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Evergreen World: Endangered Plants
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden � CREW Programs
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
Location: CREW Programs
Grade Level: Grades 7-8, Grades 9-12
Cost: Zoo admission and parking fees only
Description: Start with a slide presentation in the Education Building, before touring the CREW facility. Learn about the technologies CREW scientists are using in the preservation and propagation of some of the rarest plants on earth. This fascinating program reveals the mysteries of plant tissue culture (�cloning�) and cryopreservation... a frozen garden! Hear and see how science can save plants as well as animals.
More Info: (513) 559-7767
Notes: Classes interested in touring the CREW facility must schedule one of these slide presentations first. Special arrangements must be made with School Services to schedule this facility tour.
Saving Species with Science
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden � CREW Programs
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
Location: CREW Programs
Grade Level: Grades 7-8, Grades 9-12
Cost: Zoo admission and parking fees only
Description: Start with a slide presentation in the Education Building, before touring the CREW facility. Learn how scientific technology is being used to conserve endangered plant and animal species. Students will experience real-life examples of how CREW scientists apply scientific technologies to local and worldwide projects to promote the health and conservation of diverse wildlife.
More Info: (513) 559-7767
Notes: Classes interested in touring the CREW facility must schedule one of these slide presentations first. Special arrangements must be made with School Services to schedule this facility tour.
Green Building Tour
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden � Guided Tours
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
Location: Guided Tours
Grade Level: Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6, Grades 7-8, Grades 9-12
Cost: Zoo admission and parking fees only
Description: Join us for a sneak peak into the design and construction of the Zoo's new Harold C. Schott Education Center. Learn about methods and materials used to make it a certified �green building�. (30 min.)
More Info: (513) 559-7767
Notes: All Zoo tours meet at 9:45 unless special arrangements are made. Make your reservations early; tours are extremely popular.
This tour is made by special arrangement only.
KCB Field Trips - Rumpke and Trailside
Keep Cincinnati Beautiful � Field Trips
www.keepcincinnatibeautiful.org/Programs/edu_outreach.html
www.keepcincinnatibeautiful.org/Programs/edu_outreach.html
Location: Field Trips
Grade Level: Grades 4-6, Grades 7-8
Cost: FREE; Bus transportation included
Description: A close look at a working landfill and solid waste issues. The nature center provides students with a hands-on program of �natural recycling' and the human impact on the environment.
More Info: (513) 352-4386
Notes: Note: Available only on Wednesdays
KCB Field Trips - Rumpke Landfill and MRF
Keep Cincinnati Beautiful � Field Trips
www.keepcincinnatibeautiful.org/Programs/edu_outreach.html
www.keepcincinnatibeautiful.org/Programs/edu_outreach.html
Location: Field Trips
Grade Level: Grades 9-12
Cost: FREE; Bus transportation included
Description: A close look at a working landfill and a recycling center, or MRF (Materials Recovery Facility), in operation. Students gain an understanding of solid waste issues and the importance of single stream recycling.
More Info: (513) 352-4386
Notes: Note: Available only on Wednesdays
Field Trip
Forest Ecology
Cincinnati Nature Center � Rowe Woods
www.cincynature.org/programs.asp
www.cincynature.org/programs.asp
Location: Rowe Woods
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten, Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6, Grades 7-8
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
Nature's Sweet Treat: Maple Syrup
Cincinnati Nature Center � Rowe Woods
www.cincynature.org/programs.asp
www.cincynature.org/programs.asp
Location: Rowe Woods
Grade Level: Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6
Cost: $4 / student
Limits: 65 students / day
Description: Students experience the maple syrup making process by taking a walk through the maple grove, tapping trees, setting spiles and collecting sap. Students observe the evaporation process, taste sap and syrup, hear maple syrup history and folklore and discuss photosynthesis.
More Info: (513) 831-1711 x152
Notes: Morning program only. Can be combined with �Pioneers on the Land� afternoon program.
Available: Feb. 19-22, 26-29; Mar. 4-7, 11-14.
Ohio Plants and Animals
Cincinnati Nature Center � Rowe Woods
www.cincynature.org/programs.asp
www.cincynature.org/programs.asp
Location: Rowe Woods
Grade Level: Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6
Cost: $4 / student
Limits: 65 students / day
Description: Students observe examples of local plants and animals in various life stages. They explore the pond, field and forest and learn about the physical and behavioral adaptations of plants and animals in each habitat.
