Outreach Program - Radical Rainforests (Grades 1-8)
Description
Take a virtual journey through one of the most fascinating biomes - the rainforest! Guests are put to the test to see if they can survive harsh extremes of the tropics. Program includes an opportunity to see live rainforest invertebrates and/or preserved specimens up close.
Offered At
Butterfly Pavilion
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.
Details
Subjects
Science, Biology, Ecosystems, Life Sciences, Animals, Conservation
Capacity
125 students, 1 chap. per 125 stu.
Duration
60 min.
Activity
Planetarium
Grades
K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8