Online Curriculum

The Aquarium provides a complimentary standards-based curriculum online for teachers. At-home learning and virtual modifications have recently been added to these activities.

Onsite Activities

Test your students’ knowledge at the Aquarium with onsite activities, like scavenger hunts and more! Activities are tailored by grade to accommodate all age levels.

Complimentary Admission

South Carolina certified K-12 teachers receive free admission and 15% off any level of regular membership. Please call (843) 577-FISH (3474) to learn more.

Professional Development

Educators of grades 6–12 are invited to join us for Life Beyond Light: Chemosynthetic Communities of the Deep Ocean — a full-day, in-person professional development workshop with a NOAA Ocean Exploration facilitator. Together we will explore hydrothermal vents and cold seeps, two deep-sea ecosystems with dense biological communities fueled by chemosynthesis. Explore several phenomena-based student investigations, and engage in hands-on activities and discussions with peer educators on how to implement these materials in the classroom.

Registration is $25 and will be refunded upon attendance. Space is limited; registered educators will receive a collection of classroom-ready resources to continue exploring these topics in their classrooms, as well as a Certificate of Participation and a $100 stipend.