Virtual Field Trip: Animals of the Amazon
This virtual field trip gives
students an opportunity to explore the diverse habitats of the Amazon,
both on land and under water. Students could meet a diverse range of
animals including piranhas, freshwater stingrays, tortoises, arapaima,
poison dart frogs, a tarantula, a caiman lizard or catfish!
Observe animals that fly, swim and crawl as you discover what animals
need to survive in the largest river basin on Earth. Explore the
movements and behaviors of freshwater stingrays, then design an
enrichment "toy" to be given to the animals just moments later. Pre and
post-trip asynchronous lessons are also provided.
grade levels
Grades K–5
price
$125 for one group
$95 for an additional group in the same program
dates
This 50-minute program is offered on a rotating schedule Tuesday–Friday at 10 am or 1 pm.
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 K–2
Key concepts: Animal needs, healthy habitats, enrichment, STEM careers
Skills: Observation, prediction, collaboration, communication, problem-solving
Standards
- NGSS: K-LS1-1, 2-LS4-1
- Common Core: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.3
- Amplify Connections: K - Needs of Plants and Animals
Grades 3–5
Key concepts: Animal needs, adaptations, healthy habitats, enrichment, STEM careers
Skills: Observation, prediction, collaboration, communication, problem-solving
Standards
- NGSS: 4-LS1-1
- Common Core: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.3.3, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.3
- Amplify Connections: 3 - Environments and Survival
Accessibility
The learning environment as part of this lesson may include the following sensory triggers: unusual noises (loud, low or moderate); changes in lighting; 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 K–5
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.