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CLASSES FOR PRE-K/K
We cannot guarantee that Pre-K/K students will be able to touch live animals. There will be Biofacts (furs, feathers, skulls, etc) available for touching in all Pre-K/K classes.
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Book and Beast (NEW!)
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Dissection classes focus on organ systems within the abdominal and
thoracic body cavities. Included in the lesson are discussions regarding
similarities and differences between human anatomy and the specimen. |
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Who’s Home in the Barn?
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This class is barnyard basics with a “wild” twist. Students will
explore which animals are a farmer’s friend and which animals are
uninvited guests.
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Meet An Animal (Reptile, Amphibian, Mammal, Bird)
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Students will get up close and personal with your choice of birds,
reptiles, mammals, or amphibians. Help your students develop a better
understanding of one of these animal groups through careful
observation. |
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CLASSES FOR GRADES 1-2
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Winter in the West
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What happens to some animals when it becomes winter time in the West? Your students will learn how and why some animals migrate, insulate, or hibernate when the temperature drops.
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Bears, Bears, Bears, Oh My! |
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North, south, east and west, bears are found all over the world. Travel with us as we explore where they live and what makes each so "beary" special
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Animals Have Class
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Fur, feathers, skin and scales! This class explores how scientists group animals and investigate how body coverings enable animals to survive in their habitats. |
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Eat or Be Eaten |
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What’s for lunch? Students will discover the ways that animals are linked together in an intricate web of life. Animal skulls and live animals will demonstrate the predator/prey relationship.
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Growing Up Wild
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From kittens to kids, babies don't always have it easy. In this class, students will learn about how animals grow up in such a big, wild world.
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CLASSES FOR GRADES 3-5
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The Dirt on Plants
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"Leaf" it to the Zoo to bring the study of plants to life! Through the lens of a microscope, students will explore a variety of fascinating plant-related topics, including reproduction, photosynthesis, and the important roles that plants play in their ecosystems.
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Expedition Yellowstone
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Ever wonder how the West was won? In this class, your students will learn about the three major scientific expeditions that recorded scientific information and provided natural history specimens to the civilized world, effectively putting Yellowstone on the map.
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Junior Rnager
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Park Rangers are more than just guides - they are protectors, educators, and detectives, too! In this class, students become junior rangers as they track Yellowstone's most elusive creatures by looking at the clues they leave behind. |
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Endangered Species
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Saving our planet seems like a pretty tall order, but even the small things make a big difference. Join us as we investigate why some animals are endangered and how each of us can do our part to help.
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Properties of Matter
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How do temperature, density, volume and buoyancy effect animals? When
your students come to this interactive class, they’ll learn how properties matter!
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Wonderful World of Biomes
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From the depths of the oceans, to the tops of the trees, the biomes of the world are as diverse as the flora and fauna found there. This class explores the places animals call home and the adaptations they need to survive.
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Owls Eat Whooo?
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Students will take a closer look at owls and owl pellets as we discover "whooo" they hunt. |
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Rainforest Adventures
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Climb the layers of the rainforest to explore the secrets to one of the most diverse, fragile, and uncharted ecosystems in the world
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CLASSES FOR GRADES 6-8
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The NanoZoo (NEW!) |
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The natural world has developed many adaptations that allow species to survive in extreme environments. Learn about how scientists are meshing nature and science together to provide a template for new developments in nanotechnology.
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Properties of Matter |
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How do temperature, density, volume and buoyancy effect animals? When your students come to this new exciting class, they’ll learn how “properties” matter at the Zoo!
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Spineless Wonders |
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Expose your students to the fascinating world of arthropods. Learn how spiders, insects and many other arthropods function in their diverse environments.
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Owls Eat Whoo? |
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Students will take a closer look at owls and owl pellets as we discover "whooo" they hunt.
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Animal Anatomy (choose Mammal Dissection or Amphibian Dissection) |
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Dissection classes focus on organ systems within the abdominal and thoracic body cavities. Included in the lesson are discussions regarding similarities and differences between human anatomy and the specimen. |
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Rainforest Adventures |
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Climb the layers of the rainforest to explore the secrets to one of the most diverse, fragile, and uncharted ecosystems in the world. |
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Why Genetics
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Your students will learn why the study of genetics is important, how genetic diversity is lost in the wild, and what zoos are doing to help. |
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Yellowstone Redefined |
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See Yellowstone as the first explorers did - a vast, untamable wilderness full of amazing resources. Join us as we travel through time to find out how and why Yellowstone has changed and what we are doing to preserve this wild, wondrous treasure. |
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Endangered Species |
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Saving our planet seems like a pretty tall order, but even the small things make a big difference. Join us as we investigate why some animals are endangered and how each of us can do our part to help. |
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CLASSES FOR GRADES 9-12
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Hands-On Nano (NEW!) |
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How small is nano, and how big is its importance? By performing calculations and hands-on experiments, you will uncover the mysteries of nanoscience and how it affects our everyday lives.
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Dynamic Populations
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All living things are intricately linked
together through relationships and interactions with each other and
their environment. This class investigates the population dynamics and how stability is maintained within an ecosystems. |
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Endangered Species |
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Saving our planet seems like a pretty tall order, but even the small things make a big difference. Join us as we investigate why some animals are endangered and how each of us can do our part to help.
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Animal Anatomy (choose Mammal Dissection or Amphibian Dissection) |
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Dissection classes focus on organ systems within the abdominal and
thoracic body cavities. Included in the lesson are discussions regarding
similarities and differences between human anatomy and the specimen. |
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Spineless Wonders |
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Expose your students to the fascinating world of arthropods. Learn how
spiders, insects and many other inverts function in their diverse
environments. |
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Why Genetics |
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Your students will learn why the study of genetics is important, how
genetic diversity is lost in the wild, and what zoos are doing to help. |
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Wild Careers (New & Improved!)
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From veterinarians to researches, wildlife inspectors to educators, animal careers are as wild as this class! Using hands-on demonstrations, your students will explore all the diverse opportunities the animal world can offer. |
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