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Oceanography
October 20, 2024
Don’t just earn it, learn it! We are hosting one to two BSA Merit Badge Workshops a Month. These workshops are typically held on Sundays. Where scouts ages 11-17 can complete most or all requirements of a badge in a single day. Registration is $35 per scout. Additional experiences may include and property tours ad guest speakers from various departments.
*Please note that this does not include admission into any exhibit. Please purchase exhibit tickets separately. This workshop runs from 1:00pm-7:30pm. Scouts will enjoy a tour of the Aquarium Pyramid attraction.
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Environmental Science
January 14/October 6, 2024
Don’t just earn it, learn it! We are hosting one to two BSA Merit Badge Workshops a Month. These workshops are typically held on Sundays. Where scouts ages 11-17 can complete most or all requirements of a badge in a single day. Registration is $35 per scout. Additional experiences may include and property tours ad guest speakers from various departments.
*Please note that this does not include admission into any exhibit. Please purchase exhibit tickets separately. This workshop runs from 1:00pm-7:00pm. Scouts will enjoy exploring the property as they conduct a field study to complete their badge requirements. If time allows scouts will enjoy a tour of either the Rainforest Pyramid or Aquarium Pyramid attraction.
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Reptile & Amphibian Study
November 24, 2024
Don’t just earn it, learn it! We are hosting one to two BSA Merit Badge Workshops a Month. These workshops are typically held on Sundays. Where scouts ages 11-17 can complete most or all requirements of a badge in a single day. Registration is $35 per scout. Additional experiences may include and property tours ad guest speakers from various departments.
*Please note that this does not include admission into any exhibit. Please purchase exhibit tickets separately. This workshop runs from 1:00pm-7:30pm. Scouts will enjoy a tour of the Rainforest Pyramid attraction and an Animal Presentation where scouts meet some of the Moody Gardens Animal Ambassadors.
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Insect Study
May 19, 2024
Don’t just earn it, learn it! We are hosting one to two BSA Merit Badge Workshops a Month. These workshops are typically held on Sundays. Where scouts ages 11-17 can complete most or all requirements of a badge in a single day. Registration is $35 per scout. Additional experiences may include and property tours ad guest speakers from various departments.
*Please note that this does not include admission into any exhibit. Please purchase exhibit tickets separately. This workshop runs from 1:00pm-6:30pm. Scouts will enjoy exploring the property as they conduct a field study to complete their badge requirements. Scouts will enjoy a tour of the Rainforest Pyramid attraction and an Animal Presentation where scouts meet some of the Moody Gardens Animal Ambassadors.
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Emergency Preparedness
June 30/September 15, 2024
Don’t just earn it, learn it! We are hosting one to two BSA Merit Badge Workshops a Month. These workshops are typically held on Sundays. Where scouts ages 11-17 can complete most or all requirements of a badge in a single day. Registration is $35 per scout. Additional experiences may include and property tours ad guest speakers from various departments.
*Please note that this does not include admission into any exhibit. Please purchase exhibit tickets separately. This workshop runs from 1:00pm-6:30pm. Scouts will enjoy exploring the property as they conduct a field study to complete their badge requirements. Scouts will enjoy a tour of either the Rainforest Pyramid or Aquarium Pyramid attraction.
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Nature Study
November 3, 2024
Don’t just earn it, learn it! We are hosting one to two BSA Merit Badge Workshops a Month. These workshops are typically held on Sundays. Where scouts ages 11-17 can complete most or all requirements of a badge in a single day. Registration is $35 per scout. Additional experiences may include and property tours ad guest speakers from various departments.
*Please note that this does not include admission into any exhibit. Please purchase exhibit tickets separately. This workshop runs from 1:00pm-7:30pm. Scouts will enjoy exploring the property as they conduct a field study to complete their badge requirements. Scouts will enjoy a tour of the Aquarium Pyramid attraction and an Animal Presentation where scouts meet some of the Moody Gardens Animal Ambassadors.
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Bird Study
April 28, 2024
Don’t just earn it, learn it! We are hosting one to two BSA Merit Badge Workshops a Month. These workshops are typically held on Sundays. Where scouts ages 11-17 can complete most or all requirements of a badge in a single day. Registration is $35 per scout. Additional experiences may include and property tours ad guest speakers from various departments.
*Please note that this does not include admission into any exhibit. Please purchase exhibit tickets separately. This workshop runs from 9:00am-3:00pm. Scouts will enjoy exploring the property as they conduct a field study to complete their badge requirements. Scouts will enjoy exploring the property as they conduct a field study to complete their badge requirements. Scouts will enjoy a tour of the Rainforest Pyramid attraction and an Animal Presentation where scouts meet some of the Moody Gardens Animal Ambassadors.
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Sustainability
August 11, 2024
Don’t just earn it, learn it! We are hosting one to two BSA Merit Badge Workshops a Month. These workshops are typically held on Sundays. Where scouts ages 11-17 can complete most or all requirements of a badge in a single day. Registration is $35 per scout. Additional experiences may include and property tours ad guest speakers from various departments.
*Please note that this does not include admission into any exhibit. Please purchase exhibit tickets separately. This workshop runs from 12:00pm-8:00pm. Scouts will enjoy exploring the property as they conduct a field study to complete their badge requirements. Scouts will enjoy exploring the property as they conduct a field study to complete their badge requirements. Scouts will enjoy a tour of the Recycling Center and Greenhouse.
