Fish Ecology (VIRTUAL)
Description
Fish in the Hudson River? You bet! More than 200 species of fish are found in the Hudson River and its tributaries. Fish Ecology introduces students to life under the Hudson River through activities that teach them about the Hudson River Estuary and the animals that live in this environment. In this program, students will join HRPK educators as they cover topics including fish anatomy and behavior, water quality and field research while facilitating virtual encounters with species from the Hudson River Estuary. Additional activities are provided to facilitate optional at-home lessons before and/or after the virtual field trip.
-For a list of learning objectives by grade level, please visit our website! Please email education@hrpt.ny.gov with any questions.
-All programs are hosted via HRPK’s Zoom account. If your organization has virtual meeting restrictions, please email us at education@hrpt.ny.gov.
Offered At
Hudson River Park
Hudson River Park’s River Project hosts a series of free and low-cost environmental education programs for organized groups using the Hudson River waterfront as its classroom. Our field trip programs connect students with the River and Park through fun, enriching STEM activities that inspire each student’s inner scientist. Explore unique educational spaces throughout the Park: experience interactive games at the Discovery Tank at Pier 57, meet native marine species at the Pier 40 Wetlab aquarium, discover the unique shoreline of Pier 26, explore fascinating tide pools and a lush salt marsh at Gansevoort Peninsula and more!
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Details
Subjects
Science, Biology, Ecosystems, Animals, Conservation
Capacity
100 students
Duration
60 min.
Activity
Virtual Field Trip
Grades
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, K, 1, 2