Test your students at the Aquarium with Onsite Activities! Ahead of your visit, reserve a Discovery Bin or print out one of our educational Scavenger Hunts or STEM Challenges to make your time at the Aquarium even more engaging. Onsite activities are tailored by grade to accommodate all age levels and align with South Carolina science standards.

Discovery Bin
Our Discovery Bin is full of artifacts ranging from the mountains to the sea and can be shown to students along your Aquarium tour. Students get a hands-on look at different props such as shark teeth, a loggerhead sea turtle skull and stingray barbs. Teachers can reserve a Discovery Bin by adding it to your reservation when speaking to the Customer Service Center (843) 577-3474. Homeschool families can check one out by stopping by the Information Desk upon arrival. Discovery Bins are designed for families and small groups of up to 20 people.
Before you arrive, don’t forget to prepare by reading about the Discovery Bin!
Mountains to the Sea Discovery Bin
Discovery Bin Instructions
Discovery Bin Teacher Cards

STEM Challenges
These STEM-related critical thinking questions are designed for grades K–8 and will take 30 minutes to an hour to complete.
Kindergarten
STEM Challenge: Kindergarten
Grade 1
STEM Challenge: Grade 1
Grade 2
STEM Challenge: Grade 2
Grade 3
STEM Challenge: Grade 3
Grade 4
STEM Challenge: Grade 4
Grade 5
STEM Challenge: Grade 5
Grade 6
STEM Challenge: Grade 6
Grade 7
STEM Challenge: Grade 7
Grade 8
STEM Challenge: Grade 8
Biology
STEM Challenge: Biology

Scavenger Hunts
Make your journey through the Aquarium even more fun and dynamic by printing out these STEM-based Scavenger Hunts.
Short Scavenger Hunts
These will take 30 minutes to an hour to complete.
Grades Pre-K–2
Seek-and-Find Scavenger Hunt
Grades 3–5
Travel Brochure Scavenger Hunt
Travel Brochure Scavenger Hunt Answer Key
Grades 6–8
Selfie Scavenger Hunt
Selfie Scavenger Hunt Answer Key
Grades 9–12
Selfie Scavenger Hunt
Selfie Scavenger Hunt Answer Key
Long Scavenger Hunts
These will take 1–2 hours to complete.
Grades K-2
Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger Hunt Answer Key
Grades 3–5
Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger Hunt Answer Key
Grades 6–8
Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger Hunt Answer Key
Grades 9–12
Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger Hunt Answer Key