More Info: (513) 831-1711 x152
Pioneers on the Land
Cincinnati Nature Center � Rowe Woods
www.cincynature.org/programs.asp
www.cincynature.org/programs.asp
Location: Rowe Woods
Grade Level: Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6
Cost: $4 / student
Limits: 65 students / day
Description: Students journey back to 1810 to immerse themselves in the lives of early settlers. They discover how pioneers used and depended on the land's resources. Hands-on activities and period log house will bring history to life and highlight how early settlers changed the environment.
More Info: (513) 831-1711 x152
Notes: Afternoon program only. Can be combined with �Nature's Sweet Treat: Maple Syrup� morning program.
Available: Feb. 19-22, 26-29; Mar. 4-7, 11-14.
Under Our Feet: Experiential Earth Science
Cincinnati Nature Center � Rowe Woods
www.cincynature.org/programs.asp
www.cincynature.org/programs.asp
Location: Rowe Woods
Grade Level: Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6
Cost: $4 / student
Limits: 65 students / day
Description: Students investigate the importance of soil and rock layers, how they vary, and how they show geologic change. Through direct experience, students identify and describe soil components and properties, learn how soil supports life, observe how erosion and deposition affect land forms, and discover clues about the geologic past in fossils and rock layers.
More Info: (513) 831-1711 x152
Water, Water Everywhere: Aquatic Ecosystems
Cincinnati Nature Center � Rowe Woods
www.cincynature.org/programs.asp
www.cincynature.org/programs.asp
Location: Rowe Woods
Grade Level: Grades 4-6, Grades 7-8
Cost: $4 / student
Limits: 65 students / day
Description: Students investigate the interactions within pond and stream ecosystems. They evaluate these habitats using biotic and abiotic indicators, identify pond and stream organisms and their adaptations, see common aquatic food webs, and compare succession in two ponds.
More Info: (513) 831-1711 x152
Notes: Not available Nov. 15 - March 15.
What's for Lunch?
Cincinnati Nature Center � Rowe Woods
www.cincynature.org/programs.asp
www.cincynature.org/programs.asp
Location: Rowe Woods
Grade Level: Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6
Cost: $4 / student
Limits: 65 students / day
Description: Students search for living examples of producers, consumers and decomposers within a variety of habitats while discussing food chains, population dynamics, adaptation and change. Skulls, teeth, living herbivores, carnivores and omnivores are examined. Students learn about nature's nutrient recycling and investigate the forest for evidence of decomposition. Changing factors in an ecosystem are considered, including invasive species, overpopulation and disease.
More Info: (513) 831-1711 x152
Animal Real Estate
Cincinnati Park Board � Avon Woods
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
Location: Avon Woods
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten
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/
Location: Avon Woods
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten
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)
Mysteries of the Plant Kingdom: Seeds to Trees
Cincinnati Park Board � Avon Woods
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
Location: Avon Woods
Grade Level: Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6
Cost: $3 / student (in-city schools); $5 / student (out-of-city)
Limits: 65 students / day
Description: Students become detectives and use observation, evaluating and simple classification techniques to solve the mysteries of plants and trees. We will explore life cycles, seasonal changes, photosynthesis, and plant needs and characteristics while discovering the effect plants have on our everyday lives.
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/
Location: Caldwell Nature Center
Grade Level: Kindergarten, Grades 1-3
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)
CSI: Nature Investigation
Cincinnati Park Board � Caldwell Nature Center
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
Location: Caldwell Nature Center
Grade Level: Grades 4-6, Grades 7-8
Cost: $3 / student (in-city schools); $5 / student (out-of-city)
Limits: 65 students / day
Description: Students will solve a mystery in nature. Using various tools, we will be measuring, collecting and analyzing evidence of a staged nature �crime� scene. By reviewing the data collected, students will be able to support their findings and draw conclusions from the evidence at hand to solve the mystery.
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/
Location: Caldwell Nature Center
Grade Level: Kindergarten, Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6
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/
Location: Caldwell Nature Center
Grade Level: Kindergarten, Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6
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/
Location: Caldwell Nature Center
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten, Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6
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.
Native Americans
Cincinnati Park Board � Caldwell Nature Center
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
Location: Caldwell 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) 761-4313 (Caldwell Nature Center)
Notes: To include daily life style activities, program must run a minimum of 2 hours.
The Green Team
Cincinnati Park Board � Caldwell Nature Center
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
Location: Caldwell Nature Center
Grade Level: Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6
Cost: $3 / student (in-city schools); $5 / student (out-of-city)
Limits: 65 students / day
Description: Students will learn about the unique role of plants as producers of food through photosynthesis. A hike can include plant life cycles, pollination, seed distribution, how plant structures are related to function, and interactions between plants and animals. Fall programs can include leaf collections and the use of classification keys.
