Middle School
We offer different field trips to fit your needs for 6th through 8th grade classes! Middle school groups can join us year-round for self-led Scavenger Hunts. Classroom Programs, Outreach and Virtual Programs are currently sold out at the New York Aquarium for the school year. Click here to view WCS Education Classroom Programs at our other parks.
Classroom Programs
Bring your students to the New York Aquarium and have one of our talented educators lead your class through a wild experience! Programs are designed to meet appropriate learning standards in a way everyone is sure to enjoy. You'll explore marine life up close, meet an ocean invertebrate, and engage in hands-on learning and fun.
SOLD OUT
Fish of NY
Classroom Program | 6th - 8th
Discover why fish are among the most successful and diverse animals on earth! We’ll focus on physical adaptations of local species found right here in New York, from sharks to sea robins! Through exploring the Ocean Wonders: Sharks! exhibit, students will create their own fish to be the perfect New York aquatic resident!
Price: $200/class
Marine Mammal Behavior
Classroom Program | 6th - 8th
In this standards aligned program, students gain experience with scientific tools used to investigate animal behavior. Our instructor will guide students in utilizing our exhibits to create ethograms for sea otters, record data for sea lions, and become familiar with two different data sampling methods. We’ll also review characteristics of marine mammals and touch a real sea otter pelt! Don’t miss this comprehensive introduction to animal behavior studies.
Price: $200/class
Squid Anatomy Dissection
Classroom Program | 6th - 8th
Discover the connection between form and function through a guided, collaborative squid dissection. Students will get a hands-on anatomy experience learning about squids. Students will use the scientific process, scientific tools, and use their curiosity to guide their exploration.
Price: $350/class
Build Your Own Classroom Program
Don't see what you're looking for? Let us know what you're learning about and have one of our talented educators work with you to create a custom virtual experience for you and your students! All programs will include a virtual animal encounter and content that corresponds to your curriculum. This program must be booked one month prior to the requested date.
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Build Your Own Classroom Program
Classroom Program | Grades PreK-12
Don't see what you're looking for? Let us know what you're learning about and have one of our talented educators work with you to create a custom experience for you and your students! All programs will include an animal encounter and content that corresponds to your curriculum. This program must be booked one month prior to the requested date.
Price: $300/class
Build Your Own Virtual Field Trip
Virtual Program | Grades PreK-12
Don't see what you're looking for? Let us know what you're learning about and have one of our talented educators work with you to create a custom virtual experience for you and your students! All programs will include a virtual animal encounter and content that corresponds to your curriculum. This program must be booked one month prior to the requested date.
Price: $200/class
Outreach & Scavenger Hunts
Bring the New York Aquarium to you with our outreach programs or explore with class on a self- guided scavenger hunt! Click below to learn more.
