Virtual Field Trips
Our Virtual Field Trip programs will never leave you adrift! All options are live, naturalist-led programs, delivered to your classroom via a secure Zoom connection with our content partner Streamable Learning.
Details
- Program length: 45-minute virtual program, including a 10-minute Q&A session
- Cost: $200 per session
- Number of Participants: best for 25 or fewer students per session
Streamable Learning
Program Schedule At-A-Glance:
| Date | Program Topic | Level | Time (EST) |
| September 17, 2026 | Rocky Shore Tide Pools: Animals and Adaptations | K-4 | 10:10 am |
| November 6, 2026 | Geology-Rocks, Erosion, and Fossils | K-5 | 10:10 am |
| January 29, 2027 | Shark, Skates, and Rays | K-5 | 1:10 pm |
| March 8, 2027 | What Makes a Whale a Whale | K-4 | 10:10 am |
| April 22, 2027 | Marine Debris: Protect Our Ocean | K-4 | 2:10 pm |
Program Descriptions
Rocky Shore Tide Pools: Animals and Adaptations
- Date & Time: September 17, 2027, 10:10 am
- Grade Level: K-4
Your naturalist will take you on a virtual tide pool investigation using magnified images and underwater video footage to help you learn more about the unique attributes of the rocky intertidal ecosystem. Students will explore biodiversity, patterns and zonation, and the special adaptations that help animals and algae thrive in this challenging habitat. This program moves beyond an introduction to engage students in a closer examination of intertidal species and what it takes to survive in a wild and dynamic ecosystem.
Geology-Rocks, Erosion, and Fossils
- Date & Time: November 6, 2026, 10:10 am
- Grade Level: 2nd-5th
In this virtual program, students will investigate the fascinating world of rocks and geology from their classroom or home. Students will explore unique rock formations, learn how different rock types are created, and discover the processes that drive the rock cycle. Students will explore how rocks and sediment are continually shaped and moved through the processes of weathering and erosion. The program will also introduce the fascinating world of fossils, examining how fossils form and what they can tell us about Earth’s history. Students will discover that many fossils found today are the remains of ancient marine organisms, providing evidence of environments that existed millions of years ago.
Sharks, Skates, and Rays
- Dates & Time: January 29, 2027, 1:10 pm
- Grade Level: K-5
Sharks, skates, rays are one of Earth’s most amazing and dynamic fish. Dive in with our experts to learn more about their anatomy, behavior, and the acute senses. Your students will also get an up close view of the live sharks and skates that inhabit SSC’s Edge of the Sea exhibit.
What Makes a Whale a Whale
- Dates & Times: March 8 2027, 10:10 am
- Grade Level: K-5
What makes a whale a whale? In this program, students will learn about the anatomy, migratory routes, and behavioral patterns of these giant marine mammals. Students will look at the adaptations that make it possible for these animals to survive in the ocean and how some species have evolved to become the largest animals on our planet.
Marine Debris: Protect Our Ocean
- Dates & Time: April 22, 2027, 2:10 pm
- Grade Level: K-5
Do you want to learn how you can help protect our ocean? In this virtual program, students will explore some of the challenges facing our ocean today and discover actions they can take to make a positive difference. Participants will learn about marine debris and plastics, the importance of beach cleanups, how watersheds connect our communities to the ocean, and other ways human activities impact marine ecosystems.
Financial Assistance
Assistance may be available for groups with financial constraints. Please call our registrar at 603-436-8043, ext. 22 or email registrar@sscnh.org to inquire about availability and request a Coastal Education Fund application form.
To Schedule Your Program
Please fill out the Inquiry Form by clicking the button below, or contact our registrar at registrar@sscnh.org or 603-436-8043, ext. 13 to schedule your program. Once booked, we will make sure you have all of the information you need to make the most of your program.
Please read all confirmation materials and communicate the information to participating teachers.
Full payment is required before your program begins.
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