More Info: (513) 321-6070 (reservations); (513) 761-4313 (Caldwell Nature Center)
Weather 101
Cincinnati Park Board � Caldwell Nature Center
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
Location: Caldwell Nature Center
Grade Level: Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6
Cost: $3 / student (in-city schools); $5 / student (out-of-city)
Limits: 65 students / day
Description: A lively series of demonstrations introduces students to how air, water, and heat produce Earth's weather. Students will learn how to read a weather map. They will do experiments introducing air pressure, convection currents, and how different types of clouds bring different types of weather. On the hike, we will look for the effects of weathering and erosion, and measure temperature in various locations.
More Info: (513) 321-6070 (reservations); (513) 761-4313 (Caldwell Nature Center)
"Tree"-mendous Trees
Cincinnati Park Board � California Woods Nature Center
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
Location: California Woods Nature Center
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten, Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6
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/
Location: California Woods Nature Center
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten
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/
Location: California Woods Nature Center
Grade Level: Kindergarten, Grades 1-3
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)
Lands Across Time - The Geology of Cincinnati
Cincinnati Park Board � California Woods Nature Center
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
Location: California Woods Nature Center
Grade Level: Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6
Cost: $3 / student (in-city schools); $5 / student (out-of-city)
Limits: 65 students / day
Description: Students will use interactive demonstrations to learn about the rock cycle, glaciation, freeze / thaw processes, and fossilization. An exploratory hike will focus on erosion and give children an opportunity to take home fossils from our Lick Run Creek. Program can also be customized to the teacher's lesson plans. Sturdy footwear is required.
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/
Location: California Woods Nature Center
Grade Level: Kindergarten, Grades 1-3
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)
Solid Waste to Super Soil
Cincinnati Park Board � California Woods Nature Center
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
Location: California Woods Nature Center
Grade Level: Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6, Grades 7-8
Cost: $3 / student (in-city schools); $5 / student (out-of-city)
Limits: 65 students / day
Description: Students will discuss cycles in nature including life cycles of amphibians (toads/frogs), insects (honeybees), plants, water, oxygen and carbon dioxide. An interpretive hike will focus on seasonal cycles of nature. An indoor program will focus on human solid waste and recycling.
More Info: (513) 321-6070 (reservations); (513) 231-8678 (California Woods Nature Center)
Notes: Teachers can apply to the Hamilton County Solid Waste Management District for reimbursement of transportation costs to this program. For a �Solid Waste Travel Reimbursement Application� and more details (qualifications apply), contact Sue Magness at [email protected] or 513-946-7736.
The Ecology of Habitats
Cincinnati Park Board � California Woods Nature Center
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
Location: California Woods Nature Center
Grade Level: Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6, Grades 7-8
Cost: $3 / student (in-city schools); $5 / student (out-of-city)
Limits: 65 students / day
Description: Students will be introduced to local habitats in the Cincinnati area and how basic ecological principles apply to each of these habitats. An indoor presentation will focus on predator/prey relationships and animal structures. An outdoor hike will include an in-depth, hands-on study of the forest, meadow and creek habitats.
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/
Location: California Woods Nature Center
Grade Level: Kindergarten, Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6
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.
Weather: Wild or Mild?
Cincinnati Park Board � California Woods Nature Center
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
Location: California Woods Nature Center
Grade Level: Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6
Cost: $3 / student (in-city schools); $5 / student (out-of-city)
Limits: 65 students / day
Description: Students will become junior meteorologists as they learn how to make predictions about the weather. Using a weather map and symbols, the students will interpret patterns most often encountered in our region. Weather demonstrations and instrument experiments will be performed by the students.
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/
Location: LaBoiteaux Woods Nature Center
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten, Grades 1-3
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)
Plants are FUNdamental
Cincinnati Park Board � LaBoiteaux Woods Nature Center
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
Location: LaBoiteaux Woods Nature Center
Grade Level: Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6
Cost: $3 / student (in-city schools); $5 / student (out-of-city)
Limits: 65 students / day
Description: Explore the preserve for plants in different stages of their seasonal or life cycles. Students will see how plant structure relates to function in different habitats, and concepts of interdependence and diversity come alive through games and activities. The program can include fossil plants, using dichotomous keys, honeybees and pollination, and a �make and take� classroom demonstration.
More Info: (513) 321-6070 (reservations); (513) 542-2909 (LaBoiteaux Woods Nature Center)
Recycling
Cincinnati Park Board � LaBoiteaux Woods Nature Center
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
Location: LaBoiteaux Woods Nature Center
Grade Level: Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6, Grades 7-8
Cost: $3 / student (in-city schools); $5 / student (out-of-city)
Limits: 65 students / day
Description: �Reduce, Reuse and Recycle� is also Nature's way. Students learn about natural resources and cycles, composting, recycling and other ways to minimize waste through a hike and fun activities. First semester groups can also make and take a vermin-composting (worm) bin for the classroom. (Request worms when you book the program.)
