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School
Programs:
Marine-based Labs
Outdoor Adventures
Planning your trip
Download a printable brochure of our marine education classes
Marine-based Labs
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Build a Habitat
(Grades K-2)
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This class introduces younger students to marine animals
as they create miniature ocean habitats complete with snails, crabs,
barnacles, food and shelter, in this hands-on lab. |
1 hour |
Animal Adaptations
(Grades 3-12)
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Students observe marine organisms, comparing
and contrasting the different adaptations for three
marine habitats. Students will examine clams,
mussels, barnacles, urchins, and sea stars, and
observe the animals’ responses to different stimuli
in this laboratory. |
1
hour
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Crab Lab
(Grades 3-12)
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Students will work with a variety of live
crabs, shrimp, and other crustaceans in this hands-on lab. Students
will investigate classification, anatomy, and adaptations of each
of these animals. |
1 hour |
Squid Dissection
(Grades 4-12) |
Come and learn about these molluscs from
the inside out. Investigate both external and internal anatomy while
studying how these invertebrates are adapted for life in the sea.
Students will also learn how to use dissection tools and proper dissection
techniques. |
1 hour
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Fish Dissection
(Grades 4–12)
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During this hands-on program, students will learn
about the external and internal anatomy of various
species of bony fish. Through dissection they
will gain a better understanding of the purpose of
various organs, and by studying some preserved
specimens they will learn the differences between
cartilaginous and bony fish. |
1 hour |
Assemble a Whale
(Grades 5–12)
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Work together as a class to assemble the skeleton
of a 16-foot-long Cuvier’s beaked whale. Students
will also learn about the differences and similarities
of toothed and baleen whales using real whale
teeth, baleen, and other biofacts. |
1 hour |
Rocky Intertidal Lab
(Grades 5-12) |
Discover the rocky intertidal habitat and the creatures
that live there. Learn about the environmental
forces that make this ever-changing habitat a
challenging place to live. Understand relationships
among living things in this complex environment
and how factors change the balance of populations.
Learn how and why scientists study the
population dynamics of the rocky intertidal zone. |
1 hour |
Sandy Beach Lab
(Grades 5–12) |
Explore a sandy beach, without the weather, in
this laboratory program. Examine sand samples
from Oregon and compare them to other beaches
of the world. Discover the many creatures found
on sandy beaches. Learn how they survive in an
environment where the sands are constantly shifting
with the waves and currents. |
1 hour |
Invertebrate Taxonomy
(Grades 9-14)
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Use live animals and dried specimens to put these
invertebrates in their place. Students will review classification
and examine characteristics and taxonomic relationships of the phyla Porifera,
Cnidaria, Arthropoda, Mollusca, and Echinodermata. |
2 hours |
Outdoor Adventures
(Dress for the weather, boots or old shoes
recommended for all outdoor activities)
Registration Information
Contact;
Maureen Collson, 541-867-0159
E-mail:
maureen.collson@oregonstate.edu
Fax: 541-867-0320
Mail: Oregon Sea Grant Educational Programs
Hatfield Marine Science Center
2030 S. Marine Science Drive
Newport, OR 97365
Payment
- Cost: $5.25/student per hour
- One chaperone is admitted free for every five students
■ Minimum fee of $60/hour
- Checks or POs only, please (sorry, we do not
accept credit cards)
- Cancellation fee $60, unless you notify us
48 hours in advance
- Pre-school students $2.25 each, $25 minimum
Visitor Center
- Open 10:00 am–4:00 pm
- Admission by donation (suggested donation
$1/per person)
- Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Labor Day–Memorial Day
- Open to schools on closed days by special
arrangement ($1/per person)
- List of recommended educational videos and
grade-level guide sheets available by request
- Bookstore is not open to students
- Souvenir bags available for $3 each (call Lynne
at 541-867-0126 to order)
Planning your trip
Please arrive on time. Give yourself
enough travel time to accommodate
road delays and restroom breaks. If
you arrive late for your classes, we will
not be able to cover all class materials.
Class(es) will be cut short. If you arrive
more than 15 minutes late, class will
be forfeited and a cancellation fee will
apply.
Classes are 1 to 2 hours long, with a
10-minute passing period within that
time.
Dressing for the weather on the Oregon
coast can be challenging. Prepare for
the worst and enjoy the best!
We do not provide an indoor or
covered location for lunch breaks.
Please plan accordingly.
Bilingual and Spanish classes available.
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