Education

Adaptations in Birds and Mammals

Location:

Nature Research Center

Dates Available:

October 2, 2012 - May 31, 2013

Times Available:

Oct.-May, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 10am & 11 am

Type of School:

Home School,

Private,

Public

Grade Level:

6th Grade,

7th Grade,

8th Grade,

9th Grade,

10th Grade,

11th Grade,

12th Grade

Class Size:

minimum 8, maximum 30

Month:

January,

February,

March,

April,

May,

October,

November,

December

Requirements:

Must register for program at least six weeks in advance of your group's visit.

Fee:

$40 per program

Using specimens from bird and mammal collections, students analyze the similarities and differences in anatomy, form and function between these animal groups. Students then develop hypotheses to account for observed patterns and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of specific adaptations.

Science Curriculum Correlation(s): 8.L.3-Organisms Interact with and Respond to Biotic & Abiotic Factors, 8.L.4-Evolution of Organisms and Landforms over Time, Bio.2.1-Interdependent Relationships of Living Things.

Scheduling information: Scheduling for the 2012–2013 school year begins Monday, August 20, 2012. You must register for programs at least six weeks in advance of your group's visit. To schedule this program, contact the Scheduling Coordinator at 919.707.9840 or submit an online Scheduling Request Form.
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