Homes in the Sea: Habitats

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When:

Thursday, October 27, 2011 - 1:30pm - 3:45pm

Where:

Who: This program is designed for children with 3rd to 5th grade level science skills. All children must be accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult.
Participating children only.

How much:
Cost for Adult: $9.65
Cost for Child: $9.65

Please register by: Monday, October 10, 2011 - 12:00pm

Description

This program will begin with a 45-minute Behind the Scenes Tour of the aquarium's food-prep kitchen, laboratory and the top of the tanks, above the aquarium exhibits and as close as possible to over 150 sharks without getting wet! (Please be advised that for security reasons no photography is allowed on Behind the Scenes Tour.)

Our 45-minute Learn with the Sharks program will explore homes in the sea including ...

• discussing the make-up of coral and coral reefs and determine if they are a plant, animal, rock, or combination.
• exploring the diversity of living creatures and comparing the traits that allow them to grow, reproduce, and survive in different types of habitats
• explaining the effects that human actions have on coral reefs and discussing both the beneficial and harmful aspects on oceans.
• explore hands-on activities; including animal artifacts and touch tanks

Afterwards, we'll be free to explore the Aquarium at our leisure. You should plan to set aside at least 45 minutes to do so, and you may wish to bring along a camera and notebook with which to record your observations. Your admission is good for the rest of the day, so you may also leave to shop or eat and then return to explore some more. You'll meet Sand Tiger Sharks, Loggerhead Sea Turtles, Sandbar Sharks, Green Sawfish, a Shark Ray, a Giant Pacific Octopus, Cownose Stingrays, Jellyfish, Seahorses, Wobbegong Sharks, Clownfish, Nurse Shark, Alligator Snapping Turtles, Lake Sturgeon (aka Lake Shark), Starfish, Big Groupers, Live Coral, Hermit Crabs, Blue Tangs, Alligator Gar, and more. There are feedings at 4pm (Seahorse Kingdom), 5pm (Ocean Tunnel - Atlantis), 6pm (Rainbow Reef), and 6:45pm (Jellyfish Discovery).

Please note: This class is limited to 10 students. If the total number of people (adults and children) exceeds 17, we'll be split into two groups for the Behind the Scenes Tour, in which case one group will have the tour before the Learn with the Sharks program and the other will have the tour after the Learn with the Sharks program. If you need to be on one or the other, please let the organizer know in the comments. 

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Payment information

Payment must be received by: Mon, Oct 10, 2011 - 12:00pm

Please follow each step carefully to ensure your registration:

1. Immediately after you register, you will be sent an email confirmation and payment instructions from "admin [at] homeschoolrecess [dot] com." Make sure your email filters recognize this address as a legitimate sender.
   If you don't receive this email, please check your spam folder. Contact the organizer if you are unable to find it.
2. Send your payment promptly, preferably the same day that you register.
3. When the organizer records receipt of your payment, you will be emailed a payment receipt from "admin [at] homeschoolrecess [dot] com." If the payment deadline is approaching, and you've sent your payment but haven't received a receipt, please contact the organizer.
4. If the organizer doesn't receive payment by the deadline, your name may be removed from the registration list.

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Cancellation information

Cancellation deadline: Fri, Oct 7, 2011 - 12:00pm

If your circumstances change and you find that are unable to attend, please let the organizer know as soon as possible via email. 
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No refunds will be issued after the cancellation deadline. If you must cancel for any reason after the cancellation deadline, you will be responsible for finding someone to take your family's reserved places and for letting the organizer know about the substitution. Reimbursements will be handled privately between you and your substitute. 
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If you find that you are unable to attend on the day of the event, please let the organizer know as soon as possible. 

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Additional information

Please arrive by:

Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes early in order to have plenty of time to find parking, check in with the organizer, visit the bathrooms and otherwise be prepared for our program to start on time. Please plan to be early to avoid being late due to inadequate maps, confusing road signs, road construction, heavy traffic, parking difficulties, inclement weather or uncooperative children. 

Where to meet:

Please gather near the check-in counter at the top of the escalators to the aquarium unless directed elsewhere by the staff. Please check in with the organizer when you arrive. 

Food policy:

No food or beverages (besides water in spill-proof containers) are permitted in the Aquarium. 

Parking information:

There is plenty of free parking in the Mall of America parking ramps. To be closest to the aquarium, park in the East ramp and enter through the central doors. 

Directions:

Sea Life Minnesota is located in Mall of America at the East Entrance, Level One between Sears and Bloomingdale’s. Mall of America is located just southeast of the intersection of Hwy. 77 and I-494 in Bloomington. 

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