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Tennessee Aquarium
 http://www.tnaqua.org
Contact:  Or Cingilli      1.423.785.4051
E-Mail:  or.cingilli@tnaqua.org

The Tennessee Aquarium, located in Chattanooga, Tennessee includes a 60 foot canyon, two living forests and more than 9,000 animals in natural habitats.

Distance Learning
The Tennessee Aquarium offers distance learning sessions that feature animals! All distance learning sessions feature an Aquarium educator interacting with your class and answering questions about the topic. The animals are featured on camera and our programs cater to specific grade levels. Educators give background information and multimedia visuals for the animal and its species while encouraging questions from students. You can also use the distance learning sessions as a supplement to your lesson plan. We are willing to discuss particular needs for your group.

Distance learning sessions are offered via H.320 standards and are conducted via a V-Tel Galaxy 755 and multi-point bridge. We have the ability to host eight remote sites at one time, but usually have only one or two.

Distance Learning Scheduling Form and Information

Sessions are available October through May. The following times are used for distance learning sessions: 9 a.m. EST, 1 p.m. EST and 3 p.m. EST. These times are set due to other responsibilities of the Education Department and their animals. If an alternate time would work better for you and your class, ask to see if it is available.

Sessions must be scheduled two weeks in advance. (The animals are those used in our outreach and in-house education programs and they have schedules too).

Cost
The cost of a Distance Learning Session is $50 for 40 minutes. A test connection one hour prior to your session will take place to ensure to proper connection, and to make sure we can see each other!

To schedule a distance learning session, please fill out the Distance Learning Form

Programs

Your Place or Mine
Grades K-5

Why doesn't a tree frog live in the desert? Students will explore this question and more as they learn about the basic elements all animals need in their habitats for survival. They will meet live animals who make their homes in a variety of habitats, such as deserts, forests and wetlands. Along their journey, they will discover why it is important for humans to take care of habitats.


Let's Go Froggin'
Grades 3-8 

Frogs come in all different sizes, shapes and colors. Each is specially adapted to its niche in its environment. Students will meet a variety of frogs from around the world, learning about some of their unique adaptations and survival techniques. We will also examine the relationships between humans and these remarkable creatures.

But I Want It!
Grades 9-12 

Have you ever wished for an exotic fur coat or a pair of alligator boots? What about a tortoise shell barrette or an ivory bracelet? Ever wanted an exotic cat or a rare reptile for a pet? All of these are animals or products made from animals that are becoming endangered due to illegal trade and capture. Through slides, video and actual confiscated items, students are introduced to the problems faced by "valuable" wildlife.