Mythbusters

by North Carolina Zoo

We all know that pigs don’t fly, but we’re
taught a lot of myths about animals as we grow up! In this program it’s all
about myth-busting those misconceptions and learning what is true and what is
hearsay in the animal world!

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About This Program

Cost

By Request: $75.00

Length

45 minutes

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult Learners, Homeschool/Family

Minimum participants:

Maximum participants:

100

Primary Disciplines

Science, STEM

Program Delivery Mode

Microsoft Teams

Booking Information

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Provider's Cancellation Policy

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About This Provider

North Carolina Zoo

Asheboro, NC
United States

Our commitment to wildlife conservation translates into a desire for educating our community on different species you can find at the Zoo. We offer different educational programs for schools, groups, and families. Our programs are available for preschool all the way up to adults. Anyone who wants to learn about animals and their habitats is welcome at the Zoo.

Contact:
Elizabeth Vickery
schoolprograms@nczoo.org
3368797718

Program Details

Format

1. Introduction to topic and what a myth is
2. Ask what you know about elephants
3. True/False about Elephants
4. Ask what you know about owls
5. True/False about Owls
6. Ask what you know about bears
7. True/False about Bears
8. Ask what you know about snakes
9. True/False about Snakes
10. Wrap up/ questions and answers
11. If more time can ask more True/False questions

Objectives

•Students will understand what a myth is.
•Students will learn why/how these misconceptions are started.
•Students will be able to share some of the things they thought were myths.

Standards Alignment

State Standards

North Carolina Standard Course of Study

LS.1.1 Understand the basic needs of a variety of plants and animals in different ecosystems.
LS.1.1.1 Obtain, evaluate and communicate information to summarize the needs of different plants and animals.
LS.1.1.2 Analyze and interpret data to compare how the needs of plants and animals can be met in different environments.
LS.2.2 Understand that organisms differ from or are similar to their parents and other offspring based on characteristics of the organism.