More Info: (513) 321-6070 (reservations); (513) 542-2909 (LaBoiteaux Woods Nature Center)
Notes: Teachers can apply to the Hamilton County Solid Waste Management District for reimbursement of bus costs to this program. Get details and a �Solid Waste Travel Reimbursement Application� from Sue Magness at [email protected] or 513-946-7736.
Spring Magic
Cincinnati Park Board � LaBoiteaux Woods Nature Center
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
Location: LaBoiteaux Woods Nature Center
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten, Grades 1-3
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)
Survival: Bringing Literature to Life
Cincinnati Park Board � LaBoiteaux Woods Nature Center
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
Location: LaBoiteaux Woods Nature Center
Grade Level: Grades 4-6, Grades 7-8
Cost: $3 / student (in-city schools); $5 / student (out-of-city)
Limits: 65 students / day
Description: �Hatchet,� �My Side of the Mountain� or �Danger Along the Ohio� will come to life as students hike to locate sources of food and water, and build an emergency shelter in the woods. They will also try some essential outdoor skills such as fire building, reading maps and using a compass. The program will build excitement, deepen understanding and instill self confidence. Read the book before 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/
Location: LaBoiteaux Woods Nature Center
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten, Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6
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/
Location: LaBoiteaux Woods Nature Center
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten, Grades 1-3
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)
Web of Life: Ecosystems
Cincinnati Park Board � LaBoiteaux Woods Nature Center
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks/
Location: LaBoiteaux Woods Nature Center
Grade Level: Grades 4-6
Cost: $3 / student (in-city schools); $5 / student (out-of-city)
Limits: 65 students / day
Description: A hands-on program in a forested setting, where students will observe the interactions and interdependencies of native plant and animal life. Activities will also illustrate human connections to the ecosystem and the significance of personal actions to the web of life.
More Info: (513) 321-6070 (reservations); (513) 542-2909 (LaBoiteaux Woods Nature Center)
Accessible Treehouse Programs
Cincinnati Park Board � Parks without Nature Centers
http://cincinnati-oh.gov/parks
http://cincinnati-oh.gov/parks
Location: Parks without Nature Centers
Grade Level: All Ages
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
Local History Tours
Cincinnati Park Board � Parks without Nature Centers
http://cincinnati-oh.gov/parks
http://cincinnati-oh.gov/parks
Location: Parks without Nature Centers
Grade Level: Kindergarten, Grades 1-3
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)
Service Learning / Community Service
Cincinnati Park Board � Parks without Nature Centers
http://cincinnati-oh.gov/parks
http://cincinnati-oh.gov/parks
Location: Parks without Nature Centers
Grade Level: Grades 7-8, Grades 9-12
Description: Park Naturalists can work with you to set up Service Learning projects for your class. Topics that could be covered include: 1) Alien Species: instruction on the ecological damage caused by invasive non-natives, information on their origins and how to recognize them, and work projects restoring natural habitat through non-native removal. 2) Water Quality Testing: information on water quality and its importance to aquatic life, instruction on using a biotic index and chemical test kits, and work projects gathering water quality data from park streams or Burnet Woods Lake. 3) Biologic Inventories: instruction from a Naturalist on field identification of targeted species and on surveying techniques, and work projects locating and identifying species and creating a database of findings.
More Info: (513) 321-6070
A Bug's Life
Cincinnati Park Board � Trailside Nature Center
http://cincinnati-oh.gov/parks
http://cincinnati-oh.gov/parks
Location: Trailside Nature Center
Grade Level: Kindergarten, Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6
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)
Aquatic Ecosystems
Cincinnati Park Board � Trailside Nature Center
http://cincinnati-oh.gov/parks
http://cincinnati-oh.gov/parks
Location: Trailside Nature Center
Grade Level: Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6, Grades 7-8
Cost: $3 / student (in-city schools); $5 / student (out-of-city)
Limits: 65 students / day
Description: The Burnet Woods Lake will serve as our outdoor laboratory as we explore the plants and animals that comprise this unique ecosystem. Hands-on activities engage students in analyzing water quality, investigating aquatic food chains, the water cycle and more. Problem solving skills will be used to assess the health of the lake and address pollution issues.
