Jefferson Science Magnet School

The Maritime Aquarium began a collaboration with Jefferson Science Magnet School in 2006. Since that time, the Aquarium has functioned as an extension of the classroom for Kindergarten through fifth grade.

Programs are developed according to CT Science Framework Standards and Grade Level Expectations, as well as Norwalk’s own specific goals. There are also interdisciplinary components in the Aquarium developed curriculum including Math, Literacy and Social Studies.

The Aquarium staff meets regularly with the Jefferson staff and administrators to plan programs, the budget and identify funding opportunities.

This partnership is successful, in that Jefferson students benefit from multiple science based programs.

This partnership is truly a model / cornerstone in the foundation of the Aquarium’s capacity to make a difference in the classroom and the community.

Long Island Sound Biodiversity Project

Field observation data is also contributed by the following organizations:

		The Sound School (http://www.soundschool.com/)
		Bridgeport Aquaculture School (http://bridgeport.ct.schoolwebpages.com/education/school/school.php?sectionid=349)
		Soundwaters (http://www.soundwaters.org/)

Climate Change in Long Island Sound

Fairfield County Business Association

Supporting professional development opportunities for teachers at:

		Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens (http://bartlettarboretum.org)
		Beardsley Zoo (http://www.beardsleyzoo.org/)
		Discovery Museum (http://www.discoverymuseum.org/)
		Soundwaters (http://www.soundwaters.org/)
		Stamford Museum & Nature Center (http://www.stamfordmuseum.org/home.html)
		Stepping Stones Museum for Children (http://www.steppingstonesmuseum.org/)

Osprey and Seal Cams

Allowing visitors to The Maritime Aquarium’s web site to view an active osprey nest in real time and view harbor seals in the Sound. Working with:

		City of Norwalk Recreation & Parks Department (http://www.norwalkct.org/CityDept/recpark.asp)
		Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (http://www.dep.state.ct.us/)
	Norwalk Seaport Association www.seaport.org

The Filter Project

Installing storm drain filters in South Norwalk to reduce polluted runoff:

		Abtech Industries (http://www.oars97.com/)
		City of Norwalk Public Works Department (http://www.norwalkct.org/dpw/pwdpw.asp)
		Long Island Sound Soundkeeper (http://www.soundkeeper.org/)
		Longo & Longo
		Norwalk River Watershed Initiative