Week 3: Tuesday August 15th
Hello YELP Leaders!
Thanks for another awesome day today in all our activities.
What did we do today?
- We started off our day in the tropics gallery conducting scientific animal observations!
- The leaders then embarked on an immersive 4D experience, and watched our newest 4D Show - Coastal Predators.
- Afterwards, the leaders got to meet some invertebrates up close in our Wet Lab community and learn about the different features of each family
- Communication is key for a team to function well, so, to challenge our amazing youth leaders, we set up an outdoor obstacle course (called, the Incredible Machine) that required them to practice their verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
- Gabby came in to tell us about the WEX and volunteer program here at the aquarium
- Then, we prepared a Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup to lead the AquaCampers in tomorrow!
- Last but not least, we finished the day with the AH game!
Questions for YELPers
1. What animal did you spend time observing in the Tropics Gallery and what behaviours did you see them doing?
2. Out of all the animals from the 4D Movie, Coastal Predators, which animal would you want to be and why? (dolphin, gannet, sardine, Bryde’s whale, shark)
3. Name two animals you got to touch today- what did they feel like and did it surprise you?
Resources:
Seastar VS Scallop!
Clams / Oysters / Mussels - all bivalves, just different kinds of shells and adaptations.
If you’re interested in volunteering, here’s some information to check out: http://www.vanaqua.org/join/hands-on/volunteer, or contact Gabby at gabriella.schauber@ocean.org!
Thanks for another superstar day, and see you tomorrow!!!!
Pam and Charlotte
