep and find out how
much of their bad reputation they deserve. The program discusses
aspects of shark biology and conservation efforts. |
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Turtle
Hurdles
Grades 5-12
View slides and biofacts and discover the plight of endangered
sea turtles. The program includes aspects of sea turtle biology,
population decline, and conservation efforts. |
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Waterbirds
Grades 5-12
The program includes discussion of life cycles and physical characteristics
of waterbirds, as well as threats to their survival. |
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Jellyfish
- Floating Phantoms
Grades 5-12
Pulse through for a closer look at those fascinating creatures
that you'd prefer to keep at arm's length! Real jellyfish, live
and preserved, reinforce the presentation. |
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Physical
Oceanography
Grades 7-12
Dive into the oceans and find out what physical oceanography teaches
us about the deep blue sea. The program includes slides and demonstrations
on waves, SCUBA equipment, and oil in the water while addressing
human impacts on this environment. |
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All
That Trash
Grades 9-12
View slides showing the sources and impacts of marine debris.
The program addresses the problems of marine debris entanglement
and ingestion and current measures being taken to alleviate the
threats to nature caused by improper waste disposal. |
