Shedd comes to you! Host these programs in your school and classroom. These learning programs are designed to support the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), Common Core Standards and CPS' science curriculum, Amplify Science.
Shedd experts (and sometimes animals!) come to your classroom and engage students in hands-on science activities. Learners will practice observation, empathy, engineering, design and science literacy skills to better understand animals and their ecosystems. No bus travel means low cost. Programming is NGSS- and grade-band-aligned.
To be eligible for a Learn with Animals program, and for the health and safety of animals, your school must be located within an hour drive from Shedd Aquarium.
These programs are designed for:
Grades: K–2, 3–5 and 6–8 Cost: $125 per class These programs are 45 minutes long
Join us for a virtual, behind-the-scenes look at the aquarium. Led by a Shedd educator, learners will dive into animal behavior and biology and explore the diverse habitats of Shedd all from the comfort of your classroom. Learners will engage with animals, ask questions to animal experts and expand their knowledge of our blue planet. No bus travel means low cost. Programming is NGSS- and grade-band-aligned with pre- and post-lesson materials provided.
These programs are designed for:
Grades: K–2, 3–5, 6–8 Cost: $95–$125 per group Each program is 50 minutes long
The contents of K-8 programs at Shedd Aquarium and in schools were developed as part of the Shedd Pathways to Environmental Education Initiative under a grant from the U.S. Department of Education. However, the contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the Department, and you should not assume endorsement by the federal government. One hundred percent ($540,932) of the total costs of the initiative from Aug. 1, 2023 to Aug. 31, 2024 are financed with federal money. We express appreciation for our Federal Congressionally Funded Community Project sponsor, House Representative Mike Quigley.
