Deeper Dives in Science
- Program Type: Onsite Group Program
- Program Type:
- Grade Levels: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
- Times Available: Wednesdays, 10:30am, 1:30pm
- Dates Available: March 2023 - May 2023
Deeper Dives in Science” is our “longer-than-a-cart-but-shorter-than-a class” experience for all those who want “more of the story” but are short on time. If you love the mysteries, oddities, trivia or weird stories behind current science topics, this is the program for you. These are held in the Windows on the World room, located on… 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: Plants of Prairie Ridge
- Program Type: Onsite Group Program
- Program Type: Outdoor Learning Experience at Prairie Ridge
- Grade Levels: 3rd Grade
- Times Available: Tuesday - Friday, 10:00am (up to 2 classes)
- Dates Available: October - November 2022, March - May 2023
Review the parts and functions of a plant including seeds, stems, leaves and flowers. Explore the prairie in search of trees, grasses and flowers. Compare plants that live in the forest to those that live in the prairie. Add our Soil program to your visit for an additional $60 per class. Plants of Prairie Ridge… Read More >
Prairie Ridge: Soil Scientists
- Program Type: Onsite Group Program
- Program Type: Outdoor Learning Experience at Prairie Ridge
- Grade Levels: 3rd Grade
- Times Available: Tuesday - Friday, 10:00am (up to 2 classes)
- Dates Available: October - November 2022, March - May 2023
Participate in hands-on activities to explore the properties of soil including water retention, texture and color. Become a soil scientist as you perform a test to determine which soils are found at Prairie Ridge. Add our Plants program to your visit for an additional $60 per class. Soil Scientists Program: 60 minutes long; Plants Add-on:… 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 >
Bones & Muscles of the Body
- Program Type: Onsite Group Program
- Program Type: Curiosity Classes
- Grade Levels: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
- Times Available: Wednesday - Friday, 10:15am, 11:15am, 12:15pm
- Dates Available: October 2022 - May 2023
How do the bones and muscles in a human body compare to those in other animals? In this class, students will learn about the skeletal and muscular systems of the human body while exploring these systems in other animal groups and discover adaptions for locomotion along the way. Program length is 45 minutes. This program… Read More >
Adaptations of Reptiles & Amphibians
- Program Type: Onsite Group Program
- Program Type: Curiosity Classes
- Grade Levels: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade
- Times Available: Wednesday - Friday, 10:15am, 11:15am, 12:15pm
- Dates Available: October 2022 - May 2023
Learn about some cool adaptations while exploring these two cold-blooded animal groups. Students will investigate a variety of reptiles and amphibians through live animals, natural history props, and biofacts, and will discover what special adaptations these scaly, slippery, and often misunderstood creatures have for survival. Program length is 45 minutes. This program is held onsite… 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 >
Frog Files
- Program Type: Virtual Group Program
- Program Type: Virtual Group Program
- Grade Levels: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade
- Times Available: Tuesday-Friday, 10am, 11am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm
- Dates Available: October 2022 - May 2023
Why do frogs make a springtime chorus? How do they adapt in our changing environment? Students will answer these questions, meet freaky frogs, and become amphibian experts during this virtual program. Program length is 45 minutes. This virtual program is designed to connect your group with a Museum educator online for an interactive program. Whether… 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 >
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 >