2021-2022
K-12 Programs

Take your students into the AMAZING world of mollusks, their shells, and marine life; and the conservation of their ecosystems!

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Given the continuing fluidity of Covid-19 protocols, this year the Museum is excited to offer a range of options for the greatest flexibility:

Each program aligns with Florida’s Sunshine State Standards, and participating students will receive a shell from a native Southwest Florida mollusk, as well as their own shell identification guide to keep.

Adopt-A-Class

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Thanks to the generosity of donors who have supported its signature Adopt-A-Class program, the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum has been able to provide free field trips and outreach education to students throughout Southwest Florida for nearly 20 years.

The Museum will prioritize allocation of Adopt-A-Class funds to Title 1 schools to ensure that students in our region have access to the unique stories, lessons, and experiences of the shells, marine life, and conservation education the Museum offers, regardless of a school’s or students’ ability to pay.

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To learn more about Adopt-A-Class or any of our educational programs, please contact Kelsey Hausmann at khausmann@shellmuseum.org or 239-347-5119.

School Kits

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Supplement your science curriculum with a collection of educational resources focused on the world of mollusks.

Free Downloadable Resources for Teachers​

Free At-home Activities

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Shell-related activities you can do at home!