Marine Science Institute is currently operating modified programs per county guidelines.
We will reevaluate our steps daily following guidance from the CDC and San Mateo County Health.
FIELD TRIPS AND MOBILE PROGRAMS
For Schools, Groups, Learning Pods, Homeschools, and Camps
The Marine Science Institute provides a scientific experience built on California standards-based activities and a memorable voyage into nature for students of all economic backgrounds. The Marine Science Institute puts students in physical contact with the SF Bay and coast environments to help cultivate their natural sense of curiosity, enrich their understanding of science, and foster a responsibility to protect the environment.
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ACADEMY @ HOME
for pod groups
MSI brings live animals to your group at a safe location of your choosing
SINGLE DAY PROGRAMS
These are MSI’s traditional programs that have been altered to allow for social distancing and other COVID-19 protections.
DISCOVERY VOYAGE
Students embark on a four-hour expedition of the San Francisco Bay aboard the 90-foot research vessel, the R.V. Robert G. Brownlee. Using research equipment and teamwork, students participate in hands-on science activities collecting live samples and specimens, discovering the life in the estuary and how humans are connected to it.
Grades: 4th and up
Program Length: 4 hours
COVID CAPACITY RESTRICTIONS: 24 participants
NGSS Connections (Science Content Standards Set by CA Sate Education Board for Public Schools)
4th and 5th Grade Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCI): LS1.A (Food Web or Adaptation Theme), LS1.C (Food Web), LS1.D (Adaptation), LS2.A (All themes), LS2.B (Food Web), ESS2.A (Human Impact or Biodiversity), ESS2.E (Human Impact), ESS3.C (Human Impact or Diversity or Adaptation), PS1.A, PS3.D (Food Web)
6th thru 8th Grade DCI's: LS1.B, LS1.C, LS1.D, LS2.A (Food Web or Biodiversity), LS2.B (Food Web), LS2.C (Human Impact or Biodiversity), LS4.C, LS4.D (Biodiversity), ESS2.A, ESS2.C (Human Impact), ESS3.C (Human Impact or Biodiversity), PS3.D
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SHORESIDE
The Shoreside program takes place at our beachfront facility in Redwood City, and offers a variety of hands-on activities that challenge students and ignite their curiosity.
Grades: K and up
Program Length: 3 hours
COVID CAPACITY RESTRICTION: 36 participants
NGSS Connections (Science Content Standards Set by CA Sate Education Board for Public Schools)
K - 2nd Grade Disciplinary Core Idea's (DCI): LS1.A (Adaptation), LS1.B, LS1.C (Food Web), LS1.D (Adaptation), LS3.B, LS4.A (Food Web), LS4.D (Biodiversity), ESS2.C, ESS2.D, ESS2.E (Human Impact or Biodiversity), ESS3.A, ESS3.C (Human Impact or Biodiversity), PS2.A, PS3.B, ETS1.A (Adaptation)
3rd - 5th Grade DCI's: LS1.A (Food Web or Adaptation), LS1.B (Biodiversity or Adaptation), LS1.C (Food Web), LS1.B (Adaptations), LS2.A (All themes), LS2.B (Food Web), LS2.B (Adaptation), LS3.A (Food Web or Adaptation), LS4.A (Food Web), LS4.B (Food Web, Biodiversity, or Adaptation), LS4.C (All themes), LS4.D (All themes), ESS3.C (Food Web, Biodiversity, or Adaptation), PS1.A, PS3.D (Food Web)
6th - 8th Grade DCI's: LS1.B (Biodiversity or Adaptation), LS1.C, LS1.D, LS2.A (Human Impact, Food Web, or Biodiversity), LS2.C (Human Impact, Food Web, or Biodiversity), LS4.C (Biodiversity or Adaptation), LS4.D (Human Impact, Food Web, or Biodiversity), ESS2.C (Human Impact), ESS3.C (Human Impact or Biodiversity), PS3.D
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INLAND VOYAGE
Inland Voyages deliver living marine animals from various habitats directly to the class with the Marine Science Institute’s mobile aquarium.
