But when we have programing that takes place off site,
the Shedd Learning team members have to ask themselves, «How can we bring the experience of viewing Shedd Aquarium's exhibits and animals to children?»
In fall 2016,
Shedd learning specialists conducted 27 after - school sessions at five Chicago Park District locations.
When we have programing that takes place off site,
the Shedd Learning team members have to ask themselves, «How can we bring the experience of viewing Shedd Aquarium's exhibits and animals to children?»
Not exact matches
The experience begins when the group heads behind the scenes to
learn more about the
Shedd's penguins and their care.
It's also a good opportunity for them to see first - hand what trainers at the
Shedd do in the course of a day and
learn more about their jobs.
Join the
Shedd for special activities, crafts and games designed for children and their families to
learn more about these tiny, amazing animals.
Check out our blog to
learn about conservation, our animals, education and get a behind the scenes look at
Shedd
You'll
learn more about
Shedd's penguin population and even take part in a mini training session.
The Teen
Learning Lab has mentors from almost every career field at
Shedd Aquarium, including exhibit design, animal care, animal training, husbandry, technology, marketing and many others.
«Not only have I
learned about how dedicated
Shedd Aquarium is to animal care, but I've discovered that
Shedd is a leader in conservation,» he said.
Join us inside the penguin habitat to observe these animals up close and
learn some of the surprising ways in which
Shedd staffers care for these charismatic birds.
Get up close and personal with
Shedd's animals, visit behind - the - scenes work areas and travel to local natural areas to
learn more about the amazing animals we care for at
Shedd.
To celebrate this playful, acrobatic, intelligent species for Dolphin Awareness Month in March,
Shedd is sharing 15 fun facts about what we have
learned from providing them world - class care!
«Not only have I
learned about how dedicated
Shedd Aquarium is to animal care, but I've discovered that
Shedd is a leader in conservation,» said Niewoehner.
You can
learn more about
Shedd's research with seahorses here!
Reporters will also work in
Shedd's Teen
Learning Lab to create compelling digital narratives of what is possible for teens at
Shedd Aquarium.
This Earth Day,
Shedd Aquarium's
Learning team will set up shop in
Shedd's main galleries and engage visitors with unique educational activities about plastic pollution.
Their efforts will support
Shedd's general operations in the areas of animals care,
learning, community access and sustainability.
Guests leave with a greater understanding of animal anatomy and what we
learn from animals every day — both here at
Shedd and in the wild.
«Too often, our oceans are out of sight and out of mind for people in the Midwest,» said Wade Berger, manager of the Teen
Learning Lab at
Shedd Aquarium.
After the field trip fill in, what did they
LEARN about the animals at
Shedd Aquarium?
Learn more about all of
Shedd Aquarium's teen programs using the links below or by attending a New Teen Orientation, where you'll be introduced to
Shedd staff, connect with amazing animals and see some of the hands - on opportunities available within our teen programs.
Our members have been invaluable in making
Shedd Aquarium a world ‐ class animal care leader, vital
learning resource, scientific community contributor and global conservation champion.
The grand prize class winner will receive a special behind the scenes trip to visit Dawn Wildlife partner
Shedd Aquarium to
learn more about animal care and conservation, including protecting and rehabilitating aquatic animals.
Dive in with
Shedd Aquarium and other Chicago - area 6th - through 12th - grade students to explore local ecosystems while earning service -
learning hours!
Learn all about the science happening at
Shedd Aquarium every day with our favorite science - related videos and stories.
The Teen
Learning Lab is a space at
Shedd Aquarium designed by teens for teens.
On Wednesday, Dec. 21,
Shedd Aquarium staff and a participant of
Shedd's Teen
Learning Lab delivered over 200 enrichment toys to The Anti-Cruelty Society they created as a holiday donation.
To help or get involved, please visit The Marine Mammal Center and
Shedd Aquarium to volunteer, donate and
learn more.
Join us as we discover the beauties of Lake Superior's natural treasures while
learning about aquatic science and exploring the ecology of the Great Lakes region in the Apostle Islands with
Shedd Aquarium staff members.
Shedd connects people with animals by sharing critical educational information focused on digital, science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), Next Generation Science Standards and personalized
learning.
At
Shedd Aquarium, 46 Chicago - area teens got a taste of scientific research through two immersive
learning experiences, High School Marine Biology and High School Lake Ecology.
Shedd Aquarium, a leader in conservation education, furthers its 40 - year commitment to
learning with new immersive and interactive
learning programs centered on personal hands - on experiences.
You can also visit
Shedd Aquarium's special exhibit Amphibians to see and
learn more about mudpuppies.
Chris (who is also a marine mammal trainer at the
Shedd Aquarium) will demonstrate how to motivate dogs as well as clearly «old dogs can
learn new tricks.»