Slide lecture, a behind the scenes look at our Amazon River exhibit, and a sumptuous celebration of foods from the rainforest makes this an exciting learning experience. Penguins come in all sizes, from the 16 inch Little Blue Fairy to the giant four foot Emperor penguin. Join us for an exciting exploration of penguin habitats from the equator to the Antarctic. An art project and children's take-home worksheets provided. Grades 3-6 Investigate the world of invertebrates from horseshoe crabs to sea urchins, from microscopic critters swimming in a drop of seawater to our giant octopus.
Program includes lecture, squid dissection, animal handling, microscope work and handouts.
There are 380 species of salamanders in the world today. These tailed amphibians are not vocal like their frog relatives. Become a herpetologist and discover these animals fascinating secrets. A specially designed floor game will allow your students to collect, measure, and identify models of some salamander species. This program includes a worksheet and a close-up encounter with selected salamanders.