EcoVenture Classes are FREE and are an ideal add-on to your Aquarium Field Trip Visit
EcoVenture classes are interactive and align with Next Generation Science Standards and Utah State Core Curriculum guidelines by grade level and/or subject (as with high school.)
EcoVenture classes are 15 minutes in length and begin every 30 minutes.
A link to request an EcoVenture class can be found in the confirmation email you receive after booking your visit.
Ocean Blocks
Living things in the ocean are connected to each other like a tower of blocks. What happens to the ocean when some of the blocks are removed? How do living things in the ocean rely on each other for survival?
Curriculum Standard: SEEd standard k.2.1, 1.2.2
Penguin Rocks
Learners will unleash their inner penguins in this activity all about penguin nests. By working in teams, learners will collect materials and build their perfect nests. SEEd Standards: K.2.4; 2.2.1
Curriculum Standard: SEEd standard k.2.4, 2.2.1
Don’t Hold Your Breath
In this data-driven activity, students will compare their ability to hold their breath to the abilities of some incredible diving animals. How does human lung capacity hold up next to the animal kingdom?
Curriculum Standard: Standards: 3.2.5; (Math) 2.MP.5; (Math) 3.MP.5
Rainforest Jam
Come on a rhythmic journey through the distinctive layers of the rainforest. Explore the harmonious nature of Earth’s diverse ecosystems and discover how each living being has a note to play.
Curriculum Standard: SEEd Standards 2.2.1; 3.2.3
Plant Power
Rainforests are layered ecosystems where each piece has a part to play in helping the whole rainforest to thrive. Students will learn about different layers of the rainforest and how different animals survive there.
Curriculum Standard: SEEd Standards: 3.2.4; 4.1.1; 5.3.3
Bird Beaks
Explore the diverse diets of birds around the world! By looking at the structure of bird beaks, students will discover how structures and functions influence an animal’s survival in its environment.
Curriculum Standard: SEEd Standards: 3.2.3; 4.1.1
Invasive Species
Animals in Utah thrive in harmony within stunning, balanced ecosystems. But what happens when invasive species are introduced? Students will explore the impact of introduced species.
Curriculum Standard: SEEd Standards: 5.3.2; 6.4.1
Owl Pellet Dissection
Owl Pellet Dissection: There’s a lot to learn by studying what animals leave behind. In this experience, students will investigate an owl pellet to discover more about how an owl hunts, eats, and survives.
Curriculum Standard: SEEd Standards: 4.1.1; 5.2.3; 6.4.1
Aquarium Careers
Aquariums are multi-department ecosystems of their own. Each employee and volunteer plays a role to help the whole system thrive. Students will learn about six different careers in the Aquarium and practice completing tasks of those jobs.
Curriculum Standard: Social Studies Standard: 6.4.4; CTE 7.1.1, 8.1.1
Plant Power
Rainforests are layered ecosystems where each piece has a part to play in helping the whole rainforest to thrive. Students will learn about different layers of the rainforest, the animals and plants who live there, and how they can work to protect it.
Curriculum Standard: SEEd Standards: 6.4.3; 7.4.2; 8.3.3
Aquarium Careers
Aquariums are multilayered ecosystems. Each employee and volunteer plays a role to help the whole system thrive. Students will learn about six different careers in the Aquarium, practice some of the skills used in these careers, and understand the diverse career paths taken to obtain those careers.
Curriculum Standard: Standards: PHYS.4.2; BIO.3.2; BIO2.1; PHYS.4.5; BIO.3.4; ENVS.1.6; GENE.2.3; GENE.2.4; ZOOL.2.1