Field Trips

Become A Scientist Students will investigate what it is truly like to be a scientist. We will transform your students into little marine scientists to discover a mystery animal. During this time, students will learn about the different tools and methods used by scientists.

Home Sweet Habitat Students will compare and contrast different ocean habitats including coral reefs, estuaries, and the deep sea. During this program students will use their senses and observation skills to learn about adaptations needed to survive in these habitats.

Our Dolphin Neighbors Scientists have been studying the local resident bottlenose dolphin population for more than 40 years. Through hands-on activities, students will discover what scientists are learning about the communication, feeding behavior, and human interactions with our dolphin neighbors. 

Angelfish to Zebra Shark: All About Fish During this interactive clue based program students will explore the characteristics of fish and special adaptations fish have. In the comfort of our Mote classroom students will use the scientific process to determine what the mystery animal might be. After the program students can explore the aquarium to find new fish friends.

Droplet Dash: An Essential Journey Take a journey with Mote as we learn about the importance of water on earth. This hand-on STEM lab examines the continuous movement of H2O within Earth and the atmosphere, while explaining how humans and animals impact our oceans. Through several small lab experiments, student scientists will explore this complex system known as the water cycle. 

Ocean Problem Solver During this STEM-based program students will learn why the ocean is important and how humans affect it. Students will explore Blue Holes recently discovered right here in our local oceans. Then using the engineering process, they will work in teams on solutions, building a model to collect samples deep in the ocean to learn more about these newly discovered features. 

Adventures in Acoustics Ever wonder what it sounds like under the ocean? Students will explore how sound is utilized by dolphins and fish in the ocean! After reviewing how acoustics are measured, students will learn how and why marine scientists study underwater sounds and the important role they play in ocean conservation. Through team collaboration, your class will simulate Mote and the Sarasota Dolphin Research Program’s bioacoustic research and present their claims based on evidence. Join us as we take a deep dive into the sounds of the sea!

Shark Scientist Students will become Mote shark scientists for the day in this interactive classroom program. They will learn the importance of shark research and the different techniques used by our scientists. Students will participate in a shark tagging simulation and present their findings to the class.

Spineless Sea Students will dive into marine taxonomy and various characteristics of invertebrates to learn what it takes to survive in the sea without a backbone. To apply their newfound knowledge, students will learn proper dissection techniques investigating squid in small groups.

Toxin Trackers Join Mote Educators to explore how human activity and natural causes can have both negative and positive impacts on our oceans. During this lab-based program, student scientists will investigate ocean habitats and limiting factors while learning about Mote’s Ecotoxicology Department through observations of real science techniques and hands-on experiments.

Technology in Shark Research Students will explore the importance of technology in research, specifically shark research. Through hands-on activities with iPads and actual shark data, students will become comfortable with understanding and interpreting data as well as using technologies used by Mote scientists. 

Turtle Tech Students will learn to review and analyze real turtle data. Working in groups, students will track a turtle and determine trends, habits or behaviors in the data. They will become comfortable with investigating data as well as presenting their findings and their conclusions.

For students at the college level, Mote Education is pleased to offer special internship presentations, customized programming and self-guided tours. Please use the button below to complete a request or email educate@mote.org to further discuss options.

Field Sampling Techniques Students will be learning the importance of estuaries while collecting organisms that live in Sarasota Bay. During this experience-based learning program, students will get wet while wading in the bay, learning techniques for collecting data that later can be analyzed. This is a one-hour program. Students must come water-ready.

+Field Sampling is available to College and Adult Learners. Experience is adjusted to be grade level appropriate. 

For any questions, please reach out to: educate@mote.org or phone 941-388-4441 x351.