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All Ages
Accessible Treehouse Programs
Cincinnati Park Board � Parks without Nature Centers
http://cincinnati-oh.gov/parks
http://cincinnati-oh.gov/parks
Grade Level: All Ages
Topic: Contact With Nature
Type: Field Trip Location: Parks without Nature Centers
Description: Everybody\'s Treehouse in Mt. Airy Forest provides a new perspective on the forest for people of all ages and abilities. Wheelchair accessible, the Treehouse can be the highlight of an educational program for your special needs class. Much of the program takes place in the nearby Oak Ridge picnic / playground area, which is equipped with accessible bathrooms (in season). Program topics and activities appropriate for your students can be worked out with the presenting Naturalist. Whatever is decided, your students will both learn and have fun.
More Info: (513) 321-6070
Volunteer Opportunities and Grants
Keep Cincinnati Beautiful � General Environmental Outreach Programs
www.keepcincinnatibeautiful.org/Programs/edu_outreach.html
www.keepcincinnatibeautiful.org/Programs/edu_outreach.html
Grade Level: All Ages
Topic: Service Learning Projects
Type: Outreach Program Location: General Environmental Outreach Programs
Cost: FREE
Description: Keep Cincinnati Beautiful would love to help you plan a volunteer experience for your students. It could be a cleanup in your area, a beautification project either in the form of art murals or planting� Call us to discuss an experience that works for your class.
More Info: (513) 352-4386
Notes: KCB offers mini grants up to $500 for school projects that focus on litter prevention, recycling or campus/community improvement. Contact KCB for a mini grant application and further details on this worthwhile opportunity.
Preschool
"Egg"-cellent Eggs
Cincinnati Museum Center � Programs-On-Wheels
www.cincymuseum.org
www.cincymuseum.org
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten
Topic: Ecology - Adaptations
Type: Outreach Program
Cost: $125
Limits: 25 students / lesson
Description: What\'s inside an egg? Where do they come from? Are all eggs the same? Explore an egg-citing variety of birds\' eggs and learn about their different shapes, sizes, colors and nests where they are found. This program includes hands-on activities that are full of egg-citement! (45 minutes)
More Info: (513) 287-7021
Coral: A Colorful Community
Cincinnati Museum Center � Programs-On-Wheels
www.cincymuseum.org
www.cincymuseum.org
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten
Topic: Ecology - Habitats & Ecosystems
Type: Outreach Program
Cost: $125
Limits: 25 students / lesson
Description: Children will learn what coral is, where it lives, what it eats and how it protects itself. Explore different types of real coral skeletons, how a coral polyp feels and some of the creatures that live in a coral reef. Using puppets, everyone can participate in making a coral habitat come to life. (45 minutes)
More Info: (513) 287-7021
Dino Dig
Cincinnati Museum Center � Programs-On-Wheels
www.cincymuseum.org
www.cincymuseum.org
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten
Topic: Geology
Type: Outreach Program
Cost: $125
Limits: 25 students / lesson
Description: Dig up dinosaur fossils and discover their owners\' true identities! Learn about different kinds of dinosaurs, what they looked like, what they ate and how they protected themselves. A variety of activities allow you to growl, claw and walk like a dinosaur. (45 minutes)
More Info: (513) 287-7021
Notes: Note: Program requires a large open area for the presentation.
How Does Your Garden Grow?
Cincinnati Museum Center � Programs-On-Wheels
www.cincymuseum.org
www.cincymuseum.org
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten
Topic: Plants
Type: Outreach Program
Cost: $125
Limits: 25 students / lesson
Description: What is a plant? How do plants grow? What foods come from plants? What things do plants provide for us? We\'ll explore the world of plants with hands on activities that make learning about plants fun. (45 minutes)
More Info: (513) 287-7021
Our Five Senses
Cincinnati Museum Center � Programs-On-Wheels
www.cincymuseum.org
www.cincymuseum.org
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten
Topic: Ecology - Adaptations
Type: Outreach Program
Cost: $125
Limits: 25 students / lesson
Description: It takes a nose to know, or maybe hands, ears, eyes or a tongue! Little ones explore the magic of their senses through fun, hands-on activities. Our live animals are a touchable finale to this sense-sational program. (45 minutes)
More Info: (513) 287-7021
Snug as a Bug
Cincinnati Museum Center � Programs-On-Wheels
www.cincymuseum.org
www.cincymuseum.org
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten
Topic: Classification - Insects
Type: Outreach Program
Cost: $125
Limits: 25 students / lesson
Description: Participants �build a bug� as they study insects. Learn about the life cycle of a caterpillar as it magically transforms into a butterfly. Play a game of hide-and-seek with a very hungry frog as we explore how insects protect themselves. Meet and touch some live insects then look at some incredible, mounted bugs from around the world. (45 minutes)
More Info: (513) 287-7021
Wild About Animals
Cincinnati Museum Center � Programs-On-Wheels
www.cincymuseum.org
www.cincymuseum.org
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten
Topic: Wildlife
Type: Outreach Program
Cost: $125
Limits: 25 students / lesson
Description: From Africa to Antarctica, children become part of the wild animal kingdom. We\'ll safari through the jungle looking for zebras and lions. Visit a continent with some rather unusual down-under residents. Then we\'ll take an expedition to the coldest place on Earth to learn about some of the animals that call this place home. (45 minutes)
More Info: (513) 287-7021
Forest Ecology
Cincinnati Nature Center � Rowe Woods
www.cincynature.org/programs.asp
www.cincynature.org/programs.asp
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten, Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6, Grades 7-8
Topic: Ecology - Habitats & Ecosystems
Type: Field Trip Location: Rowe Woods
Cost: $4 / student
Limits: 65 students / day
Description: Students examine a forest habitat for examples of succession and stratification, while working on plant classification and tree keying skills. Plant life cycles are examined using wildflowers in spring and seed dispersal in fall. Students study the value of plants, particularly trees, from seed to decomposed log.