More Info: (513) 321-6070 (reservations); (513) 751-3679 (Trailside Nature Center)
Cincinnati Skies
Cincinnati Park Board � Trailside Nature Center
http://cincinnati-oh.gov/parks
http://cincinnati-oh.gov/parks
Location: Trailside Nature Center
Grade Level: Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6, Grades 7-8, Grades 9-12
Cost: $3 / student (in-city schools); $5 / student (out-of-city)
Limits: 65 students / day
Description: Experience the oldest planetarium west of the Allegheny Mountains. Discover stars, constellations, galaxies and more. Learn the stories behind Orion, the Big and Little Dippers and many others. Stories include Native American, African, Greek and Roman legends. Students will participate in hands-on activities revolving around planets, moon phases and constructing star charts for nighttime viewing.
More Info: (513) 321-6070 (reservations); (513) 751-3679 (Trailside Nature Center)
Classification: The Key to Understanding
Cincinnati Park Board � Trailside Nature Center
http://cincinnati-oh.gov/parks
http://cincinnati-oh.gov/parks
Location: Trailside Nature Center
Grade Level: Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6
Cost: $3 / student (in-city schools); $5 / student (out-of-city)
Limits: 65 students / day
Description: Through the use of classification keys, students will uncover the characteristics that separate plants and animals into different classes, orders and families. Animal mounts, skulls, leaves and seeds will be used to sharpen our new skills when it comes to sorting things out.
More Info: (513) 321-6070 (reservations); (513) 751-3679 (Trailside Nature Center)
Earth Savers
Cincinnati Park Board � Trailside Nature Center
http://cincinnati-oh.gov/parks
http://cincinnati-oh.gov/parks
Location: Trailside Nature Center
Grade Level: Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6
Cost: $3 / student (in-city schools); $5 / student (out-of-city)
Limits: 65 students / day
Description: Students will explore ways to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle our natural resources through hands-on and interactive activities. Fun and active techniques are employed to engage students in the recycling of solid waste, nature's recycling methods and composting.
More Info: (513) 321-6070 (reservations); (513) 751-3679 (Trailside Nature Center)
Notes: Teachers can apply to the Hamilton County Solid Waste Management District for reimbursement of transportation costs to this program. For a �Solid Waste Travel Reimbursement Application� and more details (qualifications apply), contact Sue Magness at [email protected] or 513-946-7736.
Habitats and Adaptations
Cincinnati Park Board � Trailside Nature Center
http://cincinnati-oh.gov/parks
http://cincinnati-oh.gov/parks
Location: Trailside Nature Center
Grade Level: Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6
Cost: $3 / student (in-city schools); $5 / student (out-of-city)
Limits: 65 students / day
Description: This program introduces students to our local habitats, their composition and how plants and animals have adapted to live within them. Through a combination of exploration, fun-filled activities and live animal demonstrations, students will gain a greater understanding of the world around them.
More Info: (513) 321-6070 (reservations); (513) 751-3679 (Trailside Nature Center)
Plants: From Seeds to Trees
Cincinnati Park Board � Trailside Nature Center
http://cincinnati-oh.gov/parks
http://cincinnati-oh.gov/parks
Location: Trailside Nature Center
Grade Level: Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6
Cost: $3 / student (in-city schools); $5 / student (out-of-city)
Limits: 65 students / day
Description: This exciting program functions as a primer on plant life. Students will learn about the structure, function and reproduction of local trees and wildflowers as they explore the wooded hillsides of this urban forest. Through the use of hands-on activities, students are exposed to the process of photosynthesis, seasonal changes, seed dispersal and more.
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
Location: Animal Demonstrations
Grade Level: Kindergarten, Grades 1-3
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
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
Location: Animal Demonstrations
Grade Level: Preschool
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
Feathered Friends
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden � Animal Demonstrations
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
Location: Animal Demonstrations
Grade Level: Grades 4-6, Grades 7-8
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! �Feathered Friends� highlights the characteristics of a particular group of animals called birds. Students will be able to meet some of our bird representatives. (25 min.)
More Info: (513) 559-7767
Fur, Feathers and Scales
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden � Animal Demonstrations
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
Location: Animal Demonstrations
Grade Level: Grades 4-6
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! �Fur, Feathers, and Scales� is perfect for developing the concepts of grouping and classification. By comparing a mammal, bird and reptile, students will gain an understanding of how alike and different these classes of animals are. (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
Location: Animal Demonstrations
Grade Level: Kindergarten, Grades 1-3
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
Location: Animal Demonstrations
Grade Level: Kindergarten, Grades 1-3
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
Location: Animal Demonstrations
Grade Level: Kindergarten, Grades 1-3
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
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden � Animal Demonstrations
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
Location: Animal Demonstrations
Grade Level: Preschool
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
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
Location: Animal Demonstrations
Grade Level: Kindergarten, Grades 1-3
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
Location: Animal Demonstrations
Grade Level: Kindergarten, Grades 1-3
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
Adaptations Tour
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden � Guided Tours
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
Location: Guided Tours
Grade Level: Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6, Grades 7-8, Grades 9-12
Cost: Zoo admission and parking fees only
Description: Discover how nature works. Search for clues to discover how plants and animals survive in the wild. Observe the physical and behavioral characteristics that define a species and its role within an ecosystem. (90 min.)
