VIRTUAL GROUP PROGRAM

Fossil Discoveries

• Date Range: October 2022 - May 2023
• Times Available: Tuesday-Friday, 10am, 11am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm
• Grade Levels: 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
• Class Size: minimum 8, maximum 30
• Months: January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December
• Requirements: Must register for program at least four weeks in advance.
• Fee: $50 per program
• Contact: Missy Chernick at melissa.chernick@naturalsciences.org

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 online for an interactive program. Whether your students are learning from home or in the classroom (or both), using videoconferencing platforms, students can participate to learn about our natural world.

Curriculum Correlation(s):   2nd grade ELA SG2:M2; NC Science Standards 4.E.2

Scheduling Instructions: Scheduling is now closed for the current school year. Scheduling for the upcoming school year will begin on Tuesday, August 15th for programs in October-January, and Tuesday, August 29th for programs in February-May. A link to the scheduling request form will be added once scheduling begins.

Grant Funding: Grant funding may be available to cover all or part of the cost for this program. Please note on the scheduling request form if you will require financial assistance.