| The Program... Ocean Adventure! aquarium has been offering fun and information on Maine's ocean and commercial fishing heritage for over twelve years. All programs are tailored to the age group involved and last about 1 hour each. They are designed to cover a number of the Learning Results Standards. We bring an in-depth knowledge of marine issues, factual information and a humorous approach along with the flexibility to fit into your daily schedule. The usual scenario in schools is five, 1-hour programs per day with 20-30 students per program. Program outlines, vocabulary lists and in class activities are all sent in the weeks preceding the program. Supplementary video material is also available. |
Audiences
Schools - Cruise Ships
Camps - Museums - Nursing Homes
General Public
| The Presenter... Phil Averill, founder and owner of Ocean Adventure!, has been involved in marine environmental issues all his working life. Phil graduated from Bates College with a bachelor's degree in Biology and from the University of Delaware with a master's degree in Marine Studies. He has worked around Maine's commercial fishing industry all his life and has experience lobstering, scalloping, groundfishing, and shrimping. He was one of the first observers on foreign vessels under the 200 mile limit law of 1976, living aboard vessels from around the world for up to two months at a time. He has managed a lobsterman's co-op and spent over ten years as a fishing gear expert and extension agent for the State of Maine. He has given talks aboard cruise ships, at marine education conferences, to fishermen, and to the general public. He has given classes at Maine Maritime Academy, Bates, and Colby. He is also on the board of directors of the Gulf of Maine Marine Education Association, and started Ocean Adventure! in 1991.
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| Taking the Ocean Adventure... We will travel anywhere in northern New England to bring you our innovative brand of environmental education in 1/2 day, full day or multi-day blocks. Pricing is as follows: 1/2 day $280 + mileage Mileage charges are $.33/mile for travel over 30 miles from Pemaquid. For overnight stays, the school will be responsible for the cost of accomodations and meals, if any. Staying free in private homes is preferred. and get a 10% discount! Longevity
discount - Repeat customers receive a 2% discount for every year they
have had Ocean
Adventure! at their school up to a maximum of 10% (5 years). This
discount is automatically shown when the contract is sent since we keep
track of which programs are given to which class in each school.
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Maine Learning Results
All Ocean Adventure! programming is designed with Maine's Learning Results standards in mind. Included in the package of materials sent before the programs are given are program outlines which include point by point identification of the Science and Technology content standards that are covered by each topic. We can always modify programs to fit your particular curriculum and can suggest ways to incorporate our programs into your study plans. |
| Comments gleaned from
program evaluation sheets filled out by teachers after having seen Ocean Adventure!
“Material just challenging enough. I like the use of humor that appeals to my group.” - Woodland Elem. School “They were totally absorbed the whole hour.” - Mt. Vernon Elem. School “Very upbeat and entertaining ” - Somerville Elem. School “When kids said they did not
know a term, it was explained very well.” “We are so fortunate to have you for our children. I learn from you myself.” - Madawaska Elementary School “You are a special person to the kids and they will "sponge up" what you tell them” - Dexter Primary School “Vocabulary and language done very well - very clear to students” - Pembroke Elementary School “It covered Learning Results and gave enrichment to the children I could not have provided” - Unity Elementary School “Adjusts well to different age groups. Fits right into Maine business and industry unit” - Acton Elementary School “This will make my lessons on salt marshes and tide pools easier for them to relate to; also life cycles” - Minot Consolidated School “A great mixture of using visuals, having them do something and having them listen” - Poland Consolidated School “Presenter went with the flow of my active class” - Bowdoinham Community School |