Shoreline Investigators
The seashore provides young scientists with sensory opportunities for investigation and discovery. Students use their eyes, ears, hands and noses to gather information about animals and plants found in a variety of habitats within the intertidal zone. They explore how these living things satisfy their needs and rely on each other in order to survive as part of the dynamic ecosystem found at the beach. 90 minutes.
Cost $225 for the first group, $200 for the second. Groups of up to 40 will book one program. Groups of 41 to 60 will book two programs. No more than 60 students per day at the beach.
We have beach locations in Norwalk, Bridgeport and Stamford.
Extra travel, parking and layover fees may apply. School must supply beach-entry pass, if necessary.
NGSS Standards:
- K: LS1-1, ESS2-1, ESS3-1
- 1: LS1-1
- 2: LS4-1, ESS2-2
Shoreline Scientists
What better place for a first experience of field science than at a local beach? Students rotate through stations in different habitats of the intertidal zone, using scientific tools to identify organisms and make observations. They explore food webs, structures and adaptations that animals and plants use for survival, and how humans are impacting the shoreline. 2 hours.
Includes a 45-minute pre-visit lesson at your school where we will introduce students to the activities and equipment they will be using. The pre-visit will ensure your students get the most of the shoreline experience. Price includes field and pre-visit lesson. Additional travel fees for pre-visit lesson may apply.
Cost $325 for first group, $275 for second group. Groups of up to 40 will book one program. Groups of 41 to 60 will book two programs. No more than 60 students per day at the beach.
We have beach locations in Norwalk, Bridgeport and Stamford. Extra travel, parking and layover fees may apply. School must supply beach permit, if necessary.
NGSS Standards:
- 3: LS4-3
- 4: LS1-1, ESS2-1
- 5: LS2-1, ESS2-1
Shoreline Ecologists
Equipped with the tools of an ecologist, students explore a coastal ecosystem of Long Island Sound. They conduct their own fieldwork, collecting fish, jellies, shrimp and algae with seine nets, and logging data on air and water temperature, salinity, pH and dissolved oxygen using scientific equipment. This hands-on experience allows students to be the scientists as they investigate the interconnectedness of organisms and the nonliving parts of an ecosystem. 2 hours.
Includes a 45-minute pre-visit session at your school to introduce students to the activities and equipment they will be using. The pre-visit ensures your students get the most out of their shoreline experience. Price includes field and pre-visit sessions.
Cost $325 for first class, $275 for second class. Groups of up to 40 will book one program. Groups of 41 to 60 will book two programs. No more than 60 students per day at the beach.
We have beach locations in Norwalk, Bridgeport and Stamford. Extra travel, parking and layover fees may apply. School must supply beach permit, if necessary.
Standards: NGSS - LS2-2, LS2-3, LS2-4
Shoreline Ecologists
Equipped with the tools of an ecologist, students explore a coastal ecosystem of Long Island Sound. They conduct their own fieldwork, collecting fish, jellies, shrimp and algae with seine nets, and logging data on air and water temperature, salinity, pH and dissolved oxygen using scientific equipment. This hands-on experience allows students to be the scientists as they investigate the interconnectedness of organisms and the nonliving parts of an ecosystem. 2 hours.
Includes a 45-minute pre-visit session at your school to introduce students to the activities and equipment they will be using. The pre-visit ensures your students get the most out of their shoreline experience. Price includes field and pre-visit sessions.
Cost $325 for first class, $275 for second class. Groups of up to 40 will book one program. Groups of 41 to 60 will book two programs. No more than 60 students per day at the beach.
We have beach locations in Norwalk, Bridgeport and Stamford. Extra travel, parking and layover fees may apply. School must supply beach permit, if necessary.
Standards: NGSS – LS2-2, ESS2-5