| Available
to visit your classroom in September - November and January - April
For more information or to schedule a presentation call 503-220-2781 or e-mail
Tracy.Modde@oregonzoo.org.
|
For
grades K-1 |
What
is a Bird?
Duration: 30 minutes
Group Size: 30 students max.
Smaller classes may not be combined.
Cost: $70 for first program/ $55
for additional programs on the same day (up to 4)  Stories,
live animals, and activities bring to life the characteristics of birds. Learn
how feathers, eggs and beaks make birds unique. Includes two birds (at least one
touchable) and touchable biofacts.
Oregon
Benchmarks: Life Sciences/Organisms
Washington EALRs: Science 1.1
|
 Animal
Homes
Duration: 30 minutes
Group Size: 30 students max. Smaller
classes may not be combined.
Cost: $70 for first program/ $55 for additional
programs on the same day (up to 4)
All
animals need a safe home. Learn what birds and other animals look for in a perfect
home. Includes two animals (at least one touchable) and touchable biofacts. Oregon
Benchmarks: Life Sciences/Organisms
Washington EALRs: Science 1.3 |
For
grades K-2 |
Beautiful
Bugs
Duration: 30 minutes
Group Size: 30 students max. Smaller classes may not be combined.
Cost:
$70 for first program/ $55 for additional programs on the same day (up to 4)
Insects come in many sizes and shapes. They live in many different places but
they all have thing in common. Songs, puppets and hands-on encounters will show
what makes an insect an insect. |
For
grades 2-3 |
Critter
Coverings
Duration: 45 minutes
Group Size: 30 students max.
Smaller classes may not be combined.
Cost: $85 for first program/ $70
for additional programs on the same day (up to 4) Feathers
for flying, scales for slithering and fur for fluffing…. Discover how all these
different body coverings help these animals survive. Includes a raptor, reptile
and mammal (at least one animal will be touchable) and touchable biofacts. Oregon
Benchmarks: Life Sciences/Organisms, Life Sciences/Diversity & Interdependence
Washington EALRs: Science 1.1 |
Home
Sweet Habitat
Duration: 45 minutes
Group Size: 30 students max. Smaller classes may
not be combined.
Cost: $85 for first program/ $70 for additional programs
on the same day (up to 4) Compare
your home with animal homes. What do you have in common? What is different? With
help from some animals, discover what all living things need to survive. Includes
a raptor, reptile and mammal (at least one animal will be touchable) and touchable
biofacts. Oregon
Benchmarks: Life Sciences/Organisms, Life Sciences/Diversity & Interdependence,
Washington EALRs: Science 1.3 |
For
grades 4-5 |
 Adaptations
Duration: 60 minutes
Group Size: 30 students max. Smaller classes may
not be combined.
Cost: $100 for first program/ $85 for additional programs
on the same day (up to 4)
Learn
how feet, teeth, fur and feathers help animals find enough food. Discover special
adaptations of predators and prey that help them eat and avoid being eaten by
others. Includes a raptor, reptile and mammal (at least one animal will be touchable)
and touchable biofacts. Oregon
Benchmarks: Life Sciences/Organisms, Life Sciences/Diversity & Interdependence
Washington EALRs: Science 1.3 |
