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Downtown Aquarium – Houston
Take a guided or self-guided excursion through the Downtown Aquarium in Houston. An attraction and group-friendly restaurant, Downtown Aquarium features touch pools, shark tanks, games, rides, and interactive exhibits. Groups can go behind-the-scenes to see how exhibits are maintained and learn about aquarium careers. Groups will also have the chance to see the Interactive Diver Show, which allows groups to talk to a diver as he or she is swimming with sea life in a 25,000-gallon exhibit. The Houston location also features fun rides and carnival-style games.
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Hrs: Sun.-Thurs. 11AM-8:30PM, Fri.-Sat. 10AM-10PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
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Aquarium Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
• Did you know a sea cucumber can shoot its intestines at predators, and then regrow them, in order to avoid being eaten?
• An electric eel can produce 500 watts of electricity (that’s enough to light up 10 light bulbs) to frighten away predators.
• Dolphins sleep with one half of the brain and one eye open to watch for danger.
• No matter how many pieces you cut a sea sponge into each piece will continue living and growing.
• Ocean life can do amazing things to survive. As you visit an aquarium with your students, note the different ways animals defend themselves. Just like a squid, people wouldn’t bother you either if you squirted black ink in their face!
View Lesson Plan>>ABOUT
Downtown Aquarium – Houston
Take a guided or self-guided excursion through the Downtown Aquarium in Houston. An attraction and group-friendly restaurant, Downtown Aquarium features touch pools, shark tanks, games, rides, and interactive exhibits. Groups can go behind-the-scenes to see how exhibits are maintained and learn about aquarium careers. Groups will also have the chance to see the Interactive Diver Show, which allows groups to talk to a diver as he or she is swimming with sea life in a 25,000-gallon exhibit. The Houston location also features fun rides and carnival-style games.
contact info
Hrs: Sun.-Thurs. 11AM-8:30PM, Fri.-Sat. 10AM-10PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Aquarium Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
• Did you know a sea cucumber can shoot its intestines at predators, and then regrow them, in order to avoid being eaten?
• An electric eel can produce 500 watts of electricity (that’s enough to light up 10 light bulbs) to frighten away predators.
• Dolphins sleep with one half of the brain and one eye open to watch for danger.
• No matter how many pieces you cut a sea sponge into each piece will continue living and growing.
• Ocean life can do amazing things to survive. As you visit an aquarium with your students, note the different ways animals defend themselves. Just like a squid, people wouldn’t bother you either if you squirted black ink in their face!
View Lesson Plan>>ABOUT
Downtown Aquarium – Houston
Take a guided or self-guided excursion through the Downtown Aquarium in Houston. An attraction and group-friendly restaurant, Downtown Aquarium features touch pools, shark tanks, games, rides, and interactive exhibits. Groups can go behind-the-scenes to see how exhibits are maintained and learn about aquarium careers. Groups will also have the chance to see the Interactive Diver Show, which allows groups to talk to a diver as he or she is swimming with sea life in a 25,000-gallon exhibit. The Houston location also features fun rides and carnival-style games.
contact info
Hrs: Sun.-Thurs. 11AM-8:30PM, Fri.-Sat. 10AM-10PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Aquarium Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
• Did you know a sea cucumber can shoot its intestines at predators, and then regrow them, in order to avoid being eaten?
• An electric eel can produce 500 watts of electricity (that’s enough to light up 10 light bulbs) to frighten away predators.
• Dolphins sleep with one half of the brain and one eye open to watch for danger.
• No matter how many pieces you cut a sea sponge into each piece will continue living and growing.
• Ocean life can do amazing things to survive. As you visit an aquarium with your students, note the different ways animals defend themselves. Just like a squid, people wouldn’t bother you either if you squirted black ink in their face!
View Lesson Plan>>