More Info: (513) 559-7767
Notes: All Zoo tours meet at 9:45 unless special arrangements are made. Make your reservations early; tours are extremely popular.
Botanical Tour
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden � Guided Tours
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
Location: Guided Tours
Grade Level: Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6, Grades 7-8, Grades 9-12
Cost: Zoo admission and parking fees only
Limits: 50 students / tour
Description: Learn how plants have adapted to compete for sunlight and water. Explore plant ecosystems on a tour through our African savanna, the Arctic tundra, mountain rain forests and a temperate bamboo forests. (90 min.)
More Info: (513) 559-7767
Notes: All Zoo tours meet at 9:45 unless special arrangements are made. Make your reservations early; tours are extremely popular.
Available Thursdays, September through May.
Insect World Tour
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden � Guided Tours
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
Location: Guided Tours
Grade Level: Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6, Grades 7-8, Grades 9-12
Cost: Zoo admission and parking fees only
Limits: 30 students / tour
Description: Learn about one of the most important groups of animals on the planet in our award-winning Insectarium. A live insect demonstration is included. A perfect cold weather tour. (90 min.)
More Info: (513) 559-7767
Notes: All Zoo tours meet at 9:45 unless special arrangements are made. Make your reservations early; tours are extremely popular.
Available Tues., Wed. or Fri., September-December and February-March.
Our Green Planet (Tour)
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden � Guided Tours
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
Location: Guided Tours
Grade Level: Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6, Grades 7-8, Grades 9-12
Cost: Zoo admission and parking fees only
Description: Explore the major biomes of the world. Find out how plants and animals have adapted in order to survive in differing biomes. (90 min.)
More Info: (513) 559-7767
Notes: All Zoo tours meet at 9:45 unless special arrangements are made. Make your reservations early; tours are extremely popular.
Protecting Biodiversity: Wildlife in Danger (Tour)
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden � Guided Tours
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
Location: Guided Tours
Grade Level: Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6, Grades 7-8, Grades 9-12
Cost: Zoo admission and parking fees only
Description: Develop an awareness of the dangers that animals and natural habitats now face. Discuss how we can help solve the problems. (90 min.)
More Info: (513) 559-7767
Notes: All Zoo tours meet at 9:45 unless special arrangements are made. Make your reservations early; tours are extremely popular.
Zoo Careers Tour
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden � Guided Tours
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
Location: Guided Tours
Grade Level: Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6, Grades 7-8, Grades 9-12
Cost: Zoo admission and parking fees only
Description: Introduce your students to the variety of careers available in zoos and aquariums. From animal keepers to reproductive physiologists and everything in between, you will get a first-hand look at how a zoo fulfills its mission of conservation, education and adventure. (90 min.)
More Info: (513) 559-7767
Notes: All Zoo tours meet at 9:45 unless special arrangements are made. Make your reservations early; tours are extremely popular.
Nocturnal Adventures - Animal Adaptations Overnight
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden � Nocturnal Adventures
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
Location: Nocturnal Adventures
Grade Level: Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6
Cost: $35 / participant; Free for teachers; Includes Zoo admission and parking
Limits: 120 participants (chaperones included)
Description: Welcome to the Nocturnal Adventures programs at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden - the wildest nightlife in town! Imagine the Zoo at night! Everyone has gone home but we have the keys. You can trek about the Zoo, investigate behind the scenes and meet animals up close while you find out about wildlife adaptations, especially those of nocturnal creatures. Have you ever wondered why a mouse scurries snugly against the wall as it runs or why a dog has a wet nose? Have you ever thought about how hard it would be to get dressed for school if you had no thumbs? Nocturnal Adventures' Animal Adaptations will answer all those questions and more!
More Info: (513) 559-7767
Notes: Groups of up to 120 participants (chaperones included) will sleep in our new state of the art Harold C. Schott Education Center.
