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Norwalk's Maritime Aquarium Shows Educators How It Can Help

NORWALK, Conn. – Educators are invited to a free after-hours open house, “Fish School,” on Thursday, Nov. 6, from 4 to 7 p.m. to learn how The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk’s programs and resources, including its unique new research vessel, will enhance lessons for their students.

Educators are invited to a free after-hours open house at The Maritime Aquarium.

Educators are invited to a free after-hours open house at The Maritime Aquarium.

Photo Credit: Maritime Aquarium

The aquarium will show teachers the many ways they can connect their students and curricula with the aquarium’s unique educational programs, which help to fulfill state, Common Core and Next Generation Science standards.

“Our goal is for the Aquarium to be an extension of every classroom in Norwalk, and in the entire region,” said Tom Naiman, the aquarium’s director of education. “We consider teachers and students to be our priority audience, and our catalog of brand-new programs is designed to support and extend the school curriculum.”

The new research vessel, R/V Spirit of the Sound is equipped with a larger touch tank and larger classroom space, a remotely operated vehicle, microscopes connected to a large television monitor and other assets for teaching marine science on Long Island Sound.

“Spirit of the Sound’s” initial outings – for school groups and the public – begin in mid-December with the aquarium’s Seal Spotting Cruises.

“Fish School” also gives Maritime Aquarium educators the opportunity to demonstrate some of the Norwalk attraction’s most popular educational programs, from microscope discoveries to squid dissections.

IMAX movies can also be incorporated into classroom lessons through educational guides created by the films’ producers. On Nov. 6, teachers can preview two opportunities in free screenings in Connecticut’s largest IMAX Theater. Showing on the six-story screen will be “Island of Lemurs: Madagascar” at 6 p.m. and “Journey to the South Pacific” at 7 p.m.

Admission, a light dinner and parking are free for “Fish School.” However, space is limited and advance registration is required. This is a professional event for educators only.

Register here or call 203-852-0700, ext. 2206.

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