Today was complete chaos! I worked with the education department again, where we had 160 first-graders at the aquarium for 3 hours in the morning. They were a part of the "CSI: Creature Science Investigator" program where they learned about different animal adaptations to help them identify creatures in the different exhibits. So, after the lesson, I helped Emily take a tour of about 30 kids and their chaperons around the aquarium so they could look at the adaptations that we talked about. It was actually really difficult to control the group since they were so excited to see the fish. So Emily and I did our best to herd them around the aquarium without disrupting any of the other guests. But, they seemed to really enjoy their visit and they especially liked the shark tube which does tend to be a fan favorite!
In the afternoon after a little bit of a break, I got a special visit from two of my favorite science teachers (Mr. Daly and Ms. Post)!! I took them on a personal tour of the aquarium, showing them all of the fishes and explaining a little bit about what I've been working on for the past two weeks. It was nice to see them and be able to show them that what I learned in Marine Science has actually helped me in life!
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It sounds like you are really having a cool project! In the Bahamas together, I knew you really had a passion for this stuff. I'm so excited for you that you have found ways to continue in in boring, old Cleveland. :) How fun that the Marine Science teachers came to visit! This sounds like a great experience in terms of it being multifaceted. You've talked about tours, education, exhibits, and more. It all sounds so interesting! I'm jealous!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a perfect day! Hanging out with little kids and getting to see Brendan and Jennie (yes, we're graduating so I'm using their first names again)! It sounds like you're having a ton of fun with your project, and I'm sure it was a blast to get to see the two of them. Seems like we were at The Island School so long ago!
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