2007-2008 Online Teachers' Guide
Natural Science Program Selections

The following are the descriptions of the natural science programs offered by MOSH. Please read the descriptions carefully. For your convenience, we have included Sunshine State Standards (SSS) for Science in each description. The programs described below are available to groups of 35 students or more. Please see the Small Groups page if your group is less than 35 students.

Atlantic Tails (Grades K-6)

Students will learn how marine mammals are similar and different from other mammals using real animal specimens and fun demonstrations. Conservation is a very important topic in this program as well. Students will learn why the Right Whale and Manatee are in danger. Afterwards, your group is welcome to tour through the Atlantic Tails exhibit to meet Fermata, the life-sized right whale, along with other marine mammals.

SSS:

• Science-Processes of Life -1 & 2
• How Living Things Interact with Their Environment - 1 & 2

Happenin' Habitats (Grades K-5)

Where does the Gopher Tortoise call home? How about the Red-Tailed Hawk? Not only will you find out what types of habitats local wildlife species live in, but why they live there. An animal's relationship to its habitat is very important because it must provide them with everything they need to survive. Meet some live animals and find out which habitats they call home.

SSS:

• Science-Process of Life - 1 & 2
• How Living Things Interact with Their Environment - 1 & 2

No Bones About It (Grades 3-5)

Without bones, we humans would be a formless pile of mushy muscle. Come find out how awesome our bones are. We'll learn about their form and function and see what professional scientists can learn from them.

SSS:

• Science - Nature of Matter - 2
• Processes of Life - 1 & 2
• Nature of Science - 1

If you are interested in a program not listed, please call (904) 396-MOSH (6674), ext. 226... we may be able to help!