Nocturnal Adventures - Sleep with the Manatees
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden � Nocturnal Adventures
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
Location: Nocturnal Adventures
Grade Level: Grades 4-6, Grades 7-8, Grades 9-12
Cost: $35 / participant; Free for teachers; Includes Zoo admission and parking
Limits: 60 participants (chaperones included)
Description: Welcome to the Nocturnal Adventures programs at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden - the wildest nightlife in town! This program focuses on biodiversity and human interactions with it, and highlights the endangered Florida manatee. We will: Explore biodiversity, where it can be found and how we play a significant role in protecting it� Investigate some of the important eco-regions, specifically the Florida Everglades, and how relationships within make them so significant� Learn about the Florida manatee, discover why it is endangered and what you can do to help� Determine human impact to biodiversity.
More Info: (513) 559-7767
Notes: Groups of up to 60 participants (chaperones included) will sleep in the Manatee Springs building.
Nocturnal Adventures - Wolf Woods Overnight
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden � Nocturnal Adventures
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
Location: Nocturnal Adventures
Grade Level: Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6, Grades 7-8, Grades 9-12
Cost: $35 / participant; Free for teachers; Includes Zoo admission and parking
Limits: 20 or 120 participants, depending on sleeping location
Description: Welcome to the Nocturnal Adventures programs at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden - the wildest nightlife in town! During the Wolf Woods Overnight we will prowl the Zoo for predators, explore the intricate food webs that support these animals and learn what role humans have played in the lives of predators over the centuries. We will: Explore food-webs of various eco-regions and uncover the broad implications when the balance is disrupted� Determine what a predator's role is and discuss how predators around the world have been impacted by changes in their environment� Discover the legacies of predators in the United States and how these animals have fared over the generations� Explore modern challenges of wildlife management, and species' success stories.
More Info: (513) 559-7767
Notes: Small groups of 15-20 participants (chaperones included) can sleep in the Wolf Woods Education Center, a satellite classroom located in the Children's Zoo. Larger groups, of up to 120 participants (chaperones included) will sleep in our new state of the art Harold C. Schott Education Center.
International Migratory Bird Days
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden � School Events
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
Location: School Events
Grade Level: Kindergarten, Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6, Grades 7-8, Grades 9-12
Cost: $5 / student; Free for 1 chaperone per 10 students; Bus parking free
Description: Celebrate the mystery and science of bird migration at the Zoo! Join us as we observe International Migratory Bird Days, an annual event that increases public awareness of the factors that contribute to decline in migratory bird populations. Teachers who register in advance will receive a packet of materials featuring migration. These activities, developed in cooperation with local and international conservation groups, are designed to enhance your students' Zoo experience and overall understanding of this natural phenomenon.
More Info: (513) 559-7767
Notes: Only available May 13-15, 2008!
Zoo Math Days: Exploring Equations in our Environment
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden � School Events
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
www.cincinnatizoo.org/Education/SchoolPrograms/schoolprograms.html
Location: School Events
Grade Level: Kindergarten, Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6, Grades 7-8, Grades 9-12
Cost: $5 / student; Free for 1 chaperone per 10 students; Bus parking free
Description: Add this event to your calendar, and explore the Zoo as you never have! Zoo Math Days provides an opportunity for your students to experience math in action. From comparing sizes of birds in the Zoo to determining the microclimates in Manatee Springs, these real world problems will stimulate student proficiency in math, and are targeted to Tri-State standards. A grade level-appropriate packet of math activities will be sent to those registering in advance. Calculate the benefits, and join the fun!
More Info: (513) 559-7767
Notes: Available Oct. 22 � Nov. 4, 2007; April 7-20, 2008
Amazing Arthropods
Hamilton County Park District � Park Programs
www.hamiltoncountyparks.org/edu/school_descript.htm
www.hamiltoncountyparks.org/edu/school_descript.htm
Location: Park Programs
Grade Level: Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6
Cost: $3 / student
Description: Teachers, bring your kindergarten through second grade classes for this fascinating look into the life of bugs and other arthropods. We will take a hike, participate in insect Olympics, play a game, make a craft, see a movie and taste an insect food.
More Info: (513) 521-7275
Notes: Available at Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve: September 25, 26 and 28 at 10 a.m. or 12:30 p.m., or Fernbank Park: September 27 at 10 a.m. or 12:30 p.m.
Fall Colors
Hamilton County Park District � Park Programs
www.hamiltoncountyparks.org/edu/school_descript.htm
www.hamiltoncountyparks.org/edu/school_descript.htm
Location: Park Programs
Grade Level: Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6
Cost: $3 / student
Description: During this program designed for grades one through six, we will look at the concepts of tree growth, pigments and tree identification and how they relate to our local beautiful fall colors. It will include a pigment extraction activity.
