The Kindergarten class will take a field trip to the Aquarium of the Pacific to learn about different ocean animals like sharks, fish, seals and sea lions. Students will participate in hands-on activities that teach science concepts and align with the Kindergarten curriculum standards for life science, earth science, and visual and performing arts. The field trip will include shows, exhibits, and interactive programs about coral reefs, sharks, and ocean habitats.

1. Geography Final Project-
Kindergarten Field Trip

2. Math Content Standards
Counting and Cardinality
Compare numbers
• 6. Identify whether the number of objects in one
group is greater than, less than, or equal to the
number of objects in another group, e.g., by
using matching and counting strategies.
Classify objects and count the number of objects in
each category.
• 3. Classify objects into given categories; count the
numbers of objects in each category and sort the
categories by count.

3. Math
• First we start off with our group activities
– Pick three student at a time we have two fishes
with numbers on them and one shark.
Which ever way
the shark is facing
8 2 that is the bigger
number.
Asking the
students would the
9 4 shark rather eat:
-8 fish or 0 fish.
-9 fish or 4 fish.

4. Hungry Shark

6. Visual and Performing Arts
Content Standards
2.0 CREATIVE EXPRESSION
• Creating, Performing, and Participating in the
Visual Arts
– 2.1Use lines, shapes/forms, and colors to make
patterns.
– 2.2 Demonstrate beginning skill in the use of tools
and processes, such as the use of scissors, glue, and
paper in creating a three-dimensional construction.
– 2.7 Create a three-dimensional form, such as a real
or imaginary animal.

7. Art

8. Science Content
Standards
Earth Sciences
• 3. Earth is composed of land, air, and water. As a basis for
understanding this concept:
– a. Students know characteristics of mountains, rivers, oceans,
valleys, deserts, and local landforms
Life Science
• 2. Different types of plants and animals inhabit the earth. As a basis
for understanding this concept:
– a. Students know how to observe and describe similarities and
differences in the appearance and behavior of plants and
animals (e.g., seed-bearing plants, birds, fish, insects).
– b. Students know stories sometimes give plants and animals
attributes they do not really have.
– c. Students know how to identify major structures of common
plants and animals (e.g. stems, leaves, roots, arms, wings,
legs).

9. English–Language Arts
Content Standards
2.0 Reading Comprehension
• Structural Features of Informational Materials
• 2.1 Locate the title, table of contents, name of
author, and name of illustrator.
• Comprehension and Analysis of Grade-Level-
Appropriate Text
• 2.2 Use pictures and context to make predictions
about story content.
• 2.3 Connect to life experiences the information
and events in texts.
• 2.4 Retell familiar stories.
• 2.5 Ask and answer questions about essential
elements of a text.

10. Books about Sharks

11. National Geography
Standards
Environment and Society
• 14. How human actions modify the physical
environment.
• 15. How physical systems affect human
systems.
• 16. The changes that occur in the meaning,
use, distribution, and importance of
resources.

12. Field Trip Websites
Aquarium of Pacific
• http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/
Field Trip Information
• http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/education/
yourfieldtrip
Specific grades
• http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/education/
yourfieldtrip/schoolprograms

13. Show Times
• 10:15 Animal Care 1:30 Honda Blue Cavern Dive
• 10:30 Tropical Reef Dive 1:30 Children’s Program
• 10:30 Children’s Program 2:00 Sharks
• 10:45 Sea Otters 2:15 Sea Otters
• 11:00 Sharks 2:15 Penguins Multimedia Show
• 11:00 Penguins Multimedia 2:30 Tropical Reef Dive
Show 2:45 Animal Meet and Greet
• 11:15 Honda Blue Cavern 3:00 Penguins Multimedia Show
Dive
3:15 Honda Blue Cavern Dive
• 11:15 Seals & Sea Lions
3:15 Seals & Sea Lions
• 11:30 Children’s Program
4:00 Tropical Reef Dive
• 11:30 Animal Meet and
Greet 4:00 Sea Otters
• 12:15 Tropical Reef Dive 4:30 Animal Care
• 1:15 Penguins Multimedia 5:45 Penguins Multimedia Show
Show

14. Activities and Standards
Coral Reef Critters
• Coral reefs are amazing places! Join us as we explore the colorful and exciting world of
coral reefs. In this hands-on and interactive class, students will actually become reef animals
and learn about what it takes to survive among the corals. Colorful butterflyfish, intriguing
sea horses, and fish that poop sand are just a few of the critters we will investigate in the
coral reef.
SCIENCE STANDARDS: K: 1a; 2a, c; 4a-c, e. 1st: 2a-d. 2nd: 2a, b; 4a, c.
Sharky’s Adventure
• Sharks are cool! And the more you know about them, the more amazing they are. Did you
know that sharks come in all shapes and sizes and some can be as big as a city bus? Join
Sharky as he goes on an adventure to learn what sharks eat, how they find their food and
what their skin feels like in this exciting class. As Sharky explores the world of sharks,
students will gain a better appreciation for these magnificent predators and even get a
chance to touch one!
SCIENCE STANDARDS: K: 1a; 2a, b; 4c, e. 1st: 2a-c. 2nd: 2c, d; 4g.
Scales to Fish Tails
• Did you know that a jellyfish is not a fish? Did you know that some male fish play the role
of mom? Discover just how fishy living in water can be as we explore these fascinating
finned creatures. Through a variety of fintastic hands on activities and games, participants
will dive into the watery world of fish and learn what a fish is, where fish live and how fish
adapt to their unique environments.
SCIENCE STANDARDS: K: 2a; 4c, e. 1st: 2a, b; 4d.

15. English–Language Arts
Content Standards
Decoding and Word Recognition
• 1.15 Read simple one-syllable and high-
frequency words (i.e., sight words)
Vocabulary and Concept Development
• 1.17 Identify and sort common words in basic
categories (e.g., colors, shapes, foods).
• 1.18 Describe common objects and events in
both general and specific language.