Program Description
What lies deep beneath the ocean’s surface? This program examines the different technologies used to study and explore the mysterious world that takes up almost 75% of Earth’s surface. Using virtual reality technology, your students will dive with whales and discover the ocean depths. Students will learn about ocean sounds and North Atlantic Right Whales using an iPad, rove the ocean floor using Ozobots, and learn to classify marine animals.
Curriculum Links
ONTARIO
Grade 6: Science and Technology – Life Systems: Biodiversity
Grade 7: Science and Technology – Life Systems: Interactions in the Environment
QUEBEC
Elementary Cycle 3: Science and Technology – Living Things: Systems and Interactions
Secondary Cycle 1: Science and Technology –The Living World: Diversity of Life Forms
Teacher Resources
Complete your experience with the Ocean Explorers Digital Learning Kit and Museum Mission.
Reference the following chaperone guides during your group's visit for tips on how to engage students with the exhibits.
Chaperone Guide 12 to 15 years
Teacher Tips
Make name tags to help the museum educator build rapport with students. Students may bring a lunch or purchase one from the museum’s café.
Teachers may preview the museum free of charge at any time, by presenting proof of their teaching status at the admission desk.
Consider familiarizing your group with our site with these tips to help plan your visit or by downloading an informational document and a class presentation available below.
DOWNLOAD INFORMATION FOR PLANNING YOUR VISIT
DOWNLOAD THE ORIENTATION PRESENTATION FOR YOUR CLASS
Fees
$9.75 per student.
Includes Museum admission.
A minimum fee of $146.25 will be charged per group.
Program Details
- View all programs at the Canada Science and Technology Museum
- View other programs related to Exploration and Surveying, Marine Transportation, Earth & Environment, Sciences, Engineering & Technology
- View other programs for: Grade 6 - Grade 7 (Ontario) or Elementary Cycle 3 - Secondary Cycle 1 (Quebec)