Grades: Pre-K and Up
Program Length: 50 min per session booked
COVID CAPACITY RESTRICTION: 12 participants per session booked (can do 5 sessions back-to-back)
NGSS Connections (Science Content Standards Set by CA Sate Education Board for Public Schools)
Fish and Sharks
K - 2nd Grade Disciplinary Core Idea's (DCI): LS1.A, LS1.B, LS1.C, LS1.D, LS3.B, LS4.D, ESS2.C, ESS3.A, ESS3.C, ETS1.A
3rd - 5th Grade DCI: LS1.A, LS1.B, LS1.C, LS1.D, LS2.A, LS2.B, LS2.D, LS3.A, LS4.B, LS4.C, LS4.D, ESS3.C
6th - 8th Grade DCI: LS1.B
Rocky Shore
K - 2nd Grade DCI: LS1.A, LS1.B, LS1.C, LS1.D, LS3.B, LS4.D, ESS1.A, ESS1.C, ESS2.C, ESS2.D, ESS2.E, ESS3.A, ESS3.C, PS3.B, ETS1.A
3rd - 5th Grade DCI: LS1.A, LS1.B, LS1.C, LS1.D, LS2.A, LS2.B, LS2.D, LS3.A, LS4.B, LS4.C, LS4.D, ESS3.C, PS2.B, PS4.A
6th - 8th Grade DCI: LS1.B
Bay and Ocean Invertebrates
K - 2nd Grade DCI: LS1.B, LS4.D, ESS1.C, ESS2.C, ETS1.A
3rd - 5th Grade DCI: LS1.A, LS1.B, LS1.C, LS1.D, LS2.A, LS2.B, LS2.D, LS3.A, LS4.B, LS4.C, LS4.D, ESS3.C, PS2.B
6th - 8th Grade DCI: LS1.C, LS2.A, LS2.B, LS2.C, LS4.C, LS4.D, ESS3.C
Kelp Forest
K - 2nd Grade DCI: LS2.A, LS4.D, ESS1.C, ESS2.C, ETS1.A, ETS1.B
3rd - 5th Grade DCI: LS1.A, LS1.B, LS1.C, LS1.D, LS2.A, LS2.B, LS2.D, LS3.A, LS4.B, LS4.C, LS4.D, ESS3.C, PS3.D, PS4.A
6th - 8th Grade DCI: N/A
Marine Mammals
K - 2nd Grade DCI: LS1.A, LS1.B, LS1.C, LS1.D, LS3.B, LS4.D, ESS3.A, ETS1.A
3rd - 5th Grade DCI: LS1.A, LS1.B, LS1.C, LS1.D, LS2.A, LS3.A, LS4.B, LS4.D
6th - 8th Grade DCI: N/A
Marsh and Mudflats
K-2nd Grade DCI: N/A
3rd - 5th Grade DCI: LS1.A, LS1.B, LS1.C, LS1.D, LS2.A, LS2.B, LS2.D, LS3.A, LS4.B, LS4.C, LS4.D, ESS1.B, ESS1.C, PS2.B
6th - 8th Grade DCI: N/A
Sandy Beach
K - 2nd Grade DCI: LS1.A, LS1.B, LS1.C, LS1.D, LS3.B, LS4.D, ESS1.A, ESS1.C, ESS2.C, ESSW2.D, ESS2.E, ESS3.A, ESS3.C, ETS1.A
3rd - 5th Grade DCI: LAS1.A, LS1.B, LS1.C, LS1.D, LS2.A, LS2.B, LS2.D, LS3.A, LS4.B, LS4.C, ESS3.C, PS2.B, PS4.A
6th - 8th Grade DCI: N/A
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TIDEPOOL
Students journey to the tide pools to explore the rugged habitat and the resilient animals that call this ever-changing coastal environment their home.
Grades: 3rd and up
Program Length: 2.5 hours
COVID CAPACITY RESTRICTION: 1:12 Instructor to student ratio
NGSS Connections (Science Content Standards Set by CA Sate Education Board for Public Schools)
3rd - 5th Grade Disciplinary Core Idea's (DCI): LS1.A (Food Web or Adaptation), LS1.B (Adaptation), LS1.C (Food Web), LS1.D (Adaptation), LS2.A (Food Web or Adaptation), LS2.B (Food Web), LS2.C (Adaptation), LS2.D (Adaptation), LS3.A (Food Web or Adaptation), LS3.B (Adaptation), LS4.B (Adaptation), LS4.C (Human Impact or Adaptation), LS4.D (Human Impact or Adaptation), ESS3.C (Human Impact), PS2.B, PS4.A
6th - 8th Grade DCI's: LS1.B, LS2.A (Food Web), LS2.C, LS4.D (Human Impact), ESS3.C (Human Impact), ESS3.D
Download MSI's NGSS Correlations Chart
CANOES IN SLOUGHS
Discover our local wetland, the wildlife within it, and how humans impact it through Marine Science Institute’s immersive Canoes in Sloughs program.
Grades: 6th and up
Program Length: 5 hours
COVID CAPACITY RESTRICTION: 24 participants
NGSS Connections (Science Content Standards Set by CA Sate Education Board for Public Schools)
6th - 8th Disciplinary Core Idea's (DCI):LS1.B, LS2.A, LS2.B, LS2.C, LS4.D, ESS2.C, ESS2.D, ESS3.B, ESS3.D, PS1.A, PS2.A, PS3.A, PS3.B, ETS1.B
Download MSI's NGSS Correlations Chart
All groups will contain no more than 12 students with a dedicated staff member. Each group will remain separated to avoid intermixing of other students and staff, and big group gatherings.
All staff and participants are required to wear masks.
Face covering exceptions will be made to those with sensory or other complications which make wearing masks or face coverings challenging.
MSI GIVES BACK
All MSI programs are automatically subsidized.
Our development team works hard to secure funds for teachers. If you need additional financial assistance please contact us. We may be able to offer extra scholarships.
