Adaptations in Birds & Mammals

Adaptations in Birds & Mammals

• Times Available: Wednesday - Friday, 10:15am, 11:15am
• Date Range: October 2024 - May 2025
• Grade Levels: 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
• Class Size: minimum 8, maximum 28 students/per program
• Months: January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December
• Requirements: Must register for program at least four weeks in advance of your group's visit.
  Minimum age 11 years.
• Fee: $120 per program
• Contact: Missy Chernick at melissa.chernick@naturalsciences.org

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.
Program length is 45 minutes.

This program is held onsite at our Downtown Raleigh location.

Curriculum Correlation(s): ESS.EES.4.4; LS.8.2; LS.8.3; LS.BIO.6.2; LS.BIO.7.2; LS.BIO.7.3; LS.BIO.9; LS.BIO.10

Scheduling Instructions: Scheduling for the upcoming school year will begin on Tuesday, July 30 for programs in October–January, and Tuesday, August 27 for programs in February–May. A link to the scheduling request form will be added once scheduling begins.

Scholarship Opportunities: Funding may be available to cover all or part of program fees for qualifying schools. Please indicate your interest in the Additional Information section of the Scheduling Request Form.