{"id":3066,"date":"2024-02-27T17:04:28","date_gmt":"2024-02-27T22:04:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mote.org\/?page_id=3066"},"modified":"2025-12-19T09:50:02","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T14:50:02","slug":"virtual-focus-trips","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mote.org\/education\/programs\/virtual-focus-trips\/","title":{"rendered":"Virtual Focus Trips"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><i class=\"fas fa-video icon\"><\/i> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-19991 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/mote.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Pinnacle-Award-WINNER_2425-e1754674311995-182x300.png\" alt=\"CILC Pinnacle Award 2024\u20132025 Winner logo. A stylized flame in pink, orange, and yellow appears above bold white text on a purple background reading \u201cCILC Pinnacle Award.\u201d A pink banner at the bottom reads \u201c2024\u20132025 Winner.\u201d\" width=\"182\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mote.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Pinnacle-Award-WINNER_2425-e1754674311995-182x300.png 182w, https:\/\/mote.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Pinnacle-Award-WINNER_2425-e1754674311995.png 303w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 182px) 100vw, 182px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 182px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 182\/300;\" \/>Connect with Ocean Experts\u2014Live from Florida<\/h3>\n<p>Virtual Focus Trips\u2122 are live, two-way video sessions with real ocean experts from Mote Marine Laboratory &amp; Aquarium. You pick the date and time. We connect you to an authentic experience. Sessions are fun, safe, and interactive. We can see and hear you\u2014and you can see and hear us. Our team leads science demos, answers questions, and shares animal encounters to spark STEM curiosity.<\/p>\n<h4>Highlights:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Flexible Scheduling<\/strong> \u2013 Designed to fit your calendar. Choose the date and time that works best for you.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Engaging, Real-World Learning<\/strong> \u2013 Interactive sessions connect you with authentic science experiences.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Standards-Aligned Content<\/strong> \u2013 Programs support National and Florida Science Standards.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Educator Resources Included<\/strong> \u2013 Detailed guides with learning objectives, vocabulary, and ready-to-use activities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Anywhere Access<\/strong> \u2013 Join Virtual Focus Trips from any location.<\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.32px;\">Direct Interaction<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.32px;\"> \u2013 Ask questions and engage with real ocean experts through synchronous dialogue, chat, and polling.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Affordable Access<\/strong> \u2013 Free events and funding opportunities help bring high-quality ocean learning to your classroom or home.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Program Types:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"fas fa-otter icon\"><\/i> <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/mote.org\/virtualfocustrips\/encounters\"><strong>Wonderful Virtual Animal Encounters (WAVE)<\/strong><\/a> | Grades 3-12+, Adults | Up to 30 min | live animals<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fas fa-flask icon\"><\/i> <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/mote.org\/virtualfocustrips\/talks\"><strong>Virtual Science Talks<\/strong><\/a> | Grades 6-12+, Adults | Up to 60 min | lecture-style presentations<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-compass\"><\/i> <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/mote.org\/virtualfocustrips\/explorations\/estuary-explorations\"><strong>Explorations<\/strong><\/a> | Grades 3-12+, Adults | Up to 30 min | outdoor investigations<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fas fa-book-open icon\"><\/i> <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/mote.org\/virtualfocustrips\/story\"><strong>SEA Me Read<\/strong><\/a> | Grades K-4+ | Up to 30 min | read-aloud STEM storybooks<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-calendar-plus\"><\/i> <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/mote.org\/virtualfocustrips\/events#h.aa85zopw0w9k\"><strong>SEA Show<\/strong><\/a> | Grades K-6 | Up to 30 min | free seasonal programs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><i class=\"fa-solid fa-money-bill-1-wave\"><\/i> Funding Opportunities<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Sarasota Teachers: <a href=\"https:\/\/edexploresrq.com\/providers\/mote-marine-laboratory\/\">Our EdExploreSRQ listings<\/a> are eligible for funding from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, as well as the Education Foundation of Sarasota County. <a href=\"https:\/\/edexploresrq.com\/grants\/\">Find out how to fund your virtual field trip.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cilc.org\/Members\/Premium-Members.aspx\">CILC Premium Members:<\/a> Save 10% when you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cilc.org\/ContentProvider\/ViewContentProvider.aspx?id=104\">book through this link<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>SWFWMD Splash! Grants. Virtual Focus Trips from Mote are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swfwmd.state.fl.us\/residents\/education\/approved-field-studies-programs\">Approved Field Studies Programs<\/a>. Up to $3,000 per teacher for freshwater issues. Public and charter K\u201312 are eligible.<\/li>\n<li>Save 53% on our <strong>Wonderful Animal Virtual Encounters<\/strong> by <a href=\"https:\/\/mote.org\/adopt\/\">Adopting An Animal<\/a> first. Your adoption funds expert care, rescue efforts, and groundbreaking research.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Contact<\/h4>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0;\">\n<li>Jason Robertshaw, Virtual Learning Manager<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa-light fa-envelope\"><\/i> Email: <a href=\"mailto:marven@mote.org\">marven@mote.org<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa-light fa-phone\"><\/i> Call: 941-388-2904<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Connect with Ocean Experts\u2014Live from Florida Virtual Focus Trips\u2122 are live, two-way video sessions with real ocean experts from Mote Marine Laboratory &amp; Aquarium. 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