School Programs
For grades K-12 the Museum offers onsite field trips, online sessions, and the Mollusks on the Move outreach program in which educators visit schools with live mollusks. All offerings align with Florida Sunshine State education standards and can be adapted for Home School groups and summer camps.
The donor-funded Adopt-A-Class program provides funds for Title 1 schools, and other schools as resources permit, to access these programs at no cost and may also subsidize the cost of bus transportation to and from the Museum.
Mollusks on the Move
We bring the mollusks to your classroom! This hands-on experience introduces students to mollusks’ anatomy, growth, diet, life cycles, and their role in the ecosystem. Instruction includes touching live mollusks, shell identification, and interactive games. Sessions are 30-60 minutes depending on grade level and are generally offered September-November, January-April, and during the summer.
Click here for more information, including program descriptions and educational standards met for grade levels.
To request more information or schedule a program please contact Jorden Falker: jfalker@shellmuseum.org
Field Trips to the Museum
Students explore aquariums of live mollusks and marine life, touch mollusks in touch pools, explore the Great Hall of Shells, and participate in fun and interactive activities. Sessions at the Museum are 2–2.5 hours and generally offered October-December and May.
Click here for more information, including program descriptions and educational standards met for grade levels.
To request more information or schedule a field trip please contact Jorden Falker: jfalker@shellmuseum.org
Mollusks Online
Our marine biologists bring the wonders of shells and mollusks virtually to your classroom. Programs introduce aspects of a mollusk’s life including anatomy, growth, diet, reproduction, and their role in the ecosystem. Programs last approximately one hour and are offered via Zoom and WebEx.
Click here for more information, including program descriptions and educational standards met for grade levels.
To request more information or schedule a program please contact Jorden Falker: jfalker@shellmuseum.org
