Who needs a habitat? Bees, birds, bears, boys and girls, of course! Learners define the components of habitat- food, water, shelter, space- with a song/chant, and actively explore invertebrates and their homes.
Sitting on 11 acres of land, the Butterfly Pavilion was opened in 1995 and was the first stand-alone non-profit insect zoo in the U.S. There are five main exhibit areas to teach visitors about butterflies and other invertebrates. They offer both guided and self-guided tours along with a class facilitated by an educator. Or they can also bring the material straight to your classroom with interactive activities and live animals and/or specimens, models, and media.
Science, Biology, Ecosystems, Life Sciences, Animals, Conservation
50 students, 1 chap. per 10 stu.
45 min.
Field Trip
K, 1, 2