Florida Keys Traveling Trunk Program

A large trunk is opened on an office floor with objects laid out in front. — Our traveling trunk comes with all the items you need to engage a classroom with hands-on learning. Photo: Marlies Tumolo/NOAA

This program is designed to engage, teach, and stimulate students into thinking about the world of marine science and ocean conservation. Within each trunk you will find curriculum aligned with Florida's Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS) and all materials needed to facilitate lessons in class.

The traveling trunks are available free of charge for K-12 teachers to check out for a one-month period. Trunks must be picked up and returned by the borrower from the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Office in Key Largo. You can find a summary of the traveling trunks that we have available below:

Diving Into Coral Reef Restoration

Program built on 4 lesson plans for 5th-8th graders that include hands-on activities and teaching materials. Students will explore coral biology, threats to coral reef ecosystems and learn about coral reef restoration in Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Lessons align with state science standards and are designed to be taught over a roughly 3-week period.