Learn all about amazing animals and wildlife conservation in Zoology and HOLD LIVE ANIMALS! We will study endangered species and what we can do do protect their habitats. Use our super cool digital microscopes to get up close and personal with insects, feathers, scales, and more. From the orangutans in jungles of Borneo to the arctic polar bears, we will learn all about incredible animal species while doing fun, hands on science! Mr. JD, the Reptile Wrangler, will also join us each week with live, safe animals to touch and hold like Caledonian geckos (the worlds’ largest species of gecko!), ball pythons, bearded dragons, isopods, and superworms!
S.T.E.M. Class
Zoology
Grades 1-3
5/5
Are you a future zookeeper or wildlife biologist?
Hold LIVE animals! Learn all about amazing animals and use awesome digital microscopes! From the jungle orangutans to the arctic polar bears, we will learn all about incredible animal species while doing fun, hands on science!
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Q. What do you call a bear caught in the rain? A. a DRIZZLY bear!
Description
Good fit for...
A great fit for caring nerds that want to learn about our incredible animal world and also what they can do to help endangered species survive and thrive.
Nerds make...
- Habitat models
- Adorable Animal creations
- Science Experiments like Oil Spill Cleanup and Blubber Insulation
Nerds learn...
- About Endangered Animals
- Habitats
- Food Chain
- Animal Adaptations for survival
- How humans can help endangered species
- How to use a microscope to look at feathers, scales, fur, shells, and insects up close!
Class Structure
Our Little Nerd classes for grades 1-3, are engaging and exciting and vary greatly in content and structure, but in some form there is always direct instruction from the teacher, guided practice, and independent or small group work with help and support from peers and staff. We usually begin the day with a team building activity and move into our first lesson. Next is a hands-on activity or project. Halfway through the class, kids will take a brief recess and snack break. A second lesson follows break and the kids will do another project/activity or continue one they were working on. Bottom line: It’s hands-on, interactive, fun learning.
What to Bring to Class
SUMMER & BREAK CLASSES ONLY: Class is 3hrs each day, so bring a snack for break time. Also, bring your own refillable water bottle. Don’t have one? Add our Nerding water bottle to your order and pick up on first day of class!
Gallery
Your nerd will build and discover like these nerds have.
An elephant weighs less than a blue whale's tongue.
Butterflies taste with their feet.
Orangutans stay with their mothers for 8 years, learning all the skills they need to survive.
COVID-19 Safety
Read about the measures we are taking to provide safe in-person summer STEM classes.
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$159 - $195
Locations, dates, and times vary by time of year.
Summer
Opens March 4, 2023 @ 10am
School Year
View our After School page to see if this class is offered. Not all classes are offered after school.