WHAT: You can create an engaging lesson about the ocean by exploring the Aquarium of the Pacific on Tuesday, September 7, and Wednesday, September 8, during Homeschool Days. Touch sharks, rays, and sea jellies on your self-guided exploration of the exhibits in the Aquarium that take you all around the Pacific Ocean, the largest ocean on planet Earth.
You can get excited for your Homeschool Days visit or continue exploring ocean science after your visit by exploring the Aquarium’s Online Academy. The Online Academy provides free weekly virtual education classes for kids from grades Pre-K to twelve. The Aquarium also has teacher resources available on the information page for this event, such as lesson plans, and ways to learn about careers related to marine science. Advance reservations and tickets are required for anyone interested in attending.
WHEN: Tuesday, September 7, 2021, discounted tickets available from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. / Wednesday, September 8, 2021, discounted tickets available from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
COST: $9 per ticket; Advance tickets are required and can be purchased at aquariumofpacific.org/events/info/homeschool_days
INFO: (562) 590-3100 or aquariumofpacific.org/events/info/homeschool_days
AQUARIUM: The nonprofit Aquarium of the Pacific is a community gathering place where diverse cultures and the arts are celebrated and where important challenges facing our planet are explored. The Aquarium is dedicated to conserving and building nature and nature's services by building the interactions between and among peoples. Home to more than 12,000 animals, Aquarium exhibits include Shark Lagoon, the June Keyes Penguin Habitat, Lorikeet Forest, Pacific Visions, and Coral Reefs: Nature’s Underwater Cities. Beyond its animal exhibits, the Aquarium offers educational programs for people of all ages, including monthly First Wednesdays lectures by guest speakers. The Aquarium offers memberships with unlimited FREE admission for 12 months and other special benefits. To make a donation to help support the Aquarium, please visit Pacific.to/donate. To visit, advance reservations are required for everyone and can be made at aquariumofpacific.org or by calling (562) 590-3100.
