Our Signature School Program Brings Science To Life

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 Students step inside Nile, our life-sized inflatable whale, for an unforgettable, immersive experience. Inside, they learn about whale anatomy, behavior, and adaptations through interactive discussions and real artifacts like bones and baleen. Outside the whale, we continue the learning with engaging activities tailored to each grade level. Whether we’re comparing marine ecosystems, discussing conservation, or exploring how whales are studied in the wild, every visit is designed to spark curiosity and deepen students’ understanding of the ocean—and their connection to it. 

 It depends on your space! If we're set up in the gym for the full day, we can usually see more classes—up to 22 is our record! If we need to break down for lunch (like in a shared cafeteria), that reduces the number of sessions. With up to three educators coming to a program, we work efficiently to maximize learning time for as many classes as possible. 

The whale is an 8 ft tube that is 43 ft long (essentially.) With the flippers out, it’s about 30 ft wide, but because it’s inflatable, the flippers are flexible and can go against a wall. If the diagonal of a room is 40 ft, that will work. I usually will walk out 14 big steps to see if it will fit. The other thing is that around the tail stock, it gets smaller, so sometimes that can fit through a doorway. The flippers can go between stacks of books.

 We love working with 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders because our program aligns perfectly with their science curriculum—but we tailor our presentations for all grade levels, from kindergarten through high school. Every age gets a whale of an experience! 

Unfortunately, this is an inside activity. Heat, wind and rain prevent us from setting it up outside, so we don't book outside programs.