The ocean is a driving force for global weather patterns. Get an in-depth look at the ocean’s physical characteristics and take part in a demonstration showing how wind and temperature affects sea currents. Discover important contributions made by Benjamin Franklin to our understanding of the oceans.

About Group Programs

Programs are explorations where participants watch and engage with a Science Center educator who showcases amazing scientific experiments to guests.

Currently Unavailable for Booking

While we’re not able to offer this programming now, it’s still in our repertoire. Once we can welcome groups back to the Science Center again, we will make this available for booking.

This program is designed for grades 5 – 6.

Virginia SOLs:

• 5th grade: 6
• 6th grade: 6

North Carolina Common Core:

• 5th grade: L.2