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Mammal Study
July 14, 2024
Don’t just earn it, learn it! We are hosting one to two BSA Merit Badge Workshops a Month. These workshops are typically held on Sundays. Where scouts ages 11-17 can complete most or all requirements of a badge in a single day. Registration is $35 per scout. Additional experiences may include and property tours ad guest speakers from various departments.
*Please note that this does not include admission into any exhibit. Please purchase exhibit tickets separately. This workshop runs from 1:00pm-6:00pm. Scouts will enjoy exploring the property as they conduct a field study to complete their badge requirements. Scouts will enjoy a tour of the Rainforest Pyramid attraction and an Animal Presentation where scouts meet some of the Moody Gardens Animal Ambassadors.
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Don’t just earn it, learn it! We are hosting one to two BSA Merit Badge Workshops a Month. These workshops are typically held on Sundays. Where scouts ages 11-17 can complete most or all requirements of a badge in a single day. Registration is $35 per scout. Additional experiences may include and property tours and guest speakers from various departments.
*Please note that this does not include admission into any exhibit. Please purchase exhibit tickets separately. This workshop runs from 1:00pm-7:00pm. Scouts will enjoy a tour of the Rainforest Pyramid attraction and a Moody Gardens landscape walk.
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Flying Wild explores bird biology, conservation and natural history while making connections to real world experiences. This workshop uses language arts, social sciences and math experiences matched with hands on activities and investigations to discover new ways to implement project based and community learning in the classroom. During the Flying Wild workshop, lesson plan examples will feature a combination of grade levels creating an adaptable workshop for teachers of all grade levels.
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Inquiry in Action explores ways to spark curiosity and encourage creative thinking in the classroom. You will have the opportunity to come up with your own testable question about one of our reptiles or amphibians and conduct an observational study. With animal presentations, hands on activities and a tour through the Rainforest Pyramid, you will receive an overview of the process of inquiry and receive tools to aid with implementing inquiry approaches in the classroom. During the Inquiry in Action workshop, lesson plan examples will feature a combination of grade levels creating an adaptable workshop for teachers of all grade levels.
*This workshop takes place from 12-4pm, includes a guided Rainforest tour and animal ambassador. 2-3 weeks prior to the workshop, those signed up will receive a welcome email with the workshop location and day-of information.
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Wild for Literacy focuses on literacy development with the aid of our natural world. We will break down the parts of literacy and discover how we can utilize our natural world to develop literary fluency. This workshop is excellent for discovering new ways to integrate literacy and natural sciences. During the Wild for Literacy workshop, lesson plan examples will feature a combination of grade levels creating an adaptable workshop for teachers of all grade levels.
*This workshop takes place from 12-4pm and includes a guided Aquarium or Rainforest tour. 2-3 weeks prior to the workshop, those signed up will receive a welcome email with the workshop location and day-of information.
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The Power of Plastics (Marine Debris)
Marine Debris is excellent for educators who discuss environmental issues in their classrooms. This is an interactive workshop, incorporating service learning opportunities and ways to link these actions to citizen science projects. After conducting a beach clean-up, we will assess litter, examine impacts and design solutions for preventing marine debris. During the Marine Debris workshop, lesson plan examples will feature a combination of grade levels creating an adaptable workshop for teachers of all grade levels.
*This workshop takes place from 8am-12pm and includes a guided Aquarium tour. 2-3 weeks prior to the workshop, those signed up will receive a welcome email with the workshop location and day-of information.
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We welcome all teachers to discover how truly amazing sharks are. The Sharks workshop takes a look into shark anatomy, behavior, and more. Teachers will learn new ways to implement shark activities, demos, and curriculum in the classroom. With a guided tour through our Aquarium, a viewing of a 3D movie, and an opportunity to go behind the scenes on our shark exhibits, teachers are bound to leave with a new take on sharks. During the Sharks in Depth workshop, lesson plan examples will feature a combination of grade levels creating an adaptable workshop for teachers of all grade levels.
*This workshop takes place from 12-4pm, includes a guided Aquarium tour, 3D movie viewing, and behind the scenes of our shark exhibit. 2-3 weeks prior to the workshop, those signed up will receive a welcome email with the workshop location and day-of information.
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Engaging Through Storytelling
Storytelling is a tool that is often under-utilized in the classroom…unless it is linked to objectives! When students and educators alike have the ability to share personal experiences in relation to the topic at hand, it is far easier to feel a sense of connectedness to the subject matter. During the Storytelling workshop, lesson plan examples will feature a combination of grade levels creating an adaptable workshop for teachers of all grade levels.
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The world of rainforests is extraordinary and this workshop covers it all from the forest floor to the emergent layer. During this workshop, teachers will get closer than ever to the rainforest with a guided tour through our Rainforest Pyramid and up-close animal presentations. During the Tropical Treasures workshop, lesson plan examples will feature a combination of grade levels creating an adaptable workshop for teachers of all grade levels.
*This workshop takes place from 12-4pm, includes a guided Rainforest tour and animal ambassador. 2-3 weeks prior to the workshop, those signed up will receive a welcome email with the workshop location and day-of information.
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