More Info: (513) 831-1711 x152
Animal Real Estate
Cincinnati Park Board � Avon Woods
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten
Topic: Ecology - Habitats & Ecosystems
Type: Field Trip Location: Avon Woods
Cost: $3 / student (in-city schools); $5 / student (out-of-city)
Limits: 65 students / day
Description: Students relate local animal habitats to their own homes and neighborhoods. A hike, hands-on activities and a fun-filled animal presentation closely examine the four components of a habitat and how animals are adapted to live within one.
More Info: (513) 321-6070 (reservations); (513) 861-3435 (Avon Woods Nature Center)
Life of an Ohio Native American Child
Cincinnati Park Board � Avon Woods
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten
Topic: History - Native Americans
Type: Field Trip Location: Avon Woods
Cost: $3 / student (in-city schools); $5 / student (out-of-city)
Limits: 65 students / day
Description: Emphasis is placed on the daily life (food, clothes, family, education) of an Ohio child 200 to 300 years ago in a lively presentation with audience participation, hands-on activities and native games. Students will discover on a hike how these early inhabitants interacted with their natural environment.
More Info: (513) 321-6070 (reservations); (513) 861-3435 (Avon Woods Nature Center)
Maple Sugaring
Cincinnati Park Board � Caldwell Nature Center
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten, Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6
Topic: Plants - Maple Syrup
Type: Field Trip Location: Caldwell Nature Center
Cost: $3 / student (in-city schools); $5 / student (out-of-city)
Limits: 65 students / day
Description: Learn how Sugar Maple trees produce sap and why it is collected for syrup only during this brief season. Watch us collect the sap and cook it down. Students taste maple sap in three stages of production. The basic program is one hour in length with half taking place outside. A 1 1/2 hour extension, with half taking place outside, for grades 1 - 5 includes Native Americans\' use of maple sap, science experiments, and additional activities.
More Info: (513) 321-6070 (reservations); (513) 761-4313 (Caldwell Nature Center)
Notes: Available only in February.
"Tree"-mendous Trees
Cincinnati Park Board � California Woods Nature Center
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten, Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6
Topic: Plants
Type: Field Trip Location: California Woods Nature Center
Cost: $3 / student (in-city schools); $5 / student (out-of-city)
Limits: 65 students / day
Description: This program is a well-rounded introduction to all aspects of the plant kingdom. An outdoor hike will be geared for the season. The indoor presentation will focus on plant physiology and photosynthesis.
More Info: (513) 321-6070 (reservations); (513) 231-8678 (California Woods Nature Center)
An Old Way of Life: A Pioneer Experience
Cincinnati Park Board � California Woods Nature Center
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten
Topic: History - Pioneers
Type: Field Trip Location: California Woods Nature Center
Cost: $3 / student (in-city schools); $5 / student (out-of-city)
Limits: 65 students / day
Description: Students will gain knowledge of pioneer ways and experience a typical day in the life of a pioneer. Students will realize how lifestyles, religion, customs and traditions helped shape Cincinnati. An interactive hike will introduce the students to characters of that period.
More Info: (513) 321-6070 (reservations); (513) 231-8678 (California Woods Nature Center)
Native American Life
Cincinnati Park Board � LaBoiteaux Woods Nature Center
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten, Grades 1-3
Topic: History - Native Americans
Type: Field Trip Location: LaBoiteaux Woods Nature Center
Cost: $3 / student (in-city schools); $5 / student (out-of-city)
Limits: 65 students / day
Description: This interactive program focuses on the everyday life of an Ohio Native American child in the late 1700\'s, including food, clothing and shelter. Students will try some daily life skills, pictographs, games, and dances. The hike stresses Native Americans\' historic uses of forest resources.
More Info: (513) 321-6070 (reservations); (513) 542-2909 (LaBoiteaux Woods Nature Center)
Spring Magic
Cincinnati Park Board � LaBoiteaux Woods Nature Center
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten, Grades 1-3
Topic: Seasons
Type: Field Trip Location: LaBoiteaux Woods Nature Center
Cost: $3 / student (in-city schools); $5 / student (out-of-city)
Limits: 65 students / day
Description: Celebrate the season of new life with a trail walk and activities that illustrate nature\'s important cycles. Children will learn how plants and animals meet their basic needs in various local habitats. A puppet show introduces the program.
More Info: (513) 321-6070 (reservations); (513) 542-2909 (LaBoiteaux Woods Nature Center)
The Real World
Cincinnati Park Board � LaBoiteaux Woods Nature Center
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten, Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6
Topic: Contact With Nature
Type: Field Trip Location: LaBoiteaux Woods Nature Center
Cost: $3 / student (in-city schools); $5 / student (out-of-city)
Limits: 65 students / day
Description: Does your class know more about the Internet than their backyard? Enjoy a grab-bag of the Naturalists\' favorite activities with the emphasis on fun and exploration (They\'ll soak up lots of information as well). Wear old clothes and sturdy shoes for woods exploration. Touch nature, meet an animal or two, and play a game.
More Info: (513) 321-6070 (reservations); (513) 542-2909 (LaBoiteaux Woods Nature Center)
The Wonders of Fall
Cincinnati Park Board � LaBoiteaux Woods Nature Center
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten, Grades 1-3
Topic: Seasons
Type: Field Trip Location: LaBoiteaux Woods Nature Center
Cost: $3 / student (in-city schools); $5 / student (out-of-city)
Limits: 65 students / day
Description: This program focuses on how plants and animals meet their survival needs in the fall. Students will walk the trails and complete fun activities to study food sources, life cycles, and seasonal changes in the woods. A puppet show is included in this program.
