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YOUR WILD BACKYARD   based on 1 evaluation(s). - by Discovery Center of Springfield
Presented in partnership with the Dickerson Park Zoo. Learn about the importance of your yard and how to keep it natural.
Availability: By Request ONLY
Audience: Education: Pre-K Students, Kindergarten, Grade(s): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Parent, Public Library: Library Patrons

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Geology Rocks     based on 6 evaluation(s). - by Discovery Center of Springfield
How do rocks form? This interactive program will allow the students to classify rocks, talk about the rock cycle, and learn how rocks change over time. Learn the difference between rocks and minerals. Students will even make a rock they can eat!
Availability: By Request ONLY
Audience: Education: Grade(s): 3, 4, 5, 6

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Jump into Japan     based on 7 evaluation(s). - by Discovery Center of Springfield
Hop through holidays, history, art, and the language of Japan past and present.
Availability: By Request ONLY
Audience: Education: Grade(s): 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

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ALL ABOUT REPTILES!     based on 2 evaluation(s). - by Discovery Center of Springfield
Presented in partnership with the Dickerson Park Zoo. Learn about the characteristics and classifications reptiles as modeled by live zoo animals.
Availability: By Request ONLY
Audience: Education: Grade(s): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Parent, Public Library: Library Patrons

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ECOLOGY EXPLORATIONS     based on 31 evaluation(s). - by Discovery Center of Springfield
Take your students on an interactive electronic field trip into the world of Ecology. This hands-on activity is taught by a certified science educator. The course is aligned with the National Science Standards. A supply kit of manipulatives will be shipped ...
Availability: By Request ONLY
Audience: Education: Grade(s): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Parent, Public Library: Library Patrons

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ANIMAL FAMILIES     based on 3 evaluation(s). - by Discovery Center of Springfield
Presented in partnership with the Dickerson Park Zoo. Learn about the characteristics of animals and the groups they live in.
Availability: By Request ONLY
Audience: Education: Pre-K Students, Kindergarten, Grade(s): 1, 2, Parent, Public Library: Library Patrons

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NATIVE AMERICAN USE OF THE BISON   based on 8 evaluation(s). - by Discovery Center of Springfield
Take your students on an interactive electronic field trip back into History and discover, along with Lewis and Clark, how the many tribes of the Great Plains Native Americans used every part of the bison to meet their survival needs. This demonstration is tau...
Availability: By Request ONLY
Audience: Education: Grade(s): 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, Parent, Public Library: Library Patrons

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ALL ABOUT MAMMALS! This program has not yet been evaluated. - by Discovery Center of Springfield
Presented in partnership with the Dickerson Park Zoo. Learn about the characteristics of mammals and their unique adaptations to their habitats.
Availability: By Request ONLY
Audience: Education: Grade(s): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Parent, Public Library: Library Patrons

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BUGS? INSECTS?   based on 5 evaluation(s). - by Discovery Center of Springfield
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.
Availability: By Request ONLY
Audience: Education: Pre-K Students, Kindergarten, Grade(s): 1, 2

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THE GENE SCENE     based on 11 evaluation(s). - by Discovery Center of Springfield
Take your students on an interactive electronic field trip into the MOLECULAR WORLD OF Cell BIOLOGY AND DNA. This hands-on activity is taught by a biomedical research specialist. The course is aligned with the National Science Standards. A supply kit of man...
Availability: By Request ONLY
Audience: Education: Grade(s): 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Parent, Public Library: Library Patrons

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BON APPETIT     based on 11 evaluation(s). - by Discovery Center of Springfield
Students will trace the path of the digestive system and explore macro-nutrient (carbohydrates, proteins, and fats) chemistry through interactive kitchen-chemistry experiments.
Availability: By Request ONLY
Audience: Education: Grade(s): 3, 4, 5, 6, Parent, Public Library: Library Patrons

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ENDANGERED ANIMALS This program has not yet been evaluated. - by Discovery Center of Springfield
Presented in partnership with the Dickerson Park Zoo. Learn about endangered animals, including causes and possible solutions.
Availability: By Request ONLY
Audience: Education: Grade(s): 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Parent, Public Library: Library Patrons

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ANIMAL AWARENESS   based on 6 evaluation(s). - by Discovery Center of Springfield
Presented in partnership with the Dickerson Park Zoo. Learn about the characteristics of mammals, birds, and reptiles, as modeled by live zoo animals. Similarities and differences will be highlighted.
Availability: By Request ONLY
Audience: Education: Pre-K Students, Kindergarten, Grade(s): 1, 2, Parent, Public Library: Library Patrons

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BRIDGING FORCES - by Discovery Center of Springfield
Calling all engineers and builders...investigate different forces and structural designs; build a warbler structure to explore the center of gravity and stability. Design and build a structure with magnetic balls and rods-how many books will it support?
Availability: By Request ONLY
Audience: Education: Grade(s): 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Parent, Public Library: Library Patrons

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ASTRONOMY ABOUNDS   based on 7 evaluation(s). - by Discovery Center of Springfield
Compare and contrast characteristics of the planets in our solar system.
Availability: By Request ONLY
Audience: Education: Grade(s): 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Parent, Public Library: Library Patrons

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Chopstick China     based on 2 evaluation(s). - by Discovery Center of Springfield
Inquire into Chinese culture through history, art, language, and folklore.
Availability: By Request ONLY
Audience: Education: Grade(s): 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

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Magnifico Mexico   based on 12 evaluation(s). - by Discovery Center of Springfield
Compare and contrast Mexician holidays and culture with our own American traditions.
Availability: By Request ONLY
Audience: Education: Grade(s): 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

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CHEMISTRY CAPERS     based on 9 evaluation(s). - by Discovery Center of Springfield
Take your students on an interactive electronic field trip into the World of Chemistry. This hands-on activity is taught by a certified science educator. The course is aligned with the National Science Standards. A supply kit of chemicals will be shipped to ...
Availability: By Request ONLY
Audience: Education: Grade(s): 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Public Library: Library Patrons

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My Amazing Body IN ENGLISH OR SPANISH     based on 3 evaluation(s). - by Discovery Center of Springfield
In this interactive program, we'll touch on bones, brains, muscles and more as young learners explore human anatomy and healthy habits.

ALSO AVAILABLE IN SPANISH!
Availability: By Request ONLY
Audience: Education: Pre-K Students, Kindergarten, Grade(s): 1, 2

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SIMPLY MARVELOUS MACHINES     based on 26 evaluation(s). - by Discovery Center of Springfield
In Simply Marvelous Machines, students will quantitate making work easier by manipulating 1st, 2nd, and 3rd class levers in pre-lab, pulling toy cars up inclined planes, and setting up single fixed, and post-lab acitities with single moveable and combination p...
Availability: By Request ONLY
Audience: Education: Grade(s): 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, Parent, Public Library: Library Patrons