Description

Overview:

In this video Jonathan visits the New England Aquarium as a volunteer aquarist for a day to learn what it takes to care for thousands of fish in dozens of exhibits, up to the massive 200,000 gallon Giant Ocean Tank (GOT). What he finds is an eye opener‰ŰÓit‰ŰŞs not all fun and games. Maintaining an aquarium is serious work. But it does have its benefits, as Jonathan discovers while diving in the GOT and feeding the sharks. This segment won a New England Emmy Award! Please see the accompanying study guide for educational objectives and discussion points.

Subject:

Technology, Geoscience, Oceanography

Level:

Preschool, Middle School, High School, Community College / Lower Division, Career / Technical

Material Type:

Diagram/Illustration, Lesson Plan

Author:

Jonathan Bird Productions, Oceanic Research Group

Provider:

Jonathan Bird's Blue World

Provider Set:

Jonathan Bird's Blue World

Date Added:

08/26/2007