More Info: (513) 321-6070 (reservations); (513) 542-2909 (LaBoiteaux Woods Nature Center)
Animals Should Not Wear Clothing
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden � Animal Demonstrations
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
Grade Level: Preschool
Topic: Ecology - Adaptations
Type: Field Trip Location: Animal Demonstrations
Cost: Zoo admission and parking fees only
Limits: 25 students / session
Description: This is an Animal Demonstration - the perfect way to start or end your Zoo visit! Find out about fur, feathers, and scales and all different coverings that animals can call their own. (20 min.)
More Info: (513) 559-7767
Reptiles
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden � Animal Demonstrations
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
Grade Level: Preschool
Topic: Classification - Birds, Mammals & Herps
Type: Field Trip Location: Animal Demonstrations
Cost: Zoo admission and parking fees only
Limits: 25 students / session
Description: This is an Animal Demonstration - the perfect way to start or end your Zoo visit! Meet a snake, turtle, alligator, or lizard and learn about their similarities and differences. (20 min.)
More Info: (513) 559-7767
Amazing Adaptations
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden � Frisch's Outreach Programs
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten, Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6, Grades 7-8
Topic: Ecology - Adaptations
Type: Outreach Program Location: Frisch's Outreach Programs
Cost: $30
Limits: 30 students / program
Description: How can animals meet the challenges of survival? Find out just how adaptable animals really are! (45 min.)
More Info: (513) 475-6152
Animal Senses
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden � Frisch's Outreach Programs
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten
Topic: Ecology - Adaptations
Type: Outreach Program Location: Frisch's Outreach Programs
Cost: $30
Limits: 30 students / program
Description: Enter the world of the animals by listening, touching, smelling, and seeing. Find out how our five sensational senses compare to those of our animal friends! (30 min.)
More Info: (513) 475-6152
Animal Senses � Program Series!
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden � Frisch's Outreach Programs
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten
Topic: Ecology - Adaptations
Type: Outreach Program Location: Frisch's Outreach Programs
Cost: $30
Limits: 30 students / program
Description: Now you can choose multiple programming options! Continue the learning experience by expanding on a topic. Each program compliments the others within the series as you explore a theme more in-depth. With �Animal Senses,� enter the world of the animals by listening, touching, smelling, and seeing. Find out how our five sensational senses compare to those of our animal friends! Choose one or more of the following topics: Sight; Sound; Touch; and Taste & Smell. (30 min. each)
More Info: (513) 475-6152
Animals in Winter
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden � Frisch's Outreach Programs
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten, Grades 1-3
Topic: Seasons
Type: Outreach Program Location: Frisch's Outreach Programs
Cost: $30
Limits: 30 students / program
Description: Burr! It\'s cold outside! Investigate how animals meet the challenges of winter survival. (30 min.)
More Info: (513) 475-6152
Growing Up Wild
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden � Frisch's Outreach Programs
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten
Topic: Wildlife
Type: Outreach Program Location: Frisch's Outreach Programs
Cost: $30
Limits: 30 students / program
Description: From the egg or the womb, we all have a lot of growing up to do! Uncover the secrets of life by exploring how different animals develop. (30 min.)
More Info: (513) 475-6152
Sorting Species
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden � Frisch's Outreach Programs
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten
Topic: Classification
Type: Outreach Program Location: Frisch's Outreach Programs
Cost: $30
Limits: 30 students / program
Description: Hone your observation and sorting skills by classifying animals. Discover the world of our scaly, furry, and feathered friends! (30 min.)
More Info: (513) 475-6152
Sorting Species � Program Series!
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden � Frisch's Outreach Programs
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten
Topic: Classification
Type: Outreach Program Location: Frisch's Outreach Programs
Cost: $30
Limits: 30 students / program
Description: Now you can choose multiple programming options! Continue the learning experience by expanding on a topic. Each program compliments the others within the series as you explore a theme more in-depth. With �Sorting Species,� hone your observation and sorting skills by classifying animals. Discover the world of our scaly, furry, and feathered friends! Choose one or more of the following topics: Mammals; Reptiles; and Birds. (30 min. each)
More Info: (513) 475-6152
Walking with the Wild Ones
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden � Frisch's Outreach Programs
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten
Topic: Wildlife
Type: Outreach Program Location: Frisch's Outreach Programs
Cost: $30
Limits: 30 students / program
Description: Animal Locomotion - Let\'s get moving like kangaroos, snakes, and cheetahs! Explore how we can use our bodies to move like our wild neighbors. (30 min.)
More Info: (513) 475-6152
We're Likeable!
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden � Frisch's Outreach Programs
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten
Topic: Wildlife
Type: Outreach Program Location: Frisch's Outreach Programs
Cost: $30
Limits: 30 students / program
Description: Have you ever felt misunderstood? Even some animals get the wrong end of the stick. Meet them to discover how wonderfully likeable they really are! (30 min.)
More Info: (513) 475-6152
Z is for Zoo
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden � Frisch's Outreach Programs
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten
Topic: Wildlife
Type: Outreach Program Location: Frisch's Outreach Programs
Cost: $30
Limits: 30 students / program
Description: Investigate the alphabet while creating phonemic awareness in your classroom. Listen for the many sounds of the Zoo! (30 min.)
