Virtual Field Trip: 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.
*Animal may change at last minute due to animal care needs.
Grade levels
Grades 3–8
Price
$125 for one group
$95 for an additional group in the same program
Dates
This 50-minute program is offered on select Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. based on availability
location
Virtual Online
Live from Behind the Scenes virtual field trips are interactive digital experiences that bring animals and the staff members who care for them to a school classroom to inspire students with real examples with science.
Grades 3-5
Key concepts: adaptations, life cycles, animal rehabilitation, veterinary science and health technology, STEM careers
Skills: data collection, observation, recognizing patterns, data analysis
Standards
- NGSS: 3-LS4-3, 4-LS1-1, 3-5-ETS1-2
- Common Core: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3-5.1.D, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3-5.2
- Amplify Connections: 3 – Environments and Survival
Grades 6-8
Key concepts: adaptations, physiology, anatomy, life cycles, animal rehabilitation, veterinary science and health technology, STEM careers
Skills: data collection, observation, recognizing patterns, interpreting data, using data to construct arguments
Standards
- NGSS: MS-LS1-5, MS-LS2-4
- Common Core: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.6-8.9, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.SP.B.4
Accessibility
The learning environment as part of this lesson may include the following sensory triggers: unusual noises-which may be loud, low or moderate; changes in lighting; and, quickly moving, live camera footage.
We believe there should be no boundaries to your Shedd Aquarium experience. If you have an accommodation request related to a disability, please contact us at [email protected] or 312-939-2438. We look forward to assisting you.
grade levels
Grades 3–8
Duration
50 minutes
Price
$125 for one group
$95 for an additional group in the same program
Location
Virtual Online
Partners
This project was made possible in part by the Institute for Museum and Library Services.