Prepared students learn more! Let us assist you as you plan for your experience. Visit the Aquarium’s online curriculum for pre-visit activities, find scavenger hunts for your self-guided tour and watch an orientation video before you come!
For more information or for assistance in preparing for your visit, from lunch plans to bus unloading, please contact us at (843) 720-1990, or email education questions to education@scaquarium.org.
Be sure you have attend the required teacher training workshop prior to bringing their Aquarium visit. Learn More
Standards-based and filled with grade-specific, engaging activities. Curriculum
These grade-specific videos will help you prepare your students for their Aquarium visit. Watch Video
The Aquarium provides exclusive bus parking and unloading areas. Download our bus directions here. Directions
Our classrooms capacity is 30 students per session, per classroom. Each classroom session is subdivided into 3 rotating groups. Please break your students up into groups prior to your visit since time is limited during the classroom portion of their visit.
30 max (not 35) per session = 60 total per day
K-2 & 3-5: 1 hour program (10:00-11:00 & 11:15-12:15)
6-8 & 9-12: 1 ½ hour program (9:30-11:00 & 11:00-12:30)
Sea Turtle Cafe For snacks and lunch options, we have concessions adjacent to our classrooms. You may also consult with us about box lunches and dining options for your group. Call (843) 577-FISH.
Scavenger Hunts
Keep your students actively involved throughout their Aquarium tour. Question sheets and answer keys for teachers can be printed from the links below.