More Info: (513) 475-6152
Awesome Animals
Crystal Clear Science
www.crystalclearscience.com
www.crystalclearscience.com
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten, Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6, Grades 7-8
Topic: Classification
Type: Outreach Program
Cost: $95 for classroom presentation; $250 for school assembly (up to 200 students)
Description: Teach kids about classification, adaptation and the five classes of vertebrates. Live animals and fun props capture the kids\' attention and get them excited about studying animals.
More Info: (513) 553-2252
Energy Excitement
Crystal Clear Science
www.crystalclearscience.com
www.crystalclearscience.com
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten, Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6, Grades 7-8
Topic: Science - Physics & Chemistry
Type: Outreach Program
Cost: $95 for classroom presentation; $250 for school assembly (up to 200 students)
Description: Potential and kinetic energy are explored in eye-popping demonstrations that will have everyone smiling. Let us get your kids excited about your energy unit.
More Info: (513) 553-2252
R's for (WILD) Life
Crystal Clear Science
www.crystalclearscience.com
www.crystalclearscience.com
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten, Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6, Grades 7-8
Topic: Recycling
Type: Outreach Program
Cost: $95 for classroom presentation; $250 for school assembly (up to 200 students)
Description: This program focuses on empowering kids to practice the three R\'s (reduce, reuse, and recycle) everyday. �Spokes-animals� for the environment motivate kids to be more thoughtful of their everyday actions. Great for Earth Day.
More Info: (513) 553-2252
Sounds Like Fun
Crystal Clear Science
www.crystalclearscience.com
www.crystalclearscience.com
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten, Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6, Grades 7-8
Topic: Science - Physics & Chemistry
Type: Outreach Program
Cost: $95 for classroom presentation; $250 for school assembly (up to 200 students)
Description: This program explains basic concepts of sound waves, including pitch, volume, frequency, the Doppler Effect, and more.
More Info: (513) 553-2252
Fred the Fish
Keep Cincinnati Beautiful � General Environmental Outreach Programs
www.keepcincinnatibeautiful.org/Programs/edu_outreach.html
www.keepcincinnatibeautiful.org/Programs/edu_outreach.html
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten
Topic: Pollution & Litter
Type: Outreach Program Location: General Environmental Outreach Programs
Cost: FREE
Description: Fred is a little fish whose curiosity gets the best of him as he sets out to explore the Mill Creek. He has no idea that there is a lot more than water in the water! We will follow Fred on his journey and see the effects of water pollution on wildlife as well as discuss what we can do to help keep the water clean. (45 minutes)
More Info: (513) 352-4386
How Litter Hurts Animals
Keep Cincinnati Beautiful � Litter Prevention Outreach Programs
www.keepcincinnatibeautiful.org/Programs/edu_outreach.html
www.keepcincinnatibeautiful.org/Programs/edu_outreach.html
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten, Grades 1-3
Topic: Pollution & Litter
Type: Outreach Program Location: Litter Prevention Outreach Programs
Cost: FREE
Description: All children have a warm spot in their hearts for animals. In this program we introduce children to the idea that litter not only makes the neighborhood look trashy, it can also harm pets and other wild things. Through the use of visuals and age-appropriate discussions we will establish a connection that is deep and meaningful to them. (30 minutes)
More Info: (513) 352-4386
Jitter, Don't Litter
Keep Cincinnati Beautiful � Litter Prevention Outreach Programs
www.keepcincinnatibeautiful.org/Programs/edu_outreach.html
www.keepcincinnatibeautiful.org/Programs/edu_outreach.html
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten, Grades 1-3
Topic: Pollution & Litter
Type: Outreach Program Location: Litter Prevention Outreach Programs
Cost: FREE
Description: This is a story that will set your kids\' toes to tappin\'. With colorful characters from \"How Spider Stopped the Litterbugs\" we\'ll dance and sing our way to the realization that everyone (even kids) can help keep our city litter-free. (30 minutes)
More Info: (513) 352-4386
The Wartville Wizard (Play)
Keep Cincinnati Beautiful � Litter Prevention Outreach Programs
www.keepcincinnatibeautiful.org/Programs/edu_outreach.html
www.keepcincinnatibeautiful.org/Programs/edu_outreach.html
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten, Grades 1-3
Topic: Pollution & Litter
Type: Outreach Program Location: Litter Prevention Outreach Programs
Cost: FREE
Description: An anti-litter assembly based on the children\'s story \"The Wartville Wizard.\" This delightful half-hour play, acted by high school students from Clark Montessori, packs a powerful message about not littering and caring for your community. The program ends with a local police officer talking to the students about the serious issues of littering and will recite the litter pledge with the students to conclude the assembly. (45 minutes)
More Info: (513) 352-4386
Notes: Offered once a month. Contact KCB for available dates and times throughout the year.
Kindergarten
"Egg"-cellent Eggs
Cincinnati Museum Center � Programs-On-Wheels
www.cincymuseum.org
www.cincymuseum.org
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten
Topic: Ecology - Adaptations
Type: Outreach Program
Cost: $125
Limits: 25 students / lesson
Description: What\'s inside an egg? Where do they come from? Are all eggs the same? Explore an egg-citing variety of birds\' eggs and learn about their different shapes, sizes, colors and nests where they are found. This program includes hands-on activities that are full of egg-citement! (45 minutes)
More Info: (513) 287-7021
Coral: A Colorful Community
Cincinnati Museum Center � Programs-On-Wheels
www.cincymuseum.org
www.cincymuseum.org
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten
Topic: Ecology - Habitats & Ecosystems
Type: Outreach Program
Cost: $125
Limits: 25 students / lesson
Description: Children will learn what coral is, where it lives, what it eats and how it protects itself. Explore different types of real coral skeletons, how a coral polyp feels and some of the creatures that live in a coral reef. Using puppets, everyone can participate in making a coral habitat come to life. (45 minutes)
More Info: (513) 287-7021
Dino Dig
Cincinnati Museum Center � Programs-On-Wheels
www.cincymuseum.org
www.cincymuseum.org
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten
Topic: Geology
Type: Outreach Program
Cost: $125
Limits: 25 students / lesson
Description: Dig up dinosaur fossils and discover their owners\' true identities! Learn about different kinds of dinosaurs, what they looked like, what they ate and how they protected themselves. A variety of activities allow you to growl, claw and walk like a dinosaur. (45 minutes)
More Info: (513) 287-7021
Notes: Note: Program requires a large open area for the presentation.
