Live from Behind the Scenes virtual field trips with Shedd Aquarium dates are now available for 2021 - registration request direct link<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/65SQTRK>. We had an amazing response this fall and sold out, so make sure to get your reservation request in early in the year to secure your students' participation in these engaging programs. (2021 Schedule<https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/sheddaquarium.org-production/DPoM2ZAdiPsAtVD2U7D6NAC7?response-content-disposition=inline%3B%20filename%3D%22LFBTS%20Online%20Program%20Calendar%20SY%202020-2021%20V2.pdf%22%3B%20filename%2A%3DUTF-8%27%27LFBTS%2520Online%2520Program%2520Calendar%2520SY%25202020-2021%2520V2.pdf&response-content-type=application%2Fpdf&X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Credential=AKIAJ37YQFR5IFJTXQ5A%2F20201210%2Fus-east-2%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20201210T172516Z&X-Amz-Expires=300&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&X-Amz-Signature=624fc379640b235eee470529655a85a64aa6d21a469a08ce837f48525ffdefd6>) Remember that each theme below includes a teacher lesson plan and pre/post-lessons for each grade band that are Google Classroom compatible. The programs all include a Q&A session with animal care staff, are aligned to NGSS and Amplify Science, and provide many opportunities to look nature in the eye! (NEW) Animals of the Amazon<https://www.sheddaquarium.org/programs-and-events/virtual-field-trip-animals-of-the-amazon> Explore the diverse habitats of the Amazon Rainforest, both on land and underwater. Observe animals that fly, swim and crawl as you discover what animals need to survive in the largest river basin on Earth. (Aligned Grade Bands: K-2, 3-5) Penguins at Shedd <https://www.sheddaquarium.org/programs-and-events/virtual-field-trip-penguins-at-shedd> Join us inside the penguin habitat to observe these charismatic birds, learn about their unique cycles and behaviors, and witness them fly through the water. (Aligned Grade Bands: K-2, 3-5, 6-8) Sharks at Shedd<https://www.sheddaquarium.org/programs-and-events/virtual-field-trip-sharks-at-shedd> Witness how Shedd staff members care for sharks: feeding them, cleaning their habitat and collecting their eggs. Students will also design a shark ID tag and calculate how much sharks eat. (Aligned Grade Bands: K-2, 3-5, 6-8) Turtle Check-Up<https://www.sheddaquarium.org/programs-and-events/virtual-field-trip-turtle-check-up-at-shedd> Students observe alongside Shedd’s animal care staff as they interpret X-rays, vital signs and behavior to assess an animal’s health. (Aligned Grade Bands: 3-5, 6-8) Let me know if you have any questions. Happy holidays! Regards, Max Metz Jr. Pronouns: he / él Se habla español. Manager of School and Teacher Programs Learning Programs John G. Shedd Aquarium p (312) 692-3165 www.sheddaquarium.org<http://www.sheddaquarium.org/> Explore Engaging Virtual Programs for Your Students Here<https://www.sheddaquarium.org/educators/virtual-field-trips> Subscribe to Fish Tales K-12 Educator eNews<http://tracking.wordfly.com/join/SheddAquarium/> | Free Teacher Tickets Here<https://www.sheddaquarium.org/shedd-admission-community-partners> | Explore All Classroom and Pod Resources<https://www.sheddaquarium.org/educators/classroom-resources> Shedd Aquarium is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization and an accredited member of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums. THIS MESSAGE CONTAINS INFORMATION THAT MAY BE CONFIDENTIAL OR PRIVILEGED. ANY UNAUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS MESSAGE IN ERROR, PLEASE NOTIFY THE SENDER IMMEDIATELY BY REPLY E-MAIL THEN DELETE THE ORIGINAL MESSAGE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE.