Animal Keeper

Animal Keeper Updates

Get a peek behind the scenes of the Aquarium’s Husbandry department. Read their weekly animal updates and get an insider’s look at caring for over 10,000 animals and plants.

ANIMAL UPDATES

Blue Planet Speakers

Our Blue Planet Speaker Series

Join leading environmental experts in this free educational series exploring the world’s ocean.

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Tennessee Aquarium Otters

Teacher Opportunities

Teacher Appreciation Day:
Mark your calendar for our annual Teacher Appreciation Day on Saturday, January 19, 2013. Throughout the day, the Aquarium education staff will provide field trip information and point out the many ways the Tennessee Aquarium can supplement lesson plans.

Workshops:
Teachers can take advantage of the many workshops and in-service opportunities available through the Tennessee Aquarium. Many of these classes can be hosted at the Aquarium or at your school. Additionally, classes can be tailored to fit your school in-service schedule.

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WORKSHOP
Orientation to Educational Opportunities
Year-round
Call to schedule
Project Learning Tree
Year-round
Call to schedule
Project WET
Year-round
June 5 & 6, 2012
Project WILD
Year-round
Call to schedule
Project WILD Aquatic
Year-round
Call to schedule
Science With a Splash/Habitat Studies
Year-round
Call to schedule
Environmental Education Across the Curriculum
Summer
June 18 - 23, 2012
Schoolyard Ecosystems and Middle School Science
Year-round
Call to schedule

WORKSHOP/IN-SERVICE FEES

There are no instructional fees for the following workshops/in-services. Depending on your state, there may be a materials charge. A transportation fee may also be assessed.

  • Project Learning Tree
  • Project WET
  • Project WILD
  • Project WILD Aquatic

Instructional fees vary for the following workshops/in-services (materials and/or transportation costs are additional).

  • Orientation to Educational Opportunities -- $7.75 per teacher if attending IMAX film; otherwise, NO COST.
  • Science With a Splash/Aquatic Habitat Studies -- $15-$25 per teacher
  • Schoolyard Ecosystems and Middle School Science -- $15-$25 per teacher
  • Environmental Education Across the Curriculum -- Class fee of approximately $150 plus college tuition fee at Alabama A&M University.

For additional information about these workshops/in-services, e-mail George Bartnik or call (800) 262-0695, ext. 4049. 
Field Trips

The Tennessee Aquarium provides an unforgettable learning experience for children at all grade levels. Not only does the Aquarium exceed the science standards for Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama; we are also accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools as a supplementary education school.
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Live, Local Weather Report

Thanks to a grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Tennessee Aquarium has a new weather station with live web cam. Get instant access to current weather conditions in downtown Chattanooga.
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Scout Programs

A visit to the Tennessee Aquarium is a fascinating troop outing and fun way to earn one of several badges related to nature or wildlife. Special equipment is at your disposal to help your troop take their visit to the max!
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Ask Us

Whether you have a question about animals, educational opportunities or just want to make your Aquarium or IMAX trip the best experience ever, we want to hear from you. Our education staff is happy to help you.
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Fun Stuff

Check out this fun-filled page with links to interactive games and other activities. Enjoy some of these items at home or download maps to help you "dive deeper" into your next Aquarium visit.
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Finding Nemo at the Aquarium

Meet the real fish behind the flashy undersea superstars! The animated antics of characters like "Nemo" and "Dory" are "reel" close to the fish and facts found at the Aquarium.
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Teachers E-newsletter

Introducing the new Educator's e-newsletter. Please enter your e-mail address to receive important teacher resource information, IMAX updates and special offers from the Tennessee Aquarium.
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