From the Backyard to the Barnyard
Cincinnati Museum Center � Programs-On-Wheels
www.cincymuseum.org
www.cincymuseum.org
Grade Level: Kindergarten, Grades 1-3
Topic: Wildlife
Type: Outreach Program
Cost: $125
Limits: 25 students / lesson
Description: Using puppets, investigate a variety of animals that can live in either a backyard or a barnyard habitat. We\'ll visit with a live animal friend who can be a city or country dweller investigating what this animal eats and how it finds food by using echolocation. (45 minutes)
More Info: (513) 287-7021
How Does Your Garden Grow?
Cincinnati Museum Center � Programs-On-Wheels
www.cincymuseum.org
www.cincymuseum.org
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten
Topic: Plants
Type: Outreach Program
Cost: $125
Limits: 25 students / lesson
Description: What is a plant? How do plants grow? What foods come from plants? What things do plants provide for us? We\'ll explore the world of plants with hands on activities that make learning about plants fun. (45 minutes)
More Info: (513) 287-7021
Our Five Senses
Cincinnati Museum Center � Programs-On-Wheels
www.cincymuseum.org
www.cincymuseum.org
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten
Topic: Ecology - Adaptations
Type: Outreach Program
Cost: $125
Limits: 25 students / lesson
Description: It takes a nose to know, or maybe hands, ears, eyes or a tongue! Little ones explore the magic of their senses through fun, hands-on activities. Our live animals are a touchable finale to this sense-sational program. (45 minutes)
More Info: (513) 287-7021
Snug as a Bug
Cincinnati Museum Center � Programs-On-Wheels
www.cincymuseum.org
www.cincymuseum.org
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten
Topic: Classification - Insects
Type: Outreach Program
Cost: $125
Limits: 25 students / lesson
Description: Participants �build a bug� as they study insects. Learn about the life cycle of a caterpillar as it magically transforms into a butterfly. Play a game of hide-and-seek with a very hungry frog as we explore how insects protect themselves. Meet and touch some live insects then look at some incredible, mounted bugs from around the world. (45 minutes)
More Info: (513) 287-7021
Wild About Animals
Cincinnati Museum Center � Programs-On-Wheels
www.cincymuseum.org
www.cincymuseum.org
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten
Topic: Wildlife
Type: Outreach Program
Cost: $125
Limits: 25 students / lesson
Description: From Africa to Antarctica, children become part of the wild animal kingdom. We\'ll safari through the jungle looking for zebras and lions. Visit a continent with some rather unusual down-under residents. Then we\'ll take an expedition to the coldest place on Earth to learn about some of the animals that call this place home. (45 minutes)
More Info: (513) 287-7021
Forest Ecology
Cincinnati Nature Center � Rowe Woods
www.cincynature.org/programs.asp
www.cincynature.org/programs.asp
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten, Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6, Grades 7-8
Topic: Ecology - Habitats & Ecosystems
Type: Field Trip Location: Rowe Woods
Cost: $4 / student
Limits: 65 students / day
Description: Students examine a forest habitat for examples of succession and stratification, while working on plant classification and tree keying skills. Plant life cycles are examined using wildflowers in spring and seed dispersal in fall. Students study the value of plants, particularly trees, from seed to decomposed log.
More Info: (513) 831-1711 x152
Animal Real Estate
Cincinnati Park Board � Avon Woods
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten
Topic: Ecology - Habitats & Ecosystems
Type: Field Trip Location: Avon Woods
Cost: $3 / student (in-city schools); $5 / student (out-of-city)
Limits: 65 students / day
Description: Students relate local animal habitats to their own homes and neighborhoods. A hike, hands-on activities and a fun-filled animal presentation closely examine the four components of a habitat and how animals are adapted to live within one.
More Info: (513) 321-6070 (reservations); (513) 861-3435 (Avon Woods Nature Center)
Life of an Ohio Native American Child
Cincinnati Park Board � Avon Woods
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten
Topic: History - Native Americans
Type: Field Trip Location: Avon Woods
Cost: $3 / student (in-city schools); $5 / student (out-of-city)
Limits: 65 students / day
Description: Emphasis is placed on the daily life (food, clothes, family, education) of an Ohio child 200 to 300 years ago in a lively presentation with audience participation, hands-on activities and native games. Students will discover on a hike how these early inhabitants interacted with their natural environment.
More Info: (513) 321-6070 (reservations); (513) 861-3435 (Avon Woods Nature Center)
Adapting to Habitats
Cincinnati Park Board � Caldwell Nature Center
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
Grade Level: Kindergarten, Grades 1-3
Topic: Ecology - Adaptations
Type: Field Trip Location: Caldwell Nature Center
Cost: $3 / student (in-city schools); $5 / student (out-of-city)
Limits: 65 students / day
Description: Come discover the differences between living and non-living things as we learn how plants and animals interact with their physical environment. We will figure out the basic needs of organisms, how their habitat fills those needs, and the important role of adaptations. During the hike, we will explore three different local habitats.
