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We are thrilled that you have chosen the National Aquarium for a school field trip, classroom program at the Aquarium, traveling outreach program, teacher workshop, or home school program. For the best experience, we've created this easy-to-use, step-by-step field trip planning tool. Steps 1 through 3 are your guide to a better education experience at the National Aquarium. Let's get started!
Download our School Programs brochures for "oceans" of information about school field trips, classroom programs at the Aquarium, traveling outreach programs, teacher workshops, and homeschool programs.
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To book a field trip or any of the programs in the brochure, please communicate your request via the methods below. Teachers booking reservations for an Aquarium field trip can use the Field Trip Reservation form at the back of the School Programs brochure.
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Review and download additional resources to help you plan for an Aquarium field trip or program.
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Field Trip Planning Resources
Additional file and resource downloads to help you plan your visit to the National Aquarium:
» Pre-trip Planning Packet 
(PDF)
Prepare for your upcoming field trip to the Aquarium. Read these materials for everything you need to know before your visit.
» Homeschool Pre-trip Planning Packet (PDF)
Prepare for your upcoming homeschool program at the Aquarium. Read these materials for everything you need to know before your visit.
» Outreach Program Planning Packet (PDF)
Prepare for a visit to your school by the Aquarium's traveling outreach educators.
» Scavenger Hunt (PDF)
» Scavenger Hunt Answers (PDF)
Download this fun and engaging scavenger hunt for chaperones and groups of students, grades 1–5.
» Souvenir Kit Order Form (PDF)
Pre-order field trip souvenir kits for your students.
» Box Lunch Menu (PDF)
Download the box lunch menu to place your order.
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Teacher Booklets
Prepare your students for a field trip, a classroom program at the Aquarium, or a traveling outreach program. Teacher booklets contain pre- and post-visit activities on a variety of subjects for students of all grades.
Education Fact Sheets
Download educational fact sheets on a variety of marine and Aquarium-related topics of interest for teachers and students of any grade.
Teacher-in-Residence
The Marion Bowers Discovery Award is a teacher-in-residence opportunity open to teachers from any public or private school in Baltimore City or Baltimore County.
Career Guide to Marine Science
Learn how to prepare for a marine science career, including information on choosing a college or university, plus careers at the Aquarium.
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