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Grades 6–8 Virtual Tide Talks

When

Tues. and Thurs. during school year
9:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. PT

Length

25 minutes

Location

Zoom

Grades

6-8

Fees

Free

Give your class a virtual Aquarium experience

Take your students on a journey into ocean science with a Virtual Program! Aquarium educators lead this 25-minute live interactive Zoom presentation focusing on a marine or conservation topic. 

Group information

Minimum 15 students, maximum 96 students per live session

  • One program per classroom may be reserved per school year.
  • The lead teacher must participate in the entire session.
  • Up to three classrooms from the same school can join a single session.

Requirements

 At this time, we are unable to offer programs on online learning software other than Zoom. The class should be prepared to join an Aquarium Zoom link.

  • The teacher will need a webcam, wifi and Zoom installed on their device. Webcam will need to be facing the class.
  • The lead teacher will receive an email 2 weeks prior to their scheduled program with detailed instructions on how to participate.

Program topic

Dive into the Deep

If aliens exist, do they only live in outer space? Join us on a virtual dive to the bottom of the Monterey Canyon, where we'll reveal the bizarre creatures that live in the darkness of the deep. We'll use amazing images and video footage to "dive" into the cold, dark waters of the Monterey Canyon. Using the latest technologies from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI), we'll learn how scientists and engineers work together to study the largest, most mysterious habitat on earth.

Together, we'll discover the unique adaptations deep-sea animals have for surviving the extremes of the depths, and learn about the connection between ourselves and what lies beneath the deep sea.

Next Generation Science Standards

  • Science and Engineering Practices
    • Arguing from Evidence
  • Disciplinary Core Ideas
    • Supports LS4-C
  • Crosscutting Concepts
    • Structure and Function

Tips for Virtual Tide Talks

How to prepare

Zoom link delivery: Two weeks before your program, you'll receive an email containing your Zoom link.

Program day log-in: On the day of your program, please log in to Zoom 10 minutes early to ensure smooth connectivity. This allows time for any troubleshooting, and we can chat briefly before starting. You'll be sent to an online waiting room until your lab begins, but you will be able to test your camera, microphone and speakers from the waiting room. As the classroom teacher, you'll be granted co-host permissions for the duration of the program.

Presentation method: The recommended delivery method for this program is presenting to the whole class from the front of the room. When presenting from the front of the room, please position a webcam to face the class.

Additional participants: Please note that additional adults and siblings are not encouraged to participate.

Booking your field trip

  • Select Book your field trip on our field trips webpage.
  • Create an account or log into an existing account.
  • Enter your group size and select your grade band to view our availability.
  • Select your preferred program and date from the listed options.
  • Complete the requested information and submit your booking.
  • Visit our Educator account FAQs for more specific information about booking.