More Info: (513) 321-6070 (reservations); (513) 761-4313 (Caldwell Nature Center)
Ecology: What's the Connection?
Cincinnati Park Board � Caldwell Nature Center
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
Grade Level: Kindergarten, Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6
Topic: Ecology - Food Webs & Relationships
Type: Field Trip Location: Caldwell Nature Center
Cost: $3 / student (in-city schools); $5 / student (out-of-city)
Limits: 65 students / day
Description: Learn how everything is connected. Students will learn how organisms survive in their ecosystem, and how the energy all organisms need flows through the system. As students explore food chains and food webs, we will discover what roles everyone plays in an ecosystem, and that everything is important.
More Info: (513) 321-6070 (reservations); (513) 761-4313 (Caldwell Nature Center)
Fossils, Soils and Cincinnati Geology
Cincinnati Park Board � Caldwell Nature Center
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
Grade Level: Kindergarten, Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6
Topic: Geology
Type: Field Trip Location: Caldwell Nature Center
Cost: $3 / student (in-city schools); $5 / student (out-of-city)
Limits: 65 students / day
Description: Students participate in an interactive introduction and an exploratory creek hike to find Cincinnati\'s famous fossils. A two hour program for Pre-K through Grade 2 covers fossils only. Grades 3 and older will investigate geologic processes such as rock formation, soil types, weathering and other forces, past and present, which shape Cincinnati.
More Info: (513) 321-6070 (reservations); (513) 761-4313 (Caldwell Nature Center)
Maple Sugaring
Cincinnati Park Board � Caldwell Nature Center
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten, Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6
Topic: Plants - Maple Syrup
Type: Field Trip Location: Caldwell Nature Center
Cost: $3 / student (in-city schools); $5 / student (out-of-city)
Limits: 65 students / day
Description: Learn how Sugar Maple trees produce sap and why it is collected for syrup only during this brief season. Watch us collect the sap and cook it down. Students taste maple sap in three stages of production. The basic program is one hour in length with half taking place outside. A 1 1/2 hour extension, with half taking place outside, for grades 1 - 5 includes Native Americans\' use of maple sap, science experiments, and additional activities.
More Info: (513) 321-6070 (reservations); (513) 761-4313 (Caldwell Nature Center)
Notes: Available only in February.
"Tree"-mendous Trees
Cincinnati Park Board � California Woods Nature Center
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten, Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6
Topic: Plants
Type: Field Trip Location: California Woods Nature Center
Cost: $3 / student (in-city schools); $5 / student (out-of-city)
Limits: 65 students / day
Description: This program is a well-rounded introduction to all aspects of the plant kingdom. An outdoor hike will be geared for the season. The indoor presentation will focus on plant physiology and photosynthesis.
More Info: (513) 321-6070 (reservations); (513) 231-8678 (California Woods Nature Center)
An Old Way of Life: A Pioneer Experience
Cincinnati Park Board � California Woods Nature Center
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten
Topic: History - Pioneers
Type: Field Trip Location: California Woods Nature Center
Cost: $3 / student (in-city schools); $5 / student (out-of-city)
Limits: 65 students / day
Description: Students will gain knowledge of pioneer ways and experience a typical day in the life of a pioneer. Students will realize how lifestyles, religion, customs and traditions helped shape Cincinnati. An interactive hike will introduce the students to characters of that period.
More Info: (513) 321-6070 (reservations); (513) 231-8678 (California Woods Nature Center)
Fascination with Pollination
Cincinnati Park Board � California Woods Nature Center
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
Grade Level: Kindergarten, Grades 1-3
Topic: Plants
Type: Field Trip Location: California Woods Nature Center
Cost: $3 / student (in-city schools); $5 / student (out-of-city)
Limits: 65 students / day
Description: This program follows the process of how a flower turns into a fruit or seed. Students will learn how wind, gravity, and animals pollinate flowers. Children will also observe honeybees up-close through an observation hive and discover their important role in pollination. Hands-on activities will cover flower physiology, bee biology and hive components. An interactive hike will focus on how flowers are structured to attract different pollinators.
More Info: (513) 321-6070 (reservations); (513) 231-8678 (California Woods Nature Center)
Local Wildlife
Cincinnati Park Board � California Woods Nature Center
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
Grade Level: Kindergarten, Grades 1-3
Topic: Wildlife
Type: Field Trip Location: California Woods Nature Center
Cost: $3 / student (in-city schools); $5 / student (out-of-city)
Limits: 65 students / day
Description: Students will be exposed to the wildlife of the Cincinnati area. An indoor presentation will focus on how our local wildlife is adapted to survive in a specific habitat and touch briefly on animal classification. An outdoor hike will reveal animal homes and food sources.
More Info: (513) 321-6070 (reservations); (513) 231-8678 (California Woods Nature Center)
The History and Mystery of Maple Sugaring
Cincinnati Park Board � California Woods Nature Center
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
Grade Level: Kindergarten, Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6
Topic: Plants - Maple Syrup
Type: Field Trip Location: California Woods Nature Center
Cost: $3 / student (in-city schools); $5 / student (out-of-city)
Limits: 65 students / day
Description: From the pioneer to today\'s processors, this program will trace the history of maple sugaring. Students will assist in tapping, collecting, and processing maple sap. An indoor talk will focus on plant physiology and the process of photosynthesis. Participants will be allowed to taste all levels of the maple product.
More Info: (513) 321-6070 (reservations); (513) 231-8678 (California Woods Nature Center)
Notes: Available only in February and early March.
