Young visitors participate in a Think-Tank lab at Birch Aquarium at Scripps, during which they made cartesian divers using recycled plastic bottles. This classic science experiment demonstrates the principle of buoyancy.
Visitor Activities
Explore-It
Join us as we dive deeper into the fascinating lives of
ocean animals and other interesting natural phenomenon. Exciting
demonstrations, live animals and fun activities will engage learners of all
ages. Our experienced Explore-It guides will help answer questions and inspire
meaningful connections.
Topic: Kelp
Dates: May 22 & 29
Time: 10 a.m.-Noon
Topic: Plankton with special guests from Mark Ohman's lab.
Dates: May 1 & May 15
Time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Think Tank
Be a part of Think Tank, a new collaborative learning
experience where guests of all ages can come together to explore our
natural world. Sparks of curiosity and creativity will get minds
buzzing, and hands moving, to build upon ideas and understanding through
interactive "projects". Pull up a chair, put on your
thinking cap and prepare to invent.
Topic: Wind Power and Blade Design
Dates: April 30 & May 7, 8, 14, 21 & 28
Time: 2-4 p.m.
Shark Summer Activities
Have you ever had a shark encounter? Here's your
opportunity to meet and touch some of our local sharks. Shark-themed activities
led by aquarium naturalists and high school summer interns will reveal that
sharks are vulnerable and critical members of ocean habitats. See what it takes
for a baby leopard shark to grow up, discover how sharks use their teeth the
way we use utensils, and learn about the latest shark research from Scripps
scientists.
Shark Floor Activities
Weekdays: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Shark Encounter Talks
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1:30 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30 a.m.
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