Description
Sign up for Zoo School is now closed for 2015-16
This is a DROP OFF class. Parents are welcome to enjoy the zoo during class if you are a member or buy a ticket for the day.
When:
Second Friday each month
Sept 11, Oct 9, Nov 13, Dec 11, Jan 8, Feb 12, Mar 11, Apr 8, May 13
What:
New curriculum again this year!
Join Roger Williams Park Zoo each month as we explore the natural world through games, investigations, and interactions with live animals. See descriptions, by age group, in the first comment below.
Cost:
5-8 year olds ($100/student, $103 via PayPal)
9-12 year olds ($100/student, $103 via PayPal)
13-16 year olds ($145/student; $149 via PayPal)
Per ENRICHri bylaws:
Article II: Section III. ENRICHri is not responsible for nonrefundable deposits placed for field trips, canceled field trips or classes when that event is canceled by the venue. If ENRICHri cancels the event then monies will be returned to participating members or credited for another event. Classes may be canceled due to lack of participants, inclement weather or any other reasons outside of the Board’s control. If a member pays for an event and then does not attend the event, for any reason, they will forfeit their payment.
Zoo School Attendees: Here are a few details...
Thank you for registering for a Zoo Program. These programs meet in the Meller-Danforth Education Center, which is about a 15 minute walk from the zoo's main entrance. You may choose to enter the zoo via the main entrance if you have a membership or are paying admission fee for the day.
MOST WILL ENTER VIA THE PEDESTRIAN GATE:
You may also choose to enter the zoo through the pedestrian gate which is to the right side of security gate #3. This gate is the first one on your left as you enter the park from Elmwood Avenue at the traffic light. Please park along the street and walk to gate #3. There you will sign in on the clipboard.
Only children participating in the class may attend. You must have a ticket or membership to stay on the grounds during or after class.
Zoo programs run rain or shine and take place primarily inside but the kids may be walking between exhibits.
*Programs start promptly at the scheduled time. Please be on time. Thank you!
2015-16 Zoo School Topics by month and age group
5-8 year olds
September: What is a Scientist?
What is a scientist? Believe it or not we are all scientists. We observe, predict, and question everyday just like scientists do.
Through the use of live animal interviews the students will:
Learn how to use the power of observation
Practice making predictions and asking questions
Create a science journal
October: What’s Wild? (Domestic vs. Wild)
November: V is for Vertebrate (vertebrate classification)
December: Insects
January: Wild Habitats
February: Rainforest Adaptations
March: Relationships: Predator/Prey
April: What’s for Lunch? (feeding adaptations)
May: Who’s Living in Your Backyard? (native animals)
9-12 year olds:
*9-12 year old class will include a project component*
September: What is a Scientist?
What is a scientist? Believe it or not we are all scientists. We observe, predict, and question everyday just like scientists do.
Through the use of live animal interviews the students will:
Learn how to use the power of observation
Practice making predictions and asking questions
Create a science journal
October: Biomes
November: Diversity of Life (food chains & food webs)
December: Rainforest Adaptations
January: V is for Vertebrate (vertebrate classification)
February: Relationships: Symbiotic Symphony (symbiotic relationships)
March: Insects
April: Who’s Living in Your Backyard? (native animals)
May: Present Projects
13-16 year olds: Ethology- The Study of Animal Behavior
September: History of Zoos
October: Building Research Skills
November: Steps for Studying Behavior
December: Introduction to Ethology & Ethograms
January: Designing Ethograms
February: Using Ethograms
March: Communicating Results
April: Implications in a Zoos (training & enrichment)
May: Implications in Zoos (designing exhibits)