Group program for 3rd and 4th grade elementary school students

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Through observation, students will learn about the structure and movements of living creatures and how these are deeply connected to their habitats and lifestyles.
Here are some tips to help you learn from observing in an aquarium.

Sea urchin shape

Purple Sea Urchin live on rocky shores. Through the video, you can see that their spines move, that they have legs, a mouth and anus, and learn that their body structure is well suited to life on rocky shores.

Location

Lecture Room

Capacity

Maximum of about 80 people

time

half an hour

The shapes and lives of various fish

There are many different types of fish living in the ocean, and their shapes are closely related to their habitats and lifestyles. By observing the shapes and lifestyles of several fish through video, you will learn about the relationship between shape and lifestyle.

Location

Lecture Room

Capacity

Maximum of about 80 people

time

half an hour

The lives of familiar aquatic creatures

Frogs and newts were once familiar creatures. Learn about their unique body structures and how they live both on land and in water through video footage. The video also shows how the numbers of both species are declining, sparking interest in the waterside areas around us.

Location

Lecture Room

Capacity

Maximum of about 80 people

time

half an hour

The body and life of a penguin

What kind of creatures are penguins? Observe the individual features and characteristics of penguins' bodies, such as their beaks, wings, and legs, through videos and other media. You will also learn that each feature is well-suited to the lives of penguins.

Location

Lecture Room

Capacity

Maximum of about 80 people

time

half an hour

The shape of the tuna The swimming of the tuna

Pacific Bluefin Tuna live by constantly swimming in the open ocean in search of food. Using video, you can observe the structure of Pacific Bluefin Tuna 's body (body shape and fins) and swimming style, and learn about their relationship to life in the open ocean. We will also introduce tips for observing in the aquarium.

Location

Lecture Room

Capacity

Maximum of about 80 people

time

half an hour

Delicious bounty of the sea

We eat many sea creatures, including in New Year's dishes and sushi. We will use videos and other materials to learn about the forms and lifestyles of these creatures. We will also introduce fishing methods and Japanese food culture that utilizes the bounty of the sea.

Location

Lecture Room

Capacity

Maximum of about 80 people

time

half an hour

Exploring creatures on the tidal flats

Search for and catch creatures at the West Beach in Kasai Seaside Park. Learn that various creatures live on the seemingly empty tidal flats, and that different creatures can be found on different bottom types, such as sand or mud.

Location

Kasai Seaside Park "West Beach"

Capacity

Maximum of 35 people

time

Over 1 hour (negotiable) *Only available during low tide on spring tides