Africa's
Lake Chad |
Curriculum Standards |
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Learn about the
shrinking lake and the diverse people who depend
upon it to survive. (Gr 3-8) |
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All About Birds! All About Reptiles! All About Mammals! |
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Choose one of
these 3 programs to learn about
an animal family by meeting some of the
Zoo's live birds, reptiles,
or mammals. (Gr 1-5) |
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Animal Awareness |
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Learn about the
characteristics of mammals, birds, and reptiles, as
we compare and contrast these animals. We'll discuss
traits as modeled by our live zoo animals.
(Gr Pre K-2) |
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Animal Families |
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Learn about
family groups and how animals
raise their young.
(Gr Pre K-2) |
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Astronomy
Abounds |
Curriculum Standards |
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What goes up must
come down, or does it? Take a look at the different
effects of gravity here on earth and in space.
Examine Moon phases. Compare and contrast
characteristics of the planets in our solar system.
(Gr 3-8) |
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Bon Appetit |
Curriculum Standards |
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Students trace
the path of the digestive
system and explore macronutrient
(carbohydrates, proteins, and fats) chemistry
through interactive kitchen-chemistry
experiments.
(Gr 3-6) |
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Bugs? Insects? |
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What do we call them? Learn the difference between
bugs and insects. The Very Hungry Caterpillar will
be read in a whole new way. New science words will
be introduced
when talking about the changes “bugs” go
through. (Gr Pre K-2) |
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Bridging Forces |
Curriculum Standards |
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Calling all
engineers and builders . . . investigate different
forces and structural designs; build a warbler
structure to explore center of gravity and
stability. Design and
build a structure with magnetic balls and rods
– how many books will it support? (Gr 4-8) |
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Chemistry Capers |
Curriculum Standards |
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Create a polymer,
demonstrate the “Law of
Conservation of Mass” and identify physical
and chemical reactions. Using the scientific
method, design your own experiment, test
the causes of chemical changes in “Chemistry in a
Baggie”, and explore 4 different ways to change the
rate of a chemical reaction! (Gr 3-9) |
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Chopstick China |
Curriculum Standards |
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Observe how geography influences population
distribution and cultural activities in the world's
most populated country. (Gr 3-8) |
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Ecology Exploration |
Curriculum Standards |
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Find the
connections in a food web! Dissect an
owl pellet to investigate its eating habits.
Identify
adaptations of predators and prey and explore
concepts in population control. (Gr 2-8) |
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Endangered Animals |
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Find out why some
animals' existence
is threatened and what we can do to stop
animal extinction.
(Gr 5-12) |
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Geology Rocks |
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How do rocks form? This interactive program will
allow the students to classify rocks talk about the
rock cycle, and how rocks change over time. Learn
the difference between rocks and minerals. Students
will even make a rock they can eat! (Gr 3-8) |
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The Gene Scene |
Curriculum Standards |
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Students
investigate cell processes and genetics using
innovative DNA activities developed by the National
Human Genome Research Institute. DNA. See it, build
it, touch it!
(Gr 7-12) |
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Jump Into Japan |
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Learn how
geography influences population
distribution, economics, and the culture of this
island nation. Examine how history and natural
resources influence holidays and festivals
throughout Japan.
(Gr 3-8) |
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Les Animaux en
Français |
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Learn about
animals and their habitats while expanding your
French vocabulary.
(Gr 2-12) |
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Magnet Mania
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Curriculum Standards |
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Explore the
movement of electrons, electricity,
magnetism, and the exciting world of
electromagnetism!
(Gr 2-8) |
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Magnifico Mexico
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Even though
Mexico is located just south of
the United States, the two countries couldn't
be farther apart in geography, history, and culture.
Learn how these elements
influence traditions and unearth some common
misconceptions about Mexican holidays.
(Gr. 3-8) |
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My Amazing
Body |
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Our body parts
are so amazing! In this
interactive program, we'll touch on bones, brains,
muscles and more as young learners explore human
anatomy and healthy habits. Also available en
español!
(Gr Pre K-2) |
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Notice the Netherlands |
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Think “going
green” is a new idea? Explore a
country that has been harnessing the power
of wind, water, and the human body for
centuries. (Gr 3-8) |
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Simply Marvelous Machines |
Curriculum Standards |
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Investigate the
quantitative advantages of levers, inclined planes,
gears, and pulleys.
(Gr 3-9) |
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Native American Use of the Bison |
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Presented in
partnership with the Missouri
Department of Conservation. Nov–Dec Only
Bison were critical for the survival and well
being of the many tribes of the Great Plains.
Learn how Native Americans used the
bison to make shovels, thread, glue and much
more. (Gr K-12) |
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Peruse Peru |
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Take a peek into the fascinating (& shocking!)
world of the ancient Incas. (Gr 3-8) |
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Your Wild Backyard |
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Our backyards
play an important role in
conserving nature. Learn about the animals in
your backyard, how to attract them, and how to
build a healthy backyard habitat. (Gr Pre K-5) |
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Faculty Presentation |
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FREE Faculty
Presentations—Gather your faculty together and join
us for a 30 minute overview of our Distance Learning
programs. IT'S FREE! We will demonstrate some of the
pre-lab, videoconference lab, and post-lab
activities for the various programs, and answer your
questions. |
* ISDN connections will require a bridge.
- If you are in the Indiana AVS system, please go to the following site to order your bridge:
http://www.ihets.org/forms/va_video_certification/index.html
- If you do not have access to a "free" bridge, then there will be an Additional Charge of $50 per hour program for an ISDN connection that we will arrange.
Program Handouts |
