| Duration | 45-55 minutes |
| Small group (1-15 participants) | $200 |
| Large group (16-30 participants) | $350 |
* Please see our Booking Information page for more details.
Join us as we explore the relationship between the moon and the tides and journey through the intertidal zone! Through investigation of real marine specimens and hands-on learning that will engage their creativity, students will explore how the motions of Earth and the moon affect living and nonliving things everyday in the local intertidal environment.
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Targeted Curriculum
Big Ideas and Content
- Science 1: Common objects in the sky
- Science 2: Water sources, connection of water to other systems
- Science 3: Observable changes in the local environment caused by erosion and deposition by wind, water, and ice
- Science 4: The effects of the relative positions of the sun, moon, and Earth including local First Peoples perspectives
Curricular Competencies
- Demonstrate curiosity and a sense of wonder about the world
- Express and reflect on personal or shared experiences of place
- Transfer and apply learning to new situations
Resources
It is highly encouraged that your group allows for time before or after the program to explore the museum freely and fully. Access our educator resources, a virtual tour, and learn more about our exhibits in advance to make the most of your visit to the Pacific Museum of Earth!
Accessibility Notes
Most programs involve some time moving around the museum, which features level flooring and no lips or steps. Many activities take place in our programming room, which adheres to UBC guidelines with an approximate entrance (doorway and door together) width of 32 inches. However, the physical flow of each program is readily adaptable to suit the needs of any particular group so that everyone can participate in a way that works for them. Please include a note in your booking request or email us at pmebookings@eoas.ubc.ca to let us know how we can meet the access needs of your group. More details on accessibility at the museum can be found here.
We understand that some schools and community organisations may be facing socioeconomic barriers to accessing programming at the PME. If the cost of programming is a barrier to you, please reach out to us — we would be happy to work out a reduced rate or payment structure that accommodates your needs. We offer free bookings for Indigenous groups, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit groups, Indigenous community programs and educational initiatives.