You will learn about the habitats and aquatic animals of different species as a Scuba Ranger. You'll also learn about surface and underwater searching techniques. These techniques include compasses, circle and square searches, grid searches, and grid searches. You'll also be able to learn about water sports such swimming, kayaking or surfing.
Advanced Scuba Rangers program
The Advanced Scuba Rangers program allows students to advance their scuba diving skills and gain confidence in the water. Advanced Scuba Rangers can participate in many underwater activities and show their skills to friends and family. This program is for children who are passionate about the ocean.
The Advanced Scuba Rangers program consists of two phases. The first phase is designed to introduce students to basic skills required for wreck diving. The second phase of the course teaches them how to research and locate wrecks and prepare for them. They also learn how different search patterns can be used and how to estimate distances. In addition, they will learn how to assess the risks of a wreck dive.
To become an Advanced Scuba Ranger, first you need to complete the basic Scuba Rangers training. The program generally lasts five to seven days. The training kit, instructor fees, pool and equipment costs $350. You must be at minimum eight years of age to enroll in this program. You can also opt for a single-day Ranger Specialty Program.
Field trips at aquariums
Students from Pre-K through High School can benefit from educational programs offered by aquariums. These programs provide hands-on learning, science investigations, structured laboratory activities, and animal encounters. These programs are taught by Aquarium experts, and they support Next Generation Science Standards. These programs offer resources for teachers. Online courses, live presentations, and free resources are available for students.
The National Aquarium is America's top aquarium. It is committed to protecting marine life as well as human communities. Students can enjoy guided tours of non-public areas as well as narrated feedings. The Aquarium offers classes online for teachers at no cost and also has resources like printable art, crafts and other creative materials. Students can also take a virtual tour of China's Great Wall of China with Zoom technology.
A free orientation for teachers is also available to teachers. The orientation takes about 60 minutes and includes an overview of the National Aquarium and its education programs. Instructors will learn how safe to use scuba equipment, regulators and masks, as well how to air-share. They will also be introduced to the various types of marine life as well as the importance of equipment care. After they have completed their orientation, they can visit the aquarium to participate in an educational program.
Learning activities in a pool
Rangers not only learn to dive but also learn navigation and basic underwater searching techniques. They also learn how to use a compass, grid, and square search to find treasures underwater. These skills will be practiced in the pool by Rangers. Once they've mastered each skill, they'll begin learning to swim a mile in the water with their mask, fins, and snorkel. Rangers learn how to use basic first aid and how to recognize signs of stress or trouble while diving.
To learn, you must perform a front or back flip under water. Another activity requires that candidates grab a mask from the bottom of the pool and do five underwater bobs. Failure to complete a bob can result in the mask being dropped, broken restraints or touching the sides.