South Carolina Aquarium on Charleston Harbor: Education Resources ~ Preparing for your Visit

Prepared students learn more! Let us assist you as you plan for your experience. We can help you divide your classes, provide activities for the tour and make sure your entry into the Aquarium is as smooth as possible.

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 Teacher workshop

required teacher training workshop prior to bringing their Aquarium visit.
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Standards-based and filled with grade-specific, engaging activities. Curriculum

These grade-specific videos will help you prepare your students for their Aquarium visit.
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The Aquarium provides exclusive bus parking and unloading areas. Download our bus directions here.
Directions

Our classrooms capacity is 35 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.

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.

K-2	6-8
K-2 Answer Key	6-8 Answer Key
3-5	9-12
3-5 Answer Key	9-12 Answer Key