Aquarium Education Collaboration Insights

The video discusses a partnership between the Georgia Aquarium and Atlanta Public Schools, focusing on educational initiatives for high school students. Students visit the aquarium for behind-the-scenes experiences, which are integrated into their lessons. The program includes projects, internships, and scholarships to encourage interest in marine biology. The aquarium supports teachers by helping create lessons and acts as a community resource. Classroom activities involve studying animal behavior, with a focus on belugas, to engage students.

Who is the student support coordinator mentioned in the partnership?

• Mays Leadership

• Audrey Anderson

• Isolde Antonio

• Jalen

What is the main goal of the four-part collaboration?

• To build a new aquarium

• To provide free aquarium tickets

• To integrate aquarium experiences into school lessons

• To organize a yearly aquarium festival

What additional opportunities are being secured for students?

• Discounts on aquarium merchandise

• Free transportation to the aquarium

• Free meals at the aquarium

• Internships and scholarships

How does the Georgia Aquarium support Atlanta Public Schools?

• By providing free entry to all students

• By acting as a resource and helping create educational lessons

• By offering free online courses

• By organizing monthly school events

Which academy is working with the Georgia Aquarium on educational projects?

• Georgia High School

• Atlanta Science Academy

• Atlanta Girls School

• Mays Leadership Boys Academy

What animal behavior is being studied by the students?

• Beluga interactions

• Penguin migration

• Shark hunting patterns

• Dolphin communication

What is the purpose of involving students in project creation?

• To ensure they have more homework

• To prepare them for college exams

• To reduce the workload of teachers

• To make them take ownership and interest in the projects

What is a key concept covered in the students' projects?

• Marine pollution

• Aquarium architecture

• Ocean currents

• Animal adaptation and behavior

What new arrivals at the aquarium are of interest to the students?

• A giant octopus

• New shark species

• A rare sea turtle

• Two new belugas

What is the expected outcome of the students' projects?

• A presentation to the aquarium staff

• A new aquarium exhibit

• A published research paper

• A trip back to the aquarium in the spring