As a Scuba Ranger, you will get to know different aquatic creatures and their habitats. You will also learn the various underwater and surface search techniques. These techniques include compasses, circle and square searches, grid searches, and grid searches. Also, you'll learn how to do various water sports such as swimming, kayaking, surfing, and more.
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 is divided into two phases. The first phase teaches students the basics of wreck diving. The second phase teaches students how to locate and prepare for wreck diving. They also learn how to navigate different search patterns and estimate distances. A wreck dive is a dangerous activity that can be hazardous.
You must complete the Basic Scuba Rangers Program to become an Advanced Scuba Ranger. Typically, the program lasts five days. It costs $350, including the training kit, pool time, instructor fees, and all scuba equipment. The minimum age for this program is eight years. The program also includes an optional single-day Ranger Specialty program.
Field trips to aquariums
For students in pre-K through highschool, aquariums offer educational programs. These programs provide hands-on learning, science investigations, structured laboratory activities, and animal encounters. They are taught and supported by Next Generation Science Standards by Aquarium experts. Additionally, these programs include teacher resources. Students can enroll in an online course, see a live presentation, or download an online resource for free.
The National Aquarium is a top aquarium in the United States. 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 also provides free online classes for teachers and offers resources such as printable art and crafts. Zoom technology allows students to take a virtual tour of China's Great Wall of China.
Teachers are also eligible for a free orientation. The orientation takes about 60 minutes and includes an overview of the National Aquarium and its education programs. Instructors will be taught how to safely use scuba equipment and how regulators and masks work. They also learn how to air-share. They will also learn about marine life and the importance to properly care for their equipment. After their orientation, students will be able to visit an aquarium and participate on an educational program.
Learning activities in the pool
Rangers also learn navigation skills and basic underwater search techniques. They also learn how to use a compass, grid, and square search to find treasures underwater. The pool will provide a place for Rangers to practice their skills. Once they have mastered each skill they can begin to learn how to swim a mile in water using their mask, fins, snorkel and snorkel. Rangers will learn basic first aid skills and recognize signs of stress while diving.
Without depleting their bodies, the first activity is to do a front flip and a back flip in water. A second activity requires candidates to pull a face mask out of the water with their teeth, and then perform five bobs under the water. If you fail to complete a Bob, the mask will be dropped or broken, and the swimmers may touch the sides.