Native American Life
Cincinnati Park Board � LaBoiteaux Woods Nature Center
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten, Grades 1-3
Topic: History - Native Americans
Type: Field Trip Location: LaBoiteaux Woods Nature Center
Cost: $3 / student (in-city schools); $5 / student (out-of-city)
Limits: 65 students / day
Description: This interactive program focuses on the everyday life of an Ohio Native American child in the late 1700\'s, including food, clothing and shelter. Students will try some daily life skills, pictographs, games, and dances. The hike stresses Native Americans\' historic uses of forest resources.
More Info: (513) 321-6070 (reservations); (513) 542-2909 (LaBoiteaux Woods Nature Center)
Spring Magic
Cincinnati Park Board � LaBoiteaux Woods Nature Center
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten, Grades 1-3
Topic: Seasons
Type: Field Trip Location: LaBoiteaux Woods Nature Center
Cost: $3 / student (in-city schools); $5 / student (out-of-city)
Limits: 65 students / day
Description: Celebrate the season of new life with a trail walk and activities that illustrate nature\'s important cycles. Children will learn how plants and animals meet their basic needs in various local habitats. A puppet show introduces the program.
More Info: (513) 321-6070 (reservations); (513) 542-2909 (LaBoiteaux Woods Nature Center)
The Real World
Cincinnati Park Board � LaBoiteaux Woods Nature Center
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten, Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6
Topic: Contact With Nature
Type: Field Trip Location: LaBoiteaux Woods Nature Center
Cost: $3 / student (in-city schools); $5 / student (out-of-city)
Limits: 65 students / day
Description: Does your class know more about the Internet than their backyard? Enjoy a grab-bag of the Naturalists\' favorite activities with the emphasis on fun and exploration (They\'ll soak up lots of information as well). Wear old clothes and sturdy shoes for woods exploration. Touch nature, meet an animal or two, and play a game.
More Info: (513) 321-6070 (reservations); (513) 542-2909 (LaBoiteaux Woods Nature Center)
The Wonders of Fall
Cincinnati Park Board � LaBoiteaux Woods Nature Center
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten, Grades 1-3
Topic: Seasons
Type: Field Trip Location: LaBoiteaux Woods Nature Center
Cost: $3 / student (in-city schools); $5 / student (out-of-city)
Limits: 65 students / day
Description: This program focuses on how plants and animals meet their survival needs in the fall. Students will walk the trails and complete fun activities to study food sources, life cycles, and seasonal changes in the woods. A puppet show is included in this program.
More Info: (513) 321-6070 (reservations); (513) 542-2909 (LaBoiteaux Woods Nature Center)
Local History Tours
Cincinnati Park Board � Parks without Nature Centers
http://cincinnati-oh.gov/parks
http://cincinnati-oh.gov/parks
Grade Level: Kindergarten, Grades 1-3
Topic: History - Local
Type: Field Trip Location: Parks without Nature Centers
Cost: $3 / student (in-city schools); $5 / student (out-of-city)
Limits: 65 students / day
Description: Have a bus and need a tour guide? A Cincinnati Park Board Naturalist can bring your next field trip alive with exciting visits to destinations throughout the city. Local history tours include: Memorial Pioneer Cemetery and the founding of Cincinnati� Along The Waterfront: the Rise of the Queen City� Inclines and Overlooks: Escaping the Basin� or explore the exciting history behind the city\'s older parks and diverse neighborhoods. Tours can be customized to meet your educational needs.
More Info: (513) 321-6070 (reservations); (513) 751-3679 (Trailside Nature Center)
A Bug's Life
Cincinnati Park Board � Trailside Nature Center
http://cincinnati-oh.gov/parks
http://cincinnati-oh.gov/parks
Grade Level: Kindergarten, Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6
Topic: Classification - Insects
Type: Field Trip Location: Trailside Nature Center
Cost: $3 / student (in-city schools); $5 / student (out-of-city)
Limits: 65 students / day
Description: They\'re creepy, crawly and all together fascinating! Discover the exciting world of a bug\'s life, as we look at the most successful group of animals on the planet. From the depths of Burnet Woods to the butterfly gardens of Trailside Nature Center this program offers a unique opportunity to examine metamorphosis, life cycles and the unique roles they play in our day-to-day lives.
More Info: (513) 321-6070 (reservations); (513) 751-3679 (Trailside Nature Center)
Adaptations
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden � Animal Demonstrations
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
Grade Level: Kindergarten, Grades 1-3
Topic: Ecology - Adaptations
Type: Field Trip Location: Animal Demonstrations
Cost: Zoo admission and parking fees only1
Limits: 25 students / session
Description: This is an Animal Demonstration - the perfect way to start or end your Zoo visit! Search for \\\"zoo clues\\\" about how plants and animals are able to survive in the wild. Students will learn about their own adaptations, too! (25 min.)
More Info: (513) 559-7767
Insects and Their Relatives
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden � Animal Demonstrations
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
Grade Level: Kindergarten, Grades 1-3
Topic: Classification - Insects
Type: Field Trip Location: Animal Demonstrations
Cost: Zoo admission and parking fees only
Limits: 25 students / session
Description: This is an Animal Demonstration - the perfect way to start or end your Zoo visit! Although often misunderstood, these animals are some of the most important on the planet. Your students will learn about insect characteristics, metamorphosis and their role in the food web. (25 min.)
More Info: (513) 559-7767
Marvelous Mammals
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden � Animal Demonstrations
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
Grade Level: Kindergarten, Grades 1-3
Topic: Classification - Birds, Mammals & Herps
Type: Field Trip Location: Animal Demonstrations
Cost: Zoo admission and parking fees only
Limits: 25 students / session
Description: This is an Animal Demonstration - the perfect way to start or end your Zoo visit! Mammals are some of the most familiar animals to children. This program will help students learn about mammalian characteristics and how to relate this information to themselves. (25 min.)
