Mysteries in the Midnight Zone

  • Grades: K-2nd
  • Duration: 45 minutes
  • Cost: $125

Our journey begins almost 100 years ago, following WCS explorers as they descend 3,028 feet into the ocean's midnight zone to observe the animals who live there. Your students will meet an ocean animal, examine aquatic adaptations, and create a deep sea inspired work of art!

This program aligns with the following standards:

GradeNGSS / Scope & SequenceCommon Core Math
KUnit 3. Our Environment
1stUnit 3. Structures and Behaviors in Living Things
2ndUnit 1. Properties and Patterns of WaterW.2.8

The WCS Education call center is open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Please feel free to contact our registrars by phone (800-433-4149) or email (bzeducation@wcs.org) if you have any questions.

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