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.
Lecture Room
Maximum of about 80 people
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.
Lecture Room
Maximum of about 80 people
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.
Lecture Room
Maximum of about 80 people
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.
Lecture Room
Maximum of about 80 people
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.
Lecture Room
Maximum of about 80 people
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.
Lecture Room
Maximum of about 80 people
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.
Kasai Seaside Park "West Beach"
Maximum of 35 people
Over 1 hour (negotiable) *Only available during low tide on spring tides

