Shedd AquariumBy: Jenny DeHoff

ED 205-02

Diving into the Shedd AquariumShedd Aquarium

EstablishmentArchitectureMission/Values

PenguinsDolphinsSea LionsOctopusesSharksResourcesAbout the Author

Click on the photo to visit the Shedd Aquarium website

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Shedd Aquarium

Located in Chicago, IllinoisBuilt in the early 1920’sInspired by Burnham’s famous charge,

“make no little plans.”

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Shedd AquariumShedd Aquarium rises

over Lake MichiganIt’s architecture is inspired

by the Beaux Arts style .The style of this aquarium

combines upscale ornamentation with classic Greek and Roman forms.

A multitude of aquatic elements are incorporated into the architecture of this aquarium.

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Shedd Aquarium“At Shedd Aquarium,

animals connect you to the living world, inspiring you to make a difference.”

Teaching and learning everyday

Creating a fun environment

Being creativeBeing passionate

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PenguinsLocated in the Oceanarium Exhibit.Two different penguin species –

rockhopper and Magellanic.Rockhoppers live in the South

Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans while Magellanics live off the coast of southern South America.

The eyes of rockhopper penguins glow red.

Rockhoppers are the only penguins that enter the water feet first.

Magellanic penguins can swim through the water at 15 miles per hour.

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DolphinsLocated in the

Oceanarium Exhibit.Pacific white-sided

dolphins can leap effortlessly to heights of 15 to 20 feet.

Dolphins can swim up to 25 miles per hour.

Dolphins use echolocation to navigate and to find food in difficult waters.

Dolphins lack vocal cords.

Click on the photo to view a dolphin show at the aquarium.

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Sea LionsLocated in the

Oceanarium Exhibit.A male sea lion is usually

8-foot, 1,000-pounds while a female is usually 6-foot, 250-pounds.

With their large front flippers, they can run faster than humans.

Sea lions are seafood lovers - they eat more than 50 kinds of fish.

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OctopusesLocated in the Waters of the

World Exhibit.The Giant Pacific Octopus is

one of the largest octopuses in the world.

Adults are usually 16 feet from tip to tip and weigh between 50-90 pounds.

They have highly developed brains and an array of amazing skills (change colors, sturdy grips, squirt ink).

A female lays 50,000 eggs, watches them for six months, and dies shortly after they hatch.

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SharksLocated in the Wild Reef

ExhibitBlacktip reef sharks are

common in the coral reefs and lagoons of the Indo-Pacific.

Blacktips startle easily and tend to stay clear of humans.

Blacktip sharks grow to 6 feet long and weigh about 30 pounds.

They have to swim 24-7 to breathe.

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Resourceshttp://www.sheddaquarium.org/index.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Gjw7gyQE-E

http://www.soundboard.com/sb/Seals_Sea_Lions_audio.aspx

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About the AuthorJenny DeHoff is a student at

Grand Valley State University, in Allendale, Michigan.

She is majoring in English/Language Arts, with a minor in Elementary Education.

She would love to teach second or third grade.

She enjoys reading, painting, and all types of animals.

Send her an Email!

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