Make the most of your experience at the Aquarium by attending a free teacher orientation prior to your field trip. The 60-minute teacher orientation includes:
- Information about the Aquarium's animal collection
- An insider's look at new exhibits
- Chaperone tips
- A review of the reservation process
- Ideas for pre- and post-visit activities
- Free curriculum materials
Maryland Requirement for Teachers
- The orientation is required if you are: Accompanying a group from Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Frederick, Harford, Howard, Montgomery, or Prince George's counties or Baltimore City AND
- Visiting the Aquarium during the free period (September 1, 2007 – February 29, 2008)
Attending once permanently satisfies the orientation requirement for Maryland teachers.
Available Orientation Dates and Times
Tuesdays at 4 p.m.
| 2007 Dates | 8/28, 9/11, 10/2, 10/23, 11/13, and 12/4 |
| 2008 Dates | 1/15 and 2/12 |
Saturdays
| 2007 Dates | 9/8 (10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.) 9/22 (10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.) 10/27 (10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.) 11/3 (11:30 a.m.) |
| 2008 Dates | 1/5 (11:30 a.m.) 1/26 (11:30 a.m.) 2/9 (11:30 a.m.) 4/26 (10:30 a.m.) |
Following orientation, teachers may tour the Aquarium at no cost.
Orientation Registration Information
Register using the Field Trip Reservation Form (PDF) or call Central Reservations at 410-576-3833.
Want a teacher orientation brought to your school or in-service? Special sessions for groups of 20 or more teachers may be arranged. Contact Central Reservations at 410-576-3833 for more information.
