Home School Days

Join us each month for Mote Marine Laboratory’s Home School Days. Home schooled students and their families are invited to an exciting day of age-appropriate ocean themed learning experiences led by Mote’s professional marine science educators. Students will explore all aspects of Mote from visiting the manatees in the Goldstein Marine Mammal Center, touching the stingrays in the Mote Aquarium, catching critters in Sarasota Bay to taking a peek behind the scenes at Mote’s break through scientific research. Students will also learn about our local marine environment and easy ways they can contribute to conservation. Come to one or come to all…the ocean awaits you!

For students in grades 1st-12th (ages 6-18).

Fall 2013                                                                                                                                Times: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm                                                                                                 Cost:  $19 for non-members, $17 for members                                                                            One free chaperone per family

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2013 Fall Schedule

Great Mote programs for home-schooled students:

High School Internship

Special Lecture Series

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Home School Groups can book Field Trips and Outreach Programs.

Say What? Communication in the Ocean                                                                                   Wed September 11^th or Fri September 13th                                                                             From bioluminescence of deep sea creatures to signature whistles of bottlenose dolphins, there is a lot of communicating going on in the sea.   Come learn some of the strange ways ocean creatures get there messages out there and just who is listening.                                                                

One Fish, Two Fish: Biodiversity of the Fishes of the Gulf of Mexico                                          Wed October 9^th or Fri October 11^th                                                                                                                            Sharks, sea horses, and moray eels are all fish!  They come in all shapes and sizes.   Get hands on with our local fish species and learn why they are all so different.   We will also be exploring how Mote studies fish and what can be done to protect our fishy friends.

Those Magnificent Mangroves: Exploring our Salt Tolerant Neighbor                                        Wed November 6^th or Fri November 8th                                                                                       Mangroves are rich with life and are an important barrier for the mainland.  Come explore the ins and outs of our local mangroves, join in on a clean up and figure out just how these trees can tolerate the salty sea.                                               

Whale of a Tale: Conservation and Adaptations of the Giants in the Sea                                  Wed December 11^th or Fri December 13^th                                                                                                                 Whales are the epitome of freedom and a symbol of the sea but they need our help.  From noise pollution to marine debris, the odds are stacked against them.  Come learn about these awe inspiring animals, easy ways to contribute to their conservation and how Mote scientists are testing for pollutants stored in the body of whales.   

Attire: All participants, including adults, must bring: closed-toed, closed-heel water shoes (like Aquasocks or Crocs). No one will be allowed in the water barefoot or with flip-flops on. We recommend: a towel, bathing suit/ board shorts, change of clothes, sun protection, and a filled water bottle. Students should also bring walking shoes for other portions of the program.    

Important: Because spaces are limited and tend to fill up quickly, pre-registration and pre-payment are required.

• Each person in your group age 6 and older, including adults, is considered a participant. Children under the age of 6 are welcome to attend free of charge, but are not considered participants and are not provided with activity supplies.

• Lunch is not provided, but you are welcome to eat in our picnic areas or pre-order box lunches from the Deep Sea Diner (941.388.3415).

• Your program fee includes admission to the Mote Aquarium, which you may explore throughout the day as your personal schedule allows.

Questions?

Check out our FAQs or contact us by phone at 941.388.4441, ext. 348, or by e-mail at bwilson@mote.org.

Cancellation Policy

There are no refunds for Mote Education programs unless Mote cancels the program. If you provide notice of cancellation, or a change in the number of students attending, more than days before the program begins, we will credit your payment to a future program. If within 5 days of the program, you cancel or decrease the number of students attending, or fail to show up without giving notice, you will be charged in full for the program.