Classroom & Pod Digital Resources

Students write down pledges on slips of paper at their school as a Shedd NextGen facilitator walks around, engaging with them and giving feedback.

Spark your students’ interest in science and the natural world. You can take your students behind the scenes at Shedd—without leaving your classroom! Educators can also discover fun activities and standards-aligned curricula exploring animal rescues and underwater beauty.

Virtual Field Trips
Companion Videos & Activities
Curricula & Lesson Plans
Virtual after school program
Interactive Learning

Virtual Field Trips

Live from Behind the Scenes: Turtles at Shedd

Join us for a turtle tour of Shedd! Using turtles as our guide, students will step into the shoes of animal care staff as they learn what it takes to support excellent animal health care at Shedd. Students make observation rounds in the aquarium, interpret x-rays in the animal hospital and get a behind-the-scenes peek at some of Shedd’s turtle conservation efforts. A Q&A with animal care staff members follows. Hear about the unique ways we care for turtles of all shapes and sizes. Pre- and post-trip lessons are also provided.

This program is offered at the following levels:

Grades 3-5
Grades 6-8

Learn More , visit Live from Behind the Scenes: Turtles at Shedd

Companion Videos & Activities

Curricula & Lesson Plans

Virtual after school program

Virtual Aquarium Mini-Camp for Kids

Ages: Grades K–5
Cost: $39.95 ($34.95 for members)

Who’s ready to go on an animal adventure? Join Shedd animal experts and take a virtual dive into the world of aquatic animals with Aquarium Mini-Camp for Kids!

This virtual program will transport your animal explorer to Shedd Aquarium, where they will investigate the impressive world of aquatic animals and uncover the adaptations that will leave them in awe! Your animal explorer will look nature in the eye as they meet animals up close, explore Shedd Aquarium habitats and participate in hands-on activities, games and more! Each session will have a different animal or habitat focus and is designed to be fully engaging for your explorer. We will make discoveries, learn about some amazing animals and have fun!

join our virtual after school program , visit Virtual Aquarium Mini-Camp for Kids

Sunday, February 28, 2021

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