The Gray Whale
grades 4-12

Gray whales are frequent visitors to our area. In this class students assemble the complete skeleton of a young gray whale and learn about the life of this whale and its adaptations to life in the ocean.

Older students reflect on functional anatomy and relate the skeletal structure to the animal’s muscular attachments and movements.

Students become aware of the natural history of the gray whale, its feeding behavior, how it cares for its young, and its annual migration north and south along our coast.

Class length: 90 minutes
Maximum Group Size: Due to limited space and resources, this class is limited to 24 students and 4 adults
Program Cost: $230 (before April 1st)
Peak Season Cost: $250 (April 1st through June 18th)

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