Fossils
- Program Type: Onsite Group Program
- Program Type: Curiosity Classes
- Grade Levels: 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
- Times Available: Wednesday - Friday, 10:15am, 11:15am, 12:15pm
- Dates Available: October 2022 - May 2023
What can we learn from fossils? What do they tell us about the history of Earth? Through hands-on investigations, students will compare a variety of fossils, learn how fossilized plants and animals reveal clues to the past, and discover how life has changed over time. Program length is 45 minutes. This program is held onsite… Read More >
Prairie Ridge: Winter Habitat Hike
- Program Type: Onsite Group Program
- Program Type: Outdoor Learning Experience at Prairie Ridge
- Grade Levels: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
- Times Available: Tuesday - Friday, 10:00am (one class)
- Dates Available: December 2022 - February 2023
Hike with a naturalist and learn all about what animals and plants do during the winter to survive the cold. This program is held onsite at our Prairie Ridge location. You can find updated information for visitors at our various sites on the Plan Your Visit webpage. Curriculum Correlation(s): Adjusted according to grade level. Scheduling Instructions: Scheduling for the upcoming… Read More >
Prairie Ridge: Cycles of Life
- Program Type: Onsite Group Program
- Program Type: Outdoor Learning Experience at Prairie Ridge
- Grade Levels: 2nd Grade
- Times Available: Tuesday - Friday, 10:00am (up to 2 classes)
- Dates Available: October - November 2022, March - May 2023
Search out baby birds, flowers, insects and more on this guided hike around the prairie. Compare different ways animals develop into adults, and how different habitats support animals during their life cycles. Add a pond session to your program for an additional $60 per class. Cycles of Life Program: 60 minutes long; Pond Add-on: Additional… Read More >
Treasures of the NC Coastal Plain
- Program Type: Onsite Group Program
- Program Type: Curiosity Classes
- Grade Levels: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
- Times Available: Wednesday - Friday, 10:15am, 11:15am, 12:15pm
- Dates Available: October 2022 - May 2023
North Carolina supports a wide diversity of plants and animals, from the mountains to the sea! During this class, students will discover some of the living treasures that can be found in the Coastal Plain, unravel their connections, and discover what makes this region of our state so special. Live plants and animals native to… Read More >
Animal Life Cycles
- Program Type: Onsite Group Program
- Program Type: Curiosity Classes
- Grade Levels: 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade
- Times Available: Wednesday - Friday, 10:15am, 11:15am, 12:15pm
- Dates Available: October 2022 - May 2023
During this program, students will explore the life cycles of different animal groups which may include amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals, and insects. Through examining natural history props and specimens, as well as experiencing live animal encounters, students will learn about the different stages of development as living creatures grow and change. Program length is 45… Read More >
Butterflies and Moths
- Program Type: Virtual Group Program
- Program Type: Virtual Group Program
- Grade Levels: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade
- Times Available: Tuesday-Friday, 10am, 11am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm
- Dates Available: October 2022 - May 2023
Explore the life cycle of insects through a close examination of butterflies and moths. Students will practice their observation skills to learn more about the adaptations of these scale-winged creatures. Program length is 45 minutes. This virtual program is designed to connect your group with a Museum educator online for an interactive program. Whether your… Read More >
Meet the Animals
- Program Type: Virtual Group Program
- Program Type: Virtual Group Program
- Grade Levels: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
- Times Available: Tuesday-Friday, 10am, 11am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm
- Dates Available: October 2022 - May 2023
Meet some of our live animal ambassadors and learn about their characteristics, adaptations, and the important roles they play in our environment. We offer a variety of themes, including reptiles, North Carolina natives, tropical animals and more. To request a specific theme or connection to a unit in your classroom, please include that information when… Read More >
Fossil Discoveries
- Program Type: Virtual Group Program
- Program Type: Virtual Group Program
- Grade Levels: 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
- Times Available: Tuesday-Friday, 10am, 11am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm
- Dates Available: October 2022 - May 2023
Our understanding of dinosaurs and prehistoric life is constantly changing with new discoveries. This program will introduce students to fossils and the field of paleontology using natural specimens and replicas to tell the story of Earth’s history. Program length is 45 minutes. This virtual program is designed to connect your group with a Museum educator… Read More >
Animal Life Cycles
- Program Type: Virtual Group Program
- Program Type: Virtual Group Program
- Grade Levels: 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade
- Times Available: Wednesday - Friday, 10am, 11am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm
- Dates Available: October 2022 - May 2023
How do living creatures grow and change? Students will explore the life cycles of several groups of animals which may include amphibians, reptiles, birds, insects, and mammals. Meet live animals and learn about their stages of development. Program length is 45 minutes. This virtual program is designed to connect your group with a Museum educator… Read More >