Hands-on activities in combination with a program. Students will get to perform various experiments, activities, and crafts. Best suited for 1st grade and up; can take place as a series of workshops (weekly or monthly) as an hour-long after-school program, camp activity, or birthday party. We have the following in-class programs currently available:
The Complex World of Simple Animals - Age Level: K-7. We will introduce the massive variety of invertebrates inhabiting the Earth's biomes and their relationships with humans. The students will learn a variety of biological terminology, ecological awareness, life cycle, and more. Live animals such as tarantulas, scorpions, crabs, and other exotic & native invertebrates will be presented to the students so they can see the variety in person.
The Spiny Side of Life - Age Level: K-7. Students will get to learn about the world of Vertebrates and see living examples of the five main types of animals with backbones: fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. We will discuss terminology and biology of these animals.
The Spiny Side of Life - Age Level: K-7. Students will get to learn about the world of Vertebrates and see living examples of the five main types of animals with backbones: fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. We will discuss terminology and biology of these animals.
Feathered Friends - Age Level: K-12. Several programs that are all about birds! Elementary students will learn the purpose for feathers, eggs, beaks, and the power of flight. Our programs for middle & high school students can be designed to go along with current lesson plans such as native bird conservation and introduction to birding. Backyard Poultry & Exotic Bird Keeping are designed for 4-H groups and FFA classes; we will discuss pros & cons of exotic bird husbandry for those considering this as their project. A variety of species will be available for presentations, from tiny finches to colorful parrots and large geese.
Herpetology - Age Level: K-12. Much like our bird programs, we can offer a number of grade level appropriate classes on the world of Reptiles & Amphibians. The students will learn a variety of biological terminology, ecological awareness, life cycle, and see a variety of safe & non-venomous reptiles and amphibians.
Wild Wetlands - Age Level: K-7. Students will learn about the fragile wetland ecosystem, why they are important to us, how to protect them, and see the diversity of life that inhabits a wetland.
What came first, the Chicken or the Egg? - Age Level: K-12. All about chickens! This special activity allows the students to observe chicks hatching and learn about chickens. We will bring an incubator to you along with instructions on care of the eggs. On the anticipated hatch day (usually 21 days later), one our educators will return to your school for a presentation on chickens. We will show the children the adult versions of the baby chicks they have just hatched and talk about how the chicken is one of the most important animals in the world. Our instructor will take the incubator and chicks with them after the presentations. Animal Wonders will provide updates to the school via e-mail on the status of the chicks and how they have grown. For the older students who may participate in 4-H or FFA, we offer a program on husbandry. These students will also have the opportunity to hatch eggs and keep the chicks for their projects. Seasonal availability for hatching eggs, but we do have a chicken program available year-round. Various chicken breeds and the ancestor of all chickens, the Red Junglefowl will be presented.
We are now scheduling in Missouri or Kansas. For more information, prices, or to book a program, please call Animal Wonders at 816-807-4748 or 816-807-1818 or e-mail us at info@animalwonders.net.
