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Program Flyer: Butterflies: Flights of Fancy
Add to Favorites| Content Provider | Indianapolis Zoo | |
| Contact Information |
Allison Groce dlearning@indyzoo.com 1200 W Washington St Indianapolis, IN 46222 United States Phone: (317) 630-2044 Fax: (317) 630-5114 |
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| Program Type | Individual Program | |
| Program Rating |
  based on 98 evaluation(s). |
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| Target Audience | Education: Kindergarten, Grade(s): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Public Library: Library Patrons | |
| Maximum Number of Participants | 30 students | |
| Minimum Number of Participants | There is no minimum number of students required. | |
| Primary Disciplines | Sciences | |
| Program Description | Visit the White River Gardens (the Zoo's own personal gardens) as we surround ourselves with thousands of free-flying butterflies. We'll cover the life cycle, colorations, and survival strategies of these beautiful winged insects. | |
| Program Format |
We begin with a discussion on insects in general, and compare other insects to butterflies. We discuss the life cycle of a butterfly, viewing the hatching chambers at the White River Gardens and seeing adult butterflies. We talk about butterfly feeding and vision. We cover butterfly survival strategies, including camouflage and mimicry. A question and answer session concludes the program. |
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| Objectives |
Participants will list the basic characteristics of an insect. Participants will examine the life cycle of a butterfly from egg to adulthood. Participants will observe butterflies in a natural setting. Participants will list survival strategies of butterflies throughout their life cycle. |
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| National Standards to which this program aligns |
NS.K-4.3 LIFE SCIENCE As a result of activities in grades K-4, all students should develop understanding of . The characteristics of organisms . Life cycles of organisms . Organisms and environments NS.5-8.3 LIFE SCIENCE As a result of their activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop understanding . Structure and function in living systems . Reproduction and heredity . Regulation and behavior . Populations and ecosystems . Diversity and adaptations of organisms |
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| State/Regional Standards to which this program aligns |
1.4.3 Observe and explain that animals eat plants or other animals for food. 2.4.1 Observe and identify different external features of plants and animals and describe how these features help them live in different environments. 4.4.3 Observe and describe that organisms interact with one another in various ways, such as providing food, pollination, and seed dispersal. |
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| Program Length | 45 minutes | |
| By Request |
This program is available by request ONLY |
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| Date/Time Notes |
This program is offered during the months of April and May. Programs start at 9AM, 10AM, 11AM, 1PM, 2PM, and 3PM ET, with the first 15 minutes for connection testing. Please check our online calendar for availability: http://www.indyzoo.com/content.aspx?CID=939 |
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| Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees |
Interactive Cost: $80.00 Interactive Cost with Premium Service: $70.00 What's this? View Only Cost: $40.00 View Only Cost with Premium Service: $40.00 What's this? Point to Point Cost: $170.00 Point to Point Cost with Premium Service: $160.00 What's this? By Request Cost: $170.00 By Request Cost with Premium Service: $160.00 What's this? |
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| Program Fee Notes | ISDN sites may use their own bridge to connect, or they can certify with the Zoo's bridge, IHETS. There is an extra $8.00 charge to use this service, but sites must certify beforehand | |
| Cancellation Policy |
48 hours notice is required for all cancellations. If a program is cancelled within 48 hours, a $12.50 charge will be applied. |
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| Is recording allowed? | No | |
| Recording Notes | Videotaping (for promotional purposes only) must first be approved by the Indianapolis Zoo DL Coordinator. Call (317) 630-2044 or email dlearning@indyzoo.com for details. | |
| The Provider broadcasts over |
IP |
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| Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider | New connection information! In order to successfully connect with the Zoo, you will need to have either an H.323 (IP) videoconferencing facility or access to a bridging service to convert H.320 (ISDN) to IP. It should be a synchronous connection with 384k available. |
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