More Info: (513) 559-7767
Rainforests
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden � Animal Demonstrations
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
Grade Level: Kindergarten, Grades 1-3
Topic: Ecology - Habitats & Ecosystems
Type: Field Trip Location: Animal Demonstrations
Cost: Zoo admission and parking fees only
Limits: 25 students / session
Description: This is an Animal Demonstration - the perfect way to start or end your Zoo visit! Now covering only a small percent of the Earth\'s surface, rain forests are some of the most important habitats on the Planet. Students will learn what rain forests are like and meet some rain forest inhabitants. (25 min.)
More Info: (513) 559-7767
Reptiles and Amphibians in Our World
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden � Animal Demonstrations
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
Grade Level: Kindergarten, Grades 1-3
Topic: Classification - Birds, Mammals & Herps
Type: Field Trip Location: Animal Demonstrations
Cost: Zoo admission and parking fees only
Limits: 25 students / session
Description: This is an Animal Demonstration - the perfect way to start or end your Zoo visit! Is it a reptile? Perhaps it\'s an amphibian! How can you tell the difference? This program will help your students learn the differences and why these animals are important in our world. (25 min.)
More Info: (513) 559-7767
Who Lives in Your Backyard?
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden � Animal Demonstrations
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
Grade Level: Kindergarten, Grades 1-3
Topic: Wildlife
Type: Field Trip Location: Animal Demonstrations
Cost: Zoo admission and parking fees only
Limits: 25 students / session
Description: This is an Animal Demonstration - the perfect way to start or end your Zoo visit! Through this program students will learn to recognize and understand the ecological importance of a variety of animals they see in their own neighborhoods. (25 min.)
More Info: (513) 559-7767
Amazing Adaptations
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden � Frisch's Outreach Programs
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten, Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6, Grades 7-8
Topic: Ecology - Adaptations
Type: Outreach Program Location: Frisch's Outreach Programs
Cost: $30
Limits: 30 students / program
Description: How can animals meet the challenges of survival? Find out just how adaptable animals really are! (45 min.)
More Info: (513) 475-6152
Animal Behavior
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden � Frisch's Outreach Programs
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
Grade Level: Kindergarten, Grades 1-3
Topic: Wildlife
Type: Outreach Program Location: Frisch's Outreach Programs
Cost: $30
Limits: 30 students / program
Description: Why do animals do what they do? Learn about the different types of wild behaviors that help animals survive. (45 min.)
More Info: (513) 475-6152
Animal Senses
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden � Frisch's Outreach Programs
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten
Topic: Ecology - Adaptations
Type: Outreach Program Location: Frisch's Outreach Programs
Cost: $30
Limits: 30 students / program
Description: Enter the world of the animals by listening, touching, smelling, and seeing. Find out how our five sensational senses compare to those of our animal friends! (30 min.)
More Info: (513) 475-6152
Animal Senses � Program Series!
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden � Frisch's Outreach Programs
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten
Topic: Ecology - Adaptations
Type: Outreach Program Location: Frisch's Outreach Programs
Cost: $30
Limits: 30 students / program
Description: Now you can choose multiple programming options! Continue the learning experience by expanding on a topic. Each program compliments the others within the series as you explore a theme more in-depth. With �Animal Senses,� enter the world of the animals by listening, touching, smelling, and seeing. Find out how our five sensational senses compare to those of our animal friends! Choose one or more of the following topics: Sight; Sound; Touch; and Taste & Smell. (30 min. each)
More Info: (513) 475-6152
Animals in Winter
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden � Frisch's Outreach Programs
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten, Grades 1-3
Topic: Seasons
Type: Outreach Program Location: Frisch's Outreach Programs
Cost: $30
Limits: 30 students / program
Description: Burr! It\'s cold outside! Investigate how animals meet the challenges of winter survival. (30 min.)
More Info: (513) 475-6152
Growing Up Wild
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden � Frisch's Outreach Programs
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten
Topic: Wildlife
Type: Outreach Program Location: Frisch's Outreach Programs
Cost: $30
Limits: 30 students / program
Description: From the egg or the womb, we all have a lot of growing up to do! Uncover the secrets of life by exploring how different animals develop. (30 min.)
More Info: (513) 475-6152
Sorting Species
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden � Frisch's Outreach Programs
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten
Topic: Classification
Type: Outreach Program Location: Frisch's Outreach Programs
Cost: $30
Limits: 30 students / program
Description: Hone your observation and sorting skills by classifying animals. Discover the world of our scaly, furry, and feathered friends! (30 min.)
More Info: (513) 475-6152
Sorting Species � Program Series!
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden � Frisch's Outreach Programs
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten
Topic: Classification
Type: Outreach Program Location: Frisch's Outreach Programs
Cost: $30
Limits: 30 students / program
Description: Now you can choose multiple programming options! Continue the learning experience by expanding on a topic. Each program compliments the others within the series as you explore a theme more in-depth. With �Sorting Species,� hone your observation and sorting skills by classifying animals. Discover the world of our scaly, furry, and feathered friends! Choose one or more of the following topics: Mammals; Reptiles; and Birds. (30 min. each)
More Info: (513) 475-6152
Walking with the Wild Ones
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden � Frisch's Outreach Programs
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten
Topic: Wildlife
Type: Outreach Program Location: Frisch's Outreach Programs
Cost: $30
Limits: 30 students / program
Description: Animal Locomotion - Let\'s get moving like kangaroos, snakes, and cheetahs! Explore how we can use our bodies to move like our wild neighbors. (30 min.)
More Info: (513) 475-6152
We're Likeable!
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden � Frisch's Outreach Programs
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten
Topic: Wildlife
Type: Outreach Program Location: Frisch's Outreach Programs