A program of the Lawrence Hall of Science that seeks to increase ocean literacy through informal and formal education initiatives
Kid Scoop: Hermit Crabs
Links to hermit crab activities and information
FOSS Pebbles, Sand, and Silt
Beach Habitats: Smithsonian Marine Station at Fort Pierce
A nice overview for teachers of different beach habitats, animals, and plants.
Daughters of the Water, Sons of the Sea
This cassette is full of delightful songs about the Ocean and some of the creatures in it.
A storyteller, science illustrator, field biologist, and teacher of cultural uses of plants and nature crafts. Tells and dramatizes tales of ocean, plant, and animals in the "old" days.
Extraordinary assembly presentations last 45-60 minutes. Ane works with individual classes as well.
Jim Peckarsky will illustrate personal encounters with animals through slides and videos and will demonstrate the importance of keeping the world's ecosystems in balance.
K-12: A Fascinating Look into the World of Whales
3-12: Encounters with Marine Animals; Endangered Animals: What Can Be Done?; Baby Harp Seals; Common Loons; Swimming with the Manatee; Pollotion: Are there Solutions?; Galapagos; Animal Adaptations; Arthropods; Molluscs; Inner Workings of Plants; Worms; Bald Eagles; Timber Wolf; Mountain Lions.
Want a touch tank for your school? The Living Science Foundation brings live animals to your school or classroom. With over 20 years of service and experience LSF has grown to be an organization nationally recognized as an innovator and a leader in science out-reach education. Over these many years they have helped to inspire and educate over 2 million children, one by one.
Swim with the Sharks. Lurk with the Lions. Mingle with the Monkeys.
This sandy beach habitat has become famous for the large colony of elephant seals that mate and raise their young during winter, and return to molt in summer. A nature center is located on site. There are also spectacular tidepools accessible when the elephant seals are not in residence. The reserve is not open to the public the first two weeks of December. Guided tours are available mid-December through March. After April 1 no reservations are needed.
Located in the middle of the San Francisco Bay, this island park contains undeveloped natural coastal grasslands and woodland habitats. There is a visitors center and a museum on the island. Docent-led tours to Ayala Cove (a sandy beach habitat) and guided kayak tours around the island are available through Sea Trek in Sausalito.
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