More Info: (513) 521-7275
Notes: Available on October 23 - 26 at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Leaves for Little Folks
Hamilton County Park District � Park Programs
www.hamiltoncountyparks.org/edu/school_descript.htm
www.hamiltoncountyparks.org/edu/school_descript.htm
Location: Park Programs
Cost: $3 / student
Description: Bring your preschool and kindergarten classes for a fun-filled day celebrating trees and leaves. We will learn all about why the foliage changes color and leaves fall off trees during this season. We will take a hike, do a craft and play a game!
More Info: (513) 521-7275
Notes: Available at Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve on Tuesday, October 9, Wednesday, October 17 through Friday, October 19; choose 10 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. time.
Pioneer Life
Hamilton County Park District � Park Programs
www.hamiltoncountyparks.org/edu/school_descript.htm
www.hamiltoncountyparks.org/edu/school_descript.htm
Location: Park Programs
Grade Level: Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6, Grades 7-8
Cost: $3 / student
Description: Step into our time machine with your third through eighth grade class and learn about life on the Ohio frontier. Naturalists in period clothing will teach your students about everyday life on the Ohio frontier in the early 1800s. Picnic tables are available nearby if you wish to have your lunch in the park.
More Info: (513) 521-7275
Notes: Available October 29 - November 2 at 10 a.m. or 12:30 p.m.
Winton Lake Life
Hamilton County Park District � Park Programs
www.hamiltoncountyparks.org/edu/school_descript.htm
www.hamiltoncountyparks.org/edu/school_descript.htm
Location: Park Programs
Grade Level: Grades 4-6, Grades 7-8, Grades 9-12
Cost: $3 / student
Description: Teachers, sign up your 6th through 12th graders for this in-depth exploration of Winton Lake and its inhabitants. Students will get the chance to test the water quality of the lake during a boat cruise. They will also get to view and identify microscopic phytoplankton and zooplankton and hike along the lake. Emphasis will be given to the food web.
More Info: (513) 521-7275
Outreach Program
"Egg"-cellent Eggs
Cincinnati Museum Center � Programs-On-Wheels
www.cincymuseum.org
www.cincymuseum.org
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten
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
Awesome Animal Adaptations!
Cincinnati Museum Center � Programs-On-Wheels
www.cincymuseum.org
www.cincymuseum.org
Grade Level: Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6, Grades 7-8
Cost: $140
Limits: 30 students / lesson
Description: Explore animal habitats and adaptations. Meet and touch live animals that may include a bat, snake, box turtle, tarantula, and/or hissing cockroaches. Learn about and handle unique items such as baleen, pronghorn antelope fur, armadillo armor and more from Cincinnati Museum Center collections. (60 minutes)
More Info: (513) 287-7021
Bats!
Cincinnati Museum Center � Programs-On-Wheels
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Grade Level: Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6, Grades 7-8, Grades 9-12
Cost: $140
Limits: 30 students / lesson
Description: Walk like a bat! Fly like a bat! Meet a native Big Brown Bat. Explore echolocation, how it works and what it sounds like. Learn about these truly amazing yet misunderstood animals through a slide presentation, games and more. (60 minutes)
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Chemistry in Your Hands
Cincinnati Museum Center � Programs-On-Wheels
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www.cincymuseum.org
Grade Level: Grades 4-6, Grades 7-8
Cost: $140
Limits: 30 students / lesson
Description: See and feel the evidence of physical versus chemical change. Perform experiments to deduce which chemicals produce what changes. Learn chemistry basics and practice lab safety. Beware�the results you take home may be slimy! (60 minutes)
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Coral: A Colorful Community
Cincinnati Museum Center � Programs-On-Wheels
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www.cincymuseum.org
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten
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)
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Digging for Dinosaurs
Cincinnati Museum Center � Programs-On-Wheels
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www.cincymuseum.org
Grade Level: Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6
Cost: $140
Limits: 30 students / lesson
Description: Uncover fossils on a paleontology \\\\\\\"dinosaur dig.\\\\\\\" Discuss Cincinnati's world-famous Ordovician fossils. Learn how fossils are formed and make a cast of a fossil for the group to keep. Touchable fossils from dinosaurs such as Tyrannosaurus, Stegosaurus, Allosaurus, raptors and many more make this program a junior paleontologist's dream. (60 minutes)
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Notes: Program requires a large open area for the presentation.
Dino Dig
Cincinnati Museum Center � Programs-On-Wheels
www.cincymuseum.org
www.cincymuseum.org
Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten
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.
Experimenting with Physical Science
Cincinnati Museum Center � Programs-On-Wheels
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Grade Level: