Something Very Fishy
In partnership with
A STEAM program for elementary schools
PROGRAM DETAILS
Something Very Fishy is an interactive STEAM program uniquely combing performing arts and marine science education. Developed specifically for elementary schools by Educational Entertainment LLC in partnership with Clemson University's Biological Sciences Department, students engage in a 2-hour program which includes a musical theater production and 10-station STEAM exhibition (exhibition details below).
VENUE: Pickens County Performing Arts Center
314 W. Main Street
Liberty, SC
DATES: Schools performances begin Tuesday February 18, 2020
Public Performance Saturday February 28, 2020
TIMES: 10am - 12 noon
Theatre commences 10am sharp
Exhibition from 11-12
COST: $15 all inclusive (show, exhibition and taxes)
FOR: Oconee, Pickens, Anderson and Greenville schools districts
Other districts welcome by arrangement
Open to the public on Sat 28 only
OBJECTIVES:
The objectives of the program are to introduce elementary students to contemporary science content, support students’ application of science practices, facilitate interaction with young researchers (scientists), and inspire children (including girls and minority/underrepresented groups) to consider a variety careers STEAM.
FORMAT:
Broadway-style musical production: "Something Very Fishy"
10-station interactive Marine Science & Performing Arts Exhibition
Educational resources including assessment activities
PLOT:
Once upon not-long-ago in Little-Fishing-Town
Fisher-folk fished for fish from sunup to sundown
The sea was full of sea-life there was plenty to be caught
It would be that way forever
That’s what everybody thought...
Little-Fishing-Town is an idyllic (fictional) village on the coast of Florida. Serenity is disrupted as a local fisherman and marine biologist become increasingly at odds when their lifestyles and values collide. It becomes apparent that Something Very Fishy is going on as a young fur seal is repeatedly admitted to the local Marine Park Hospital. When a hurricane threatens to destroy the fisherman's livelihood and the scientist's research, the two must set their differences aside and find common ground if they are to save everything they hold dear…
Something Very Fishy highlights how what we do above the surface impacts life below and ways we can help sustain and restore our global marine environment.
SUITABILITY:
Developed specifically for Kindergarten to Year 5 (elementary school)
ACADEMIC STANDARDS:
Something Very Fishy is aligned with South Carolina Academic Standards and Performance Indicators for Science and the Performing Arts, for Kindergarten through Year 5.
CORE AREAS OF EDUCATION:
Organisms/Animals and their Environment
Weather and Climate
Science Practices
Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems
Science Technology
Virtual Dive
Using modern technology students choose which reef in the world they want to explore and which way to swim when they get there! Follow a turtle, watch a shark and discover the creatures that inhabit the chosen locale!
This exhibit includes a display of the equipment and gear used by marine scientists while conducting work underwater, including a SCUBA tank, regulator and buoyancy compensator, hand held mapping GPS units and other devices used to make measurements or capture animals.
Live Marine Animals
Touch Tank Displays
Our most popular exhibit among all ages is undoubtedly the interactive touch tank display where a series of tanks house approximately 150 marine invertebrates (on rotation) from the northern Gulf of Mexico.
With the help of real scientists, students observe basic invertebrate anatomy, identify species, and for those brave enough...touch select creatures!
Contemporary Research
Coral Transplanting Activity
Biologists explain the concepts of climate change and pollution, and their impact the world's oceans. Students learn how to identify the health of corals and the techniques scientists have pioneered to help restore reef systems.
After the presentation, students try their hand at transplanting replica corals onto our wall to wall reef.
Engineering
Audio & Tech Tour
Students experience how engineers control the show through audio, video and lighting technology. This highly informative presentation quite literally pulled out all the stops!
With so many young people engrossed with technology, it's no wonder this exhibit was a massive hit.
Theatre Arts
Behind the Scenes Tour
Step onto our set and experience what it's like to be on a big stage under the spotlight.
Students get a close up view of our amazing 12ft high replica reefs and learn how they were created.
Discover what happens behind the curtain as actors explain scripts, choreographer, set changes, costuming and more.
Theatre Arts
Puppetry 101
It's not every day you come face to face with professional puppets. Our latex and custom characters are a hit with students.
Puppeteers instruct students in the art of puppet manipulation and demonstrate the unique features of each character.
Meet the real scientists behind the Program... Inspiring future scientists!
